Drive to Patan or Lalitpur, the city of fine art. The name aptly fits its identity as the art and craft from Patan made it to India, Tibet and China during the medieval time. Majority of people in Patan still are artisans and devout Buddhists claiming to be descendants of Buddha. Over 150 active ancient and medieval monasteries are evidence of Patan being the oldest existing Buddhist city. Walk through the monastic city and visit some of the exquisite monasteries dating back to the 8th century.

Watch the Hindu ways of life and learn about Shiva visiting the temple complex of Pashupatinath. This is where you can visit Hindu ascetics (Shadu) and watch open cremation, astrologers and devotees. Learn about Hindu path of Karma (action or deed), Bhakti (devotion), Jñāna (wisdom) and Yoga (union of consciousness). This is a great place to learn about joint family and society based on Hindu 'karma' system. Metaphors of Hindu Tantra depicted in erotic carving and worship of phallus. Learn about the Vedic astrology and philosophy.

Drive to the Boudhanath area, known as 'Little Tibet of Kathmandu'. About 60 Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and the largest Nepalese Stupa continuously attract pilgrims from far flung Himalayan villages throughout the year. This is a great place to learn about Tibetan Buddhism, life of monks and the Himalayan lifestyle and culture.