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Saturday, November 1, 2014

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour

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Kathmandu Dubar Square Sightseeing Tour
Kathmandu Dubar Square | Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel
On arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, you will welcomed by our airport staff from Nepal Travel Door (P) Ltd. with the seasonal flowers. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu Valley

Day 2: Full Day Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing including UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square), Overnight at Nagarkot

8:00 AM: After the breakfast at hotel, our professional guide from Nepal Travel Door (P) Ltd will brief about the guided sightseeing tour. Head to Full Day Sightseeing Tour around Kathmandu City including the heritage and cultural places to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for historical monuments like Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Kumari Ghar (residence of the Living Goddess, Kumari), Temples of Tajeju, Shiva and Parvati, Kal Bhairav, Kasthamandap, and many more.

Swayambhunath a popular buddhist pilgrimage sites of Nepal
Swayambhunath a popular buddhist pilgrimage sites of Nepal

10:00 AM: Next, we visit Swayambhunath Stupa, the world famous stupa located on the top of a hill and is believed to be as ancient as the origin of Kathmandu itself. It is equally popular among Buddhists and Hindus and is often referred to by westerners as the Monkey Temple. A wide view of the valley below can be seen from here.

Patan Durbar Square World Cultural Heritage Site of Nepal
Patan Durbar Square World Cultural Heritage Site of Nepal

12:15 PM: Thirdly, we visit Patan Durbar Square, yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its collection of unique temples, palaces, and not to forget, Patan Museum. We will stop by a local restaurant for lunch (at some suitable time during the tour). If you wish, we will take you on a short walk through the narrow streets and market areas of Patan to see the local people and culture.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square World Heritage Site of Nepal
Bhaktapur Durbar Square World Heritage Site of Nepal

4:00 PM: From Patan, we will head for Nagarkot via Bhaktapur. The drive normally takes about 1 to 1.5 hours and after leaving the city area. You will love the calmness and greenery as our journey routes through less densely populated area with lots of vegetation. Finally, we reach Nagarkot, an exotic hill station lying north-east of Kathmandu. We will drop you off at your hotel. If lucky, we get to enjoy a lovely sunset from the roof top.

A Spectacular View of Sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot
A Spectacular View of Sunrise over the Himalayas at Nagarkot

Day 3: Nagarkot - Changunarayan, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath
5:30 AM - 6:00 AM: We should wake up early enough to be able to enjoy one of the best sunrise watching experiences of our lives.

Changunarayan Temple Hindu Pilgrimage Site of Kathmandu Valley
Changunarayan Temple Hindu Pilgrimage Site of Kathmandu Valley

8:00 AM: Have breakfast and prepare to leave. We drive all the way back to Bhaktapur and head for Changunarayan, a small village set on top of a hill, north of Bhaktapur. This place gets its name from the oldest recorded temple in Kathmandu valley -- the temple of Changunarayan (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, according to Hindu mythology). The temple is famous for its architecture.


10:30 AM: Next, we head for Bhaktapur Durbar Square and explore several monuments within. After having lunch at a local restaurant, we continue our exploration. We will visit Dattatraya Square, Pottery Square and some narrow alleys of the town. 2:30 PM: On our way back to Kathmandu, we will visit one of the most revered Hindu temples,
Pashupatinath Temple A UNESCO World Heritage site and Hindu Piglrimage Site
Pashupatinath Temple A UNESCO World Heritage site and Hindu Piglrimage Site
Pashupatinath (the Lord of all living creatures). Besides exploring several interesting places in the vicinity, you may also catch sight of dead bodies being cremated on the banks of the Bagmati River, also known as Aryaghat.

Bouddhanath Stupa World Heritage Site
Bouddhanath Stupa World Heritage Site

5:00 PM: From Pashupatinath, we drive to Boudhanath Stupa, an important Buddhist shrine. It looks particularly spectacular in the evening, thanks to thousands of lamps lit by the monks and pilgrims. If time permits and you are interested, we can visit one or two monasteries in the vicinity.

Thamel Local Market Kathmandu
Thamel Local Market Kathmandu

6:30 PM: Finally, we will drop you off at your hotel in Kathmandu. Let us know whether you would like to use our knowledge to locate a place where you can have a memorable Nepalese style dinner.


Day 4: Mountain flight (1 Hour Everest Scenic Flight Tour)
Wake up early in the Morning for Mountain Flight. The one hour flight takes you within camera range of some of the heights peaks in the world, and cursing this close to the awe- inspiring massifs of rock and ice, is an out-of-this earth experience. The aircraft takes off and heads eastward and almost immediately, the peaks come into view. The first peak that appears in your horizon is the majestic Gosaithan, standing 8,013m tall. To its right, appears Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), looking like a massive figure of 8, lying prone and covered in snow. To its right is Phurbi Chyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu Valley. Afternoon free time for shopping or personal activities.


Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu Nepal
Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu Nepal

Day 5: Departure day, Onward Destination
One of our staff will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport for departure.

For more information about the tour and for booking this trip, please feel free to contact us info@nepaltraveldoor.com.

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