Kathmandu & Dhulikhel Tour – 4 Days

Arrival and Transfer: As soon as you reach Kathmandu, you will be met by a tour guide to help you get to your hotel.

Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley:
Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple): A place, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of the most revered by Buddhist followers. It is a very good point to see the whole valley from and therefore it attracts a lot of tourists as well. The place is also known to the locals as the Monkey Temple because of the large number of monkeys that reside in the area, which is also one of the reasons why it is crowded with tourists all day long. Moreover, there is always a constant flow of local as well as foreign Buddhist devotees throughout the year. It is the belief of the devotees that making a pilgrimage to this temple and going in a clockwise direction around the stupa will bring them good luck.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: A vibrant and exciting place where the past and present of Nepal effortlessly coexist. This is where the monarchs used to be crowned and political gatherings, festivals, and all other important events took place. As of late, it is also the dwelling of the gods of the Newar community as well as the most important cultural and social events of the urban population. Get a closer look at the iconography and symbolisms that are widespread in the former royal palaces, now transformed into stupas. The new palace also does not disappoint the eye of tourists, especially the part of the palace from which the deity of the royal family, or better said, the living goddess can be seen from. Kathmandu Durbar Square is the place where young Krishna, the supreme deity of the Hindu religion, is carried around the town in a palanquin accompanied by sweets and music. After a long day's walk visiting these places in Durbar Square, don’t forget to see the Old Hanuman Dhoka Palace Museum, displaying numerous Nepalese artifacts, which are located within the durbar square itself.
Pashupatinath: Situated on the banks of the Bagmati River, Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples in Nepal. It is here that the dead are cremated before being carried to the river to rid themselves of their body for the afterlife.
Boudhanath Stupa: This is another site of UNESCO World Heritage, which is famous for its large stupa and has become the centre for Tibetan Buddhism.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square:
Being a UNESCO-listed town with ancient architecture, Bhaktapur is like a living museum of art, culture, and history. Once there you will see its temples, squares, and narrow alleys filled with ancient buildings.

Patan Durbar Square: As a place of ancient Newar architecture, and it being a UNESCO-listed cultural heritage site, historically Patan is the most prominent city of Kathmandu valley. The square itself is the focal point, where temple after temple along the narrow streets is the new discovery of every visit.

Gain a Local Experience: Also, this is the place where you can be a part of a Nepali traditional dance or can visit the local markets where you can buy souvenirs like handicrafts and Thangka paintings.