Kathmandu Valley Tour Package (3 Night / 4 Days)

Kathmandu Valley is noteworthy for more than simply its spiritual value. Hindu texts from long ago call this holy place Nepal Mandala. A holy place where Shiva and Shakti are thought to live in a subtle way. The Nepal Mahatmya part of the Skanda Purana talks about this idea.

Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest places for Lord Shiva, situated in the middle of this valley. People pray to Shiva here as Pashupati, the God of all living things.

The Skanda Purana (Nepal Mahatmya) says that this area used to be covered by a holy forest. A cowherd found a miraculous event here. Every day, his cow would spill milk on a certain location. A Shiva linga that had formed organically came out when the dirt was dug. This self-manifested Shivalinga is the first manifestation of Pashupatinath.

As you walk away from Pashupatinath, the spiritual tone of the valley slowly changes from Shaiva worship to Buddhist meditation. The tall Boudhanath Stupa is a symbol of universal compassion, which is very important in Buddhist texts and Himalayan histories. The stupa stands for the Buddha's enlightened intellect.

Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) is one of the oldest sacred sites in Nepal. It stands on a hill that looks out over the valley. The Swayambhu Purana tells the story of how it came to be.

This Purana says that the Kathmandu Valley used to be a huge lake. A beautiful lotus flower sprang out of its water. When the water went down, a flame that existed on its own arose on the hill and today it is called Jyotirupa or Swayambhu.

So, in general, both Buddhists and Hindus hold Kathmandu Valley in high regard. These holy places make up the spiritual backbone of Kathmandu Valley. The laurel of UNESCO World Heritage Sites protect many of these sacred places, including as Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath and the mediaeval Durbar Squares.