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Your journey day by day :
DAY 01: Arrive in Kathmandu/stay at
hotel
DAY 02:
World heritage cultural tour/hotel
SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA :
Swayambhunath Sputa is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy
shrines in Kathmandu valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden
spire are visible for many miles and from all sides of the
valley.
Historical records found on a stone inscription
give evidence that the
stupa was already an important
Buddhist pilgrimage destination by the
5th century
AD.
KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE :
Durbar
Square is situated in the hub of the Capital of Nepal, the
ancient city of Kathmandu. It is nestled in the fertile valley under the
majestic Himalayas; Katmandu is part of the ancient trade and
pilgrimage route from India to Tibet and China.
KUMARI GHAR :
Situated in the vicinity of Hanuman Dhoka Palace is the temple of
Kumari - the living Goddess, the goddess acknowledges the greetings from
her balcony. With profusely carved wooden balconies and window screens,
the building is simply majestic.
DAY 03: Cultural tour in Kathmandu/hotel
Pashupati
Nath temple: is
considered one of the holiest shrines of all the Hindu
temples. It is 6 kms. east of Kathmandu. The temple has remained the
presiding deity of ruling Nepalese Royalty.
BOUDHANATH :
One of the largest stupas in South Asia is located at Boudhanath, 5.km
east of the center of Kathmandu. It is the focal point for Tibetan
Buddhism in Nepal. It is considered to be one of the most important
Tibetan Buddhism monuments outside of Tibet. It is believed to
date to
the 5th century. It is known to Tibetans as
Chorten Chempa or the "Great
Stupa). There are over 35
gompas in the area of the stupa. Bodhnath is a
little
north of the airport. There is an entire village around the
stupa inhabited mainly by Tibetans. Many of the Tibetans are in exile
since the Chinese took over Tibet in 1959. There is a big festival here
on Losar, the Tibetan New Year in February or March. This
is the biggest
Tibetan New Years festival in Nepal.
Buddha Jayanti, the birthday of
the Buddha, is on the full
moon night of April/May. On this day a statue
of the
Buddha is taken on an elephant around the stupa.
PATAN (Lalitpur) :
This ancient city of Patan also known as Lalitpur of the city of fine
arts is about 5-kms southeast of Kathmandu. The city is full of
Hindu
temples and Buddhist monuments
DAY 04 to 06: Drive to Pokhara/visit
the Phewa lake/Sarangkot and excursion to Peace Pagoda temple O/n at hotel.
This
picturesque town
is situated at an altitude of 827 m on the bank of
Phewa Lake
and in lap of magnificent Annapurna and Summit of
Machhapuchhre rising behind creates an ambience of peace and
tranquility. One-hour boat ride at Phewa Lake, later visit the Temple
situated in the middle of the lake. One-day morning excursion to
Sarangkot hill and another day to Peace Pagoda temple.
DAY 07 to 09: Drive to Chitwan/Over
night at Chitwan. Jungle safari continue.
Royal
Chitwan National Park is synonymous with some of
the most rewarding and
stimulating wildlife activities in
Nepal. The park is approximately
1,000 sq. km. of sub-
tropical lowland jungle, five hours by road from
Kathmandu
or a 25-minute flight. It is home to a multitude of wild
animals including the Royal Bengal tiger and the endangered one horn
Rhinoceros native to Nepal of which there are less than 1,500 surviving.
There have also been more than 420 species of birds
recorded inside the
park.
DAY 10: Chitwan/KATHMANDU. 185-rest day at leisure
Drive
back to Kathmandu through
scenic mountain terrain. On arrival check in
hotel rest
day free to explore the capital your self. Night in hotel
DAY 11: Drive to Nagarkot via Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur
Durbar Square: The
City of Devotees. This is a unique city located east
of
Kathmandu at 1,400m above sea level. With an area of 5 sq. kms. This
unique city is divided into 24 traditional localities. It was founded
by King Ananda Dev in 889 A.D. stay at hotel in Nagarkot.
NAGARKOT :
Nagarkot is situated in 33 kilometers east of Kathmandu
(1.30h), the
most popular village for beautiful sights
on the massifs of Jugal,
Khumbu and Rolwaling, and by very
good weather distant view on the
Everest. At night in a
hotel in Nagarkot.
DAY 12: At Nagarkot,
Visit Tower and
exploration day, stay at hotel in Nagarkot.
DAY 13: Drive to Dhulikhel/1718 mtrs hotel accommodation
Dhulikhel
is situated 30 Kms
east of Kathmandu. The city offers a complete
panoramic
view of the snow-capped ranges from Karyolung in the east to
Himalchuli in the west.
Once an important link in the ancient
trade route to
Tibet, Dhulikhel has a glorious past that can be
witnessed
in the lovely building and intricate woodcarving found among
the shop-lined streets and in the temples.
The major places of
worship here are
the Narayan and Harisiddhi temples, which are adorned
with profuse wood carvings. The Gokhureswar Mahadev temple, a 30-minute
walk to the eastern part of town, is a peaceful and scenic spot. More
than 20 Himalayan peaks can be seen in all their glory. Sunset
views are
equally spectacular. You should get up early in
the morning to watch
the first rays of the sun hit the
summits and their colors change.
DAY 14: Drive to Kathmandu/via Panauti and Namo Buddha Afternoon free
day Panauti
It
is a
thriving Newari village with beautiful temples and interesting old
houses. Located between Punyamati and Rosikhola about 34km south east
of Kathmandu.
NAMO BUDDHA : Namo Buddha or Namura Stupa, which is
highly revered by both Nepalese and Tibetan Buddhists, situated on a hill above
Panauti.
DAY 15:
Free day in Kathmandou.
As per the flight schedule
transfer to airport for flight to Paris.
Departure : From two persons onward
Size of the group: minimum 2 persons, maximum 14 persons.
For the prices, please consult
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