Kathmandu, the Capital of the Himalayan kingdom Nepal, a beautiful city located in the central part of this country. The name Kathmandu is came from the word Kasthamndap, which means building made up by wood. This city is also known as the city of gods and goddess consists of many cultural heritage sites.

Anyone can explore the energetic and atmospheric city of Kathmandu and its spectacular Swayambunath, Bouddhanath and Pashupatinath temple, and the picturesque medieval villages outside the colorful capital. Kathmandu Durbar square, located in the heart of the city, is significant in terms of history, arts and architecture.

This Kathmandu city sightseeing tour trip takes you on a mystical historical places where the past is still alive in the present, where tradition tirelessly repeats itself into a culture that remains imbedded by an ancient history & culture created by the kings of past generations where religious doctrines are strictly adhered to till this very day. This city is famous for its archaeological and historical sites and boasts no less than seven World Heritage Sites, each of major cultural significance.

Places to Visit in Kathmandu

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the most significant Places, which listed in UNESCO World Heritage. It consists of a huge royal square including variety of temples that were made in 15th century, dedicated to different Hindu gods and goddesses. It is also known as Hanumandhoka Palace Square named after the monkey god, Hanuman. The Kathmandu Durbar square remains the traditional heart of the old town and Kathmandu’s most spectacular legacy of traditional architecture.

Pashupatinath Temple

The Pashupatinath Temple sits on a sacred river on the edge of Bagmati, Central Kathmandu. Pashupatiinath Temple Burning Ghats is a celebration of Impermanence, a core concept in Hinduism. Pashupatinath, the most popular Hindu temple in Nepal, and draws numerous devotees from all over India, including many colourgful sadhus, those wandering ascetic Hindu. It is listed in UNISCO world heritage.

Bouddhanath Stupa

Boudhanath Stupa, the greatest Stupa in Nepal, lies about 7 km east of the capital. This pilgrimage site is enlisted in World Heritage Cultural site, UNESCO. The Bouddhanath Stupa, a vast dome-shaped monument representing the Mind of the Buddha, is the primary pilgrimage destination for Tantric Buddhists of the Himalayas and a major draw for Tibetan Buddhists from all over the planet. In Boudhanath Stupa, here are many monasteries and Lhosar, the Tibetan New Year festival, the most popular festival celebrated.

Swayambhunath Temple

Swayambhunath, one of oldest and most sacred religious sites, located hill top of the Kathmandu valley. It is an important pilgrimage place for many Buddhists around the world. This temple is also known as "Monkey Temple”, where one can see many monkeys around the temple. The Swayambhunath has a lofty white dome and glittering golden spire which are visible for many miles and from all sides of the Kathmandu valley. In this temple Visitors can see many structures exhibit Buddhist decorations and representations. It is regarded as the most vital Buddhist site in the capital, the shrine’s all-watching eyes is said to be that of Lord Buddha gazing from the peak is the archetypal landmark of the country.

Budhanilkantha

Very quiet and small town Budhanilkantha is located 8km north of Kathmandu valley. The fifth-century statue lies in the middle of a small pond Budhanikantha is a place of pilgrimage. It is popular Hindu temple, where statue of Lord Vishnu reclining on the bed of snakes. The Vishnu is seen as Naryana a float in the unfathomable cosmic ocean. It is a famous place of pilgrimage for Hindus. This place is close from Shivapuri National Park that is popular for bird watching spot.