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Walk along the Bagmati River (16 heritage monuments in 2 kilometers)

$120
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3 hours 30 minutes
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About This Tour

Visit 16 heritage monuments in just 2 kilometers walk along Bagmati River. Bagmati River is mother River that bred Nepal’s civilization. At the moment, the river looks like a natural drain instead of the babbling river. Along the walk, see Akhadas (school for shadus and Hindu saints), temples, local houses, day to day local people activities, Sattal (temporary shelter for Pilgrimages). In this short walk, you would visit Kalmochan Temple, Tripura Sundari, Chandra ghat (a place at the edge of a river where Hindus cremate dead people), Purneshwor temple, Puret ghat, Hanuman ghat, Tin dewal, Pachali Bhairav, Laxmeshwor temple, and suspension bridge over Bagmati River, Radha Krishna temple, Teku dovan and Jaganath temple.

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Inclusions

Private vehicle for pick up and drop off
English guide
All applicable entrance fees

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Tour Plan

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Day 1

Pick up from Hotel at 1:30 pm and drive to Thapathali. Upon reaching enjoy the walk along with sightseeing.

Three Akhada complexes

They were built by Prime Minister Jung Bahadur Rana for the Sadhus of three sects of Hinduism. These complexes are the hermitage for the Sadhus. During the Shiva Ratri, and these sattals were occupied by the Baba or Sadhus who came to valley for the pilgrimage

Kalmochan Temle:
Kalmochan temple dedicated to Lord Bishnu was in the past part of Thapathali Durbar complex. Built around the mid-19th century, this temple has a Moghul Kathmandu-Gothic architecture style. It was built by Jung Bahadur Rana to attain inner peace (mochan) as he was involved in many murders. It is being believed that he had burried the dead bodies of people who died in Kot (Arsenal) Parva (massacre) under this temple.

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Pachali Bhairav:

The temple of Pachali Bhairav based in Teku. Special prayers and worships are offered to the Pachali Bhairav with the belief of acquiring divine powers and before starting any special work or such work that needs special efforts. The Pachali Bhairav festival takes place once in 12 years on the Day of Bijaya Dashami which is called 'Barha Barse Pachali Bhairav Khadga Siddhi Jatra'.

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Jaganath temple:

One of the largest temples is Jagannath temple complex built by Bharo Bhava Singh Pradhan in 1792 CE. This temple is built over the octagonal plinth and the plan of the temple is also octagonal. The Shikhara Style temple is built with terracotta in mud mortar with intricately carved windows.

Teen Dewal temple complex, also famous as Bambikateshwor temple, was built by the commander-in-chief and acting prime minister Bam Bahadur Kunwar Rana in 1850 CE. Rectangular in plan, built over the multi-layered platform, this temple has three Shikhara styles extended structures, hence named as Teen (three in Nepali Dialect) Dewal. The temple is surrounded four sides by the Sattals. The Sattals are other important components of the precincts, built mostly during Rana Period in neoclassic and Newari style. Puret Ghat Sattal, Mathema Sattal, Manadhar Sattals are also the best examples of the 19th century heritage. The original use of the Sattal as a temporary shelter for the pilgrims; for those who come for the funeral procession; and for performing rituals during the cremation has been altered in many sattals.

Day Trip ends at Teku and drive back for Hotel.

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on your lap

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Pick up and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road.
  • At the moment, the river looks like a natural drain instead of the babbling river. It might be frustrating to guest.
  • If you have no problem visiting monuments with witnessing local settlements, poor peoples, Hindu saints, this tour is perfect for you.
  • Please bring sun glass, mask, camera with you.
  • Pick up service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road

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