Kathmandu is known as the city of Mandir. More than thousands of the  temple are inside the valley. Valley had made after the unifying three  small states: Kantipur, Bhaktapur, and Patan. King Prithivi Narayan  Shaha invaded all over Nepal and made a Kingdom- Nepal. Kathmandu valley  highlight tour is a tour which covers all history, religion, and  culture. The primary settlement of the valley is the Newar community.  The tour offers the picturesque valley of Kantipur, ancient temples, and  royal palaces.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is a palace where the King Prithvi Narayan Shaha had moved the Kingdom from Gorkha. It lies in the center of Kathmandu  just nearby touristic town Thamel. Kumari Ghar- a house of the living  goddess is also in the square yard. Newar community, especially from the  Shakya family choose a girl who has everything in pure. She resembles  the goddess and receives the worship from the head of the nation. In the  past year, King used to offering to her but now president offering to  her.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the largest royal palace among the  three, Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur inside the valley. Exotic arts,  tallest temple, golden temple, 55windows Durbar, and pottery works are  the highlights of Bhaktapur. Moreover, Patan Durbar Square is famous for  wood carving and Newari culture. Krishna Mandir in Patan is a stone  temple which is very much familiar all over Nepal.

Religious sites  and also nature view offer the Kathmandu Valley highlights tour till  the end. Pashupati, Bouddha, Swyambhu, Daskhinkali, and Chagunarayan are  sacred places where we visit. Nagarkot hill station nearby Kathmandu,  which is famous for sunrise view over the Himalaya. Kathmandu valley  highlights tour covers all major spot of the valley.

Welcome to Nepal! We will receive you the airport and transport you to hotel.

After  your breakfast we meet at the hotel lobby for a quick pre-trip  briefing. You will be introduced to your guide and we provide some  general information about the tour. Please bring a copy of your travel  insurance document and three passport-size photos.

Sightseeing  will start after the meeting and breakfast. The trip includes a tour  guide and private tourist vehicle. We will be visiting three World  Heritage Sites today:

Swoyambhunath Stupa: Also  called the Monkey Temple, Swayambhu is a World Heritage Site, one of the  holiest places of Buddhism and also Hinduism. It is perched atop a  hillock by the edge of Kathmandu city. The massive stupa is also a  famous tourist site for the amazing view of the valley it sports and  also the monkeys that flock to the premises, from where it derives its  nickname Monkey Temple.

Kathmandu Durbar Square:  Another World Heritage Site, Kathmandu Durbar Square was built in the  12th/13th century, where Malla King Dynasty ruled over the city. King  Prithvi Narayan Shah of Gorkha district annexed the city almost 300  years ago. The Durbar has many different exotic architectural design,  wood carving in windows and doors. The courtyard, temples, Kumari (a  Living Goddess) is the main attraction of Durbar Square. Inside the  square, there is a museum that belongs to Kings and reflects of his  regime period.

Pashupatinath Temple: One of the  most sacred Hindu shrines in the world, which is the opulently decorated  pagoda. It is a temple of Lord Shiva and his Linga (Phallic Symbol of  Lord). Legend has it that the temple was constructed in 400AD. You will  be able to witness cremation of the deceased and holy baths that  devotees take in the river Bagmati. Pashupatinath is next to a small  protected forest, so you will likely encounter monkeys, deer, and other  animals.

Today we tour around the valley covering historical, natural and religious places.

Pharping: Pharping lies south of Kathmandu and is also known as Shikharpuri Mahanagari. The state is accepted as an independent Newari state; there you  can see a typical Newari culture.

Dakshinkali Temple:  Dakshinkali is 22kms from Kathmandu city via Pharping. It is a temple  of Kali, a form Parvati (wife of Lord Shiva). The main goddess of the  temple is a Six-armed form of Kali carved on a black stone. Especially  on Saturdays and Tuesdays, animal sacrifices are performed here.

Patan Durbar Square:  Decorated with artistic courtyard beautiful pagoda temples, Patan  Durbar Square is another World Heritage Site that has a noticeable  temple built to dedicated to Lord Krishna, made of stone in the 17th  century. There is a museum containing bronze statues and religious  objects. The trip of Patan also covers the Tibetan Refugee Camp and  handicraft center.

Bouddhanath Stupa:  The giant dome monument of Buddha is located on the eastern outskirts  of Kathmandu city. It is a sacred pilgrim destination of Buddhists and  draws folks in thousands every day for prayers. The Stupa is 36 meters  high and presents a captivating specimen of Stupa design.

Changunarayan Temple (World Heritage Site)  Chagunarayan Temple is located in the countryside of Bhaktapur. King  Hari Dutta Verma built the temple in 323 AD and the structure is richly  decorated with sculptures and carvings. The main god of the temple is  Lord Vishnu and its architecture is pagoda-style.

Nagarkot: Nagarkot  is one of the closest hill stations you can reach from Kathmandu. From  here you can see excellent views of snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan  Range on the eastern part. Nagarkot is also the best for sunrise view.

We  wake up early today to witness the sunrise over panoramic views of the  Himalayas on the horizon. After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu  via Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a palace premises with a collection of  Shikhara- and Pagoda-style temples and the 55-windows palace made of  brick and wood. The main attraction of Bhaktapur is the Lions Gate,  Golden Gate, Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla and art galleries among  others. After completing the tour, we drive to Kathmandu.

Finally, the entire trip is over.