Ancient Hindu Temples in Kathmandu

147 USDfor a group of 1-19 people

Ashim Lamsal

Car tour

History

9-9.5 hours

The start time of the tour is agreed upon with the tour guide

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Description of the tour

Tour itinerary: Kathmandu

Pashupathinath is one of the ancient and significant Hindu Temple with Hundreds of small temples and shrines, Hindus, mainly from Nepal and India, believe that mokshya, or a pure soul after death, may only be obtained by once visiting the Pasupatinath temple. Dakshinkali Temple, one of the most popular Hindu temples, is located 23 km outside of the Kathmandu Valley. The Holy Temple is devoted to Goddess Kali, and a large number of pilgrims visit it each year, particularly during Dashain, Nepal's largest holiday. Carved from a single block of black basalt stone of unknown origin, the statue of Budhanilkantha is 5 meters in length and it lies in a reclining position inside a recessed tank of water also representing the cosmic sea which is 13 meters in length. Also referred as the sleeping Bishnu, or Jalakshayan Narayan, the statue depicts the deity reclining on the serpent deities known as Nagas, and also is the servant of Lord Bishnu. Itinerary Drive from Hotel to Pashupatinath Temple: The main temple is surrounded by several collections of temples inside and ashrams on the outside. The main temple is the holy shrine of Lord Shiva. This temple is mostly visited by the Shiva devotees. Drive from Pashupatinath to Budhanilkantha Temple: Your private guide will tell you all about the origins of the mysterious Sleeping Vishnu statue at Budhanilkantha–and why it’s such an unusual Hindu site of worship. Drive from Budhanilkantha to Dakchinkali: Our fluent, knowledgeable tour leader leads you towards Dakshinkali which is situated 23 km/ 14.29 miles southwest of Kathmandu. Reaching there, we explore the temple, sacrificing places, and cremate shrine.

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Meeting at the hotel

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Transportation to the hotel

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Transportation costs

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Entrance tickets

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Food and drinks

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Tour suitable for children

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Tour is suitable for the elderly

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Important notes

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