Kathmandu World Heritage Sites with Pharping and Dakshinkali Tour
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Kathmandu World Heritage Sites with Pharping and Dakshinkali Tour

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Day 1: Guided Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
10:30 AM: Your expert English speaking tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 10:30 am with their luxurious vehicle to take you for your 6-hour sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath. First, stop at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmadu Durbar Sqaure is one of three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley. Though a few buildings collapsed after the devastating earthquake on April 25th, 2015, you can observe the spectacular art and architecture of the ancient Malla and Shah dynasties. It is also know as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, derived from the statue of Hanuman at the entrance of ancient royal palace.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Swayambhu Maha Chaitya, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
After that, head to Swayambhunath. Swayambhunath, also know as the "Monkey Temple", is situated on a small hillock on the west of Kathmandu city. It is a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrimages from all over the world. Large eyes painted on the four sides of the main stupa represents wisdom and compassion, and a dome at the base of Sutpa represents the entire world. Swayambhunath also could not escape from the devastating earthquake of April 25th, 2015, but one can still observe the art and architecture at Swayambhunath which is believed to date back to the beginning of 5th century.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh Boudha, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Then, head over to Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath is located on the northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, is the largest stupa in the world and is a sacred site for Buddhist pilgrimages. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, Boudhanath is on the ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha. Founded by Licchivi King, Boudhanath has had minor damage caused by the earthquake on the 25th of April, 2015.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pasupatinath Temple, Unnamed Road, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Following your time there, head to Pashupatinath. The sacred Hindu shrine Pashupatinath is located on the bank of the Bagmati river to the eastern side of Kathmandu. Believed to be built by Supuspa Deva, a Licchivi King, Pashupatinath was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The main temple of Pashupatinath was built using Pagoda style architecture with four main doors. The two levels of the roof are made of copper with a gold coating and they have a gold pinnacle. The inner sanctorum is the place where the main idol is placed, and the outer sanctorum is an open corridor like space. Though some of the buildings in the Pashupati area are damaged, the main building was untouched by the earthquake of April 25th, 2015 earthquake.

5:30 PM: Your sightseeing tour ends and your guide drop you off at your Hotel.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Guided sightseeing og Pharping, Dakshinkali and Chobar

Stop At: Guru Rinpoche Cave, Sheshnarayan, Dakshinkali 44600, Nepal
At 10:30 am, your expert Guide for this tour will pick you up from your Hotel’s Lobby and drive for Pharping. By 11:30 am, you will reach Pharping and start sightseeing of Asura Cave, self-arising Ganesh, Vajrayogini temple, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Dakshinkali Temple, 20km (12mi) From Kathmandu, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Lunch Break at 01:30 pm and continue sightseeing of Dakshinkali Temple.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ganesh Mandir, Mintoo Marga, कीर्तिपुर 44600, Nepal
At 3:30 pm, drive back to Kathmandu. Visit Chobar George while returning back to Kathmandu and guides drop you off at your Hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Guide fees
  • Private transfer
  • Pick up and drop off service
  • Entry/Admission - Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • Entry/Admission - Swayambhu Maha Chaitya
  • Entry/Admission - Boudhanath Stupa
  • Entry/Admission - Pasupatinath Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Guru Rinpoche Cave
  • Entry/Admission - Ganesh Mandir
Not included
  • Any meals
  • Tips
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Devotees sacrifice chickens, goats, sheep and many more as an offering to the goddess Dakshinkali.
  • Pharping is known as the sacred site of Yangleshö, famous for both Hinduism and Buddhism where Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpoche, known as lotus born God who spread Tibetan Buddhism in Tibeat) attained the level of Mahamudra vidyadhara.
  • These world heritage sites lies inside Kathmandu valley within the a circle of circa 20 km.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
55%
Aquatic
15%
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