Patan Durbar Square & Swambhunath Stupa

About this Trip

Kathmandu City Tour is one of the most popular sightseeing tours in Nepal. This tour takes to you UNESCO world heritage site. This tour covers one of the two major heritage sites of Kathmandu valley, they Patan Durbar Square & Swayambhu stupa, both are UNESCO world heritage sites. Kathmandu city is the capital city of Nepal and is considered as heart of Nepal. Kathmandu valley the political, commercial, cultural hub of Nepal is framed for its natural beauty and historic and holistic places. Kathmandu valley contains three fabled cities, Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Kathmandu city has an artistic exposition of graceful temples, elegant palaces, brick paved courtyards and giant streets. It is surrounded by Green Mountain above which tower mighty snowcapped peaks. Kathmandu city has the pilgrimage places for both Hindus and Buddhists.

Patan, firstly you will be taken to Patan visit. It takes about 20 minutes drive from Kathmandu. Lalitpur, the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Patan’s central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: It’s an architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathamandu or Bhaktapur.In Patan you can see Krishna Mandir, Golden temple, Bhimsen Temple, Manga Hiti, Vishwanath Temple, Jagannarayan Temple, and numerous. Take the pleasure of discovering this Patan Durbar Square, which has been entitled in the World Heritage Site.

Second destination is Swayambhunath, it is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all that ascend the worn stone steps. It is a World Heritage Site and one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, and is at the source of the Valley’s mythical beginning.

Highlights

- Patan Durbar Square Palace
- Golden Temple
- Rudravarna Mahavihar/ Uku Bahal
- Mahaboudha Temple
- Machchhendranath Temple
- House of Patan's Living Goddess Kumari
- Shopping for ancient souvenirs

Trip Facts

- Hotel - Patan Durbar Square /Swambhunath Stupa
- By car - 30 - 45 minutes
- Tour Duration - Half Day
- Departure Date / Time - 10 am

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