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Kathmandu Cultural Tour

Kathmandu is the kingdom of the Gods. Where Gods and Goddesses are daily celebrations of life where colorful holidays and festivals occur year round and the home to the world’s greatest treasury of Hindu and Buddhist art.

Kathmandu the biggest city in Nepal and one if the oldest cities in the world comprises three historical palaces known as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Dubar Square. Adventurers will learn about the culture, religion, history and the educational system. We will visits museums, temples, shrines monasteries and Stupas. We will hike the breathtaking countryside taking in the Himalayas and visit small villages where you will have the opportunity to see how the Nepalese live and work outside of the valley.

Students will be working in a government school and have a chance to interact directly with local teachers and children.

The Trip can be extended and customized exclusively for you.

Day 1 :
Arrival and pick up- transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 :
Orientation and introduction to Kathmandu. Kathmandu is a harmonious blend of Hindu and Buddhist tranquility, the city retains a mystical ancient aura that leaves you feeling like you have stepped through the looking glass. Students will partake in a half day seminar on Nepal's history, religion, and architecture followed by a visit to the historic Kathmandu’s Durbar Square that offers magnificent examples of various architectural styles seen in the surrounding temples and shrines.

We will also visit the nearby Kumari Temple, where a living goddess resides. After, we will take a short bus ride to a UNESCO world heritage site, the ancient Buddhist stupa at Swyambhunath, Nepal’s definitive icon; situated on top of a hill, the stylized eyes of the Buddha look out in all directions. Guarding the lower stairs of the stupa is a band of amusing monkeys performing acrobatics. Finally, we will visit Pashupatinath temple situated 5 km east of Kathmandu city, which is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to lord Shiva. Situated on the sacred Baghmati River, the temple was built in pagoda style with a gilded roof and ornately carved silver doors.

Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the river’s bank, as entrance into the temple is strictly forbidden to all non-Hindus. Behind the temple are the cremation grounds where we may witness an ancient Hindu cremation ritual. We will then return to the hotel with the late afternoon and evening free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 :
Group A starts with a seminar about the government school in Kathmandu. Group A then works in the government school organizing libraries, painting, and teaching a lesson. Group B will start with a seminar on Buddhism and Hinduism followed by a visit to the Patan Museum, where the Malla kings once ruled, lived and worshipped, and now offers magnificent examples of various architectural styles seen in the surrounding temples and shrines. The students will see an outstanding collection of cast iron bronzes and gilt copper works mostly of Hindu and Buddhist deities. Afternoon free for exploring the fascinating shopping streets of Thamel.

Day 4 :
Group B starts with a seminar about the government school in Kathmandu. Group B then works in the government school. Group A learns about Buddhism/Hinduism and visits Patan Museum with the afternoon free for exploring the fascinating shopping streets of Thamel. Both groups will meet for a farewell dinner at a Newari restaurant with the accompaniment of traditional dancers.

Day 5 :
Departure.

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