Kathmandu city Tour

Kathmandu City Tour is a combination package of art, architecture, history, culture, nature, and adventures itself. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal, surrounded by beautiful green hills and mountains. There are so many temples in Kathmandu; that’s why Kathmandu is known as the “City of Temples.” In the past, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, and Kathmandu were three distinct countries; in the present, they are the neighboring cities. 

It is said that Kathmandu city was of Newari people. With the effort of Newari people, the culture and festivals are being preserved and celebrated every year. By the preservation of ancient heritage sites, historical monuments, and cultural sites of Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur, Nepal has got the title of “richest in culture, heritage, and temples.”

The Kathmandu City Tour is the best package for those who want to know about the culture and history of Nepal for mature or senior citizens, couples, families with friends, and those who want to do a safe and leisurely tour. The Kathmandu City Tour includes the sightseeing of different heritage sites like Patan Durbar Square, Jalnarayan (Budhanilkantha), Guheswori Temple, and some UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Pashupatinath Temple and Swoyambhunath Temple.

Brief History of Kathmandu

According to the Swayambhu Puran, Kathmandu was a deep lake, which was full of snakes and was called Nagdaha. Then, the mighty Bodhisattva Manjushree came with his sword and cut the drain with his sword and all the water was evacuated out. After the water is drained out, Manjushree established a city named Manjupattan, and Dharmakar was made the ruler of the valley. 

After some years, a demon called Banasura closed the outlet, and the valley again turned into a lake. Seeing this, Lord Krishna came to Nepal with his cowherds and killed Banasura and again drained out the water by cutting the edge of Chobhar Hill with his Sudarshan Chakra. After cutting the edge, the Kathmandu Valley was free from water and Krishna made Bhuktaman the King of Nepal (one of the cowherds).

Places to Visit during Kathmandu City Tour 

Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple, situated in Kathmandu on the bank of the holy Bagmati River. Pashupatinath Temple is built in pagoda style with a gilt roof and silver doors. Pashupatinath is considered one of the most sacred temples in the world. And also the nerve center of pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri (birth anniversary of Lord Shiva). Pashupatinath Temple is surrounded by different hills and mountains, which makes the temple more beautiful and unique. 

Pashupatinath Temple is a place where you can see different phases of life, i.e., from birth to death. 

Swayambhunath Temple

Swayambhunath Temple, which is also famous as the Monkey Temple. It is considered that Swayambhunath Temple is one of the world’s oldest Buddhist chaityas, which is 25-century-old monument. The Swayambhunath Temple is enlisted in the World Heritage sites. From the hilltop of Swayambhunath Temple, you can see the whole Kathmandu Valley.  

Among these places we will visit is Kathmandu Durbar Square, the plaza in front of the old royal palace of the then Kathmandu Kingdom. It is also listed under UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The preference for the construction of royal palaces at this site dates back to as early as the Licchavi period in the third century. It holds the palaces of the Malla and Shah kings who ruled over the city. 

Along with these palaces, the square surrounds quadrangles revealing courtyards and temples. It is known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a name derived from a statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, at the entrance of the palace. Major attractions of Kathmandu Durbar Square are the Living Goddess, Kumari, Kasthamandap; Ashok Binayak; Kaal Bhairav; Jagannath Temple; Kotilingeswara Mahadev; Mahendreswara; and the three-roofed Taleju Temple.