Day
02 :
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Sightseeing tour of
Pashupatinath,
Boudhanath and
Swayambhunath. Stay
overnight at hotel in
Kathmandu.
Pashupatinath Temple
Situated 5 kilometers
east of Kathmandu City,
Pashupatinath temple is
one of the holiest
temples dedicated to
Lord Shiva. Situated
amidst a lush green
natural setting on the
bank of the sacred
Bagmati river, the
temple built in pagoda
style has jilted roof
and richly carved silver
doors. Visitors will be
permitted to view the
temple from the east
bank of Bagmati River,
entrance in the temple
being strictly forbidden
to all non Hindus.
Pashupatinath is the
centre of annual
pilgrimage on the day of
shivaratri which falls
in the month of
February/March. Behind
the temple are the
cremation grounds.
Boudhanath Stupa
This Stupa, 8 kilometers
east of Kathmandu City,
is one of the biggest in
the world of its kind.
It stands with four
pairs of eyes in the
four cardinal direction
keeping watch for
righteous behaviour and
human prosperity. This
Buddhis Stupa was built
by King Man Deva at the
advice of the Goddess
Mani Jogini. It is built
on an octagonal base
inset with prayer
wheels. The shrine is
ringed by houses of
Lamas or Buddhist
priest.
Swayambhunath Stupa
Swayambhunath is located
approximately 4
kilometers and this
Buddhist Stupa is said
to be 2000 years old.
The Stupa which forms
the main structure is
composed of a solid
hemisphere of brick and
earth supporting a lofty
conical spire capped by
a pinnacle of copper
gilt. Painted on the
four sided base of the
spire are the all seeing
eyes of Lord Buddha.
This hill is a mosaic of
small Chaityas and
Pagoda temples. |
Day
03 :
|
Sightseeing tour of
Patan and Bhaktapur and
drive back to Kathmandu.
Stay overnight at hotel
in Kathmandu.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square,
like its counterpart in
Kathmandu, is an
enchanting mélange of
palace buildings,
artistic courtyards and
graceful pagoda temples.
Listed as a World
Heritage Site, the
former royal palace
complex is the center of
Patan’s religious and
social life, and houses
a museum containing an
array of bronze statues
and religious objects.
One remarkable monument
here is a 17th-century
temple dedicated to the
Hindu god Krishna, built
entirely of stone
The main attractions in
Patan
Beside above mentioned
places to visit there
are other significant
sites to be visited:
a) Golden Temple
b) Kumbheshwar
c) Krishna Mandir
d) Jagat Narayan
e) Mahaboudha
f) Ashokan Stupa
g) Machchhendranath
Temple
h) The Tibetan Camp
Bhaktapur (1,401m)
covers an area of four
square miles. Bhaktapur
or the city of devotees
still retains a medieval
charm and visitors to
this ancient town are
treated to myriad
wonders of cultural and
artistic achievements.
The past glory of the
Malla rules continues to
be reflected at the
Darbar Square. Pottery
and waving are its
traditional industries.
Bhaktapur is famous for
woodcarving and the
traditional topi or cap.
The city lies about 14
km east of Kathmandu.
The places of interest
include Bhaktapur Darbar
Square, the National Art
Gallery, Nyatapola
Temple, Bhairavnath
Temple, Dattatreya
Temple and Dattatreya
Square.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
The main square of the
city contains
innumerable temples and
other architectural
showpieces such as lion
gate, the golden gate,
the statue of King
Bhupatindra Malla,
Dattatraya Temple etc.
A magnificent statue of
King Bhupatindra Malla
in the act of worship is
placed on a column
facing the palace. It
was listed in the UNESCO
world Heritage Monument
List in 1979.
Palace of 55 Windows
Being built by King
Yaksha Mall in 1427 A.D.
and remodeled by King
Bhupatindra Malla in
17th Century, the
balcony and the windows
are intricately carved
is a masterpiece of wood
carving.
Nyatapola Temple This
five storied Pagoda
Style temple was built
by King Bhupatindra
Malla in 1708 A.D. well
known for its massive
structure and subtle
workmanship. It is the
tallest pagoda structure
in the Kathmandu valley. |
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