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Day 01: Arrival
Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu. Meet & greet upon
arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon
proceed for Patan City - Like its
counterpart in Kathmandu, is an
enchanting mélange of palace buildings,
artistic courtyard and former Royal
palace complex is the center of Patan’s
religious and social life, and houses a
museum containing an array of bronze
statues and religious objects. One
remarkable monument here is a 16th
century temple dedicated to the Hindu go
Krishna, built entirely of stone.and
Swoyambhunath Stupa: watches over the
valley from the top of a hillock on its
western side. The stupa is one of the
holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its
establishment is linked to the creation
of the Kahtmandu Valley out of a
primordial lake. Swoyambhu is also known
as Sengu and is listed as a World
heritage site. Overnight in hotel.
Day 02: At Kathmandu
After breakfast in hotel, we will
proceed for Kathmandu City - Durbar
Square complex of palaces, courtyards
and temples, built between the 12th and
18th centuries, used to be the seat of
the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An
intriguing piece here is the 17th
century stone inscription set into the
wall of the palace with writings in 15
la nguages. The Durbar Square, protected
as a UNESCO as a world heritage site, is
the social, religious and urban focal
point of the city. There are also
museums inside the palace building.
visit Pashupatinath temple - One of the
most sacred hindu shrines in the world,
pashupatinath lies 5 Km east of the city
center . The richly-ornamented pagoda
houses the sacred linga, or phallic
symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronical
indicates the temple’s existence prior
to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking
ritual dips in the holy Bagmati river
flowing beside the temple, also a World
heritage site. Boudnath Stupa: lies
about 6 km to the east of downtown
Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in
the valley. It looms 36 meters high and
presenta one of the most fascinating
specimens of stupa design. Boudhnath a
world heritage is also known as Khasti.
There are more than 45 Buddhist
monasteries in the area. Overnight in
hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Chitwan
Early morning after breakfast drive
to Chitwan which is about 165 Km and
will take about 5 hours drive. Royal
Chitwan National Park (932 Sq Km) is
listed as a world heritage Site and is
the most popular safari destination in
Nepal. It covers a unique ecosystem,
containing hills, ox-bow lakes and flood
plans. Dominated by sal forests, the
park has 50 species of grasses. The 43
species of animals include the
endangered one-horned rhino, Royal
Bengal Tiger, gharial crocodile, gaur,
wild elephant, four horned antelope,
striped hyena, pangolin, monitor lizard
and pythons. Overnight in hotel.
Day 04: Chitwan
Full day wildlife activities. Such
as Elephant ride, Jungle safari, Nature
walk, Canoeing etc. Overnight in hotel.
Day 05: Chitwan – Pokhara (B L D)
After breakfast drive to Pokhara
which will take about 4 and half hours
drive and is about 137 Km. Pokhara is a
place of remarkable natural beauty. The
serenity of Phewa Lake and the
magnificence of the fishtail summit
rising behind it create an ambiance of
peace and magic. At an elevation lower
than Kathmandu, it has much more
tropical feel to it, a fact well
appreciated by the beautiful diversity
of flowers which prosper in its environ.
Indeed, the valley surrounding pokhara
is home to thick forest, gushing rivers,
emerald lakes and of course, the world
famous views of the Himalayas. Lunch &
Dinner in hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day 06: Pokhara (B L D)
Morning drive to Sarangkot for
Sunrise. Afternoon half day tour of
Pokhara town and Boating at Phewa Lake.
Rest of the time at leisure. Overnight
in hotel.
Visit in Pokhara
Today itinerary start to visit
Mahendra’s cave where there is a small
statue of Ganesh, the god of knowledge.
This statue is not created by man but
formed naturally by the flowing waters
of the cave. A visit to devil's fall,
not far from town where you can see a
waterfall appearing from nowhere into
many pools and finally disappearing
after flowing through small cascades
info craks in the ground.
Day 07: Pokhara - Kathmandu (B L D)
Morning brakfast and then drive
toward Kathmandu. About 6 hrs journey.
Arrive Kathmandu, check in to the hotel.
Afternoon visit Bhaktapur City - As you
walk in you cannot but be overcome by a
feeling of inner harmony. Such is the
art and architecture and the special
layout here. The 15th century palace of
55 windows, situated to the left as you
enter through the city gate, inspire
admiration. The National Art gallery is
also housed inside. The Palace entrance,
the golden gateis a masterpiece in
repousse art. In front of the palace
building is a medley of temples of
various designs. Overnight in hotel.
Day 08: Kathmandu + Departure (B)
After breakfast departure transfer
to airport for your onward detonations.
Tour Ends…. |
