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Day 02 : |
Seeing tour in and around Kathmandu and Patan.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Pashupatinath Temple
Situated 5 kilometers east of Kathmandu City,
Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest
temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst
a lush green natural setting on the bank of the
sacred Bagmati river, the temple built in pagoda
style has jilted roof and richly carved silver
doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the
temple from the east bank of Bagmati River,
entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden
to all non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre
of annual pilgrimage on the day of shivaratri
which falls in the month of February/March.
Behind the temple are the cremation grounds.
Boudhanath Stupa
This Stupa, 8 kilometers east of Kathmandu City,
is one of the biggest in the world of its kind.
It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four
cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous
behavior and human prosperity. This Buddhis
Stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice
of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an
octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The
shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist
priest.
Swayambhunath Stupa
Swayambhunath is located approximately 4
kilometers and this Buddhist Stupa is said to be
2000 years old. The Stupa which forms the main
structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of
brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire
capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on
the four sided base of the spire are the all
seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill is a
mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square, like its counterpart in
Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace
buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful
pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site,
the former royal palace complex is the center of
Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a
museum containing an array of bronze statues and
religious objects. One remarkable monument here
is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu
god Krishna, built entirely of stone
The main attractions in Patan
Beside above mentioned places to visit there are
other significant sites to be visited:
a) Golden Temple
b) Kumbheshwar
c) Krishna Mandir
d) Jagat Narayan
e) Mahaboudha
f) Ashokan Stupa
g) Machchhendranath Temple
h) The Tibetan Camp |
