The private sightseeing tour of Swyambhunath Temple (Monkey Temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square which is enlisted in the World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu will give you an opportunity to witness the ancient art, culture and traditions of different time periods in Nepal. On this tour, you will learn about the different dynasties who ruled in Kathmandu.
The tour guide will assist you at your hotel at 10:30 am and take you for 3-hour sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley which includes Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath.
You will be moving towards Kathmandu Durbar Square. Though a few buildings collapsed after the devastating earthquake on April 25th, 2015, you can observe the spectacular art and architecture of the ancient Malla and Shah dynasties. It is also know as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, derived from the statue of Hanuman at the entrance of ancient royal palace or Basantapur Durbar Square.
Then, head towards Swayambhunath. It is also know as the "Monkey Temple", situated on a small hillock on the west of Kathmandu city. It is a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrimages from all over the world. Large eyes painted on the four sides of the main stupa represents wisdom and compassion, and a dome at the base of Sutpa represents the entire world. Swayambhunath also could not escape from the devastating earthquake of April 25th, 2015, but one can still observe the art and architecture at Swayambhunath which is believed to date back to the beginning of 5th century.
