Kathmandu Valley Tour 2 Days

Trip Overview

The Kathmandu Valley Tour 2 Days covers the ancient cities of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur.  Kathmandu Valley 2-day Tour is an exciting world heritage sights tour of the antique and cultural architecture religion, and local people's lifestyle tour with pleasurable of the valley for two days in a private car or van.

Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan are the creatively built temples and places, precisely engraved stone and metallic images, carved wooden columns and pillars and historic laden shrines and chaityas of these three ancient cities stand witness to the fineness in art and design during the feudal period. However, Kathmandu has several archaeological and historic sites decorated as UNESCO world heritage sites including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan, Bauddhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, and Pashupatinath temple etc.

Swayambhunath Stupa:

Swayambhunath is another big stupa in the west of the center of Kathmandu. Swayambhu is known as the monkey temple by foreigners it is another attraction for travelers to see. The main thing there is that you can see a variety of Buddha statues, paintings, and Buddhist monasteries. You can see the beautiful views of Kathmandu valley from the Swyambhunath stupa. So do not miss to visit this place.

Kathmandu Durbar Square:

The Kathmandu Durbar Square known as the Hanuman Doka and Basantapur among the local people is one of the best places of Newar communities' civilization and things to witness. There are thousands of shrines temples and stupas spread around the Kathmandu valley. The house of the (Kumari Ghar) is the ferocious Kal Bhairav, the red monkey god, and hundreds of erotic carvings are a few sample highlights of the Kathmandu Durbar Square. The Durbar itself is a glorious place to see the wooden architecture and Nepalese buildings that they used to build long ago. All the woodwork, statues, and architecture in this area are extraordinary, and Durbar Square is among the most significant sights for visitors. The compound also houses the Tribhuvan Museum which carries the mementos of various shah kings.

Pashupatinath Temple:

Pashupatnath temple is one of the most popular sacred Hindu temples in Nepal. It is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination. The Pashupatinath lies on both banks of the Bagmati River on the eastern peripheries of Kathmandu. There are pictures of Shiva alongside statues, shrines, and temples devoted to other deities in the compound.

The Lord Shiva is the main god of Pashupatinath but there are several gods and goddesses temples there. The temples are decidedly appreciated by both Nepalese and Indians as well. Normally for Hindu people, it is one of the objectives of life to arrive here to get the blessing from the Lord Shiva.  

The Bagmati River is the biggest burning area for Hindu religious people. Which is in front of Pashupatinath Mandir. Some people come here before their death and wait for it, to be cremated on the bank of the Bagmati River. You can acquire Hindu religion, culture, and traditional life here but you may not like it because of the death cremation here.

Bouddhnath Stupa:

Boudhnath Stupa is one of the oldest stupas in Kathmandu Valley which is well known as a Baudha. Another name is called Jharung Khashor. It means from the king it is blessed to someone to build this Stupa.  The historical evidence demonstrates that the Stupa was made in the 5th century. The Boudhnath Stupa is one of the biggest and most attractive stupas in the world. All Buddhists around the world adore this stupa.  

Buddhist people trust that whoever prostrates and rounds the stupa with a pure heart. Builds good Karma means their wishes come at a serenity. You can see Tibetan Buddhism as well as many monasteries everywhere. You can step on overhead the stupa and circle it to see around.

Changu Narayan Temple:

It is situated on the hilltop of Changu Narayan Temple, Which is located 12 kilometers east of Kathmandu. Changu Narayan temple is deliberated to be the oldest structure in the history of Nepal.  The king of Kashmir gave her daughter married to the Bhaktapur king and the temple was named after her. This Heritage site is a calm and quiet hilltop from where you will observe the remarkable landscapes of the surrounding valley and the spectacular view of the Himalayas ranges.

If you are going to visit these places, you need to walk up for a few minutes from the bus stop. On the way temple, you will see the various art and handy crafts shops and workshop showings.

The temple marginal is complete with ancient statues of Hindu gods and Goddesses, a temple, and a chariot for the festival which is placed on the corner of the courtyard. The main temple is constructed with two-level roofs devoted to the Lord Vishnu. There are two old stone pillars, and the inscription written in Sanskrit is the ancient structures of Nepal. Which dates back to 464 AD by Lichchhavi King Mandep. The places are the instance of many fine stones and centers of religious belief.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square:

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a composite of Pagoda and Shikhara stylish temple massed around a fifty-five windows palace of brick and wood. The Square is one of the most attractive architectural centerpieces of the valley as it tourist attraction to the ancient arts of Nepal.

The golden statues of kings perched on the top of stone monoliths, the protector gods looking out from their sanctuaries, and the wood carvings in all place struts, lintels, uprights, tympanums, gateways, and windows all appear to from the well-orchestrated symphony. The main things of attentiveness in the Durbar Square are the Golden Gate and the place of fifty-five windows.

Patan Durbar Square:

The Kathmandu valley consists of three foremost cities such as Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. Before the unification of the greater Nepal by King Prithvi Narayan Shah in the 18th century, these three cities were independently ruled as a distinct Kingdom. These ancient cities of Kathmandu Valley have Durbar Square and Royal Palace.

Among them, Patan Durbar Square expositions the fine wood and metallic art and handcraft on the struts, windows, and doors of the palaces. There are good-looking courtyards in the palace peripheral where you will see well art and architecture of emblematic Nepalese artists.

The Patan Museum inside the palace is a premium and well-accomplished collection of wooden and gold art where you will besides note the detailed procedure of creating metal statues in the museum. The palace's frontline is filled with several styles of temple structures. Due to the adequate art and architecture which fills the Patan city, it is also known as the Lalitpur, the city of prettiness.

Entrance Fees for the Kathmandu Valley Tour (UNESCO Heritage Site) for Foreigners and SAARC Nationals.

Swayambunath Stupa:

Foreigner: NPR 200

SAARC Nationals: NPR 50

Chinses Citizens: NPR 200

Below 10 Years free

Kathmandu Durbar Square:

Foreigners: NPR 1000

SAARC Nationals: NPR 500

Chinese Citizens: NPR 1000

Below 10 Years free

Pashupatinath Temple:

Foreigners: NPR 1000

SAARC Nationals: NPR 1000

Chinese Citizens: NPR 1000

For Indian Citizens Free

Below 10 Years free

Boudhnath Stupa:

Foreigners: NPR 400

SAARC Nationals: NPR 100

Chinese Citizens: NPR 200

Below 10 Years free

Changu Narayan Temple:

Foreigners: NPR 300

SAARC Nationals: NPR 100

Chinese Citizens: NPR 300

Below 10 Years free

Bhaktapur Durbar Square:

Foreigners: NPR 1,800

SAARC Nationals: NPR 500

Chinses Citizens:  NPR 500

Below 10 Years free

Patan Durbar Square:

Foreigners: NPR 1,000

SAARC Nationals: NPR 250

Chinese Citizens: 1,000

Below 10 Years free