Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Kathmandu. Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. A traditional warm welcome by our airport representative. Briefing about the package in the hotel. Rest time at Leisure. Evening typical welcome dinner. Includes: (D)
Day 2: Kathmandu - Dhulikhel or Nagarkot. We begin our sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley by visiting two very important religious centers: Pashupatinath temple for the Hindus, nearby along the banks of the river Bagmati is the cremation area for the dead. Bodhnath is possibly the largest Stupa in the world and a center for Tibetan school of Buddhism. We then drive on to Bhaktapur the medieval city of devotees and the best preserved of all the old cities of Kathmandu Valley. We shall then be on time for lunch in Dhulikhel or Nagarkot for lunch. Rest of the afternoon we spend in the resort viewing the Himalayan sunset and relaxing. We spend the night in the resort. Includes: (B)
Day 3: Dhulikhel or Nagarkot - Kathmandu. After an early morning sunrise view and breakfast we leave our resort for Kathmandu and continue our tour with a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the palace of the Malla and then the Shah Kings of Nepal. Places of interest here are the Kasthamandup, a medieval rest house said to give Kathmandu its name, Kumari Temple, abode of the virgin goddess. From here we visit Swoyambhunath stupa, on top of a hill overlooking Kathmandu valley. Includes: (B)
Day 4: Kathmandu. This morning we visit third city of Kathmandu valley, Patan famous for its arts and crafts. Tour highlights are the Shikara-style Krishna temple, Patan durbar with the royal baths, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, a Buddhist monastery. From here we visit the Tibetan cultural center first founded by the Tibetan refugees of the late fifties and now an exhibition-cum-shopping complex of carpets, jewelery and many interesting souvenirs. Rest of the afternoon is free. In the evening we have a cultural evening with typical Nepalese farewell dinner. Includes: (B, D)
Day 5: Kathmandu Departure. We are free today until our departure transfer to the airport. Includes: (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Airport pick up and drop
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- All transport on private coach
- All sightseeing trip as mentioned
- Meals as mentioned
- All entry fees during sightseeing
- Hotel accommodation 4 nights
Price Excludes:
- Meals other than mentioned
- Drinks and bar bill
- Tipping
- Personal Insurance
- Other things not mentioned
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Asia
Nepal
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
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