Nagarkot to Kathmandu is just an hour away (about 27 kilometers). We will leave for Kathmandu after having a filling morning meal. After reaching Kathmandu, we will travel to a bunch of historical and cultural sites.
We will start with the famous Kathmandu Durbar Square. Durbar Square in Kathmandu is an old royal residence that dates back to the Malla era of rule. Following the unification of Nepal in the eighteenth century, the then King Prithvi Narayan Shah relocated his palace from the Gorkha region to this location.
This location offers views of several historical landmarks, a royal residence with lovely gardens, and pagoda shrines during your visit.
Next, we will visit the Buddhist center of Swyambhunath. Situated atop a hill station, Swyambhunath is a holy site for Buddhists. Because of the local monkey population and the fact that it is easier for tourists to say, it is additionally referred to as the monkey temple.
Buddhist structures such as the Buddha statues, Maha Chaitya (big stupa), Mani wheels, prayer flags, monasteries, and more can be seen at this holy location.
Following that, we are going to visit Pashupatinath. Tons of Hindu visitors from Nepal along with various nations visit Kathmandu each year to see the magnificent Pashupatinath Temple. On any given day, a large number of people approach this temple to make offerings to Lord Shiva.
This site is a major Hindu religious temple but it is open to all. Our tour guide can tell you about the burial and death customs of Buddhism and Hinduism when you visit this location.
Lastly, we will visit the holy grounds of Bouddhanath. The Bouddhanath stupa is the second-highest Buddhist stupa in the entire globe and definitely the highest within Nepal. It is a revered Buddhist shrine that dates back to the third or fourth century. This location is being visited by hundreds of Buddhist pilgrims on any given day. Numerous significant Buddhist celebrations and offerings take place in this temple.
Throughout your sightseeing in Kathmandu, you will discover a great deal regarding Tibetan Buddhism and stupas while touring this peaceful location.