Kathmandu Valley Temple Tour

When you arrive at TIA, Kathmandu, one of us assist you in transferring to the designated hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.

The Kathmandu temple tour starts with a visit to the Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatinath temple is a sacred place for devotees around the world. The premises of Pashupatinath temple comprise several temples dedicated to lord Shiva. A few temples of lord Vishnu, Parvati, and other deities can be observed around the Pashupatinath temple complex. Unmanta Bhairav temple is located opposite the south gate of the Pashupatinath Temple and is a form of Bhairav known for his protective qualities.
Jaya Bageshwori Temple is located in the west of Pashupatinath temple and is dedicated to the goddess Bageshwori, a form of the goddess Parvati.  The temple is important for those who worship the feminine divine in several forms. During Dashain and Tihar festivals, thousands of devotees visit the temple and participate in special puja and prayers.
Guheshwori temple is another temple dedicated to the goddess Parvati, which is a significant pilgrimage site for Shakti worshippers. It is believed that the organ of Sati, lord Mahadev’s first wife, was buried in this location when Mahadev carried the dead body of Sati.  The temple is located in the eastern direction of the Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River.

Doleshwor Mahadev is a holy place for Hindus around the world. It is believed that Doleshwor is the head part of Kedarnath temple. Pilgrims believe that visiting Kedarnath and Doleshwor Mahadev completes the pilgrimage. Doleshwor Mahadev is located in the Shipadol village of Bhaktapur district, which is 20 km from Kathmandu. We will visit Kailashnath temple on the way to Banepa, the tallest Shiva statue. Chandeswori temple is located in Banepa, which is 25 km east of Kathmandu. The Chandeswori is believed to be the fierce incarnation of the goddess Durga. The temple and its premises are based on traditional Newari architecture, which is pagoda style. The wood carvings, stone sculptures, and paintings reflect the rich cultural heritage of this region. The festival in Chandeswori temple is wonderful and full of myths and beliefs.
Indreshwor Mahadev Temple is located in the Panauti town of Kavre district. The temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. The temple was constructed during the regime of King Laxmi Narsingh Malla in the 13th century.  Panauti is 32 km from Kathmandu, which is rich in Newari culture and traditions. The temple is located at the confluence of two rivers, Rosi and Punyamati. The architectural features of this temple are a fine example of Newari architecture in Nepal, overnight at Dhulikhel, a small hill station popular for its views and environment.

We will have a memorable morning during sunrise from the mountain range. We drive to Bhaktapur after breakfast; we start our day tour from Ancient Bhaktapur City by visiting the Ganesh temple of Surya Binayak. Bhaktapur City is a well-preserved medieval city of Kathmandu Valley. During our tour to Bhaktapur, we will visit the historic 55-Window Palace, Nyatapole temple, Museum, and other monuments on the premises.  Changu Narayan is the oldest lord Vishnu temple in the Kathmandu valley and boasts of being the oldest pagoda-style building in Nepal.  Overnight at Kathmandu.

We will visit the historic city of Patan (Lalitpur), known for its exquisite art and architecture. Don’t miss the Krishna Mandir and Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar). Bungmati, which is 12km south of Kathmandu and 6km south of Patan, is also known as Bunga in the Newari language. A river named Karmanasha flows from south to north in Nepal on the way to Bungmati. Many people still live in a traditional way that reflects their traditional culture, and many lives depend upon wooden carvings. Bungmati is also a summer home to Rato Machhindranath, annually, a great festival happens. Its chariot is pulled from Bungmati to Patan and back to Bungmati again. Thus, Bungmati is one of the manifestations of Adi Shakti Durga.
Khokana is a kilometer from Bungmati, where one can visit the famous four Ganeshas of the Kathmandu valley named Karyavinayak on the way to Khokana. Khokana resembles Bungmati in many ways. It is popular for producing oil as there is still an old-style wooden mill to produce oil. There is a temple named Rudrayani, built in the 17th century in the Malla period. Overnight at Kathmandu.

We take breakfast and drive to Budhanilkantha, a colossal statue of Lord Vishnu reclining on the bed of snakes, which lies at the base of Shivapuri Hill. Budhanilkantha is a major pilgrimage site for the Hindus. Ichangu Narayan is another lord Vishnu temple located in the western outskirts of Kathmandu. Among four Narayan temples in Kathmandu Valley, Ichangu Narayan is one of them. During Hindu festivals, devotees come to visit and worship lord Vishnu. Nearby Ichangu Narayan, lord Shiva temple is situated, which is famous and revered by all Hindus. Adheshwor is a lord Shiva temple that is unique in structure and has great beliefs and faith among people. Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar squares in the valley. The Hanuman Dhoka complex, which was the royal Nepalese residence, marked several ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese Monarch. The same palace holds the King Tribhuwan Memorial and Mahendra Museum. Kumari Chowk is the curious attraction at the southern end of Durbar Square. There is also an open space in this end named Basantapur area to the west, which runs a freak street. There is the entrance to Hanuman Dhoka and many other temples running northeast from where a famous Makhan tole can be reached, which is considered to be the main road in Kathmandu.

We take our breakfast and drive towards the southern part of Kathmandu. Dakshinkali Temple is located within a forest and is dedicated to the goddess Dakshinkali (Kali), who is one of the salient Hindu goddesses.  Pilgrims throng the area to visit the temple and offer prayers. Chobhar is known for the Chobhar gorge, through which all the water of the valley drains, and also for the vast network of natural mountain caves where we visit the temple of Ganesh. Pharping has several Buddhist and Hindu monuments, temples, and monasteries. We will visit a few monasteries and temples on the way to Pharping. While returning to Kathmandu, we will stop at Taudaha (pool) to observe the beauty of the pool and its surroundings.

One of our office representatives will assist you in transferring to the airport three hours before your scheduled flight.