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By iTour Nepal Private Day Tours

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €72 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • The tour gives you a glimpse of the cultural life and spirituality of Nepal in general. Walk through the medieval town designed with principles of Vastu Sastra (science of architecture) and see the imprints of historical incidents in the architecture and culture.
    Visit Lalitpur (Patan), the city of fine art and find out why it is known as one of the oldest existing Buddhist cities in the world.
    Watch the Hindu ways of life from Karma (deeds) to Bhakti (devotion) at the temple complex of Pashupatinath. Learn about Hindu ascetics (Sadhu) and the philosophy behind cremation and reincarnation. Dishaphore the metaphoric Tantric erotism behind the cosmic consciousness, that is Shiva.
    Feel the 'Little Tibet in Kathmandu' at Boudhanath Stupa. Learn about Tibet and Himalayan lifestyle and feel the positive vibration with hundreds of pilgrims chanting 'Om Mani Padme Hum'.
    It will be egoistic to say that we know. But we guarantee the experience is an opportunity to learn and grow.

Activity location

  • Kathmandu Durbar Square
    • 44600, Kathmandu, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kathmandu Durbar Square
    • 44600, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Life and spirituality tour of Kathmandu in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Wed 09:15-17:15
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€71.70 x 1 Adult€71.70
Total
Price is €71.70

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Expert guide
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Tips
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    All Fees and Taxes

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Kathmandu Durbar Square

  • 2h
The tour starts with walking through old Kathmandu discovering the hidden courtyards that exhibit medieval spiritual and cultural practices. Witness the Vastu architecture and imprints of important historical incidents on the life and spirituality of people along the important trans-Himalayan trading route. Learn about Gurkhas and Hippies. Discover the lifestyle and spiritual practices that remained aloof from the invasion and unrest its neighbors went through.

Patan Durbar Square

  • 2h
Drive to Patan or Lalitpur, the city of fine art. The name aptly fits its identity as the art and craft from Patan made it to India, Tibet and China during the medieval time. Majority of people in Patan still are artisans and devout Buddhists claiming to be descendants of Buddha. Over 150 active ancient and medieval monasteries are evidence of Patan being the oldest existing Buddhist city. Walk through the monastic city and visit some of the exquisite monasteries dating back to the 8th century.

Pashupatinath Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Watch the Hindu ways of life and learn about Shiva visiting the temple complex of Pashupatinath. This is where you can visit Hindu ascetics (Shadu) and watch open cremation, astrologers and devotees. Learn about Hindu path of Karma (action or deed), Bhakti (devotion), Jñāna (wisdom) and Yoga (union of consciousness). This is a great place to learn about joint family and society based on Hindu 'karma' system. Metaphors of Hindu Tantra depicted in erotic carving and worship of phallus. Learn about the Vedic astrology and philosophy.

Boudhanath Stupa

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Drive to the Boudhanath area, known as 'Little Tibet of Kathmandu'. About 60 Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and the largest Nepalese Stupa continuously attract pilgrims from far flung Himalayan villages throughout the year. This is a great place to learn about Tibetan Buddhism, life of monks and the Himalayan lifestyle and culture.

Location

Activity location

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    Kathmandu Durbar Square
    • 44600, Kathmandu, Nepal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kathmandu Durbar Square
    • 44600, Kathmandu, Nepal

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