Kathmandu Valley & Nagarkot Tour
Cultural and historical exploration of Kathmandu valley and scenic excursion of
Nagarkot hill. This trip offers a religious and cultural journey to the most
amazing places in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Traveling to these places will
help you get completely acquainted with different facets of Nepal. Taking on
this tour, you will get to become a part of the rich culture and traditions of
Nepal.
You also get to visit the ancient palaces and famous cultural heritage sites during this tour. Your next destination, Nagarkot, is blessed with sheer beauty of nature and panoramic Himalayan views, giving you a once in a lifetime experience.
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 tour around Patan & Bhaktapur
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 drive to Kathmandu
Morning witness sunrise at
Nagarkot, small village seat at about 7500 Ft altitude, offering fine views from
Dhaulagiri in the west, to Kanchenjunga in the east. On a fine day one can even
see the tip of the Everest from here. Later depart for Kathmandu and on arrival
check in at hotel. Afternoon you are free to shopping or relax.
Day 5 Depart Kathmandu
End of our services with departure transfer
to the Kathmandu airport to board flight for your onward destination
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