Half day sightseeing covering Pashupatinath temple
and Boudhnath stupa OR Chandragiri.
Pashupatinath: Situated 5 Kilometers east of
Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest Hindu temple
dedicated To Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the
bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple built in pagoda style has gilded
roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the
temple from the east bank of Rivers Bagmati, entrance in the temple being
strictly forbidden to all non-Hindus. Pashupatinath is the center of annual
pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February /
March. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds
Boudhanath: This Stupa, eight kilometers east
of Kathmandu City is one of the biggest in the world of its kind. It stands
with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for
righteous behavior and human prosperity. King Man Dev built this Buddhist stupa
at the advice of Goddess Mani Jjogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset
with prayer wheels. Houses of Lamas ring the shrine or Buddhist priests.