Yanglesho (Pharping) sightseeing with a short hike from Kathmandu
Why we love it?
The Yanglesho (Pharping) sightseeing tour from Kathmandu offers a unique blend of cultural exploration and outdoor adventure over a duration of five hours. Ideal for travelers seeking a short escape from the city, this experience includes visits to significant religious sites, complemented by a scenic hike that showcases the natural beauty of the Bagmati region. Participants will benefit from a guided tour that provides insights into the local culture and history, as well as convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off services. This tour is distinctive for its combination of spiritual discovery and physical activity, making it suitable for both culture enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off service
- All transfer
- Guide Fee
- Applicable entrance fee
Exclusions
- Any meals and drinks
- Tips
Itinerary
Step 1
Your expert Guide for this tour will pick you up from your Hotel’s Lobby and drive for Pharping. After 1 hour drive, you will reach Pharping and start sightseeing of Asura Cave, self-arising Ganesh, Vajrayogini temple, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple.
Asura cave a cave sacred to Guru Rinpoche, located above the village of Pharping, near Kathmandu, Nepal. It is also known as the 'Upper cave of Yangleshö'. On the upper left side of the entrance door is the imprint of a hand in the rock.
There is a Tara and Ganesh statue that is said to be self-arising. It was not carved by humans and slowly over the years becomes larger and more apparent from the rock.
Step 2
This temple, dedicated to Vajrayogini, is located on the side of the hill between the Yanglesho caves and the town of Pharping. It is one of the main Newar Buddhist Vajrayogini temples of the Nepal mandala which include the Sankhu Vajrayogini, Vidhyeshvari Vajrayogini, Phamting Vajrayogini, Guhyeshwari and the Pulchowk Khagayogini temples.
It is said to have been established by the Pamtingpa brothers, two important disciples of the Buddhist mahasiddhas Naropa and Maitrepa. The present structure probably dates to the 17th century and has been renovated.
Step 3
The temple of Sesh Narayan is one of the four Narayana temples of the Kathmandu Valley, a World Heritage Site. The other three are Icchangu Narayan, Bishanku Narayan and Changu Narayan. These temples, which stand in the four cardinal directions, are believed to be built during the reign of the Licchavi king Vishnugupta.
Step 4
The enormous 40m-high statue of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) constructed in 2012 overlooks the monasteries of Dollu and Pharping.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Hotel pick and drop off outside Kathmandu city ring road in additional charge.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Pick up from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road only
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
