Old Kathmandu Walking Tour with Living Goddess Temple
Old Kathmandu Walking Tour with Living Goddess Temple
Old Kathmandu Walking Tour with Living Goddess Temple
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Highlights
Old Kathmandu Tour is a one-of-a-kind trip that starts right at your hotel lobby if you are in tourist town Thamel, or we pick you up and bring you to the starting point by a mere 20-minute drive.
As the journey begins, you will explore the heart of Old Kathmandu with seasoned local guides, indulging lesser-tourist corners rich in ancient culture, bustling markets, and revered religious sites dating back over a millennium. Experience the authentic rhythm of local life against the backdrop of historic Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples that often stand together.
The journey also includes UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kathmandu Durbar Square and living goddess shrine, offering insights into Nepal's profound heritage and history.
Finally, have a tea/coffee together with our guide and reflect on the journey in a casual conversation. Remember, if you are thinking of one tour to understand Kathmandu and Nepal, this is the one!
Itinerary
Bikramshila Mahavihar भगवान बहाल
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeRarely visited by tourists, this old Buddhist monument of native Newar people is also known as Thambahil. In fact the tourist town Thamel is named after this historic monument.Asan
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAsan is the oldest living market of Kathamndu where locals buy and sell goods of daily usage from vegetables to clothing and metal items to spiritual items. We have a saying that at Asan Bazaar, you find things from 'Salt to Gold!'Janabaha Dyo (Seto MachhindraNath Temple)
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIt's a native deity of Kathmandu and Tibetan Buddhists, known as Avalokitesvara, or god of compassion the shrine has 108 engraved icons of Avalokitesvara representing all his major forms. Local devotees visit the shrine to receive blessings in hope to fulfill all their wishes.Itum Bahal
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeItum Bahal used to be one of the largest Buddhist Monasteries in ancient Kathmandu. The 11th-century monastic complex has a remaining section of the original monastic building and courtyards of goddess Tara and Manjushree. The area also has other monuments nearby. The small museum room in the monastic complex provides visitors with a glimpse of local Newari art, architecture, and spiritual practices.Kathmandu Durbar Square
45 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedKathmandu Durbar Square, the 17th century palace of kings of Nepal is a perfect example of Nepali's traditional art and architecture. The Square is surrounded by various temples. The Kumari Temple among them is the house of living goddess Kumari.Kumari Chowk
20 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWithin Kathmandu Durbar Square, home of Kumari the Living goddess is not to miss. The three hundred years old artistic building is a fine example of Nepal's traditional art and architecture. Besides, if lucky, you can see the living goddess who sometimes appears for the audience to the visitors and worshipers from her private chapel on the top floor of the Kumari Temple.Dharmakirti Shree Ghah Vihar(Đi ngang qua)
Admission Ticket FreeFrom Kathmandu Durbar square tour proceeds through old town to this Buddhist Stupa complex of Kathesimbu or Dharmakirti Vihara. The Complex houses replica of Swayambhu Stupa the most important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. The Stupa complex houses Buddhist monasteries of Tibetan, Newari Vajrayana and Theravada monasteries. It's only such place where one can witness monasteries of different Buddhist sects.Cafe Mitra
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEnd the tour back in tourist town thamel at this nice cafe with a drink of your choice and reflect the day with guide in a casual chat.
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