QuickTour in and around Kathmandu (02 nights 03 days)

If your time in Nepal is limited, allow us to show you the major points of interest in the most efficient manner possible! Of course we can lengthen or shorten the itinerary, leave out places, add them, etc., depending on your desires. Don't hesitate to contact us at any of the methods below for more (free!) information!


Itinerary in Detail

Day 01 :
  

Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02 :
  

Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Patan.

Pashupatinath Temple: Situated 5 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple built in pagoda style has jilted roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of Bagmati River, entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden to all non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temple are the cremation grounds.

Boudhanath Stupa: This stupa, 8 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, is one of the biggest in the world of its kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behaviour and human prosperity. This Buddhis stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priest.

Swayambhunath Stupa: Swayambhunath is located approximately 4 kilometers west of the city, and this Buddhist stupa is said to be 2000 years old. The stupa, which forms the main structure, is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth, supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.

Patan Durbar Square: Patan Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting array of palace buildings, artistic courtyard,s and graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone

The main attractions in Patan:

Beside above mentioned places to visit, there are other significant sites to be visited listed below.

a) Golden Temple
b) Kumbheshwar
c) Krishna Mandir
d) Jagat Narayan
e) Mahaboudha
f) Ashokan stupa
g) Machchhendranath Temple
h) The Tibetan Camp

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.


Day 03 :
  

Fly out from Kathmandu.


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