Swayambhu and Kathmandu Durbar Square Half Day Tour
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Swayambhu and Kathmandu Durbar Square Half Day Tour

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Stop At: Swayambhunath Temple, Swayamhu Circle Road, Kathmandu 44620 Nepal

Also known as Monkey Temple, Swayambhu is situated on a high hill overlooking the city of Kathmandu and the valley beyond. It gets its unique nickname of Monkey Temple because of the large numbers of rhesus monkeys that inhabit the place. The monkeys are popular with visitors because of their zany antics.

Swayambhu is actually a collection of Buddhist and Hindu temples. While a Buddhist site, the blending of the two major religions is unique to the Kathmandu Valley. The main stupa is the focal point of the site as Buddhist pilgrims circumambulate the stupa as they celebrate a prayerful devotion to the teaching of Lord Buddha. There are monasteries, reflecting pools and temples on and around Swayambhu.

Swayambhu dates back over 2000 years and is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site. Every day you will see Buddhist pilgrims from all across the world coming here to worship as they pay homage to Lord Buddha.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Amideva Buddha Park, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

What an interesting part to visit this small place which you visit inside the Monkey temple. There is big statue of 3 symbol and Buddha and rare tourist to visit this place and its an opportunity to visit you with our guide.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kumari Chowk, Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Kumari Chowk is one of the popular place inside the Durbar Square. You may have great chance to see live Goddess Kumari and finest peacock window and finest carving.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

For well over 1000 years, Kathmandu’s Durbar Square has been home to the various royal dynasties that ruled the Kathmandu Valley until 2008. Here the kings were crowned, lived, and reigned. And it was here that the various ancient temples of Hinduism were erected to provide spiritual guidance to the ruling monarchs.

Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is home to nearly 60 unique Hindu temples. Built over the course of many centuries, these are a collection of unique spiritual buildings reflecting a style of architecture as exhibited by the various royal dynasties.

Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is also home to the Royal Kumari, known as the living goddess. Every few years, a young girl is chosen who the embodiment of a certain Hindu goddess becomes. This tradition dates back hundreds of years; its origins obscured by time. She holds this deified position until puberty when she is then replaced by another young girl.

The Kumari lives in her own temple/palace and appears to visitors at certain times of each day. The Swayambhu/Durbar Square Adventure will try to accommodate those times when she will appear from her balcony to bless devotees below.

The old royal palace is also at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square. Be sure to see the unique erotic carvings of the Kama Sutra that adorn some of the temples, using the teachings of the ancient Hindu religion to instruct devotees on the proper techniques of love in marriage.

All of this can be done easily within a half day. Your private car will pick you up around 9 am or 2 pm at your hotel and you’ll be back in around four hours.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Indra Chowk, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

The busiest local shopping market in Kathmandu. It is on the way to Kathmandu Durbar square and enjoy watching local shopping around here.

Stop At: Hanuman Dhoka, Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

Hanuman Dhoka is popular place which is inside the Durbar square. Enjoy visiting this are and see the local life, learn about the people and their culture. It is quite interesting place to see.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Basantapur Tower, Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

This is open area around durbar square. Quite busy and freak street place which you can buy some handicraft and enter the durbar square area.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Akash Bhairav Temple, Indra Chowk, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal

This is small place but on of the busiest place in town. You can enjoy small Temple of Akash Bhairav temple can can have delicious lassi here.

Duration: 15 minutes

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Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Entry/Admission - Swayambhunath Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Kathmandu Durbar Square
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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