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 Day
01
Arrive Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance
on arrival and transfer to hotel. Later
sightseeing of Swayambhu & Kathmandu.
The Kathmandu Valley has an exotic
setting. It is surrounded by a tier of
green mountain wall above which tower
mighty snow-capped peaks. The history of
the Valley, according to the legends,
begins with Swayambhu, or the "the self
existent". Swayambhu is, perhaps, the
best place to observe the religious
harmony in Nepal. The stupa is among the
most ancient in this part of the world.
The largest image of the Sakyamuni
Buddha in Nepal is in a monastery next
to the stupa.
Day 02
Kathmandu-Morning sightseeing of
Bhaktapur & Patan. Bhaktapur means "the
city of devotees" in the Sanskrit
language. It is also known as Bhadgaon.
The palace complex in the middle of the
city portrays the prosperity of the
Malla years and the details at which the
crafts- people then worked. The palace
of fifty-five windows stands in the
square and it was home to many kings of
Bhaktapur. It is perhaps the most
popular of the three Newar towns of the
Kathmandu Valley. The ancient city of
Patan is situated on the southern bank
of the river Bagmati and is about 5 kms
southest of Kathmandu. The city is full
of Buddhist monuments & Hindu temples.
It is also known as the city of artists.
Lalitpur, "the city of beauty",is
another name for Patan. Later
sightseeing of Pashupati & Boudha Tha
Pashupati is the holiest Hindu
pilgrimage destination in Nepal. There
are linga images of Shiva along with
statues, shrines and temples dedicated
to other deities in the complex.
Bouddhanath is among the largest stupas
in South Asia, & it has become the focal
point of Tibetian Buddhism in Nepal. The
white mound looms 36 meters overhead.
Later sightseeing of Patan, an ancient
city situated on the southern bank of
the river Bagmati & is about 5 kms
southeast of Kathmandu. The city is full
of Buddhist monuments & Hindu temples
with fine bronze gateways, guardian
deities and wonderful carvings.
Day 03
Kathmandu / Chitwan - Morning transfer
from Kathmandu to Chitwan by road. Day
rafting on the Trisuli river. Nepal has
earned a reputation as one of the best
destinations in the world for white
water rafting The Trisuli river is one
of the most popular rivers. Due to its
proximity to Kathmandu & the easy road
access which accompanies it, most
rafting companies offer trips
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Trisuli. Many choose to incorporate a
ride down the Trisuli with either trip
to Pokhara or to the Royal Chitwan
National Park. Later transfer to Safari
Narayani Lodge, Chitwan.
Day 04
Chitwan-A day full of jungle activities.
Among the 14 national parks and wildlife
reserves in the Kingdom, the Royal
Chitwan Park is the most popular safari
destination. More than 43 species of
animals are found in Chitwan. The
endangered one-horned rhino, Royal
Bengal tiger, Gharial crocodile,
four-horned antelope, striped hyena &
the Gangetic dolphin are the main
attractions. Many adventurers also
choose to go down to Chitwan by raft. A
jungle safari is an experience you will
remember for a long time.
Day 05
Chitwan / Pokhara - Transfer from
Chitwan to Pokhara by road. Later
sightseeing of Devis fall and lake Phewa.
Locally known as the Patale Chhango
(Hell's Fall). Devi's Fall is a lovely
waterfall lying about 2 km south-west of
the Pokhara airport. Phewa Lake,the
second largest lake in the Kingdom, is
the center of all attraction in Pokhara.
Here, one can sail or row a hired boat
across across to the water or visit the
island temple in its middle.
Day 06
Pokhara - Day at leisure at Pokhara.
Day 07
Pokhara / Dhulikhel - Early breakfast &
later transfer by road from Pokhara to
Dhulikhel for an overnight stay at DMR.
Day 08
Dhulikhel/Kathmandu - Sunrise from
Dhulikhel, a view one should not miss to
watch. Later assistance to the airport
for return flight.
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