Glimpses of Kathmandu & Nagarkot

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (1,400 m) and explore the local market Once you arrive in Kathmandu , our airport representative will receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport , Kathmandu, and drive you to your respective hotel. After checking in and a brief rest our guide will take you for a walk through Thamel (a popular tourist hub) and Ason , a bustling bazaar that was once an important stopover for traders traveling along the old Tibet trade route. Shop for curios and souvenirs. Max. Altitude: Kathmandu (1,400 m) Overnight in Kathmandu Meals not included Note : If you arrive after 4 pm, there will be a briefing about the trip with our guide. It will be a short pre-trip meeting. Make sure to confirm your queries about the trip. If you arrive before 4 pm, a pre-trip meeting will be organized at our office on the same day. Meet and greet with our trip guide. Be sure to bring the following documents to the meeting; two copies of passport-sized photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. Read more

Guided Sightseeing tour around Kathmandu After an early breakfast, our guide will take you to the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan Durbar Square. Later in the afternoon we visit Kopan Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Boudhanath Stupa Boudhanath Stupa is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. The white domed stupa, decorated with colourful prayer flags stands on a giant mandala. Built during the 5th century, Boudhanath is an important centre of Tibetan Buddhism.  Legend has it that the bones of Kasyapa Buddha(one of Buddha’s incarnations) lies at the base of this stupa. Pashupatinath Temple Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu shrines in the world. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple lies on the banks of the sacred river Bagmati. The richly-ornamented pagoda temple houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Patan Durbar Square Patan Durbar Square is an enchanting combination of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. 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. Hiranya Varna Mahavihar(Golden Temple), Kumbeshwor Temple and Patan Palace Museum are some of the jewels of Patan Durbar Square. Kopan Monastery Surrounded by lush forest, Kopan Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery situated a few minutes drive from  Boudhanath. Its name comes from the name of the hill on which it was built. The monastery serves as a spiritual retreat as well as meditation and Buddhist learning centre for devout Buddhists. Many western visitors take the annual month-long meditation courses offered by the  monastery. These courses generally combine traditional Lam Rim teachings with informal discussion, several periods of guided meditation, and a vegetarian

Gudied Sightseeing Tour and Drive to Nagarkot After we have the breakfast we continue our tour by visiting the following places: Swoyambhunath Stupa – The Monkey Temple You can watch over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. Swoyambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises. Kathmandu Durbar Square This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th- century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also three museums inside the palace building. Bhaktapur Durbar Square Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style, Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows. Late noon we drive to Nagarkot. On the way you can enjoy the serene beauty of the mountains with magnificent view of the sunset. Max. Altitude: Nagarkot (2,195 m) Duration: 1-2 hrs drive Overnight in Hotel at Nagarkot Breakfast included

Early morning panoramic mountain view from Nagarkot, then drive to Changunarayan and guided sightseeing in other places We wake up early today to catch a glimpse of the spectacular sunrise from Nagarkot over the panoramic mountains. Weather permitting, the seemly endless chain of mountains appear glossy, while the entire Kathmandu valley can be clearly seen towards the west. We continue our tour visiting the following places and drive back to Kathmandu. Changu Narayan (World Heritage Site) The temple of Changu Narayan is one of the oldest temples in Nepal. Situated in the small village of Changu in Bhaktapur district, Changu Narayan was built by a  Lichhavi King during the 4th century. The temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, houses several ancient statues and stone inscriptions. Khokana and Bungmati Khokana and Bungmati are beautiful traditional Newari villages in Lalitpur district. These villages are famous for rich culture, wood carvings and sculptures. Rato Machhindranath Temple and Karya Binayak Temple are the must-visit sites in Bungmati. In the evening, we host a farewell dinner in a fine restaurant. (Your guide(s) and an office staff will accompany you). Breakfast and farewell dinner included

Transfer to the International Airport for your Final Departure It’s the end of our exciting journey! Today we conclude our Trip. One of our airport representatives will accompany you to the International Airport for your flight back home. We bid you farewell and hope you’ll travel to Nepal again. Overnight at a Guesthouse Breakfast included