What Is Popular In The Kathmandu City, Nepal?

Kathmandu, an ancient capital of Nepal, is a worth visiting place, which covering the world’s seven heritage sites. There are several reasons to visit such as discover several trekking trails, cultural heritage, palaces, temples and 8 of the 14 highest peaks. The highlight to see here is the great influence of Buddhism that can be seen in many old & new monasteries. When you visit Nepal Kathmandu tour package at first time, so we help you to explore the Kathmandu’s best touring places in the cheapest prices.   

Boudhanath Stupa: Starts your trip at the most popular and cultural point of Nepal, Boudhanath Stupa is known as the UNESCO world heritage site and covered by prayer wheels, and colourful prayer flags.   

The Stupa includes five statues of the Dhyani Buddhas that exhibit the five elements  - fire, air, earth, ether and water; the Mount Meru - the mythical peak of the Buddhist cosmos and 13 steps from base to apex that represents the enlightenment of steps.

Everest Region: Explore the eight highest peaks -

1. Everest (8848 m)  
2. Kanchenjunga (8586 m)
3. Lhotse (8516 metres)
4. Makalu (8485 m)
5. Cho Oyu (8,201 m)
6. Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m)
7. Manaslu (8163 m) and
8. Annapurna I (8109 m)

The walkers and climbers are accessed the Everest region by a tiny plane to Lukla airport (2,860 m). From there, they visit the main town of the Everest region. 

On the way of Everest region you will see the Kala Patthar at 5545 meters, which offers the breathtaking view of Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse.  

Durbar Square: It is a tourist heart of the city, which surrounding many temples and the two adjoining squares, looking date back to the 12th century. It is the home of Kathmandu's royal families where once they are crowned. 

The Hanuman Dhoka (before the complex of royal family), the Taleju Temple and the Kumari Bahal (the temple of living goddess) is most popular attractions here. Other must-sees places here are the Kasthamandap (the building after which Kathmandu was named) and the Maju Deval (a triple-roofed Shiva temple).

These all are the not-to-miss places when you come Nepal Kathmandu tour package and offering the experience of the great and rich culture and history of Nepal.

Kathmandu - The Best Place To Visit

The capital of Nepal, Kathmandu is the oldest city which set in the beautiful valley of Himalaya. The city shows the commercial, political and cultural center of Nepal. It attracted tourist from all over the world particularly from the Asian countries with its Valleys of Kathmandu, ancient temples, snow-clad mountains, and colorful bazaars. These all places make your Kathmandu holiday packages unforgettable and gives the finest experience of your life. 
 

Pashupatinath temple which dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of most renowned religious and pious site, situated on the banks of Bagmati River in the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. It worships by hundred of elderly devotees of Hinduism every year. The temple roofis  made from copper and covered in gold and the four doors are covered with silver.

Boudhanath is the largest Stupa in South Asia and holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple. The stupa is sited on the eastern site of Kathmandu in Buddha town. It looks like a big mandala or diagram of the Buddhist cosmos from above. 

Swayambhunath is the most ancient and holy shrine in Kathmandu Valley, considered more than 2500 years old. Its noble white vault and brighten golden spire are visible from all sides of the valley. It is worshipped by Hindus, Newari Buddhists of southern Nepal and Vajrayana Buddhists of northern Nepal and Tibet.

Durbar Square is known as the former residence of the king where kings were crowned once. As such, it is the traditional heart and superb heritage of traditional architecture. Here you spend your some time and watching the many wondering of square.

Popular Attractions To Visit In Kathmandu

The popular city of Kathmandu is the national capital of Nepal and the largest metropolitan area in the region. The city's history has since the period of about 2000 years when it was created in the site of a dried lake. A genealogy of Nepalese kings, the Licchavis and the Mallas ruled over the country land in the olden time.

After Gorkhas was marked the modern era and who dubbed their kingdom over Nepal and made Kathmandu its capital. However, the major commercial development in the city was doing at the Rana regime. The city of Kathmandu is surrounded by four large peaks of the Himalayas which stand at an altitude of 1400 meters such as Shivapuri, Phulchowki, Nagarjuna and Chandragiri.

The city is a part of wonderful Kathmandu Valley, along with its sister cities of Patan and Lalitpur. With its bowl-shaped valley, located on the north-western, Kathmandu is the ideal place for travellers in Nepal. There are many historical places that all represent the great and unique architecture of the city and we sure to say that you can enjoy where a lot more with your best kathmandu tour packages.

The Durbar Square with its medley of temples and shrines is the most popular tourist spot in the city. This is the traditional seat of Nepalese Royals where they are crowned and performed their coronations. Here is believed to have been built the temple of Kasthamandap in a wood of single tree and after this the city derives its name.

Continue to further visit the most religious and holy shrine, Pashupatinath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva - The Hindu God. This was built in 1696 with a two-tiered golden roof and silver doors on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. It worships numerous followers from all over India yearly.

Boudhnath Stupa and Swoyambhunath Stupa are the popular Buddhist temples in Kathmandu. The Swoyambhunath Stupa was adorned with the Buddha's eyes and includes many temples and Tibetan monasteries.