Discover the hidden gems of Kathmandu on a day tour to Dakshinkali Temple, Pharping, and Kirtipur. Explore the rich traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism, witness sacred sites, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and mountains.
Discover the hidden gems of Kathmandu on a day tour to Dakshinkali Temple, Pharping, and Kirtipur. Explore the rich traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism, witness sacred sites, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and mountains.
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Dakshinkali Temple - 10:00 am: Pick up from your hotel by English speaking driver and transfers you to Chovar. Meet and greet with your guide, join the group and drive for Dakshinkali at approximately 10:30 am.
By 11:30 am, you will start sightseeing Dakshinkali Temple.
The blood-soaked temple of Dakshinkali, a favourite Hindu pilgrimage…
- Dakshinkali Temple - 10:00 am: Pick up from your hotel by English speaking driver and transfers you to Chovar. Meet and greet with your guide, join the group and drive for Dakshinkali at approximately 10:30 am.
By 11:30 am, you will start sightseeing Dakshinkali Temple.
The blood-soaked temple of Dakshinkali, a favourite Hindu pilgrimage destination, is set at the confluence of two sacred streams in a rocky cleft in the forest. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali, the most bloodthirsty incarnation of Parvati. To satisfy the blood-lust of the goddess, pilgrims drag a menagerie of animals down the path to the temple to be beheaded and transformed into cuts of meat by the temple priests, who are also skilled butchers.
- Pharping - At 01:00 pm, reach Pharping and start sightseeing of Asura Cave, self-arising Ganesh, Vajrayogini temple, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple.
- Chilancho Bahal - At around 03:00 pm, drive back to Kiritpur Town.
Kirtipur is thought to be one of the oldest settlements in the valley. It’s a prime destination to learn about the Newar people, who are one of Nepal’s many distinct ethnic groups and the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley. Come to Kirtipur for exquisite architecture, hilltop temples, and sweeping city views.
During this tour, you will visit Bagh Bhairab temple, Chilancho Stupa shrine, Uma Maheshwar temple, and a Theravada Buddhist monastery.
Trip ends at Kirtipur and private vehicle with English speaking driver will drop you back to your Hotel at around 4:30 pm.
- Experienced Tour Guide Fee included
- Shared transfers between attractions
- Private hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Experienced Tour Guide Fee included
- Shared transfers between attractions
- Private hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Any meals and drinks
- Applicable Entrance fees (NPR 100 in Kirtipur)
- Tips
- Any meals and drinks
- Applicable Entrance fees (NPR 100 in Kirtipur)
- Tips
Ever wonder to visit less crowded but equally worthy spot near Kathmandu, book this with the experienced tour guide, private Hotel pick up and drop off and only actual sightseeing in a sharing basis.
Pharping, is the sacred site of Yangleshö, famous for both Hinduism and Buddhism where Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpoche, known as lotus born God who spread…
Ever wonder to visit less crowded but equally worthy spot near Kathmandu, book this with the experienced tour guide, private Hotel pick up and drop off and only actual sightseeing in a sharing basis.
Pharping, is the sacred site of Yangleshö, famous for both Hinduism and Buddhism where Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpoche, known as lotus born God who spread Tibetan Buddhism in Tibeat) attained the level of Mahamudra vidyadhara.
Other important religious sites are Vajrayogini temple, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple and self-arising Ganesh near Asura Cave.
Further south lays Dakshinkali temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. Devotees sacrifice chickens, goats, sheep and many more as an offering to the goddess. Dakshinkali is famous as a blood thirsty incarnation of goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva.
Come to Kirtipur for exquisite architecture, hilltop temples, and sweeping city views. Kirtipur offers some of the finest views of sprawling Kathmandu and the hills and mountains beyond.
- Hotels pick up and drop off by English speaking driver in a private vehicle inside Kathmandu city ring road. Hotels pick and drop off outside ring road in additional cost.
- Transfer from Chovar to sightseeing spots in a sharing basis. (1 guide and 1 vehicle for the group)
- Please note that the bloody river and temple of Goddess Dakshinkali may be distressing to some visitors
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.