Full day sightseeing tour of kathmandu valley
Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu Valley which lies at the altitude of 1350 meters above sea level with an area of 218 square [sensitive content]History, it’s legend and myth traces its origin to be as a sacred lake which Bodhisattva Manjushree came to worship the flame of Adinath Buddha closely and cut off the boundary of the lake with his flaming sword of wisdom, making way for to pass all the water out of the valley.
Kathmandu Valley which was designed in the form of khadga ( Sword) and it’s assumed that the city is built by Gunakama Dev in 724 A.D was called Kantipur but changed into Kathmandu around 16th century derived from Kasthamandap a wooden pagoda structure around Kathmandu Durbar Square.Kathmandu Valley which is the home of Virgin Goddess Kumari worship as the only living Goddess in the world, by all as protector of the valley.
Kathmandu a rich cultural capital with its authentic Newar People famous for the rich culture, heritage, and tradition.We will explore the Ancient Royal Palaces which are the treasure of the city.
Kathmandu Durbar Square with its famous and historical, religious shrines like Kumari Ghar “House of the Living Goddess”, Hanuman Dhoka Durbar, Kaal Bhairab, Kasthamandap built many centuries ago.
Swayambhunath
A top a green hillock west of Kathmandu stands the great stupa of Swayambhunath.This is a site that is over 2500 years old marking the point where the legendary patriarch Manjushri discovered the lotus of the ancient valley lake.For centuries an important center of Buddhist leaving, the painted eyes of the Buddha looking you all with the compassion.
Patan Valley
Patan Valley which is designed as the Buddhist Dharma Chakra and believed to be one of the oldest Buddhist city of the world.The Great Emperor Ashoka erected four stupas within four corners of the valley during the visit to this city around 249 B.C.Patan Valley whose ancient name was Yala and also Lalitpur (The City of Arts) being settle down by King Veera Deva in about 299 A.D.Patan is an another Royal City which is also the part of the Newar Kingdoms independent city many years back.Patan city is also known as Lalitpur a city of arts and famous for the beautiful temples like Krishna Temple, Golden Temple, Mahabuddha Temple etc.
Mahabouddha ( 1000 Buddhas).This fine sacred Terracotta Temple was built by Pandit Abhayraj and his sons in 17th century A.D.Golden Temple.(Hiranya Varna Mahavihar).This Vihar was built by King Bhaskar Deva Varma in 11 Rudra Barna Mahavihar: This Vihar was built By Licchavi King Shiva Deva in 6th century A.D.and later renovated by King Rudra Deva in 10th century A.D
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Kathmandu Monuments