First
Environmental Trekking has been operating village tourism since the
beginning of its establishment. We cherish believe that village tourism
offers a unique opportunity for comfortable cultural immersion. You
travel to places where the way of life has not changed and where
everything is still built by hand, made by hand and created by hand.
Visit people untouched by western ideals, computers or modern
"necessities".
Our company contracts with a
whole village to accommodate and entertain guests; rooms in local
houses are fitted with bathrooms and a few tourist-style comforts, host
families are trained to prepare meals hygienically, and a guide
accompanies the guests to interpret. Participating villages tend to be
located a couple of hours' walk from the nearest road - close enough to
be easily accessible for less-than-fit visitors, yet far enough to be
culturally intact and shielded from outside influences.
We take our guests to unspoiled villages where they spend a few days
living with the local people and being treated as honored family
guests. Each village is connected through a variety of crucial
horizontal linkages with other villages and with urban areas both near
and far. Most villages are characterized by a multiplicity of economic,
caste, kinship, occupational, and even religious groups linked
vertically within each settlement. While staying in the villages,
guests enjoy comfortable accommodation, delicious local food and drink
and a welcome that will remain a happy memory for a lifetime. While
they are with us our guests can rest assured that they are always in a
secure and safe environment.
Local attractions, both scenic and cultural, are shown to our guests by
our well trained ethnic guides who always do their utmost to make the
guest’s stay a memorable experience. Many of our villages are close to
unspoiled natural areas where wildlife may be seen undisturbed. This
can be a feature of our packages for special interest groups.
The traditional culture of the different ethnic groups is a highlight
of all of our village visits. These warm and friendly people are always
ready to perform their music and dance and to give an insight into
their religion. Examples of local handicrafts will be on display, and
for sale, to guests.
The aim of operating such kind of tourism is to help the participating
villages greatly improve their community. 10 % of our net profit goes
directly into their tourism venture.
Sightseeing tour in and around Kathmandu (02 nights 03 days)
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Seeing tour in and around Kathmandu and Patan. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Pashupatinath Temple
Situated
5 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath temple is one of the
holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green
natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple
built in pagoda style has jilted roof and richly carved silver doors.
Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of
Bagmati River, entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden to all
non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day
of shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the
temple are the cremation grounds.
Boudhanath Stupa
This
Stupa, 8 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, is one of the biggest in
the world of its kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four
cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behavior and human
prosperity. This Buddhis Stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice
of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with
prayer wheels. The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist
priest.
Swayambhunath Stupa
Swayambhunath
is located approximately 4 kilometers and this Buddhist Stupa is said
to be 2000 years old. The Stupa which forms the main structure is
composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty
conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four
sided base of the spire are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This
hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan
Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting
mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda
temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the former royal palace
complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses
a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects.
One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the
Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone
The main attractions in Patan
Beside above mentioned places to visit there are other significant sites to be visited:
a) Golden Temple
b) Kumbheshwar
c) Krishna Mandir
d) Jagat Narayan
e) Mahaboudha
f) Ashokan Stupa
g) Machchhendranath Temple
h) The Tibetan Camp
Day 03: Fly out from Kathmandu.
