Swyombhunath Stupa ( Monkey Temple) , Kathmandu Durbar( Hanuman Dhoka Durbar), Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stuap are the 4 popular World Heritage Sites tour in Kathmandu.
Swyombhunath Stupa is also known as Monkey temple as hundreds of monkeys are seen in its premises as it is surrounded by deep woods all round. The Swyombhunath Stuap is the tallest point of the Kathmandu city from where one can view entire Kathmandu Valley including mesmerizing Lamjung Himal. A big ceremony is held at Swyombhunath Area on the occasion of Buddha Purnina ( the birthday of lord Budda) in the month of March.
Swyombhunath stupa is a popular destination for offering a holy prayer to Gautam Buddha and also popular for refreshments walks, exercises and observing magnificent arts and architecture. Swyombhunath Stupa is 30 minutes walk from center Thamel.
Kathmandu Durbar Square also popular as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar has a palace from 12-13 th century with ancient weapons and objects. The woodworks here are marvelous to witness. More importantly, holy Kumari, the living goddess, Kasthamandap and grand Bhairav Statue are the major attractions of Kathmandu Durbar Square. For certain time, Kathmandu Durbar Square was closed for the visitors as the 2015 earth hit it and was under renovation. But now, it is officially reopened for the visitors. If you go to Kathmandu Durbar Square in the evening, you will enjoy a beautiful atmosphere and holy prayers with cool breeze. The Kathmandu Durbar Square is 20 minutes walk from central Thamel. On the way to Kathmandu Durbar Square, one can visit and buy the stuffs in traditional Ason Bazaar.
Pashupatinath Temple is a world famous Hindu pilgrimage site located at the bank of holy Bagmati river. The temple has a massive temple furnished with gold and silver at its out layer with a magnificent steeple at the top. The temples also has a giant bull which safeguards god Shiva and many other idols all round. The Hindus all round the world go there to offer a holy prayer to god Shiva. Actually, it is believed that Kedarnath ( India) and Pashupatinath (Nepal) are two sides of same coin.
Pashipatinath temple and its premises like Bagmati riverbank is the only cremation site for Hindus in Kathmandu Valley. One can observe various cremation sites and activities while exploring Pashupatinath Temple .
Bouddhanath Stupa is a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage Site in Kathmandu. The stupa is grand and massive completely dedicated to lord Buddha. Both domestic and International visitors find the stupa very special with serene surrounding and holy colorful Buddhist prayer flags.