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Day
01
Arrive Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance
on arrival and transfer to hotel. Later
sightseeing of Swayambhu 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 Nepal is in a monastery next to
the stupa.
Day 02
Kathmandu - Morning sightseeing of
Changu Narayan. Changu Narayan Temple is
the most ancient temple in the Kathmandu
valley. A fifth century stone
inscription, the oldest to be discovered
in Nepal, is located in the temple
compound. The temple, built around the
third century, is decorated by some of
the best samples of stone, wood and
metal craft in the Valley. Later
sightseeing of Pashupatinath and 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 and is about 5 kms
southeast of Kathmandu. The city is full
of Budhist monuments & Hindu temples
with fine bronze gateways, guardian
deities and wonderful carvings.
Day 03
Kathmandu / Pokhara - Transfer from
Kathmandu to Pokhara by private vehicle.
Day 04
Camp - Early morning transfer to trek
starting point. The country's
mountainous and terrai regions offer
some of the most spectacular trekking in
the world. These treks also give you a
chance to mix with the local people and
get an insight into their livelihood and
culture. A day full of trekking &
spending overnight in tents after that
is an experience to remember.
Day 05
Pokhara-Half day of trekking and later
transfer to Pokhara. Later in the
afternoon visit the beautiful Lake Phewa
Tal, which is the second largest lake in
the kingdom.
Day 06
Pokhara/Chitwan - Morning transfer from
Pokhara to Chitwan by road. Evening
visit to the jungle to see the wildlife.
Later check-in at Safari Narayani Lodge.
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 - Morning transfer
from Chitwan to Kathmandu.
Day 09
Kathmandu - Full day free for shopping
and leisure.
Day 10
Kathmandu - Sightseeing of Dakshinkali
and Chobhar. The temple at Dakshinkali
is dedicated to the ferocious goddess
who has much energy and power. It is
said that she gives strong will power
and energy to those who come to her and
she loves sacrifices. The lake Chobhar
is said to have originated when
Manjushri cut a deep gorge in the wall
of a huge lake to let the water out in
order to observe & worship the lotus
which was emanating bright light at the
centre. The bed of the lake became
Kathmandu Valley and the place where he
cut the lake is said to be Chobhar. An
intricate cave is located there as well.
Evening 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 &
Hindu temples. It is also known as the
city of artists. Lalitpur, "the city of
beauty", is another name for Patan.
Day 11
Kathmandu-Excursion to Nagarkot. At a
height of 2,099 mtr above sea level, the
hill top is visited for viewing
beautiful sunrises and sunsets & the
visitors take delight in the layout of
the Kathmandu Valley below. Later
sightseeing of Bhaktapur and 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 potrays the
prosperity of the Malla years and the
details at which the craftspeople 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. Evening
at leisure.
Day 12
Kathmandu / Dhulikhel - Morning
excursion to Namo Buddha and onto
Dhulikhel for overnight stay.
Day 13
Dhulikhel / Kathmandu Morning transfer
from Dhulikhel to Kathmandu. Rest of the
at leisure.
Day 14
Kathmandu Meeting and assistance to the
airport for return flight.
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