Introduction: Mountain flight with Kathmandu World Heritage Site tour
Nepal Trekking Planner presents the Mountain Flight with the Kathmandu Heritage Sites Tour, an exciting sightseeing trip led by an expert guide to show you the wonders of Nepal. Where you will be fully engrossed from early morning till late afternoon, visiting places of great religious and historical interest.
Mountain flight with Kathmandu Heritage Sites Tour, a perfect way to capture the country’s best places enriched with ancient monuments of both Hindu and Buddhist religions.
Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour, from dawn till dusk, starting with a sweeping mountain flight overlooking a grand panorama of Himalayan peaks. Includes grand views of the world's tallest peaks, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, and Mt. Makalu, with Mt. Kanchenjunga towards the far-east horizon. Truly a flight of enchantment facing breathtaking views of Nepal’s beautiful country landscapes with an array of snow peaks at close distance.
After an hour of exciting mountain flight, there was time to relax back in the hotel for refreshing moments. The main activities begin after a hearty breakfast, where a short drive takes you to the heart of Kathmandu city. Where you will be captivated by walking amidst historical sites at Durbar Square in front of the former palace and royal courtyard.
Highlights of Mountain Flight with Kathmandu Heritage Sites
- A pleasant, exciting tour around places of great historical and religious interest.
- Immerse yourself into local, immense, colorful cultures, a blend of Hinduism and Buddhism.
- Tour of all best world heritage sites from old palaces to old religious monuments.
- From the heart of the city to the outskirts of Kathmandu with enjoyable moments.
- The only city in the world where Hinduism and Buddhism blend in perfect harmony.
- Breathtaking panorama of the Himalayan range with Everest on a mountain flight.
Places of interest around Kathmandu Durbar Square and Old Palace Courtyard
Durbar Square is within a modern city in the close backdrop of ancient heritage with uncountable monuments. The tour takes you to the house of the Living Goddess (Kumari), the ferocious Kaal Bhairab, and a red monkey god (Hanuman).
The mid-century monuments are the greatest masterpieces of the Malla regime; Durbar Square is full of colorful life. Witness the temple of Kasthamandap. Which was built from the wood of a single tree; hence, Kathmandu's name is derived from this historical temple. Kathmandu Durbar Square is an important place to visit, a historical museum of mementos of different past Shah kings.
The tour includes Taleju Temple, built by late King Mahindra Malla in 1549 A.D. Witness the Great Bell and Big Drums. The main Golden Gate is guarded by Hanuman, the monkey-god, the main hero of "The Ramayana Epic."
Visit the Temple of Goddess Kumari, a holy quadrangle with a Buddhist stupa with residential quarters of the living goddess called KUMARI. A great work of craftsmanship with carved wooden balconies and window screens.
Tour of Kathmandu city (UNESCO SITES)
After an exciting tour of Durbar Square, take a short drive to Swayambhunath, located west of the city. The famous landmark of Nepal, an old stupa of more than 2,600 years, stands on a hillock above the valley floor.
The Great Stupa of Swayambhunath is listed as a World Heritage Site with the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha around four cardinal points. This scenic green hill, a mosaic of small Chaityas and pagoda temples, houses various Buddhist monuments.
From Swayambhunath, there are great views of Kathmandu city and the valley; on a clear day, one can overlook snow peaks towards the north. From Swayambhunath, after a wonderful moment, the tour extends heading east of Kathmandu city to Bouddhanath, where a beautiful Buddhist shrine stands.
Bouddhanath, Asia’s largest colossal stupa built in the 6th century A.D. by King Man Dev, is a huge Buddhist monument. A series of three terraces with the relevant shape of a lotus flower when viewed from air distance. It is a holy site for all Buddhists; the stupa is surrounded by a circular market, also known as Little Tibet.
The great stupa with Lord Buddha's eyes in four directions, this spiritual site embraces the authentic philosophy of Mahayana. One of the main groups of Buddhism is known as Lamaism in Nepal, Sikkim, Ladakh, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Bouddhanath is one of the interesting and exciting places on the Kathmandu Heritage Tour; from here, it's a short drive to Pashupatinath Temple. The main hub of the Hindu religion is located south of Bouddhanath and east of Kathmandu city.
An important Hindu pagoda temple with golden roofs and four silver doors, the temple of Lord Shiva. Located on the bank of the Bagmati River, Pashupatinath Temple is the nerve center for all Hindus. Once a year, thousands of pilgrims from India and Nepal visit the Pashupatinath temple on the day of 'Shiva-Ratri,' the birth anniversary of Lord Shiva.
Which falls in February as per the Hindu lunar calendar, an exciting holy place to observe devotees in worship. Pashupatinath Temple is a large complex; one can spend time on the opposite bank of the river and witness religious activities. After completing an exciting Kathmandu Heritage Tour, a short drive takes you back to the hotel.
Best time for Kathmandu Heritage Tour and mountain flight:
Nepal is for all seasons; however, the best time in spring, autumn, and winter seasons is for this type of leisure tour. Spring starts from March to May, autumn/fall from September to November, and winter begins from December to February. The most favorable times are spring and autumn seasons, during spring clear days with longer sunlight hours. Cold in the late afternoon, night, and morning times, days are pleasant for a pleasant tour. Autumn is another best season when days are clear for views and tours, much colder in the morning, late afternoon, and nighttime with short sunlight hours.
The winter season is also a good time for a tour, where days are clear with blue sky but can be very cold in the morning and nighttime with short sunlight.