Kathmandu to Lhasa Tours – Must-visit Monasteries in Kathmandu

Nepal has a profound religion culture, most of the local people here believe in Buddhism or Hinduism. Tourists making choice among the Kathmandu to Lhasa tours will have the chance to experience the special religious atmosphere in Kathmandu. Tibet Tour would like to introduce several must-visit scenic spots for tourists interested in the religion culture in Nepal.

Must-visit Monasteries in Kathmandu – Swayambu Monastery

Swayambu Monastery was constructed in 3rd century. It is the most ancient Buddhism monastery in Nepal and is still widely regarded as a holy place by the followers of Buddhism. Swayambu means self-illumination in Nepali. It is said a lot of eminent Buddhas visited here, including Sakyamuni, Atisha, Padmasambhava and Manjushri. It became a Buddhism center in 1234.

Tourists join the Kathmandu to Lhasa tours and visited Swayambu Monastery would easily attracted by the giant pagoda with special architectural style. The special pagoda enjoys a height of 10 meters and a diameter of 20 meters. There is a pair of eyes painted on each sides of the pagoda. The surface of cone of the pagoda is composed of gilded bronze pieces. Tourists climb up to the top of the pagoda could take a bird-view of Kathmandu City.

Must-visit Monasteries in Kathmandu – Pashupatinath Monastery

Pashupatinath Monastery was constructed in 5th century. It is the most important Hinduism monastery in South Asia. It covers an area of 260 hectors and its main construction is a pagoda-style construction surrounded by a series of small temples. Pashupati is another name of Lord Shiva, which is enshrined in the monastery. Tourists making choice among the Kathmandu to Lhasa tours and pay a visit to this monastery would have the chance to experience the Hinduism atmosphere which is quite different from the Buddhism atmosphere.

Must-visit Monasteries in Kathmandu – Changgu Narayan Monastery

Changgu Narayan Monastery was firstly constructed in 4th century and finally completed in 5th century by Emperor Mandif of Lichhavi Dynasty. It is the oldest Hinduism pagoda-style monastery in Nepal. It is 153 meters higher than Kathmandu Valley; tourists making a visit here could take a bird-view of the beautiful valley. Changgu Narayan Monastery is a pretty luxurious monastery; even the gate of the monastery is decorated with silver and gold.