Kathmandu Buddhist Attraction sightseeing Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Kopan Monastery and Patan Durbar Square.
After the breakfast, drive to Swayambhunath Stupa also called as monkey temple. After the Swayambhunath, drive to Boudhanath, World’s largest Stupa, explore around and take some photos and then drive to Kopan Monastery, a famous Buddhism School and healing center and then drive to Patan Durbar Square, after the exploration of Patan City, drive to hotel. Overnight at Hotel with B/B plan.
Swoyambhunath:
Legend has it that Manjushri, founder of Kathmandu Swoyambhunath valley, discovered the lotus of an ancient valley lake on which site the great stupa of Swoyambhunath was later built. The omni sighted stare of the Buddha greets visitors and residents alike with compassion. Swoyambhunath has been an important center for Buddhist learning undergoing construction and renovation throughout the centuries by prominent historical figures like the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka the Great and King Manadevai.
Boudhanath Stupa:
Boudhanath Stupa is the largest stupa in the world the holiest Buddhist temple. It is the most important place of pilgrimage and meditaion for Tibetan Buddhists and popular touristic site.Thousands of pilgrims gather daily to make a ritual circumnavigation of the dome, beneath the watchful days of the Buddha. It is one of the oldest and the biggest Buddhist monuments ever built in Nepal standing on the massive three level mandala style platforms surrounded by the colorful houses.
Kopan Monastery:
Kopan Monastery situated a hilltop north of Boudnath Stupa was founded by Lama Thubten Yeshe, who died in 1984. The monastery is especially famous for teaching Buddhism to foreigner visitors, courses combined with the teachings of lam Rim with the informal discussion, several periods of guided meditaion and a vegetarian diet. In recent days, the monastery has been the most popular attraction place for the local as well as foreign tourists as it only opens on Saturday for the visitors.
Patan Durbar Square:
Located about 5 km south of Kathmandu in Kathmandu Valley, Patan is one of the three cities in the Kathmandu Valley. The city of old tradition, arts and handicrafts, is the most popular sighseeing destination around the Kathmandu. Also known as Lalitpur city, Krishna Temple, Mahaboudha, Kumbheswor, Jagat Narayan Temple, Rudra Varna Mahavihar and the Ashokan Stupas are the main attractions to visit within the city.