Katmandu Durbar Square - Privat/lille gruppe
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Den private vandretur er IKKE udsolgt, du kan booke for 1 person og kan komme med flere personer. Den lille gruppe tur har max 5 personer og er især velegnet til (solo) rejsende søger en dybere forståelse af Nepals fortid og dens kulturelle rigdom. Denne tur efterlader dig med en varig Visning af byens storhed og charme. Tag på en rejse gennem det kulturelle og historiske hjerte i Kathmandu, mens vi udforsker den ikoniske Katmandu Durbar Square. Vores tur begynder i Thamel, hvor vi tager afsted mod denne UNESCO World Heritage Site. Undervejs stopper vi ved det ærede Naradevi-tempel, der er kendt for sin åndelige betydning, og besøger Washa Deu, tandpine guddommen, fyldt med fascinerende lokale overbevisninger. Under besøget vil vi være vidne til den utrolige Newar-kultur, der blomstrer på pladsen, og tage et øjeblik til at modtage velsignelser fra den levende gudinde Kumari, der velsigner os fra hendes hellige vindue.
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Wasya Dyaa, eller Tandpine Tree, er en træidol beliggende nær Thahiti Tole i Kathmandu, menes at helbrede tandpine. Traditionelt menes det, at hamring af en mønt i træets træ kan lindre tandpine. Denne praksis stammer fra gamle overbevisninger og fortsætter i dag, på trods af moderne tandpleje. Træet er forbundet med den legendariske Bangemudha, og mange besøgende kommer stadig for at bede, før de besøger en tandlæge. Rundt om templet er der udviklet et dental hub med mere end 20 klinikker, hvoraf nogle går tilbage til Rana-perioden. Dette sted blander nepalesisk mytologi og moderne sundhedspleje, og at besøge Wasya Dyaa er en unik oplevelse for alle interesserede i lokal kultur og tradition, især dem med tandpine.
Sydvest for Asan Tole, ved korsningen af Kel Tole, Seto Machhindranath Temple tiltrækker både buddhister og hinduer. Buddhister betragter ham som Avalokiteshvara, mens hinduer tilbeder ham som Shivas inkarnation. I gården, vil du finde små helligdomme, chaityas (små stupas), og statuer, herunder en europæisk udseende kvindelig figur omgivet af stearinlys. Lige uden for templet sidder to dejlige bronze-statuer af Tara på toppen af søjler. Indvendigt er det hvide billede af Seto Machhindranath dækket af blomster. Tempelets præcise alder er ukendt, men det blev restaureret i det 17. århundrede. Når du forlader, vil du se den lille tantriske Lunchun Lunbun Ajima tempel, kendt for sine erotiske udskæringer. I nærheden tilbyder butikkerne traditionelt nepalesisk tøj, herunder topi (hætter) og daura suruwal (traditionel kjole), med miniature-versioner til børn.
Kumari, også kendt som den levende gudinde, er et helligt symbol på magt og renhed i Kathmandu. Kumari bor i Kumari Ghar (Kumari Temple) på Kathmandu Durbar Square, og hendes tilstedeværelse betragtes som en væsentlig del af byens åndelige og kulturelle væv.
Hanuman Dhoka Palace, beliggende i hjertet af Kathmandu Durbar Square, er et historisk palæskompleks, der var den kongelige sæde for Malla konger og senere Shah dynastiet. Dens navn kommer fra den nærliggende statue af apeguden Hanuman, som menes at beskytte den kongelige familie. Paladsets kompleks, som går tilbage til det 16. århundrede, består af flere bygninger, gårde, templer og helligdomme. Den mest bemærkelsesværdige struktur er paladsets hovedbygning, som blev brugt af kongerne og deres hof i århundreder. Arkitekturen i Hanuman Dhoka Palace er et fantastisk eksempel på traditionel nepalesisk Malla-periode arkitektur, med indviklede udskårne trævinduer, massive sten søjler og omfattende gårde.
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I had a lovely tour around Kathmandu with some great insights into the culture, the architecture and the history of the city.
Namaste and thanks for your review. Great to hear you enjoyed Kathmandu Durbar Square, it’s a special place where history, culture and architecture come alive. Happy you got those deeper insights. Please share your Nepal experience with friends and family, we'd love to welcome them here.
I did a free walking tour in Kathmandu with Santosh and really enjoyed it. He’s a knowledgeable and friendly guide who explains the city’s history in a clear and engaging way. The visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square was especially interesting, with great stories and context that you wouldn’t get on your own. Highly recommended—definitely worth it!
Namaste and thanks for your review. Wonderful to hear you enjoyed Kathmandu Durbar Square with Santosh, bringing the city’s history to life in a clear and engaging way is what we love to do. Please share your Nepal experience with friends and family, we'd love to welcome them here. Cheers, Menno Amazing Kathmandu Tours
While in Nepal my boyfriend and I did the Kathmandu Durbar Square Tour with Amazing Kathmandu Tours. Our tour guide was Santosh and he was fantastic! We walked from Thamel to Kathmandu Durbar Square first stopping at Seto Machindranath Temple. We then walked through several interesting areas, learning about the history of Nepal and the various religions and cultures, eventually arriving at Kathmandu Dubar Square. Santosh gave us a tour of the Hanuman Dhoka (Old Royal Palace), and the Kumari Ghar in hopes of seeing the Kumari herself (she did not show herself that day). We also walked past Freak Street, saw Kaal Bhairab, and walked around the Handicraft market. On the way back, we stopped at the Naradevi Temple and the Vaisha Dev Shrine, also known as the toothache tree, where people nail rupees to the tree in hopes of curing their tooth pain. We were looking for a tour with a small group (we lucked out and it was only the two of us), where we could learn a lot about the area and the history and culture of Nepal. This tour was perfect, long enough to learn a lot, but short enough to so some other adventures that day. As I hoped, Santosh taught us a lot about things we would have never learned. I especially liked learning about the fish in Asan, the tradition of hanging up images of snakes, and the religious imagery. I highly recommend taking a tour with Amazing Kathmandu Tours while in Kathmandu!
Namaste and thanks for your review. Sounds like a great day walking from Thamel to Durbar Square with Santosh, that route really brings the city to life step by step. Nice to hear you both enjoyed it so much. Please share your Nepal experience with friends and family, we'd love to welcome them here. Cheers, Menno Amazing Kathmandu Tours
Sandip is a wonderful person and knows so much about this amazing place and its history & culture.
Namaste and thanks for writing a review. Great to hear you enjoyed exploring Kathmandu Durbar Square with Sandip and learning about its history and culture. Please share your Nepal experience with friends and family, we'd love to welcome them here. Cheers, Menno Amazing Kathmandu Tours
The city tour was a real highlight! Our guide told the city's history in a lively and engaging way. I especially enjoyed the little anecdotes and insider tips that you won't find in any guidebook. Very entertaining and highly recommended!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed discovering Kathmandu Durbar Square and hearing the stories behind the temples, palaces and courtyards. Thanks again for the recommendation and we hope to see you again in Kathmandu!
Santosh from Amazing Kathmandu was a very punctual guide, with lots of local knowledge on religion, local customs and local stories. We had an amazing tour for 3 days. Even though I have been to Kathmandu several times, Santosh showed me several places I have never seen before that were truly amazing. We booked a private tour which was very convenient and could easily be adapted to our wishes. We can surely recommend Amazing Kathmandu for your travels and tours in Kathmandu and Nepal!
Dear Arvid, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're delighted that Santosh could show you new places even after your many visits to Kathmandu. His local knowledge and passion for sharing Nepal's culture make every tour special. Best regards, Menno Amazing Kathmandu Tours
⭐️ I had an amazing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square with Santosh! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and guided us to places I never would have discovered on my own. Everything was smooth from start to finish, and the meeting point was super easy to find. I learned so much and genuinely enjoyed every moment. Highly recommend booking a tour with Santosh!”
Namaste Dawn, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to write it! We're thrilled that Santosh could guide you to hidden gems you wouldn't have discovered otherwise. His knowledge and friendly approach make exploring Kathmandu truly special. Please share your Nepal experience with friends and family - we'd love to welcome them here! Cheers, Menno Amazing Kathmandu Tours
I really enjoyed the Tour in a small group through the lively streets to Durbar Square. Santosh is a great guide and showed us many places off the Main Track I would have never seen otherwise. Thank you!
Namaste Breezie, Thank you so much for your review and for taking the time to share your experience! We're delighted that Santosh could show you the hidden parts of Kathmandu beyond the main tourist track. Those authentic moments make our small group tours special. Please tell your friends and family about Nepal - we'd be happy to welcome them! Cheers, Menno Amazing Kathmandu Tours
Santosh was extremely helpful from the very beginning. He gave me great advice on how to get around Kathmandu and even about trekking in Nepal. He took me through parts of the city I wouldn’t have explored on my own and assisted me with practical things like tickets for Durbar Square, a SIM card, and buses to Pokhara. He truly became my go-to person during my stay in Nepal.
Namaste and thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review! We're thrilled that Santosh could help you not just with the tour but also with practical advice for exploring Kathmandu and trekking in Nepal. Going the extra mile for our guests is what we do. Please share your Nepal experience with friends and family - we'd love to show them around too! Cheers, Menno Amazing Kathmandu Tours
Had a fantastic tour with Santosh. He arranges it fantastically, knows the best places and is very friendly! He has studied Nepalese history so can tell you so much!! Highly recommended!
Hoi Cindy, dank je wel voor je fantastische review en de aanbeveling! Namaste 🙏
