Kathmandu Sightseeing
Nepal, a country seeped in centuries old religious beliefs and culture, home to numerous temples that have been mentioned in mythology to monasteries and gompas hosting the numerous schools of Buddhism.
As you go around temples in Kathmandu you will notice the numerous carvings intricately done into the pillars and doorways, each carvings tell a story depicted in mythological times a story about gods and goddesses and of benevolent and wrathful spirits.
Seated in the secluded hills surrounding the Kathmandu valley you will see many monasteries and gompas tutoring hundreds of monks in different schools of Buddhism and higher meditation practices.The coexistence of many ethnic beliefs with main stream religion is a beautiful part of the Nepalese society, it is because of this fact that many beautiful temples and holy places exist in Nepal.
The Nepalese people are a society that find pride in their ancient culture and heritage their roots going deep into the bon, hindu and buddist religions The two predominant faith of Nepal being Hinduism and buddism there are numerous ethnic groups who have their own beliefs, culture and heritage .
You will be enchanted by the colours and sounds of the festivals that are hosted by different ethnic groups in Nepal, you will see the rich diversity of our people in the dancing of the lakhey, lathi naach of the tharus , ghatu naach of the gurungs sakela for the kirats and many more the colours the incense the beating of different drums and instruments will take you into the folds of an ancient and beautiful culture.
The Nepalese people are a society that find pride in their ancient culture and heritage their roots going deep into the bon, hindu and buddist religions.
Conclusion:
Asahi Trek Trekking & Expedition offers the Nepal cultural tour which will give you great experience and the journey into the cultural heritage of Nepal. So come be a part of this unique experience for memories to last a life time with Asahi treks and expeditions.
- Pick up the hotel at 9:00 am head towards Swayambhu nath, an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the west of the kathmandu city.
- after an hour at Swayambhu we will head towards Pasupati temple one of the most important temples of the Hindu religion.
- after another hour in Pasupati temple we head towards Patan durbar square which is a world heritage site too , here you can see the places of the ancient malla kings and temples surrounding the durbar (palace) square, we will catch lunch in Patan.
- after lunch we will head towards Boudhanath located in the north east of Kathmandu.
- after sightseeing in Boudha we will head back to the hotel.
Outline
- Pick up the hotel at 9:00 am head towards Swayambhu nath, an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the west of the kathmandu city.
- after an hour at Swayambhu we will head towards Pasupati temple one of the most important temples of the Hindu religion.
- after another hour in Pasupati temple we head towards Patan durbar square which is a world heritage site too , here you can see the places of the ancient malla kings and temples surrounding the durbar (palace) square, we will catch lunch in Patan.
- after lunch we will head towards Boudhanath located in the north east of Kathmandu.
- after sightseeing in Boudha we will head back to the hotel.
Cost Include/Exclude
include:
* Fully A/C car
* Pick up and drop from the hotel
* English Speaking licensed holder Tour Guide
* Bottled Water
* All Entrance Fees to 4 attraction of the monument area.
Exclude:
* Lunch
* TIP for guide and driver
* Personal expenses
* Photograph charge for the sadhu in Pashupatinath or in Kathmandu Durbar square