Place Durbar de Katmandou - Privé/Petit Groupe
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La visite privée à pied n'est PAS complète, vous pouvez réserver pour 1 personne et venir avec plus de personnes. La visite en petit groupe a max 5 personnes et est particulièrement adapté pour les voyageurs (solo) à la recherche d'une compréhension plus approfondie du passé du Népal et de sa richesse culturelle. Cette visite vous laisse une Impression durable de la grandeur et du charme de la ville. Embarquez pour un voyage à travers le cœur culturel et historique de Katmandou en explorant l'emblématique place Durbar de Katmandou. Notre visite commence à Thamel, où nous partons vers ce site classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. En chemin, nous nous arrêterons au vénéré temple Naradevi, connu pour sa signification spirituelle et visiterons Washa Deu, la divinité qui a mal aux dents, imprégnée de croyances locales fascinantes. Pendant la visite, nous assisterons à l’incroyable culture newar qui fleurit sur la place et prendrons un moment pour recevoir les bénédictions de la déesse vivante Kumari, qui nous fait grâce de sa fenêtre sacrée.
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Wasya Dyaa, ou l'Arbre des maux de dents, est une idole en bois située près de Thahiti Tole à Katmandou, censée guérir les maux de dents. Traditionnellement, on pense que le martelage d’une pièce dans le bois de l’arbre peut soulager la douleur dentaire. Cette pratique découle d'anciennes croyances et perdure aujourd'hui, malgré les soins dentaires modernes. L'arbre est associé au légendaire Bangemudha, et de nombreux visiteurs viennent encore prier avant de voir un dentiste. Autour du temple, un pôle dentaire s'est développé, avec plus de 20 cliniques, certaines datant de la période Rana. Cet endroit mélange mythologie népalaise et soins de santé modernes, et visiter Wasya Dyaa est une expérience unique pour tous ceux qui s'intéressent à la culture et aux traditions locales, en particulier ceux qui ont mal aux dents.
Au sud-ouest d'Asan Tole, à la jonction de Kel Tole, le temple Seto Machhindranath attire à la fois les bouddhistes et les hindous. Les bouddhistes le considèrent comme Avalokiteshvara, tandis que les hindous le vénèrent comme une incarnation de Shiva plus avide de pluie. Dans la cour, vous trouverez de petits sanctuaires, des chaityas (petits stupas) et des statues, dont une figure féminine d'allure européenne entourée de bougies. Juste à l'extérieur du temple, deux gracieuses statues de bronze de Tara sont assises au sommet de piliers. À l'intérieur, l'image à visage blanc de Seto Machhindranath est couverte de fleurs. Bien que l'âge exact du temple soit inconnu, il a été restauré au XVIIe siècle. En sortant, vous verrez le petit temple tantrique Lunchun Lunbun Ajima, connu pour ses sculptures érotiques. À proximité, des boutiques proposent des vêtements traditionnels népalais, notamment des topi (chapeaux) et des daura suruwal (vêtements traditionnels), avec des versions miniatures pour les enfants.
Le Kumari, également connu sous le nom de Déesse vivante, est un symbole sacré de puissance et de pureté à Katmandou. La Kumari réside dans le Kumari Ghar (Temple Kumari) à la place Katmandou Durbar, et sa présence est considérée comme une partie essentielle du tissu spirituel et culturel de la ville.
Le palais Hanuman Dhoka, situé au cœur de la place Katmandou Durbar, est un complexe historique du palais qui fut le siège royal des rois Malla et plus tard de la dynastie Shah. Son nom vient de la statue voisine du dieu singe Hanuman, qui protégerait la famille royale. Le complexe du palais, qui remonte au XVIe siècle, se compose de plusieurs bâtiments, cours, temples et sanctuaires. La structure la plus remarquable est le bâtiment principal du palais, qui a été utilisé par les rois et leur cour pendant des siècles. L'architecture du palais Hanuman Dhoka est un exemple étonnant de l'architecture traditionnelle népalaise de la période Malla, avec des fenêtres en bois finement sculptées, des piliers de pierre massifs et des cours élaborées.
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- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
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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 🙏
