Incentive Tour & Sight-seeing

Nepal City cultural Sightseeing

The Kathmandu valley is the hub of Nepal for its political, commercial and cultural activities and is the first stop for the majority of the visitors to the country. Once separate kingdom in itself, it consists of three cities of the great history. Every one has an artistic exposition of graceful temple, elegant palace, brick-paved courtyards and quaint streets .The history begins with the Buddhist saint Manjushree who slashed a passage through the surrounding hills to drain out primordial water and made it habitable.

Over the centuries, a refined urban civilization emerged, built on a unique synthesis of Hinduism and Buddhism Dynasties came and went trade and the arts flourished. It's deeply religious Newars' inhabitants built fabulous cities and artistic temples that attracted devout pilgrims as well as ramping invaders. In the date late 18th century, following the founding of modern Nepal with in more or less the present boundaries, Kathmandu was made the capital. It is said that 'Katmandu' was named after Kastamandap an imposing pagoda next to Hanumandhoka palace. The city is said to built in it's present form by Gunakama Dev 724 AD. Followings are the major tourist attractions in the Kathmandu Valley.

The Kumari House:

The House of Kumari is the place where the only living goddess, Kumari lives. It is situated in the Kathmandu Dubar Square on your way to Basantapur which further leads you down to the olden days "Freak Street". You can frequently catch the glimpse of goddess Kumari behind the century old richly crafted window frames of her abode. If you are genuinely interested in visiting her, you can, however, obtain the permission. But, taking picture of goddess Kumari is not allowed unless you are advised otherwise though you can shoot your camera to the incurved fantastic idols on the columns and stilts.
The best time of the year to see Kumari is during Indrajatra festival when kumari is taken around the Kathmandu valley in a huge wooden chariot for three alternative days.

Kathmandu Durbar square:

Recently UNESCO has designated Kathmandu Durbar square and Pashupatinath as world heritage sites. Kathmandu Durbar square (old Royal palace) was constructed in 12th century. The Durbar square provides you various temples, Kumari Bahal ( House of Living Goddess),Kasthamandap (house of wood) and The ancient overstuffed museum.
Syambhunath:

Syambhunath is protected by UNISCO world heritage site. The History of the valley, according to the legends begins with Syambhunath or the self-existent in times uncharted by history,Budhisattva Manjusiri came across a beautiful lake during his travel. he saw a lotus that emitted brilliant light at the lake center,so he cut a george in a southern hill and drained the waters to worship the lotus.Men settled on the bed of the lake and called it the Kathmandu valley from then on the hill top of the self existent lord has been a holy place. Syambhu is the major land of the valley and looks like a beacon below the Nagarjun hill. It provides excellent views of the Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu city also provides you other very famous and interesting gods and goddess temples, which will take you the spiritual way. The Kathmandu city offers you life style of Newar people and them colorful festival.
Pashupatinath:

This place is also fallen under the protection of UNESCO world heritage site. The most sacred Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal is not other than Pashupatinath. Over here you can see the holy linga images of Lord Shiva, up erected long statues. Many shrines and temples are dedicated to other deities in the complex. A temple honored to Lord Shiva was there at the site in since 879AD. The present temple was built in 1697AD. A gold plated roof, silver doors and woodcarvings of the finest quality decorate the Pagoda construction. There are rows of Shiva shrines and Hindu pilgrims from all over south Asia come for offering (Puja) worship to Shiva tile of lord of destruction. The Bagmati rivers flows serenely close by and the Arya Ghat (cremation spot).

Boddhanath:This place is dominated by the giant Buddhist stupa formed in doom shape. It is one of the biggest stupa ever existed in south Asia and it has become focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal to revere the Lord Buddha. The white looms of 36 meters overhead. The stupa is located at the ancient trade route to Tibet and Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers have for many centuries.When refuges enetred Nepal from tibet in the 1950 century many of them decided to live around Bouddhanath. They established many Gompas and little Tibet Nepal was born. This little tibet still the best places in the valley to observe Tibetan life style.Many people believe that Bouddhanath was constructed in the fifth century.The Bouddhanath is the visual feast of the colorful thangkas,Tibetan jewellery hand-woven carpets, mask and Khukuri(knives) are sold in surroundings stalls.

Bhaktapur:

The Bhaktipur city is protected as a UNESCO world Heritage site.Bhaktapur, also known as Bhadgaon, it means city of the Devotees.It is the third major town of the valley and in many ways the most mediaeval. The Bhaktipur is on of the most charming architcture showpieces of the valley as it highlights the ancient. The main items of interest in the Bhaktapur are: The lion gate, The Golden gate, The place fifty five windows, The place fifty five windows, The art gallery and many more.

Patan Durbar Square:

Patan is protected by UNISCO world heritage site. Patan is the second largest city in the valley. It is some time referred to as Lalitpur, which means city of beauty. Patan has long Buddhist history and the four corners of the city are marked by stupas. Patan’s central Durbar square is absolutely packed with temples. It is an architectural feast with a far greater concentration of temples per sq metre than in Kathmandu or Bhaktipur. Numerous other temples widely diverse style as well as many Buddhist monasteries are scattered around this fascinating town. There is a lot many others numerous temples are Krishna, Bhimsen, Taleju bell, Bhai Dega and others many temples gives you more experience about Nepali people faith and respect on religion.
Hill Station:

There are various places around the edge of the Kathmandu Valley which offer great views. These places are not so far away from the valley and easily accessible.Nagarkot Nagarkot is generally hailed to be the best for the mountain watchers. People normally spend the night in one of the lodges to see the sun set and sun rise. Nagarkot extends the views all the way from Dhaulagiri in the west to Kanchanjunga in the east. There are number of walks from Nagarkot, down to cheese factory, Sundarijal, Changu-Narayan and

Bhaktapur.

It is about an hours drive from Kathmandu.Dhulikhel On the skirts the southern side of Bhaktapur , down to Banepa , towards to Tibetan border is a hill station called Dhulikhel. It is easier than the steep and winding road to Nagarkot, is also famous for the short treks. Its population is Newar, although there are people of many other groups in the surrounding villages. This place was gathering point of hippies who even planned to build their own temple here. This place is also surrounded by Harisiddhi temple, Vishnu Temple, Krishna Temple and Bhagwati Temple, Shiva Temple and Famous Kali temple. People often spend the night in one of the lodges here to sun set and sun rise. It is about an hours drive from Kathmandu.Phulchwoki This 2,762 m. hilltop is the highest point around the valley and is also known as home to one of the last surviving cloud forest in central Nepal. This place is just 45 minutes drive from the valley and the only place, where snow falls during the winter. Above all, there lies a shrine of phulchwoki Mai. Generally visitors travel by cycle to Godavari and walk all the way to Phulchwoki as it is known for the short walk destination.Hiking & Cultural TourIt is no more than walking along 4-8hrs per day on the off the beaten track. Trekking and hiking appeals to the people for different purposes. However, generally what trekking and hiking offers are the speculative views of the mountain ranges, rhythmic steps of your on-foot travel offers the ample opportunities to relish with nature. Walking beneath the shadow of the great Himalayas is really enthralling and captivating as you switch up through grand canyons, gorgeous waterfall, rumbling river, rustling trees, whispering shrubs and whistling breeze. Above all the colorful communities of mountain inhabitants and their opened-arm welcoming nature, who loves the laughter and peace of others, add the right amount of salt to your delicious trip. Moreover, the perfect wilderness elates spiritual upliftment.