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Kathmandu valley city tour by Private Vehicle Bhaktapur and Patan City tour by Private Vehicle

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Day 1 Day 1: Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, Syambhunath And Patan Durbar Square
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, Syambhunath And Patan Durbar Square

Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is one of three royal palace squares in the Kathmandu Valley. It features the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, which served as the royal residence of Nepal until the 19th century and continues to host significant ceremonies, such as the coronation of Nepalese monarchs. Covering two hectares (five acres), the palace complex was originally built in the 16th century, with notable additions from the Shah (Gurkha) dynasty in the 18th century and the Rana rulers in the 19th century. The palace is renowned for its intricately carved wooden windows and panels and houses the King Tribhuwan Memorial Museum, honoring the monarch who opened Nepal to the outside world, and the Mahendra Museum, dedicated to his son, King Mahendra. Visitors can also tour the State Rooms inside the palace. At the southern end of Durbar Square is the Kumari Chowk, home to the living goddess or Raj Kumari, a young girl chosen through an ancient selection process to embody the Hindu mother goddess Durga. She is revered during religious festivals and makes public appearances for a fee paid to her guards.

Swayambhunath, with its golden spire adorned with colorful prayer flags, crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley, providing stunning views of the city. This 5th-century stupa, one of Nepal’s most recognizable symbols, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major Buddhist pilgrimage site. Legend states that the Valley’s history began with the draining of an ancient lake by an enlightened being, revealing the Valley and transforming a lotus flower into the hill and the stupa itself. The temple complex is bustling with pilgrims, red-clad monks, and playful monkeys, which give the site its nickname, Monkey Temple. The complex features a mix of Buddhist and Hindu shrines and statues, reflecting Nepal’s unique religious harmony.

In Patan, also known as Lalitpur, a city renowned for its architectural beauty, we visit Patan Durbar Square. Located just across the Bagmati River from Kathmandu, Patan is the second largest city in the valley and is celebrated for its rich collection of ancient temples. The central Durbar Square is densely packed with temples, showcasing an impressive concentration of architectural marvels. Notable sites include:

Krishna Mandir: Built in 1637 by King Siddhinarsingh Malla, this temple is entirely constructed from stone and is one of the grandest structures in the square.

Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar): A unique Buddhist monastery founded in the 12th century, featuring a large rectangular building with three roofs and a copper-gilded facade adorned with images of Buddha and Avalokitesvara.

Other notable temples and structures in Patan Durbar Square include the Bhimsen Temple, Manga Hiti, Vishwanath Temple, and Jagannarayan Temple. Patan Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated for its exquisite ancient architecture and vibrant cultural heritage.
Day 2 Day 2: Explore Pasuatinath, Boudha And Bhaktapur Durbar Square
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Explore Pasuatinath, Boudha And Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Pashupatinath Temple is the most significant Hindu temple in Nepal and one of the foremost Shiva temples in the subcontinent, attracting numerous devotees from across India each year. Situated on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple is dedicated to Pashupati, a form of Lord Shiva revered as the Lord of All Creatures. Although the original structures were destroyed by Muslim invaders in the 14th century, who shattered the stone linga, the temple was later restored by successive monarchs. The flowing Bagmati River holds great spiritual significance, and the ghats (cremation grounds) along its banks serve as a principal site for Hindu cremations.

Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in South Asia and a major center of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Standing thirty-six meters high, this colossal white mound is located on the ancient trade route to Tibet. For centuries, Tibetan merchants used this site for rest and prayer. When Tibetan refugees arrived in Nepal in the 1950s, they settled around Bouddhanath, establishing numerous gompas (monasteries) and creating a "Little Tibet" within the Valley. This area remains an excellent place to observe Tibetan culture, with monks in maroon robes, locals spinning prayer wheels, and worshippers performing prostrations as they circumambulate the stupa.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is renowned for its rich array of pagoda and shikhara-style temples, grouped around the 55-Window Palace, a marvel of brick and wood architecture. This square is one of the most captivating architectural showcases in the Valley, reflecting Nepal’s ancient arts. Key highlights include:

The Golden Gate: Renowned as the most exquisite and intricately molded gate of its kind, the Golden Gate features a depiction of the goddess Kali and Garuda (the mythical man-bird) flanked by heavenly nymphs. Art critic Percy Brown hailed it as the most beautiful piece of art in the entire Kingdom. The gate was commissioned by King Ranjit Malla and serves as the entrance to the main courtyard of the 55-Window Palace.

The Palace of Fifty-Five Windows: Constructed during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in 1427 and later remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the 17th century, this magnificent palace is renowned for its unique wooden balcony with fifty-five windows. This architectural masterpiece is celebrated for its exceptional woodcarving and intricate design.

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Day 1: Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, Syambhunath And Patan Durbar Square

Day 2: Explore Pasuatinath, Boudha And Bhaktapur Durbar Square

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