Kathmandu: Kathmandu Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage property is inscribed as seven Monument Zones. These monument zones are the Durbar squares or urban centres with their palaces, temples and public spaces of the three cities of Kathmandu (Hanuman Dhoka), Patan and Bhaktapur, and the religious ensembles of Swayambhu, Bauddhanath, Pashupati and Changu Narayan. The religious ensemble of Swayambhu includes the oldest Buddhist monument (a stupa) in the Valley; that of Boudhanath includes the largest stupa in Nepal; Pashupati has an extensive Hindu temple precinct, and Changu Narayan comprises traditional Newari settlement, and a Hindu temple complex with one of the earliest inscriptions in the Valley from the fifth century AD. The unique tiered temples are mostly made of fired brick with mud mortar and timber structures. The roofs are covered with small overlapping terracotta tiles, with gilded brass ornamentation. The windows, doorways and roof struts have rich decorative carvings. The stupas have simple but powerful forms with massive, whitewashed hemispheres supporting gilded cubes with the all-seeing eternal Buddha eyes.
Pokhara: Pokhara is a metropolitan city in the Western region of Nepal. It is a valley cradled among-st mountains and hills with meandering rivers. It is a major tourist destination due to its panoramic views. Once you enter the vicinity of this city, you are greeted with magnificent views of the mountains
🏞️ Highlights:
Pashupatinath Temple.
Manakamana Temple.
Bindavasini Temple, David water falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, seti river, Taal Barahi Temple.
Jala Narayan Temple, Swoyambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative after completing your custom formalities, transfer to hotel for check-in, Evening, attend aarti at Pashupatinath Temple later drive back to hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
Pashupatinath Temple:
One of the holiest Hindu shrines in Nepal, the Pashupatinath Temple is stretched across both the banks of the beautiful and sacred Bagmati River on the eastern fringes of the capital city of Kathmandu. Sprawled over a large area with temples and ashrams, it is believed that the Jyotirlinga housed in the Pashupatinath temple is the head of the body, which is made up of the twelve Jyotirlinga in India.
The magnificent sanctum devoted to Lord Shiva draws in thousands of devotees who come to offer their prayers and seek blessings from him. In 1979, the magnificent temple was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After breakfast, drive to Pokhara (about 210 km, 8/9 hrs). En-route visit Manakamana Temple by Cable Car after darshan continue to drive to Pokhara, arrive in Pokhara transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight is at Hotel in Pokhara.
Manakamana Temple:
Goddess Bhagwati. The name Manakamana derived from two words, Mana means the “Heart” or “Soul” and the Kamana means “Wish”. It is believed that the Goddess fulfills the wishes of the people who worship her with a pure heart. There is a tradition of sacrificing animals at the temple.
The history and location of the Manakamana Devi temple are explained by a curious legend. The Queen of the Gorkha King Ram Shah possessed divine powers – a fact that only Lakhan Thapa, her only devotee knew that. Even the King was unaware of it. One day King became aware of queen’s secret when he saw her in the form of Goddess. Immediately after the King passed away mysteriously and the Queen, as was the custom of the day, committed sati (ritual immolation) upon her husband’s funeral pyre. Prior to her death, the Queen had promised her devotee Lakhan Thapa that he would soon again see her. Sometime later while plowing a field, a farmer discovered a stone from which blood and milk were pouring.
Early morning drive to Sarangkot hill for sunrise and Himalayan view later drive back to hotel have breakfast afternoon Pokhara city sightseeing visit Bindavasini Temple, David water falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Seti River, and one hour boat ride on Phewa Lake and visit Taal Barahi Temple. Overnight is at Hotel in Pokhara.
Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave:
Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is considered the longest cave (2950) in Nepal. Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave was discovered in 1950, however, the entrance of the cave was built recently in 1991. Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is nearby Davis Fall and the water of Davis Fall passes through this cave. You are recommended to take your own torchlight during your visit inside the cave, however, there is a proper light installed by the management. Lost power backup might cause trouble during your tour so it’s recommended. Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave carries the historical importance of where Lord Shiva is being worshipped by the pilgrims. There are gods like Lord Shiva, Parvati, Sara Swati, and Nageshwor.
After having leisurely breakfast, drive towards Kathmandu. Upon arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel for check in. Evening free for shopping by own at Thamel market .Overnight is at Kathmandu Hotel.
After breakfast Kathmandu city sightseeing tour, visit Jala Narayan Temple (Sleeping Vishnu), Swoyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Kathmandu Durbar Square (Living God Kumari) & Bouddhanath Stupa (World heritage site) later drive back to Hotel. Overnight is at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Durbar Square:
The regal Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar squares in Nepal and is the most remarkable legacy of Kathmandu's traditional architecture. The Durbar Square area is made up of three squares - A former elephant stable, Basantapur Square, the main Durbar Square on the west, and another part of Durbar Square that houses the entrance to Hanuman Dhoka.
While the southern part of the complex houses the open Basantapur Square area, the main Durbar Square area occupies the western portion. For many years, the former used to be stable, which housed royal elephants. Today, it is a site that houses souvenir stalls. In the northeast part of the complex runs the second part of the square. In this area, the entrance to the glorious Hanuman Dhoka Complex is planted, with a beautiful assortment of temples nestled behind it. The place is an active walkway that connects many streets together for the general public.
Boudhanath Stupa:
Boudhanath Stupa is one of the world's largest and most significant stupas. This UNESCO World Heritage Site holds immense religious and cultural importance, particularly for Tibetan Buddhists. The stupa is a massive white dome structure with a striking golden spire atop it. Its design represents the mandala, a symbol of the universe in Buddhist cosmology.
In 1979, Boudhanath Stupa was honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Boudhanath Stupa has acquired several names throughout the years, including the Buddha Stupa, Chorten Chempo, Chaitya, Jarung Khashor, and the Khasti. The entire complex of the stupa houses 50 Tibetan convents, known as gompas, which have been acting as shelters for Tibetan refugees since 1959. This stupa is said to be the spot where the remains of Kassapa Buddha lay at rest. Thousands of pilgrims from different religions gather here daily.
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