Kathmandu city & Surrounding Tour
Exploration of cultural, natural and historical hearts of Kathmandu valley and
nearby two hill. This trip incorporates the best places of three of the most
popular sightseeing places in Nepal, namely, Kathmandu, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel.
This trip takes you to some exotic sites in Kathmandu like Pashupatinath temple,
Boudhanath stupa, Swoyambhunath, Dakshinkali, Kirtipur, Chobar and Khokana.
From the Swoyambhunath, you get an amazing 360 degree view of the entire Kathmandu valley. This brief journey to the religious sites gives you an insight into the religious prospects in Nepal. Apart from getting a glimpse of Kathmandu's highlights, you also get to bask in the splendors of cultural richness in Bhaktapur and Patan. Thereafter, you will be taken to Nagarkot. At Nagarkot, you get to sight the most fascinating and mesmerizing view of the sunrise. After Nagarkot, Panauti Bazaar and Dhulikhel is your next destination.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
It is a panoramic thrill flying into
Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down
below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences
that stay with you for a long, long time. A representative and driver from our
office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. The
representative will help you check into your designated hotel. At the hotel you
will be briefed about your daily activities.
Day 2 Sightseeing around Kathmandu
After an early breakfast, you
are ready to do sightseeing tour in 4 major places in Kathmandu - Swoyambhunath
(Monkey temple), Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu durbar squire. We
begin today's sightseeing tour with a visit to Swoyambhunath a 2500-year old
site where, it is believed, the Radiant Lotus of the valley-mythology, settled
when the water was drained by Manjushri, the god of Wisdom. The 5 dhyani
Buddha's attended by their consorts are enshrined at the base of the stupa.
(Non-Hindus are not allowed inside Swayambhunath temple) then continues tour
into Boudhanath it is the world,s largest stupa and of Tibetan Buddhist Culture
in Nepal. Antique shops where you can buy things of your interest relating to
Buddhist surrounded the monastery. After Boudhanath your next spot is The
Pashupatinath temple stands along the side of Bagmati River. It is the holiest
Temple for Hindus. Many people from different part of Asia visit this Temple.
Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, is also a site for Hindu cremation. During the
festival Shiva Ratri temple crowed by devotees. Afternoon visit Kathmandu durbar
squire, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient royal residential quarter, Mahadev and
Parvati Temple, Machhender Bahl-holy place for the Buddhists and Hindus, Temple
House of Kumari, the vestal virgin or the living goddess. Walk around the local
bazaars then drive to Hotel.
Day 3 Sightseeing Bhaktapur, Patan & Nagarkot
After breakfast
we take you to drive you to Patan durbar squire to explore Patan Durbar Square,
Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple and many
other places of Patan, you feel as if Patan has been unveiled before you as an
open museum showcasing intricately carved windows, intrinsic roof struts,
statues of gods and goddesses, temples designed in pagoda style with erotic
carvings and repoussé metalwork facades and many other exquisite facets. You
will also get to see handicraft centre in Patan and continue drive to Bhaktapur
old durbar squire where you will witness unique culture and finest display of
craftsmanship. Bhaktapur is the only place in Nepal which has remained untouched
by western culture. Lion Gate, Golden Gate, Art Gallery, Statue of King
Bhupatindra, Nyatapola Temple and fifty-five windowed Malla Palace are the
living prides of Bhaktapur and you will tour around all these places then drive
you to Nagarkot hotel
Day 4 Nagarkot - Panauti - Dhulikhel
You wake up early in the
morning to view nature at its best, as the most heavenly sight of sunrise
rejuvenates your senses. You spend your day amidst the natural surroundings of
Nagarkot. After you have your share of experiencing the magic of Nagarkot, After
breakfast drive to Panauti to experience the old city with wonderful pagoda
style temples and different types of monuments etc. the area then drive you to
Dhulikhel visit the city and relax in Dhulikhel
Day 5 Dhulikhel to Kathmandu
Today you will enjoy with the
beautiful sunrise views in Himalaya and take a breakfast and drive back to
Kathmandu though Arniko highway (The highway to Tibet border). Afternoon you are
free in Kathmandu so you can shopping or relax in Hotel
Day 6 Dakshinkali, Kirtipur, Chobar and Khokana
Today visit to
Dakshinkali, Kirtipur, Chobar and Khokana. Dakshinkali, the temple of the
Goddess Kali lies 28 Kms from Kathmandu, at the Southern edge of the Kathmandu
Valley. Devotees visit this temple each Tuesday and Saturday to make sacrificial
offerings of chicken and goats to Goddess "Kali". Later visit Chobar Gorge where
Manjushri, the god of wisdom, emptied the valley of its water. Also visit
Kirtipur to see the old fortress, which was the key to this valley. Khokana is a
Newar Village lying 10 Kms south of Kathmandu city, next to Bungmati, both
dating back to the 16th century. In between the two settlements is the temple of
Karya Binayak. Running through it is a wide main street, which was built after
the 1934 earthquake. Khokana has long been famous as an oil-pressing center
where mustard seeds are pressed using traditional methods. Return to Hotel in
Kathmandu
Day 7 Depart Kathmandu
End of our services with departure transfer
to the Kathmandu airport to board flight for your onward destination
Find Your Trip
