Articles

Kathmandu Travel Packages: An Ideal Option for a Great Expedition

by Kevin Smith Author

Are you feeling wanderlust? Take your trip to Kathmandu, Nepal. The country is known for its picturesque mountains, rivers and spiritual monuments. And its enrichments don’t end here. The congregation of visitors speak the truth as they travel for the purpose of exploring its untamed beauty. Valleys, rivers, green verdant are serenading and wooing the tourists to come for a visit.

Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal is nestled perfectly on the high mountains of Greater Himalayas. An incredible city mushrooms with majestic architectural monuments and temples. Such century-old man-made creativity dates back to the era of the king Gunakama Deva who laid the foundation of this city.  There are many eye-catching places you can tour. However, nothing will quench the thirst of your travel quest. Here are some of the iconic venues you should add in your itineraries upon choosing Kathmandu Tour Packages.

Hanuman Dhoka (Durbar Square): Traditionally, Nepal has been the country ruled by kings and there were a series of temples used by the royal family. As per the history, the nation’s king was crowned here. The presence of three separate squares collectively known as “Durbar Square”. Each of the squares made for different purposes with a rich history and beautiful structures. Although it fell victim to the devastating earthquake struck to the valley, the aura still holds the credit for its increasing number of viewers. 

The Kumari Ghar: The elaborately carved doors of Kumari Ghar is the most fascinating thing in the city of Kathmandu. The tradition of glorifying the royal Kumari is much prevalent. People consider her as the living goddess. Never miss out on seeing this sight on your tour to this city.

Swayambhunath (The Monkey Temple): Regarded as one of the holiest sites, Swayambhunath Complex has been enlisted in the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list. Though it was partially devastated by 2015, earthquake, quick restoration services reinstated its glory and stature. Nestled perfectly on the hill, you have to climb up more than 365 steps in order to reach the top. Once reached, you will be invited with a large gleaming light bloom on a spire. The spire is painted with large images of wide looking eyes. And the middle symbol represents the third eye of the Lord Buddha. Here, most importantly you need to be cautious enough to avoid any trouble with the monkeys.

Pashupatinath Temple: The slew of Hindu Temples in Kathmandu seems to have no end. And the Pashupatinath Temple is another spectacle of man-made architecture has found its way into the conserved heritage site list. The temple itself has a complex structure and a bird’s eye view will give a clear picture of its entire territory. The crematory area garners huge crowd as all come here to seek “moksha”.

Boudhanath Temple: It is the largest stupa in the Nepal region. Boudhanath is the hub of Buddhism and the size of the stupa is quite enormous. The eyes of the Lord Buddha are closely placed with the temple structure and that’s sculpted at each side of the temple. Built around the 14th century, this meditative monument is predicted to have created after the passing of the Lord Buddha. And since then it has become an epitome that beacons the world with its spiritual bliss.   Slake your wanderlust and embark on a journey with Kathmandu travel packages.

Sponsor Ads


About Kevin Smith Senior   Author

141 connections, 0 recommendations, 692 honor points.
Joined APSense since, December 7th, 2016, From Utah, United States.

Created on Dec 13th 2019 04:10. Viewed 125 times.

Comments

No comment, be the first to comment.
Please sign in before you comment.