Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu airport (1350mts)
Meet our representative at airport and get transferred to hotel. We drive across the center of Kathmandu city, taking approximate 45 minutes along the busy streets and glimpses of local Nepali market. Upon arrival at the hotel served with welcome drink and a short briefing about the country, and get checked in. Overnight at the hotel.
Kathmandu Valley: Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and is also the largest city of the country. It stands at an elevation of approximately 4,265 ft (1,300 m). It is an urban and suburban area of about 2.5 million inhabitants in the tri-city area in the Kathmandu Valley in central Nepal, along the Bagmati River. The two other cities are Patan and Bhaktapur. Kathmandu is located at 27°43′N 85°22′E (27.71667, 85.36667).
The Kathmandu Valley lies at the crossroads of ancient civilizations of Asia, and has at least 130 important monuments, including several places of pilgrimage for the Hindus as well as the Buddhists. The cities of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, located in this valley, present a high style of Nepalese art and architecture. Kathmandu valley was accorded the status of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1979. It is rich in culture and the valley itself is and has been the cultural and political hub of Nepal.
Day 02: Full Day Sightseeing of Valley
Morning after breakfast start a full day sightseeing tour of various places. We visit the sites and places which have great importance by various reasons, which are listed below. Night in the hotel, with dinner and breakfast provided.
Highlights:
Pashupatinath
Baudhanath
Swayambhunath
Durbar Square
Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for Shiva devotees. Pashupatinath, dedicated to Shiva the Destroyer, is the holiest Hindu
pilgrimage destination in Nepal. Although the Pashupatinath Temple was only built in the fifth century and later renovated by Malla kings, the holy site is said to have existed from thebeginning of the millennium.
Pashupatinath is the other popular name of Shiva. Shiva in the form of Rudra was imagined by the early Aryans and later was worshipped in the form of a Linga, a Phallus, a vertical piece of stone placed in an upward position on a round pedestal. The Indus Valley civilization in Pakistan has shown that the people there worshipped Shiva in the form of a Linga in about the 3rd century BC. Besides south Asia, archaeological excavations in some ancient cities of Europe have revealed that the linga-worship cult existed there too.
Behind the temple is the River Bagmati. On the banks of Bagmati are raised platforms used as cremation sites for Hindus.
Pashupatinath, in a limited sense, literally means the Lord of the Animals. But animal is also a term that denotes the animal like instincts in human beings. Capable of destroying instantly every evil force either with his trident or the third eye, when it comes to his devotees, the Lord Pashupatinath destroys their ignorance.
Boudhanath: The 36-meter-high stupa of Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in South Asia. The Stupa was renovated by the Licchavi rulers in the eighth century. The stupa is located in the area of ancient trade route to Tibet where Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many decided to live around Bouddhanath. Hence, a complete township has developed around Bouddhanath. The stupa is said to entomb the remains of a Kasyap sage venerable both to Buddhists and Hindus.
Swayambhunath: Swoyambhu literally means 'Self-Existent One.' Swoyambhunath is believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago. An inscription dated 460 A.D. states that the construction was carried out by King Manadeva. By the thirteenth century Swoyambhunath had developed into an important Buddhist learning site. The history of Kathmandu Valley is said to have started with the beginning of Swoyambhu. The largest image of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Nepal is in a monastery next to the stupa. Behind the hilltop is a temple dedicated to Manjusri of Saraswati - the goddess of learning. Statues and shrines of Buddhist and Hindu deities dot the stupa complex. Large numbers of Buddhists and Hindus alike visit Swoyambhunath. Swoyambhu is perhaps the best place to observe the religious harmony in Nepal. The stupa is atop a hill, the choice exists of walking uphill stair cases or taking road right up to the base.
Kathmandu Durbar Square: Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur, is in the heart of old city Kathmandu (Durbar meaning Royal Palace in Nepali). The complex was residence to the Royal family before the construction of the Narayanhiti Palace. The founding of the Palace dates back to Licchavi times. With considerable renovations by Malla rulers and later the Ranas, construction was accomplished progressively over many centuries. There are numerous temples in the vicinity including Taleju Bhawani. Kumari Ghar, the residence of the Living Goddess is the major attraction of the site. The Shiva-Parvati Temple, and the inner consisting of Hanuman Dhoka and the main palace, are also additional monuments to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Day 03: Full day sightseeing of Patan & Bhaktapur
One more full day sightseeing of the two remaining ancient kingdoms of the valley, we cover following sites today:
Highlights:
Patan Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Thamel
Patan Durbar Square: Patan Durbar Square complex, situated in the center of Patan city, about 5 kilometers to the south east of Kathmandu, houses the residence of the former Royal family of Patan. The Square and its surroundings provide very good example of ancient Newari architecture. The palace has three main courtyards the central and the oldest is Mul Chowk, meaning the main courtyard. Krishna Temple, Bhimsen Temple, the Golden Temple of Hiranya Varna Mahavira and Sundari Chowk mark the architectural excellence of its era. Exquisite woodcarvings, stone, and metal sculptures represent the creativity of ancient Nepalese culture.
Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the center of Bhaktapur, the next ancient city about 10 kilometers towards the east of Kathmandu. The Square exhibits the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights some of the finest medieval arts of Nepal. The main attractions of the square such as Golden Gate, was erected by King Ranjit Malla as the entrance to the main courtyard of the Fifty-five Windowed Palace. The palace was built during the reign of the Malla dynasty.
The Palace of Fifty-five Windows was built during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the seventeenth century.
Thamel: Thamel is the most happening place, no tourist returns home without entering to this place. It is equally popular among tourists as other places in Nepal. Thamel offers plentiful tourists shops, restaurants and bars. It is worthed hanging around for a while
Day 04: Get transferred to Airport for onward journey
Price are per person basis in INR
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Pax
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2
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4
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5
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10
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13
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15
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20
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30
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SRS
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5*
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7000
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6500
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6000
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5500
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5200
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5100
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5000
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4900
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3000
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4*
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6500
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5800
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5200
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4900
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4700
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4500
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4400
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4200
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2000
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3*
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5800
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5200
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4700
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4500
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4100
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3800
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3600
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3400
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1500
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SRS = Single Room Supplement
Note:1 Tour leader Free of Cost for every 15 Paying Pax
Cost includes:
1. All airport transfers
2. Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis.
3. Daily Breakfast.
4. Support of English/Hindi speaking guide for whole tour
5. Luxury vehicle for whole tour
6. Sightseeing as per itinerary with entry fees.
Cost does not include:
*All the services different from above mentioned.
*Personal expenses
*Bar and beverage bills
*Any expense by nature
*Tips and donations
* All flights and airport taxes
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