Nepal Darshan

13/05/2024

7 UNESCO Heritage Sites in one day! Remember us for a city tour like never before.

Our service includes:
Transportation, Sightseeing with a professional guide, Breakfast, Snacks & Refreshments

For more details or to book the tour, contact us at +977-9704501871/70 or 01-5917331.

25/04/2024

Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimages, dedicated to Lord Shiva as the "Lord of all living beings." The Gopal Raja Bansawali credits King Supushpa Deva (300-500 BCE) as the first king to build the temple of Pashupatinath. The inner sanctum of the temple consists of a lingam with five faces—Sadyojata, Vamadeva, Tatpurusha, Aghora, and Ishana—representing different aspects of Lord Shiva.

21/04/2024

Enjoy the holiday, and explore the heritage site with us!

Our service includes:
Transportation
Sightseeing by a professional guide
Breakfast
Snacks & Refreshments

For more details or to book the tour, contact us at +977-9704501871/70 or 01-5917331.

15/04/2024

Want to visit all the UNESCO heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley in a single day and save time?
Then, let's go on a bus tour with Nepal Darshan.

13/04/2024

Wishing you all a Happy New Year 2081!
May this year bring joy, prosperity, and success to all.

07/04/2024

Let's tour and explore the heritage sites together. "Our culture our pride"

Site Details:
- Basantapur Durbar Square
- Swayambhu Mahachaitya
- Patan Durbar Square
- Changunarayan
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Bouddha
- Pashupatinath

01/04/2024

Some memorable glimpses of a guided heritage and environmental tour organized by Nepal Darshan and CEEN for students of Gateway Academy.

29/03/2024

Interesting Facts: The oldest stone inscription of Changunarayan

Changunarayan is Nepal's most significant Vaishnava temple, nestled on the pristine Dolagiri hill. Inside the sanctum of the temple is the idol of Lord Vishnu. The temple premise has other magnificent structures of Vishnu such as Vaikuntha Vishnu, Vishworupa, Vishnu Vikranta, Narasimha

Changunarayan houses the oldest inscription dating back to 464 A.D. established by Licchavi King Mana Deva. It is written in Sanskrit and Gupta characters about King Mandeva and his mother, Queen Rajyavati.

Source: Riccardi, Jr, Theodore (Oct–Dec 1989). "The Inscription of King Manadeva at Changu Narayan"

24/03/2024

Wishing you all a very happy and colorful Holi 🎉🎉

16/03/2024

Nepal Darshan welcomes the soulful Indian singer Papon.

08/03/2024

Maha Shivratri, also referred to as ‘The Great Night of Shiva,’ is one of the most important festivals observed by Hindus. On this special day, devotees immerse themselves in prayer, meditation, and chanting, performing rituals throughout the night in honor of Lord Shiva.May this Maha Shivratri bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual awakening to all.

Happy Maha Shivratri to everyone.

04/03/2024

Explore 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites with Us:

Our Destinations:
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Swayambhu MahaChaitya
Patan Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Changunarayan
Bouddha
Pashupatinath

To know more about our tour email us at [email protected] or contact us at 01-5917331, 970-4501870/71/74

01/03/2024

Commendable effort by our Women's football team in their debut appearance at the WAFF Women’s Championship! Your journey this season has been nothing short of inspiring, and we couldn't be prouder of your achievements. Here's to the hard work & determination. Onward and upward, champions in the making!

27/02/2024

Site details:
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Swayambhu MahaChaitya
Patan Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Changunarayan
Bouddha
Pashupatinath

To know more about our tour email us at [email protected] or contact us at 01-5917331, 970-4501870/71/74

23/02/2024

Nyatapola in Newari means ‘ Five Storeyed.’ This five-storied pagoda-style temple was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in the 18th century and is dedicated to the goddess Siddhi Lakshmi. According to legends, Siddhi Lakshmi was consecrated to restrain the wrath of the ferocious god Bhairavnath.
Five pairs of animals and deities have been installed in each step of this temple. The idols from each step above are ten times more potent than the one below. Thus, the two deities, Singhini and Baghini, on the topmost plinth of the temple are regarded as the most powerful pairs.

Source: Historic Kathmandu Valley (Ravindra Dhwoju)

19/02/2024

Happy Prajatantra Diwas. We commemorate this day to mark the beginning of people’s sovereignty and the end of the autocratic Rana regime that ruled for 104 years.

14/02/2024

On Sri Panchami or Basanta Panchami, people honor Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. This is also the day when young children start their learning journey by worshipping Goddess Saraswati. Moreover, this day signals the beginning of Basanta Ritu (Season), which marks the end of the chilly winter season. Therefore, this day is also called Basanta Pamchami.

08/02/2024

Among the magnificent temples of Patan Durbar Square, one of the most remarkable is the Bhimsena temple. This temple is dedicated to Bhimsena, one of the five Pandavas of Mahabharata worshiped for his super strength and bravery, and is popular among the Newar trading community of Kathmandu Valley. This temple of Bhimsena was expanded into a three-storied structure in 1681 by King Srinivas Malla, and his son King Yoganarendra Malla later set up a statue of Bhimasena in his angry aspect, killing Duhsasana.

Source: Gudrun Bühnemann. “Bhīmasena as Bhairava in Nepal.” Zeitschrift Der Deutschen Morgenländischen Gesellschaft, 2013

02/02/2024

A few glimpses of the UNESCO heritage site visit with the students from Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management - NATHM

29/01/2024

26/01/2024

Panchamukhi Hanuman is an esoteric form of Lord Hanuman who had a huge cult following among the Malla Kings and was worshiped as a guardian deity. This temple, dedicated to Panchamukhi Hanuman on the northeastern side of Nasal Chowk, stands out because of its circular structure with five superimposed roofs. Built in 1655 by King Pratap Malla, it is only accessible to the officiating priest.

Source: Vajracharya, G. 1976. Hanuman Dhoka Rajdarbar

25/01/2024

Magh Shukla Purnima marks the 1st purnima of winter solstice. From today a month-long festival of Swasthani Brata Katha is observed.Shree Swasthani is mostly worshiped in Nepal, from the month of Poush to Magh as Parmeshwari, for good fortune, welfare and power. The month-long festival is celebrated by rigorous rituals of fasting, taking bath in the holy river Salinadi and reciting the story of Swasthani.

Swasthani Vratakatha is derived from the Maghmahatmaya series of Skanda Purana, narrated by Lord Kumara to Rishi Agastyamuni. Each of the 31 chapters in this series imparts a distinct lesson to listeners. These tales describe the origin of the universe, societal systems, patience, duty, and salvation.

Source: Shakya, Daya Ratna, ed. (1997). "Literary Traditions of the Newars"

brata katha

19/01/2024

Interesting Facts: Swayambhunath - Part 2

The Swayambhunath stupa’s long history of renovations and reconstructions is a testament to its enduring significance as a sacred site. The most recent restoration of Swayambhu Stupa was done entirely under the supervision of the chief engineer Jogbir Sthapit which lasted from 1918 to 1921.

The spire was dismantled and rebuilt. The central shaft was renewed. The five Buddha shrines set into the dome were covered with gilt copper, a new statue of Vairocana Buddha was installed, and four new shrines were built to house statues of Tara. A row of prayer wheels were also installed all around the stupa.

Source: Gutschow, Niels; Gellner, David N.; Basukala, Bijay (1997). The Nepalese Caitya: 1500 Years of Buddhist Votive Architecture in the Kathmandu Valley.
Image Source: The British Library

15/01/2024

Maghe Sankranti is celebrated at Magh 1, as an auspicious day when the sun changes its course of travel from the southward tropic of cancer to the northward tropic of cancer. There is a belief that on this day onwards the days get longer welcoming summer and bringing end to winter.

The delicacies savored during Maghe Sankranti are molasses, sweets made of sesame and molasses, butter, yarm, sweet potatoes and cassava. The family members sit together, savor the delicacies, the elders apply mustard oil on the scalp of younger members, blessing them with a healthy year ahead and sunbath.

Wishing a Happy Maghe Sankranti 2080!

12/01/2024

King Prithvi Narayan Shah was born in 1723 A.D. to King Narabhupal Shah of Gorkha and his second queen, Kaushalyawati Devi, the princess of the Kingdom of Palpa. He ascended the throne at age 20 in 1743 AD.

Prithvi Narayan Shah had an early dream of unifying Nepal, which he started after conquering Nuwakot in 1744 A.D. Today, we celebrate Prithvi Jayanti to pay tribute to him by celebrating Rashtriya Ekta Diwas for his contribution to the unification of the country, honoring him.

11/01/2024

Interesting Facts: Swayambhunath - Part 1
The Swayambhu Stupa, popularly known as the Monkey temple, is one of the most important stupas in Nepal. Although Shantikar Acharya constructed it over the eternal flame, historical records place its creation in the fifth-century Licchavi period.

Marks the beginning of Kathmandu Valley’s formation: During the Golden Age, when Gods walked the Earth and the Kathmandu Valley existed as a mystical lake (Taodhanahrada), Vipaswi Buddha planted lotus seeds in the Great Lake . After a wait of eighty thousand years, the lotus bloomed with a thousand petals, and the Self-Existent Lord, the Swayambhunath, manifested himself in the form of an Eternal Flame, the Jyotirupa.

Source: Shaha, Rishikesh. Ancient and Medieval Nepal. (1992)

05/01/2024

Interesting Fact: Kathmandu Durbar Square-Part 1
The Hanuman Dhoka Palace is believed to have existed since the 7th century. The Mallas, Shahs, and Ranas have all contributed to its construction. The palace complex is known as ‘Layaku’ in Newari, derived from the Sanskrit term ‘Rajakula’, meaning royal palace.

31/12/2023

Embark on a journey of endless possibilities in 2024! May your travels be filled with adventure, discovery and memorable experiences. Happy New Year 2024!