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NPL 02 Kathmandu
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Day
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Arrival in Kathmandu |
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Day 02: Visit Kathmandu Durbar
Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath
& Boudhanath. Drive to Nagarkot |
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Day 03: Drive Nagarkot to
Dhulikhel on the way visit Bhaktapur
City,. |
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Day 04: Visit Banepa and Panauti
and drive to Kathmandu |
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Day 05: Visit Patan City,
Tibetan Handicraft Center, villages
of Bungamati & Khokana |
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Day 06: Departure from Kathmandu |
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Day
01: |
Arrival in Kathmandu. On
arrival, you will be meeting by a
representative to provide you with
your airport transfer to your Hotel.
The balance of the day is at leisure
to explore the city known as
Kantipur, the capital of the Federal
Democratic Republic of Nepal.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 02: |
Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square,
Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and
Boudhanath.
Drive to Nagarkot (32 km, 30 mins
approx.)
Kathmandu City: The capital
of Nepal, is also known as Kantipur.
It is named after Kasthamandap, an
imposing Pagoda near Hanuman Dhoka
Palace. Kasthamandap, supposed to be
made from a single tree, along with
Durbar Square is one of the ancient
places of Nepal.
Swayambhunath: one of the
Worlds most glorious Buddhist
Stupas, painted on the four-sides of
the spire bases are the never
sleeping eyes of Lord Buddha. It
lies 3 km west of the city and
situated about 77m above the level
of the Valley.
Pashupatinath Temple: a
sacred temple of Lord Shiva
Pashupatinath with two-tiered golden
roof situated on the banks of the
sacred river Bagmati. It is the
centre of Annual Pilgrimage on the
day of Maha Shivaratri. This temple
is situated amidst the lush green
natural setting, 5 Km. East of city.
Boudhanath: This colossal and
ancient Buddhist Stupa, one of the
biggest in the World, has the all
seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is
built on an octagonal base inset
with prayer wheels at a distance of
8 Km. East of city.
Later, drive to Nagarkot. It is a
popular tourist destination of
Nepal. It is situated 32 KM east of
Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,715 m
above sea level. The panorama of the
major peaks of the eastern Nepal
Himalaya including Sagarmatha (Mt.
Everest) can be seen from here.
Nagarkot is famous for sunrise and
sunset viewing. Check in to the
hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 03: |
Drive Nagarkot to Dhulikhel. On the
way, visit Bhaktapur City.
Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur is also
known as Bhadgaon, Bhaktapur is one
of the three major cities of the
Kathmandu valley, and we will visit
its Durbar square which although
larger than the one in Kathmandu,
has fewer temples due to an
earthquake in 1934. We also visit
the Nyatapola Temple, which is not
only the highest temple (98 ft) in
the valley but also one of the best
examples of traditional
architecture. Bhaktapur, no doubt is
the most distinctly medieval city
than the other two cities Kathmandu
and Patan. The main occupation of
the locals here are weaving, pottery
and farming. After the sightseeing
we will be driving to Kathmandu for
approximately 45 mins. Upon reaching
Kathmandu check in to hotel. Rest
of the evening is free to relax.
Dhulikhel: Dhulikhel is the
smallest municipality of Nepal in
terms of population. It is situated
only 30 Km east of Kathmandu, the
capital of Nepal on the Araniko
Highway in the lap of Greenwood and
at an elevation of 1,550 meter above
the mean sea level and along the
ridge that separates the valley of
Banepa and Panchkhal. It looks as if
Dhulikhel is busy in conversation
with the Himalayan range on the
north with a beautiful smile.
Dhulikhel is a small township, 30
kms from Kathmandu, along the
Chinese-built road which leads to
the border. Later, check in to the
hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 04: |
Visit Banepa & Panauti, then, drive
to Kathmandu (32 km, 40 mins
approx).
Banepa & Panauti: It is thriving
Newari village with beautiful
temples and interesting old houses.
The driver passes through the
beautiful countryside and lies 32KM
Southeast of the capital Kathmandu
and is located by the banks of the
Roshi and Punyawati River. Later,
drive back to Kathmandu. On
reaching, check in to the village.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 05: |
Visit Patan City, Tibetan Handicraft
Center, Bungamati and Khokana.
Patan Durbar Square. This sister
capital is an ancient city which is
also known as Lalitpur . This city
is full of Hindu temples and
Buddhist monuments with bronze
gateways, guardian deities and
wonderful carvings. It is also known
as the city of fine arts and for the
superb craftsmanship of its
artisans. On the way you will also
visit Tibetan Handicraft center
where you can observe the fine
example of Tibetan crafts.
Bungamati & Khokhana: Bungamati
is 10 km far from Kathmandu to south
stands a small but graceful village
which dwell hundreds of master wood
carvers and sculpture producers.
Visitors often encounter with
smiling teeth and welcoming hand of
artisans working in their house,
offering their artifacts. Regardless
of the rapid changes in lifestyle of
the urban population and the
globalized way of living, the
Bungamati locals have remained
untouched by modern waves and are
living the life that they know best
--simply rural -- from the past
several centuries.
Similarly, Khokana is a thriving
village nearby Bungamati encircles
the two cities of Kathmandu and
Patan. He village begins with a wide
cobbled street and in the middle of
the main street lies the temple of
Sekali Mai. Khokanas local mother
goddess. Khokana is famous for
mustard oil, which is still made in
traditional way and spun woolen
yarn. After this sightseeing tour,
back to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 06: |
Departure from Kathmandu to onward
journey.
Breakfast in the hotel and rest of
the day free. Your guide will pick
you up from the hotel and will
transfer you to the airport to catch
your onward flight. |
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