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After breakfast, drive to Pharping, visit Asura Cave, Yanglesho, self arisen Tara and Monastery. It is belived that Yanglesho and upper Asura cave is connected each other and Guru Rinpoche could traverse freely through solid matter; he used this narrow tunnel to move between Yangleshö Cave and the upper Asura Cave after drive to Kritipur city visit old and historic monuments, monasteries and explore ethnic newari culture after drive back to Kathmandu O/N Hotel.
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After Breakfast, drive to Timal, Timal is ethnic village in Kavre district and famous for Bodhichitta (Praying Beads) which has strong historical connection with Guru Padma Shambhava (Guru Rinpoche). According to spiritual inscriptions Guru Rinpoche blessed reside in Timal Kingdom after his journey back from Tibet. So there are many spiritual sites related with Guru rinpoche including small lake, meditation caves and monastery. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche is the person who had originated Praying beads (Bodhichitta) and Timal itself is identified as village for those spiritual beads. After spiritual tour of Guru Rimpoche Nye , drive to namobuddha, Namobuddha is also known as homage of Buddha. It is one of the major Buddhist pilgrimage site in Nepal having great spiritual significance since thousands of year. According to legends, it is told that Buddha Mahasattva (incarnation of Shakya Muni Buddha) gave his body to the tigress having five cubs on hungry situation. After visiting Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery and other spiritual sites, drive back to Kathmandu O/N Kathmandu
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After breakfast drive to Yempi Mahavihar Lalitpur which is built on 2200 years ago by Khatkuti Aju. Guru Rinpoche Padma Sambhav had maditate and stay as home in Nepal. Biography of Guru Rinpoche, there is mentioned that Yempi Mahavihar is one of main resident in Nepal out of three main residents of Ripoche as Uddhiyana and Samye. Now it is secret extremly significant places for Buddhist followers. The Temple Yempi Mahavihar or Yempi Lakhang supports all traditions of Buddhism Therabad, Mahayana and Bajrayana. The place is welth of Tantras and tantric scriptures so it is said there were many treasures and treasure teachings in this place. Likewise it is said that if we make preyers here at this place we never be reborn in hell and our prey will be accomplished and all opstacles will despelled. Afternoon time for re-treat and worship. After visit other spiritual monumants (Hiranya Barn mahabihar, Rudra barn mahabihar, Krishna Temple, Mahaboudha Temple) at lalitpur city, after drive to Khokana abd Bungmati to explore old part of town , visit Machhandra nath Temple, Bhairav Temple and Ganesh Temple . Over night at Kathmandu.
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Swyambhunath Stupa is an ancient spiritual destination on hill top of Kathmandu and believed it was self created on ancient period. This stupa has many legends and spiritual facts related with history, nature, formation of Kathmandu valley and animals. Boudhanath Stupa dominates the skyline and on octagonal (Mandala) structure. It is one of the largest stupa in the world. It is centre for all Buddhist over the world so have more than 50 monasteries around. Boudhanath stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha who was Buddha before shakya muni. In Tibetan this stupa is known as Yambu Chorten Chenpo. Visit shechen Monastery, white monastery and other around Boudhanath stupa, Late afternoon Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Situated 5 kilometers east of Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple built in pagoda style has gilted roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of river Bagmati, entrance in the temple being strictly for bidden to all non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the center of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds. O/N Kathmandu
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Vajrayogini Temple is a popular Tantrik temple in the Gun Bihar area. The temple has a religious book written in the Newari script about the chronological development of the temple. The statute of the temple has a unique feature and the temple premises hold around nine caves.It is believed that Manjushree who cut the lake and turned it into the valley received a blessing from the goddess Vajrayogini. Situated ona hilltop the main temple enshrines the two scared representations-two statues of the four-armed Vajrayogini Ugra-tara who is worshipped by both Buddhists and Hindus.
Living goddess temple: This practice involves worshipping pre-pubescent girls because, according to the Hindu tradition, they are believed to be an avatar of the divine feminine energy, Goddess Taleju. It is believed that the divine powers of the Goddess are borne by the one who meets all the requirements of the system of belief. Post a stringent round of selection, the chosen Kumari then resides in a sacred palace called the Kumari Bahal and is worshipped as the Living Goddess of Nepal until she starts menstruating. Kumaris have been selected specifically from the Bajracharya or the Shakya Castes. They belong to the Newari Community and are chosen to be the Living Goddesses in their pre-pubescent age. Throughout Nepal, there are several Kumaris, but the one most famous is the Kumari of Kathmandu. Selection of the Living Goddess is quite a tedious process, and the selected one is titled ‘Royal Kumari’ who lives in the Kumari Bahal which is located right in the center of Kathmandu. On a chosen day, the Royal Kumari comes out in the balcony to bless her worshippers. This goes on every year till her first menstruation, after which, it is believed, that the divine energy leaves her body. On rare occasions, severe loss of blood due to an injury or illness is also considered to be the reason for the energy to leave the body. In that case, another girl is selected to become the Living Goddess, and the tradition is kept alive.
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Kopan situated in the northern part of Kathmandu city.Kopan Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. It belongs to the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), an international network of Gelugpa Dharma Centers, and once served as its headquarters.Technically, “Kopan” now encompasses two separate institutions – the Monastery itself and the Khachoe Ghakyi Ling Nunnery, located nearby. Today, Kopan is a thriving monastery of 360 monks, mainly from Nepal and Tibet, and a spiritual oasis for hundreds of visitors yearly from around the world.
Pullhari Monastery is ideal for cultivating deeper insight into the Buddhadharma through listening, reflection, and meditation. The Pullhari monastery was blessed by the third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche. On April 26, 1992, the third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche dissolved his mind in parinirvana. However he had left behind his instructions and wishes to his devoted monks and disciples along with the wealth of his legacy. Monks engage intensively in prayer, scriptures, rituals, and dedication for temporal benefit of being and ultimate realization. These hikes and short treks are for every age, group and for all seasons.
Afternoon Visit Bhaktapur city, Ancient Newari city: Bhaktapur durbar Square, Pottery Square, Nyatapola Square and Dattatreya Square includes many temples related with different god and goddess and rich on ancient wood carving.
