- Budhanilkantha - The locality known as Budhanilkantha is home to the revered Vishnu Temple. Although the area is compact, it offers a worthwhile experience. Discover the temple precinct and the adjacent retail areas near the shrines. It’s a significant destination for Hindu pilgrims.
- Budhanilakantha Temple - In an ancient site over a millennium past, worshippers of the divine Visnu unearthed a five-meter-long black stone. This stone was sculpted into a serene effigy of Lord Visnu. The method by which this stone was conveyed across the hills encircling the Kathmandu Valley to its current resting place atop a tranquil pond is shrouded in enigma. Today, it resides at Budhanikantha, drawing devout followers who come to venerate at this remarkable sanctuary.
The Budhanilkantha Tour is an odyssey into the enigmatic legacy that emerges from the Kathmandu Valley’s heart. Majestic royal lineages have risen and fallen since its inception, yet the grand black stone effigy of Lord Visnu remains in undisturbed repose. Despite the turmoil of wars and the tremors of earthquakes over the ages, its serenity remains untouched by the passage of time.
Budhanilkantha is not listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you won’t encounter vendors as you immerse yourself in the site’s spiritual essence. Instead, you’ll find the quietude of devotees engaging in their pujas, honoring one of Hinduism’s most formidable deities.
Without an informed guide, much of the site’s significance may elude a visitor. Accompanied by a guide, you’ll gain insight into the rituals’ splendor and the symbolism that illuminates the ancient Hindu religion. You’ll wonder at the logistics of moving such a massive stone across steep terrain when the paths were mere dirt tracks. The origin of this stone remains a profound mystery as you ponder its inexplicable presence.
Join us for a half-day tour with a guide who will unveil the mysteries of Budhanilkantha and its hallowed black idol.
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in specified areas
- Inclusive of local taxes
- Transportation in a private vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Situated to the northwest of Thamel sits a mysterious temple that houses a enigmatic idol. Spanning 5 meters in length, this remarkable black stone represents the revered deity Visnu from Hindu mythology, depicted as he rests on the universal ocean. The Budhanilkantha temple boasts a history stretching back more than a millennium, originating from the reign of the Licchavi Dynasty in the Kathmandu Valley.
The origins of the enormous five-meter stone are unknown. It wasn’t carved from materials found in the Kathmandu Valley, instead, it was transported from a distant location and shaped into the serene image of Lord Visnu reclining on the Cosmic Sea once placed at the site. Visitors can join and observe the Hindu devotees and clergymen as they conduct their holy Pujas over the waters where the stunning idol resides.
Explore this marvelous site with a personal tour guide who provides insight into the intricacies and significance of this incredible location. Unfortunately, many people who travel to the Kathmandu Valley never discover this hidden gem. Make sure you are not one of them!
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