Experience Kathmandu: Tour of The City

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Visit Taleju Temple, the tallest temples of Powerful Goddess, Lord Krishna Temple, Living Goddess Temple and Kasthamandap which was build with a wood from a single tree in 12the century and Swayambhunath Stupa ( Monkey Temple).The day trip commences with Swoyambhunath Stupa which was built over 2500 years old. Lichichavi King Man Dev was the founder of Swoyambhunath Stupa and it was renovating during Malla Period in Medieval times and also series of renovation at presents with great contribution by Pilgrims and Buddhist followers. The tradition in the Stupa follows the Vajrayana form of Buddhism, the variation of the Mahayana Buddhism (Great Vehicle). A legend said that Kathmandu valley was a big Lake, literally means of Nag Dha in ancient time. In the center of the Lake was a full blown lotus with the brilliant light of Swoyambhunanth atop.

A Buddhist monk Manjushri came to Kathmandu valley from northern part of Nepal and lived in Nilgri- Hill, which is known as Nagarkot, a famous spot at presents for adventure enthusiasts. He did worship over the light of Swoyambhunanth for 3 days and 3 nights. He cut southern hill wall of the valley by divine sword and immediately drained entire lake water and making the valley floor ready for habitation. This Stupa represents five elements and it built on a typical stylized lotus mandala base, the hemispherical Vairochana is seeing all directions and evaluation all our action. The 13 gold plated spires symbolize the 13 stages to salvation. The spires crowned by golden umbrella supported by a pole from within the center.

We will then visit Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage Sites). This Durbar is situated in the heart of the Kathmandu city; locals call Hanuman Dhoka- an ancient residence of King. The entire Royal Palace complex is full of historical monuments and beautiful arts and architecture. The entire complex is derived the name after installations the statue of Hanuman, the Monkey God into the main entrance of the Palace. This rich cultural heritage of Nepal synthesized in Kathmandu valley, the stronghold of the ancient Newari, the indigenous people of valley.

Visit Kumari Ghar, the residence of living virgin Goddess which it was built on 18th century by King Jaya Prakash Malla. It is believed that Kumari is the incarnation of goddess Taleju, the protective deity. Kastamandap (Wooden House) was built on 12th century which it said to be constructed from wood of single tree, therefore Kathmandu obtains name of from this historic building Kastamandap.
Taleju Temple was built by King Mahendra Malla in 1562 A. D. the Goddess of Power, the height of temple is 36.6 meter, It is opened to the public just once in a year during Dashai Festival. Kal Bhairav Temple built in 17th century by King Pratap Malla, the seat of justice.

Then walk back to Thamel, Tridevi Marg through local market of Ashan.