Kathmandu Valley: A Cultural Tour

The trip—Kathmandu Valley: A Cultural Tour—delivers you almost a complete picture of Kathmandu Valley from all three aspects—cultural, historical, and religious. Out of seven UNESCO listed World Cultural Heritage Sites located in Kathmandu Valley, the package encompasses a total of six—Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swoyambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

Kathmandu Valley was a key cultural hub since the prehistoric age as this place was a prime destination to connect traders from Tibet—where Tibetan Buddhism was at its peak—and India, where Hinduism was in practice. The cross-cultural exchange between both countries—Tibet and India—influenced the valley.

Due to this,  people residing in this part of the globe have a deep faith in both religion—Buddhism and Hinduism—as a result, the stupa and chaityas built here portray the cultural aspect of Tibet whereas temples built in Pagoda and Shikhar style reflect Indian values to some extent.

Further, Pashupatinath, as the greatest shrine of Hindu, was always at the center of attraction for Indian Hindus. Similarly, Bouddhanath and Swoyambhunath were key sites to attract Tibetan in Kathmandu.

In the modern context, both the sites are still attracting a large volume of tourists from India and China. Pashupatinath attracts more than a million Hindus in a single day of Mahashivaratri—Lord Shiva’s birthday. Similarly, Swoyambhunath alone has been luring an impressive number of tourists in six figures every year.

Besides religious aspects, this tour will lead you to all three durbar squares located in the valley—Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Each durbar square has its own importance and history. Being in these historic palaces will make you feel that as if you are dwelling in the 15^th or 16^th century.