1.0.The UNESCO Seven World heritage Tour
in Kathmandu
The UNESCO Seven World Heritage Tour
in Kathmandu is a very popular touring trip among the travelers who go to visit
Nepal. The valley, Kathmandu itself is a live museum and you can explore its
every nook and corner with some marvelous insights of ancient history, religion
and civilization. The Seven UNESCO Seven World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu is
very exciting trip to experience to have a marvelous glimpse of Nepal’s history,
culture, religion, art and architecture.
It means, if you are planning a Nepal’s
trip in your holiday, you must experience this 2 day or a day tour to UNESO world heritage sites located in Kathmandu valley. The Kathmandu valley has
three different districts: Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur.
The historians and archaeologists, researchers
and students and even the ordinary travelers find the valley, Kathmandu and its
UNESCO Seven World Heritage Sites unique
and exquisite.
Among 7 world heritage sites, 4 are
located in Kathmandu, one is located in Lalitpur and rest of the two are
located in Bhaktapur. The four World heritage sites of Kathmandu are:
Swyombhnatha Stupa, Bouddhanatha Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Kathmandu
Durbar Square.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath
Stupa/ Monkey Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath
Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple are the UNESCO Seven
world heritage Tour in Kathmandu. These seven world heritage sites are must
visit and explore site while you are in Nepal, in Kathmandu spending a couple
of days.
Actually, some people are selling this
7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites tour as a day tour, but it will be too rush and
hectic and ultimately, your tour to 7 world heritage sites will turn to be
nasty and terrible. How can you visit and explore seven world heritage sites in
a day located in different three cities: Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur? It
is impossible and if you see the trip like 7 world heritage sites day tour with
low cost, then, there must be something wrong and you will totally be tired and
it is of no use.
2.0.Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square is popular for
ancient art and architectures, incredible woodworks, living goddess, Kumari,
palaces, the massive wooden building with a single tree and a grand Bhairab Statue. You can also, enjoy local food items, especially Newari foods in nearby
restaurants and also get beautiful souvenirs.
Kathmandu Durbar Square popular as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar is very close from
central Thamel and you can walk to it on foot by spending just 15 minutes if
you are residing in Thamel. On the way to Kathmandu durbar Square, you can pass
through Ason Bazaar and get the spices you like and the traditional items as
well.
Mostly, people love visiting Kathmandu
Durbar Square in the evening with fresh and pleasant atmosphere. One can enjoy local snacks like panipuri, dahi puri, momos, chatpate and many other Newari food items there at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square/ Kathmandu Durbar Square.
3.0.Swyombhunath Stupa
Swyombhunath Stupa/Monkey temple is a
grand Buddhist religious site located a top hill in the center of the Kathmandu
valley. The Buddha's holy eyes, prayer wheels and the prayer flags, the deep
woods with large number of monkeys and most importantly, one can view entire Kathmandu
valley and the surrounding mountain peaks as well.
Swoyombhunath Stupa, the massive stupa, a Buddhist pilgrimage site can offer you an opportunity of jogging in early morning and in the evening too. If you are staying at the hotel nearby Thamel or at Thamel. Swyombhunath stupa also offer some incredible views of entire Kathmandu valley with some marvelous mountain summits.
The prayer flags, holy ponds, the cool and refreshing garden, the deep woods and the refreshing breeze, hanging monkeys all round, the impressive buddhas eyes and the three statues of Buddha are the most valuable and important things to explore and see at Swyombhunath Stupa.
Most importantly, one can make a very refreshing walk to and back from Swyombhunath Stupa. This is the best place to do some exercises beforehand the trekking trips begin in Nepal's Himalayas.
4.0.Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square has got a museum with all ancient
objects, the massive palace and Krishna mandir( temple). You can observe
incredible arts and architectures and marvelous wooden works with holy Krishna temple.
Patan Surbar Square is also very popular for holy Krishna temple. Thousands of travelers/tourists go there and worship lord Krishna, the lord of love and romance on the special day, Krishna Janmaastami ( the birthday of lord Krishna).
Tourists also can walk to holy Hindu temple, Bangalamukhi Temple, a marvelous piece of ancient art and architecture in Patan. Bangalamukhi is a Hindu pilgrimage site.
Besides, one can go to Khokana and Bungamati while visiting Patan Durbar Square and explore the most ancient cities of Nepal.
5.0.Bouddhanath Stupa
Bouddhanath Stupa is another massive
Buddhist religious site located to the north east part of Kathmandu valley in
Bouddha. It is very close to Pashupatinath Temple. The stupa is very popular
among the Buddhist followers with prayer wheels and holy eyes of lord Buddha. You
can enjoy tea, coffee and other food items viewing marvelous view of Stupa and
the surrounding mountains here.
One can offer the prayer to lord Buddha with the holy prayer wheels with different sizes like small to very big. The rooftop restaurants are very good for foods and for enjoying fresh air moving. One can also get the souvenirs he/she likes for their loved and closed ones as a memory or memento of your Nepal UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour.
6.0.Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple is a holy Hindu pilgrimage
site located at the bank of Bagmati rive which is a popular cremation site for Hindus.
Pashupatinath Temple is astounding Hindu pilgrimage site that people all round
the world go there to offer a prayer to god Shiva. The temple has a massive
bull and silver doors and golden top.
The Pashupatinath Temple is popularly famous for its ancient history, religion, civilization and arts and architectures from the time immemorial so that the tourists are fascinated to it. The premises of the temple is massive and grand with holy Bagmati river where one can see the dead bodies are cremated.
The holy people like sadhus and brahmins are there to ask your palm to read and predict your future which is very interesting. Also, you can see hundreds of monkeys there and be careful with them and their behaviors.
The deep woods of Pashupatinath Temple is so calm and refreshing and one can find very tranquil sites for meditation as well in the prmises of Pashupatinath Temple. It is one of the major parts of Real UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu Valley.
7.0.Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is very
ancient palace with museum with ancient objects from 5th century.
The durbar square has temples, palaces, incredible woodworks, shrines and idols
and many other historical and religious attractions to explore. You can get
very authentic food items of Newari people and coffee here in Bhaktapur.
The most popular things to experience in Bhaktapur are: the ancient lifestyle of local Newar People, pottery works, JuJu Dhou ( Local Newari Curd), 55 Windows Palace, Nyatapol Temple, ancient water taps and ponds including Siddapokhari.
You can go in a local Newari restaurant as suggested by your guide and enjoy authentic Newari Cuisines.
Most importantly, you can some collections of souvenirs, tea and coffee if you like while exploring Bhaktapur.
8.0.Changunarayan Temple
Changunarayan is a Hindu Temple of
lord Vishnu from the 12th century. The arts and architecture in the temple with
wooden works are marvelous to observe here. Changunarayan Temple is located on
the way to Nagarkot while driving and hiking. If you are doing a day hiking to
Nagarkot, the hiking trip begins from Changunarayan.
The Hindu Temple represents very ancient civilization, artworks on woods and stones, religion , civilization and also stands for a calm and serene surrounding among the bustling city. The temple premises is very serene and peaceful for spending a couple of hours for refreshment and for observing local people's activities. If you are a spiritual person, you can offer a prayer to lord Vishnu, a popular Hindu deity.