Kathmandu Valley Tour

Sightseeing in Kathmandu number of other fascinating villages, temples and stupas scattered around the valley. One of these is probably the best known site in Nepal the Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath. The temple is colloquially known as the 'monkey temple', after the large tribe of garrulous monkeys which guard the hill, amusing visitors and devotees with their tricks, including sliding gracefully down the long double banisters of the main stairway. The soaring central stupa is topped by a golden block featuring the watchful eyes of Buddha. Set around the base is a continuous series of prayer wheels which pilgrims, circling the stupa, spin as they pass by. Beyond Swayambhunath, on the banks of the Bagmati River, is Pashupatinath, the country's pre-eminent Hindu temple and one of the most significant Shiva temples on the subcontinent. As the Bagmati is a holy river, Pashupatinath has become a popular place to be cremated the ghats (river steps) immediately in front of the temple are reserved for the cremation of royalty, while those a little further south are for the common people. Another site with a religious significance is the huge stupa of Bodhnath, which is the largest in the country and among the largest in the world.

This is prayer services are held and the locals turn out to walk around the stupa. Dynasties came and went. Trade and the arts flourish. Its deeply religious Newar population built wonderful cities and artistic temples that attracted devout pilgrims as well as rampaging invaders. In the late 18th century, following the founding of modern Nepal within more or less the present boundaries, Kathmandu was made the capital. Kathmandu, the main city in Nepal is located at an altitude of 1350m. Culture, tradition and art are the three bulwarks of this spectacular and exotic hill city that promise to win the heart of everyone and anybody who visits it. Though not big (only 360 sq km), but the Kathmandu valley, which once had more temples than dwelling, currently present a bright picture of red-tiled roofs donning the hills. Valley offers plenty of chance to get off the beaten track, with treks to and from the resort villages of Nagarkot and Dhulikhel, relaxing in Tatopani hot springs, exploring cloud forests in Pulchowki, and mountain biking in the regions of , each have their own distinctive character with outs Chapagaon and Bungamati. Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patantanding temples, works of art and architecture and a varied calendar of feasts and festivals, all three have their roots in being capital cities of the valleys three principality's in times gone by. Kathmandu valley, the capital, is the political, profitable and cultural hub of Nepal but it also carry the psyche of the nation. Spread crossways an area of 360 square kilometers and at an altitude of 1336 meter above the sea level, Kathmandu is an exotic and charming showcase of a very rich culture, art and tradition. You need not have a real preparation to trek around Kathmandu valley that you can divert immediately your mind to go to trek. The three cities contain seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Kathmandu city is very delightful to take pictures to photographers. Kathmandu, Swoyambhunath is one of the most popular attractions in Nepal.