Kathmandu, situated at an elevation of over 1400mts, the capital city of Nepal is much more than just a trekker’s paradise. The Architectural magnificence, Paintings, Scriptures, and most importantly the Ancient Relics found at this place making it a perfect blend of spiritual and cultural traditions for both Hindus and Buddhists. While discussing a visit to Kathmandu and explore the unexplored sites, every place of it is enriched with such splendid monuments that magnify every visitor to stick around for a while and experience the awe-inspiring beauty that it offers. Everyplace of Kathmandu is worth of a visit to have a rewarding experience.
Here are some stunning places you should add on your bucket list while making a Kathmandu tour.
Boudhanath Stupa:
It is one of the largest stupas in the world and considered the biggest Buddhist sites outside of Tibet. It is otherwise known as “Boudha” and was the major trade route back in the Fifteenth Century. As there was a large population of Tibetans living there, the influence on the culture and the traditions could be visible here. And today, this place is the epicenter of Tibetan culture and thriving with religious sanctity. Since the Stupa is the center of attraction, in the evening the rituals being performed at this place is worth a watch. Along with the lighting butter Lamps and the whispering of the Prayers, the evening becomes enchanting with the exuberance of spirituality.
Kopan Monastery:
Located in the suburbs of Kathmandu, this Monastery was solely built with the purpose of preserving the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism. The specialty of this place marks the holding of month-long meditation retreats since 1971 and hence becoming one of the popular destinations for seeing the Tibetan Buddhism.
Patan Durbar Square:
Like most of its buildings dating back to the sixteenth century, the architectural coherence makes these more prominent when it comes to considering its designs embossed on the walls. Apart from that, a replica of this durbar has also been stored in the Royal Palace as well. Built with the assistance of the Austrian Government, this place eventually turned out to be one of the most impressive museums that have been able to preserve and resemble Nepal Hinduism, Buddhism, and architectural traditions.
Kathmandu Durbar Square:
Basantapur and Hanuman Dhoka are names of the two popular buildings of this Durbar Square, which dates back to the seventeenth century. However, the apocalypse descended upon Nepal back in 2015 put a stain which appears to be infinitesimal in front of its stunning beauty. Today the remnants of this Durbar have enough to offer the tourists. This place is inundated with small shops selling varieties of souvenirs and exhilarating handicrafts that has been alluring the visitors for centuries.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square:
Popularly regarded as one of the major Durbars of Nepal. It is the oldest among the Durbars present in Kathmandu Valley. Starting with the artworks done on the walls of the building, wood crafts to the ambiance that it is rightly nestled, the scent of happiness it is pervading never stops. This place also an ideal destination to collect Nepal souvenirs. From dawn to dusk, this Durbar Square remain packed tourists visiting this place to witness its eye-catching creativity. If you want to experience some old Nepal traditions and customs that belong to the atavistic era, it is the avenue to turn to.
To sum up, the cultural and spiritual highlights of Kathmandu has forgotten its culmination while enthralling visitors who make a visit to that place. Be it Kathmandu Durbar Square or Kopan Monastery, the encouraging views the tourists get upon visiting this place pique their wanderlust even more.