Kathmandu Valley Ancient Art & Craft Tour

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Kathmandu Valley Ancient Art & Craft Tour

Nepal

Art and Craft Workshops, Tours & Sightseeing

Kathmandu Valley’s dwellers are creative, continuing traditional and local craftsmanship for centuries. During the ancient period, people from different parts of Nepal to Kathmandu contributed to developing art and culture. The heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley represent the rich architecture of ancient times. During the different regimes, the art and culture of Kathmandu continuously grow to the next level. At present, these heritage sites are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In Kathmandu Valley, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Changu Narayan are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The tour is specially focused for culture enthusiasts. During this tour, scholars may meet local scholars working in similar fields.

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Country : Nepal

Kathmandu Valley Ancient Art & Craft Tour Highlights

Visit the World Heritage site of Kathmandu Valley
Experience and Explore Nepali art and culture
Understand the development of Nepalese Society
Enjoy Nepali local foods

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at TIA, Kathmandu

One of our office representatives will receive you upon your arrival at the airport and will transfer you to the planned hotel. You will then be warmly welcomed with an excellent dinner that offers you authentic Nepalese cuisine rich in taste and culture.

Day 2: Kathmandu City Sightseeing Tour- Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square

After breakfast, a tour can begin with sightseeing world heritage sites within Kathmandu. Kathmandu is known for its rich art, culture, and architecture. The Malla dynasty ruled over the country from the 12th to 18th century. At the same time, Pashupatinath is known to be a religious Hindu temple and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in South Asia, which was built on the ancient trade route to Tibet.

Day 3: Patan Durbar Square, Bungmati, and Khokana, and Swoyambhunath

After breakfast, we drive to the south of Kathmandu, i.e., Patan city. We visit Patan, Khokana, and Bungmati. Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Patan Durbar Square is rich in ancient arts and architecture. Contrarily, Bungamati lies 12km south of Kathmandu and 6km south of Patan. People live traditionally, and this place is the summer home of Rato Machhindranath. Khokana is famous for its mustard oil seed and its functional and cottage industrial heritage. In the evening, visit Swoyambhunath temple. Swayambhunath Temple is popular among foreigners as the Monkey Temple owing to the large monkey population residing in the area. The arch-formed white-washed Stupa is made out of block and earth supporting an elevated tapered tower topped by a zenith of copper overlaid. The infinitely knowledgeable eyes of Lord Buddha lay on every one of the four sides of the tapered base. This slope is a mosaic of little Chaityas and Pagoda and is the most imperative Buddhist site in Nepal. Appreciate the perspectives of sprawling Kathmandu from the highest point at this world legacy site landmark. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 4: Bhaktapur City Tour – Changu Narayan, Thimi, Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

Thimi is about 10 kilometers east of Kathmandu and is famous for earthen wares, masks, puppets, hand-woven clothes, and other handicrafts. The place is also well-known for its sweet, beaten rice grown on traditional fields. We also visit Bhaktapur, an interesting city with an authentic local lifestyle preserved over centuries of isolation from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. While in the city square, we get to admire the Nyata-Pola Temple, the Golden Gate, water spouts, and the 55 Window Palace, which merge to provide the ambiance of a magical outdoor theater to its visitors. We also immerse ourselves in the authentic delicacy of the local food in Bhaktapur. Changu Narayan is the oldest temple in the Kathmandu valley and boasts of being the oldest pagoda-style building in Nepal. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 5: Departure

Our Ancient art and craft tour comes to an end today! We transfer you to the airport approximately three hours before the scheduled flight.

Cost Includes

All Ground transportation during the tour.
Destinations Hotel with Full Board Package.
Guide and Applicable Entrance Fees.
All government Taxes and Company service charges.

Cost Excludes

Travel Insurance.
International Airfare
Alcohol, soft drinks, etc.
Personal touring equipment
Tips for staff and driver (Tipping is respected, but it is not mandatory)
Emergency evacuation expenses.
Mountain Flights, Bungee, and other activities not on the Itinerary
Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances

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