| Itinerary |
| Day 01 |
Arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel. You stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. |
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| Day 02 |
Full day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, and
Bhaktapur, and drive back to Kathmandu. You stay overnight at hotel in
Kathmandu. Situated 5 kms 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. |
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| Boudhanath Stupa |
It
is 8 kms east of Kathmandu City and 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 Buddhist 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. |
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| Bhaktapur |
(1,401m)
covers an area of four square miles. Bhaktapur or the city of devotees
still retains a medieval charm and visitors to this ancient town are
treated to myriad wonders of cultural and artistic achievements. The
past glory of the Malla rules continues to be reflected at the Darbar
Square. Pottery and waving are its traditional industries. Bhaktapur is
famous for woodcarving and the traditional topi or cap. The city lies
about 14 km east of Kathmandu. The places of interest include Bhaktapur
Darbar Square, the National Art Gallery, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairavnath
Temple, Dattatreya Temple and Dattatreya Square. Bhaktapur Durbar
Square: The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and
other architectural showpieces such as lion gate, the golden gate, the
statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, Dattatraya Temple etc. A magnificent
statue of King Bhupatindra Malla in the act of worship is placed on a
column facing the palace. It was listed in the UNESCO world Heritage
Monument List in 1979. |
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| Palace of 55 Windows |
Being
built by King Yaksha Mall in 1427 A.D. and remodeled by King
Bhupatindra Malla in 17th Century, the balcony and the windows are
intricately carved, is a masterpiece of wood carving. |
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| Nyatapola Temple |
This
five storied Pagoda Style temple was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in
1708 A.D. well known for its massive structure and subtle workmanship.
It is the tallest pagoda structure in the Kathmandu valley. |
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| Day 03 |
Full
day sightseeing tour of Swayambhunath, Patan + Tibetan village &
Nepali handicraft center, and Kathmandu durbar square. In the evening
you drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot. You stay overnight at hotel in
Nagarkot. Swayambhunath is located approximately 4 kms. 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. |
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| Patan |
The
ancient city of Patan, lying 5 km southeast of Kathmandu, is known as
Lalitpur or the city of fine arts. The city is full of Hindu temples
and Buddhist monuments. The diversity of medieval culture that allowed
both Hinduism and Buddhism to flourish has left a rich legacy of
impressive sightseeing in this city. At Patan you explore Patan Durbar
Square, Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor temple, Krishna Temple, Golden
Temple and many other places of Patan, you feel as if Patan has been
unveiled before you as an open museum showcasing intricately carved
windows, intrinsic roof struts, statues of gods and goddesses, temples
designed in pagoda style with erotic carvings and repose metalwork
facades and many other exquisite facets. You will also get to see
handicraft centre in Patan. |
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| Kathmandu Durbar Square |
It
is one of the major attractions in Kathmandu Valley. The word Durbar
Square translated in English as Palace Complex. The Durbar Square, with
its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life
of the people. Interesting things to see here are:- |
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| Kumari (The Living Goddess) Gar |
At
the West end of the square, is a beautiful house full of woodcarving of
different God and Goddesses. This Palace is three storied and in this
palace, lives the very famous living Goddess Kumari. Both Hindus and
Buddhists equally venerate her. For Hindus she is the reincarnation of
Hindu Goddess Kali. She is equally worshiped by Buddhists because she
is chosen from Buddhist family. This shows the harmony between Buddhist
and Hindus in Nepal. |
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| Kastha Mandap |
One
of the popular temples of Kathmandu Durbar Square is Kashamandap
locally known as Maru Sattal. It is believed that the name of Kathmandu
City is derived from the name of this temple. Kastha means wood and
Mandap means pavilion. And it is said that this temple is built by one
single Sal (sorea robusta) tree. At the center of this temple, one can
see the statue of a Hindu God Gorakhnath and in the four corners of the
temple one can see Ganesh Statues. |
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| Maru Ganesh |
Small
yet the most visited temple of Kathmandu is Maru Ganesh. The people of
Kathmandu valley believe that the four Ganesh in four corners of
Kathmandu valley protect the peoples living in Kathmandu. Every day
people go to worship this temple and especially on Tuesdays one can see
a long queue of people waiting for hours to worship. Tuesday is
considered the day of Ganesh.
Other
interesting things to see here are Mahadev Temple, Shiva Parvati
Temple, Bhagwati Temple, Old palace, Saraswoti temple, Krishna
Octangular Temple, Big drums, Kal Bhairav, Jagannath Temple, and Taleju
Temple etc.
In the evening, you will head towards Nagarkot. On your way to Nagarkot
breathtaking panoramic Himalayan views of Mt. Everest, Manaslu and
Gauri Shankar will have completely smitten. Nagarkot accommodates
finest of resorts, hotels, restaurants and cafes. You will spend your
night at one of the best resort or hotel in Nagarkot. |
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| Day 04 |
Enjoy
Sunrise view at Nagarkot and hike to Dhulikhel. Drive from Dhulikhel to
Kathmandu and stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. You wake up early
in the morning at birds’ melodious chirpings. As you eye the nature,
most heavenly sight of sunrise view rejuvenates your senses. You spend
your day amidst the natural surroundings of Nagarkot. After you have
your share of experiencing the magic of Nagarkot, you are guided along
the hiking trails to Dhulikhel. As you approach Dhulikhel, a plethora
of cultural diversities, interesting traditional practices, lush
vegetation and rich birdlife unfolds before you. |
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