Located northwest of Thamel is a sacred temple with an idol is of great mysterious origin. This incredible 5 meters long black stone features the powerful Hindu deity Visnu lying on the cosmic sea. Budhanilkantha temple dates back well over 1000 years to the time of the Licchavi Dynasty that ruled the Kathmandu Valley.
No one knows where this incredible five-meter stone came from. It did not originate in the Kathmandu Valley. It was carried from some faraway location and fashioned into the peaceful image of Lord Visnu lying on the Cosmic Sea once on the site. You mingle with the Hindu worshiper and priests as they perform their sacred Pujas above the waters that the incredible idol lays upon.
It is here you travel with your private guide who explains all of the symbolism and meaning of this amazing place. Most visitors to the Kathmandu Valley will sadly miss this place. Don’t be one of them!
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Stop At: Budhanilkantha Temple, Kathmandu Nepal
We will pickup from your hotel and take you to the sacred Vishnu temple Budhanilkantha. The Budhanilkantha Tour is a journey to the cosmic mystery that rises from the depths of the Kathmandu Valle...
We will pickup from your hotel and take you to the sacred Vishnu temple Budhanilkantha. The Budhanilkantha Tour is a journey to the cosmic mystery that rises from the depths of the Kathmandu Valley. Great kingly dynasties have come and gone since its arrival, but the great black stone idol of Lord Vishnu continues to lie in tranquility. Wars and earthquakes have raged around it for centuries, but its peacefulness does not succumb to the ravages of time. With your guide, you will learn the beauty of the ceremonies and explore the symbolism that highlights the ancient religion of the Hindus. You will marvel at how such a stone could have been moved over those high hills when the roads were nothing more than narrow dirt trails. It is truly a mystery of how this stone got here as you contemplate that is has no known origin. Come and spend a half day with a knowledgeable guide who will share with you the secrets of Budhanilkantha and its sacred black idol.
Duration: 1 hour
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Stop At: Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu.
The area named with God Bishnu Temple called Budhanilkantha. The area is small but it is worth to visit. Explore Temple area and surrounding shopping place around temples. It is worth to visit for ...
The area named with God Bishnu Temple called Budhanilkantha. The area is small but it is worth to visit. Explore Temple area and surrounding shopping place around temples. It is worth to visit for pilgrimage sites of Hindus.
Duration: 30 minutes
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Inside Ring Road including Bouddha area only)
Transport by private vehicle
Professional guide
Local taxes
Food and drinks
Gratuities
