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Swayambhunath:
One of the world’s most glorious, ancient, enigmatic and the holiest of
Buddhist Chaityas, dating back more than 2000 years. Situated on a hillock
Swayambhunath, literally “the Self-Created or Existent”, is a mosaic
of small stupas and pagoda temple contributed over time by the succession
of kings and noblemen. The main structure of the stupa is made of a solid
hemisphere of brick and clay, supporting a lofty conical spire and capped
by pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sides on the base of the
spire are the “All Seeing Eyes” of Lord Buddha. The main
features of Swayambhunath in brief are “The Five Buddhas.”
Pashupatinath:
Just a small walk takes you to the temple of Lord Shiva-Pasupatinath
with a two tiered golden roof and silver doors. This structure is famous
for its superb Newari architecture, situated near the banks of the sacred
Bagmati River. Entrance to the temple precinct is permitted to the
“Hindus Only”, however visitors can clearly see the temple from the
eastern bank of the Bagmati River. Pashupati, literally, “Lord of the
Animals” is the patron deity of Nepal and believed to have been
unearthed by an obscure herdsman while one of his cattle was showering the
earth with milk. Across the sacred river, above the array of decorated
monuments, is the “Slasmantak or Mrigasthali Ban (forest)” where
legends has it that Lord Siva dwelled in a form of an antelope to evade
the hordes of demigods.
 Bouddhanth:
This colossal and ancient Stupa, one of Nepal’s most unique monuments and
said to be the world's biggest, attracts Nepalese pilgrimage of Tibetan
stock from as far as Dolpo and Mugu as well as Tibet, Ladhak in India
and Bhutan. Baudhanath Stupa, with all seeing eyes of primordial Adi
Buddha on all the four sides of the stupa, is said to hold the remains
of Kasyapa - the Buddha of the previous time.The Stupa is 100 meters in
diameter and was built on an octagonal base. Inset into the base are
prayer wheels established by the Lichchivi King Mana Deva in the fifth
century. The stupa rises to 36 meters above the base including the
spire, “all seeing eyes” and the pinnacle represents the stages of
enlightenment, symbol of royalty, compassion, knowing and nirvana. There
are many myths about the origins of the stupa. We'll have lunch here
after the sightseeing (around 1330hrs).
Day 03 : Kathmandu - Early morning transfer to Dhulikhel to see the
beautiful sunrise. Later breakfast at Dhulikhel. Afternoon sightseeing of
Bhaktapur.
Bhaktapur : Also known
as Bhadgaon, it is situated at an altitude of 1401 m, is a home to medieval
art and architecture and was the site for Burtoluchhi’s Little Buddha. The
urban city covers an area of 4 sq. miles. Shaped like a conch-shell,
Bhaktapur meaning city of Devotees, pottery and weaving are its traditional
industries. Bhaktapur, essence of the Newari City, 14 km east of Kathmandu
is Nepal’s greatest treasures.
 Bhaktapur
Durbar Square is a conglomeration of pagoda and shikhara-style temples
grouped around a fifty-five window palace of brick and wood. The square is
one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it
highlights the ancient arts of Nepal. The golden effigies of kings perched
on the top of stone monoliths, the guardian deities looking out from their
sanctuaries, the wood carvings in every place-struts, lintels, uprights,
tympanums, gateways and windows-all seem to form a well-orchestrated
symphony.
Day 04 : Kathmandu/Pokhara - Surface transfer to Pokhara. Later sightseeing
of the lakeside.
Day 05 : Pokhara/Nagarkot - Transfer from Pokhara to Nagarkot for overnight
stay.
Day 06 : Kathmandu - Transfer to the airport for a return flight.
1. 7
Days Nepal Tour
2.
Experiencing Two Tribes Nepal
and Tibet
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