Cultural Tours in Nepal are the best opportunity to know about typical Nepali culture and traditions. Nepal is rich in various kinds of ethnic groups, languages, religions, cultures, traditions, etc. There are around 125 ethnic groups in Nepal. Similarly, Hindus and Buddhists are two major ethnic groups in Nepal. But, you can find different castes in Nepal. They have their own belief in gods. The culture and traditions are different from place to place.
Nepal offers many kinds of travel and tours. Yes, we are indeed the king of mountain peaks when it comes to trekking. But, besides trekking, you can just travel around and visit some beautiful cities of Nepal. Similarly, you will get to know the history of the cities. Also, you can learn about the different arts and culture of the local people. Tours in Nepal include Wildlife tours, Honeymoon tours, cultural tours, Heli Tours, etc.
Cultural Tours in Nepal-Kathmandu
To do cultural tours in Nepal, Kathmandu Tour is the best option for you. Kathmandu is the most important city in the history of Nepal. It carries cultural values and importance. You will visit many old and historical cultural sites of Nepal. Kathmandu is famous for many arts and crafts. Similarly, it takes you to 4 of the UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu. Likewise, apart from UNESCO world heritage sites, there are other historical and cultural places in Kathmandu.
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the oldest monuments in Nepal. People also call it a “Temple of Living Beings”. It is an important holy place for Hindu people. It lies in Eastern Kathmandu on the bank of the Bagmati River. The beautiful art of this temple means faith, religion, culture, and tradition. It has four silver doorways and hundreds of Shiva Lingas. It attracts thousands of followers around South Asia especially during “Mahashivaratri”. Moreover, people do all kinds of rituals and cultural practices. People don’t need any special festival to visit this holy site.
Cultural Tours of Swyambunath – Kathmandu
Swyambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) is another top site to visit during cultural tours in Nepal. It is a 1500-year-old shrine in Nepal. The combination of Buddhist stupas and Hindu temples makes this holy site more iconic. This holy place is just 30 minutes away from Thamel. You can see amazing views of Kathmandu Valley from the top of this Stupa.
Boudhanath Stupa is another popular UNESCO world heritage site in Kathmandu. It is the holiest Buddhist Temple. Around this Buddhist stupa, you can find many Buddhist people. Similarly, there are monasteries nearby the stupa. Although, large numbers of tourists and local people visit this place every day. The atmosphere around this stupa is unique. You can hear monks chanting, flocks of pigeons flying, prayer wheels, and the smell of incense.
Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka Palace)
Cultural Tours of Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka Palace) is one of the three Durbar squares in Kathmandu. This palace is 15th century old. Though, right now it is still in the process of renovation due to the earthquake in 2015. You can visit Taleju Mandir, the Nine-Storey Basantapur Tower, Tribhuwan Museum, the Kal Bhairab statue, etc. around this palace.
Patan Durbar Square is another old palace in Nepal that lies in Lalitpur or Patan. The name “Patan” means Yala. And the name of the palace is after the name of King Yalamber. It lies in the southern-east of Kathmandu. During the visit to this palace, you will see many Hindu and Buddhist shrines. Also, beautiful arts and crafts make this palace unique from others. Krishna Temple, Golden Temple, Bhimsen Temple, Hari Shanker Temple, Vishwanath Temple, etc. are
Another historical palace to visit is Bhaktapur Durbar Square. It is the last of the old palaces in Kathmandu Valley. Also, it lies in the eastern part of Kathmandu. Bhaktapur is rich in unique arts and culture. You can find mostly Newar culture around this palace. This palace rewards Art Gallery, Golden Gate, Lions Gate, Nyatapola Temple, and many other old temples.
Lumbini
Cultural Tours in Nepal-Lumbini
The beautiful City of Lumbini is another top spot for cultural tours in Nepal. Lumbini Tour is a famous trip to the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha. It lies in the west of Nepal. To pay tribute to Lord Buddha, thousands of followers visit Lumbini. Similarly, Lumbini is rich in architectural parts as well. Many old monasteries, temples, gardens, etc. are around Lumbini Palace. If you want to know the history of Lord Buddha, you should visit Lumbini once in a lifetime.
Cultural Tours in Nepal – Pokhara
Pokhara is another famous city to explore in Nepal. It is maybe the most popular tourist place after Kathmandu Valley. Pokhara tour is a perfect mixture of culture and natural beauty. There are several places to visit in Pokhara which have cultural values. Many Hindu and Buddhist holy places await you. Likewise, walking in the evening in city lights around the lakeside gives such a pleasing vibe.
Barahi Temple, Pokhara
Barahi Temple is one of the popular religious places in Pokhara. You have to go by boat to enter this Temple. You will see many Hindu devotees worshipping over there. Similarly, you will get to visit Bindhya Basini Temple. You need to climb 50 staircases up to the height of 914 meters. This temple offers amazing views of the Annapurna Ranges.
Another cultural place to visit in Pokhara is Peace Temple. It is 35 meters tall Buddhist pagoda-style monument. It lies at a height of 1100 meters. You will see beautiful views of the city, lakes, and mountain peaks from this temple. Moreover, you will get a chance to know about Tibetan Culture. You will get to know about Tibetan arts and crafts. Other popular holy places in Pokhara are Mahendra Cave, Gupteshwor Cave, David Falls, etc.
Best time to do cultural Tours in Nepal
The Autumn season is the best time to be in Nepal to enjoy typical Nepali culture. In the autumn season, Nepali celebrate the 2 biggest festivals. Knowing about the typical Nepali culture is the best time to visit Nepal. “Dashain” and “Tihar” are two major festivals of Nepalese people. If you visit during this time, you will get a chance to celebrate the festivals with us. Our way of celebrating cultural festivals is unique from Western culture. For cultural tours and other activities like trekking, the autumn season is the best time.
Cultural Tours in Nepal Conclusion
If you are planning to do cultural tours in Nepal then it’s better to hire the best travel agency. Overland Trek Nepal is one of the best travel agencies in Nepal. We plan special travels and tours along with trekking in Nepal. The agency offers a special itinerary with knowledgeable tour guides. Our guides are skillful with full of knowledge about the history of Nepal. Travel with us and we won’t disappoint you. For more information do not hesitate to contact our expert.
