Enjoy this trip to the Bhaktapur valley, located 20km from Kathmandu, where you will be picked-up. The Kailashnath Mahadev Statue, which will be the trip´s main highlight, is the world’s tallest statue of the Hindu god Shiva, standing at 143ft/44m tall and was built between 2004 and 2011.
Private Bhaktapur Tour: Visit the Majestic Kailashnath Mahadev Statue
About This Tour
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Luxury vehicle
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Lunch
- Entry or admission fee
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Tip or gratuity
Tour Plan
Kailashnath Mahadev is the World's Tallest Lord Shiva statue, located in Saanga the border of Bhaktapur and Kavre districts. The height of this statue is 143 feet high and is situated 20 km from Kathmandu, Nepal. There is a children's park and other recreational features around the statue that makes it a popular destination for visitors. About half and hour from Kathmandu, it boasts amazing views of the valley along with the mountains and lush green Bhaktapur fields. Apart from the primary Shiva statue, there is a good-looking statue of the whole family (Shiva, Parvati, Kumar and Ganesh). The stairs leading to the main statue have Shiva-lingas of 12 different forms of Lord Shiva. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you for an hour-long drive to the Bhaktapur valley, to see the Kailashnath Mahadev Statue. You will climb up a hill to enjoy the status and also a great view of whole Bhaktapur valley. You will have lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, you can also visit the Spa and Massage Centre if you wish (not included). Your guide will take you sightseeing to a nearby village (not included) before heading back to Kathmandu.
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on your lap
What to Bring
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Please Note
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- A short walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Travel insurance that covers medical expenses, including emergency repatriation, is required to participate on this tour; proof of insurance must be shown to tour leader on the first day
- The following information is required of travelers upon booking: • Full name, nationality and current country of residence • Date of birth • Passport number, issue date and expiry date • E-mail address.
- Existing medical conditions or dietary requirements
- Please note that there has been significant damage to some of the sites visited on this tour due to the earthquakes in April and May 2015
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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