Namobuddha Hiking

Known as Blue Bhairab,  the three-tier temple is located near the main market of Indra Chowk. The divine image of Akash Bhairab is displayed outside for a week-long period during the great festival of Indra Jatra.

The celebration of Indra Jatra honors Indra- the King of Heaven and the God of Rain.

An ancestral historic seat of past royalty, it mainly belongs to the Malla dynasty. Durbar Square is dedicated to Malla royal sovereigns, today listed as World Heritage Site.

Temple of Kumari, with its holy quadrangle houses, has a Buddhist Stupa in the center is a residential quarter of the Chaste Virgin ‘Living Goddess’ called ‘Kumari.’ The traditional building is carved with wooden balconies and window screens.

Kumari, the Living Goddess, greets visitors from the middle window of the balcony. Taking photos is strictly prohibited.

Completing an hour's visit around Durbar Square, our guide and cheerful driver take for a short drive. Then you will reach Swayambhunath, which is also known as Monkey Temple due to the many Rhesus monkeys around.

Swayambhunath Stupa, an ancient monument and famous landmark of Nepal, is believed to be more than 2,600 years of history as it stands as one of the world’s oldest Buddhist Stupa / Chaitya.

The Great Stupa of Swayambhunath is a wonder and glory of Nepal. Moreover, It is an excellent viewpoint of Kathmandu City, which is covered by green hills.

This famous ancient Stupa is listed as World Heritage Site. Similarly, the large Buddhist dome-shaped Stupa is composed of a solid hemisphere of terra–cotta bricks and soil supporting a cornice of copper and gilt with paints on four-sided of the spiral. Interestingly, the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha keep an eternal watch over the valley distinguishing between vice and virtue.

After a grand time with views of Kathmandu city from Swayambhunath, the short drive leads to the east of the city at Bouddhanath, also called ‘Little Tibet.’ This is because of similar culture and customs with the Tibetan origin people that reside around.

This large Stupa stands as the largest Buddhist shrine in South Asia, the ancient colossal Chorten built in the 6th century A.D. by King Man Deb.

It rests on three terraces looking from a bird’s eye view. It has a relevant shape of a lotus flower which remains a very holy object for all worldwide devout Buddhists.

The Stupa, known as Chorten / Stupa, is surrounded by a circular market with four pairs of Buddha’s eyes. This gives a stunning flash around four cardinal directions as a diligent watch over the people and their commitments.

The Stupa embraces the authentic philosophy of the Mahayana faith of Buddhism, known as Lamaism in Nepal, Sikkim, Ladakh, Bhutan, and Tibet.

With time here for a lunch break, enjoy meals in a nice terraced restaurant with views of the large Bouddhanath Stupa.

After enjoying morning and mid-afternoon with an exciting tour of Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Bouddhanath Stupa, take lunch, and then take a short drive to the holy temple of Pashupatinath.

Pashupatinath is a sacred Hindu Temple of pagoda design with a gilt roof and richly carved silver doors. Moreover, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, close to the holy Bagmati River.

One of the most sacred sites of the entire Hindu world, Pashupatinath Temple is the nerve center of pilgrimage for millions of Hindus on the auspicious day of Shiva-Ratri (birth anniversary of Lord Shiva) around mid-February as per the Hindu calendar.

Inside the main temple premises, only Hindus are permitted to enter. Non-Hindu and foreign visitors can observe the temple from the east side of the Bagmati River.

After visiting places that are historically, culturally, and religiously important, get back to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day. Our one-day Kathmandu city tour finally ends with a visit to Pashupatinath temple. Get blessed with visits to religious places.

Note: This trip, we will operate privately and also be able to operate every day.

Acclimatization is essential for the trek to avoid altitude sickness. Although the trek is ideal you must ensure that the acclimatization is appropriately performed. As the mountains are in high altitude, we human living on low altitude cant adopt easily into high level altitude. There are other factor, hydrating regularly along the trail. You should also avoid caffeinated drinks and alcoholic beverages. As you can have DIAMOX tablets which reduce the altitude sickness, you can ask for this tablet before the trek starts or in the middle of the trek, as you feel you might need those tablet for your further trail, with your guide. And this tablet ensure that you will not have a altitude sickness.

Yes, Eco Holidays Nepal provides clients with porters as part of a trekking package, porters will carry your main luggage, allowing you to enjoy your trek with just a light daypack.
Also, Eco Holidays Nepal will provide you with a professional and licensed trekking guide, Your guide will lead the way to ensure your safety and will share local insights and make your journey meaningful with stories and cultural knowledge.

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