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Day
01
Arrive Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance
on arrival and transfer to hotel. Later
sightseeing of Swyambhu and 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 - Sightseeing of Pashupatinath
& Boudha. The 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-Morning sightseeing of
Bhaktapur & Thimi. 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.
Day 04
Kathmandu / Pokhara - Transfer from
Kathmandu to Pokhara by road.
Day 05
Pokhara - Sightseeing of Pokhara.
Pokhara is Kathmandu's center of
adventure. An enchanting city nestled in
a tranquil valley. Pokhara is a place of
remarkable natural beauty. The serenity
of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of
the fish tailed summit of Manhhapuchhre
rising behind it create an ambience of
peace and magic. The valley surrounding
Pokhara is home to thick forests,
gushing rivers, emerald lakes, and of
course the
world famous views of the
Himalaya.
Day 06
Pokhara/Chitwan-Morning transfer from
Pokharadu to Chitwan by road. Check-in
at Safari Narayani Lodge. Rest of the
day at leisure.
Day 07
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 08
Chitwan/Kathmandu-Transfer from Chitwan
to Kathmandu by road. Later sightseeing
of Patan. 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 and Hindu temples.
It is also known as the city of artists.
Lalitpur-the city of beauty, is another
name for Patan.
Day 09
Kathmandu - Meeting and assistance to
the airport for return flight.
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