Life and spirituality tour of Kathmandu
Life and spirituality tour of Kathmandu
The tour gives you a glimpse of the cultural life of people of Nepal in general. This is a great way to observe the spiritual practices of Nepal which are a blend of Hinduism, Buddhism and Tantrism. Walk through the medieval town designed with principles of Vastu Shastra (material science) / architecture and visit the neighborhood of Ayurveda.
Feel the 'Little Tibet in Kathmandu' at Boudhanath Stupa. Visit Pashupatinath and watch the different aspects of Hindu life. Learn the philosophy behind cremation and the life after death.Visit Lalitpur (Patan), the city of fine art and discover the hidden monasteries including the 'Golden temple'.
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Boudhanath Stupa
We will first drive to Boudhanath area, known as 'Little Tibet of Kathmandu'. About 60 Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and the largest Nepalese Stupa continuously attracts pilgrims from far flung Himalayan villages throughout the year.This is a great place to learn about Tibetan Buddhism, life of monk and the Himalayan lifestyle.
1 hourPashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath is one of the biggest pilgrimage site for Hindus. The UNESCO Heritage site is a complex of temples, ghats (creamation grounds) and pavilions thrived by Hindu ascetics 'Shadus'. This is a great place to learn about joint family and society based on Hindu 'karma' system. Metaphors of Hindu Tantra depicted in erotic carving and worship of phallus. Learn about the Vedic astrology and the philosophy.
1 hourPatan (Lalitpur)
The medieval name of Patan is Lalitpur which means the 'city of fine art'. Indeed art and craft from Patan made it to India, Tibet and China during the medieval time. Majority of people in Patan still are artisans and devout Buddhists claiming to be decedent of Buddha. The town evolved from monasteries still possesses hundreds of Newari monasteries making Patan the oldest existing Buddhist city in the world. We will walk through the monastic town, visit couple of monastery from around 6th century. If you are interested, you can also visit Hindu and Buddhist iconography museum and the architectural museum for extra cost.
2 hoursKathmandu Durbar Square
Drive back to Kathmandu and visit the Kathmandu Durbar square. Visit Kumari, the living goddess of Kathmandu and the earthquake museum. Later walk along the medieval trade route to Ason market and back to Thamel or to your hotel. Walk through the old town unveils medieval courtyards full of cultural life and colorful market.
2 hoursIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Expert guide
Not Included
- Tips
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.