Trip Description
Destination: Katmandu , Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square and Nagarkot
The beautiful Kathmandu Valley, surrounded by green hills and towering mountains, among which are the majestic Himalayas in the north-east is the heart of the Kingdom of Nepal. The Valley is the home of three cities, Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur- the 3 queen cities. Kathmandu, capital of Nepal as well as the principal city of the kingdom of Nepal was once called Kantipur, the present name is derived from "Kasthmandap" an imposing pagoda found in the famed Durbar Square. The city boasts of numerous temples and places of interest. Swayambhunath stupa, the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world.
Trip Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu . Welcome clients at the airport and trasfer to hotel and check-in. A short briefing on the program after refreshment.
Day 02: Temple and Nature Tour. Visit Pashupatinath the holiest Hindu Shrines dedicated to the Lord Shiva as incarnation of Pashupati Lord of animals. Baudhanath The largest Bhddhist Stupa of its kind, built in 5th century and dedicated to the memory of Buddhist demi-god. Gokarna Safari is located 10km east of Kathmandu . Wildlife activities can be seen from on elephant back. Swayambhunath visit 2500-year-old 2nd Holiest Buddhist Shrine. Overnight hotel.
Day 03: Visit three Queen Cities: Kathmandu – The Capital City, visit Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square , The Living Goddess "Kumari". Patan – The City of Fine Arts, 5km. south of Kathmandu . Bhaktapur – The City of devotees, 16km east of Kathmandu . Visit Durbar Square and ancient palace of Malla Kings. Drive back to Kathmandu . Overnight at resort.
Day 04: Sunset & Sunrise Tour: Nagarkot 2175m 36km east of Kathmandu provides a grandstand panorama of the Himalaya . You can see five of the worlds' tallest mountains Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8516m, Cho Oyu 8201m, Makalu 8463m, Manaslu 8163m. and many other peaks. The snow peaks look especially gorgeous during sunset & sunrise. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Drive back to Kathmandu . Rest of the day free and in the evening a farewell dinner.
Day 06: Transfer from hotel to the airport for final departure.
Cost Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Trekking guide
- Trekking permit
Cost Excludes
- Nepal Visa fee
- International Air fare
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