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Day
01
Arrive Kathmandu. Assistance on arrival
and transfer to hotel.
Day 02
Kathmandu-Sightseeing of Boudha and
Pashupati. Bouddhanath is among the
largest stupas in South Asia, and it has
become the focal point of Tibetian
Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms
36 meters overhead. 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. Later sightseeing of Swayambhu.
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 03
Kathmandu/Pokhara - Transfer from
Kathmandu to Pokhara by road.
Day 04
Pokhara/Chitwan -Morning sightseeing of
Pokhara. Pokhara is a place of
remarkable natural beauty. The serenity
of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of
the fish- tailed summit of Machhapuchhre
rising behind it create an ambience of
peace and magic. Later transfer to
Chitwan and evening jungle activities.
Overnight stay at Safari Narayani Lodge.
Day 05
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 06
Chitwan / Nagarkot - Transfer to
Nagarkot for overnight stay.
Day 07
Nagarkot / Kathmandu - Morning visit to
the village in Nagarkot in order to see
the Rural life of the people of
Kathmandu. Afternoon sightseeing of
Bhaktapur. 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
55 windows stands in the square & it was
home to many kings of Bhaktapur. It is
the most popular of the 3 Newar towns of
the Kathmandu Valley. Later transfer to
Kathmandu. Evening sight- seeing 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 Budhist monuments and
Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways,
guardian deities and wonderful carvings.
Day 08
Kathmandu - Morning sightseeing of
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. Later
transfer to the airport for return
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