KATHMANDU-HATTIBAN-NAGARKOT TOURS(6 Night 7 Days)Tour Code: NEPAL/TRV/009
ITINERARY,
Day 01 Kathmandu
Pick up from airport and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02 Kathmandu-Hattiban
An hour drive to Dakshinkali- a temple dedicated to goddess Kali "The Terrifying"who requires sacrifices once a week. Pilgrims on every Tuesday and Saturday congregate to the temple which is surrounded by lush green forest of trees that are several hundred years old. Drive back to Hattiban resort away from the crowd. Overnight at Hattiban resort.
Day 03 Hattiban-Kathmandu
AM: After breakfast, drive to Kirtipur – a historical Newari farmer's town. One can observe their living, customs, old houses and shrines and temples.
PM: Proceed for Patan- A city of architecture and fine arts. Sometimes known as "Town with a thousand of Golden roofs". Visit Tibetan handicraft center at Jawalakhel to watch carpet weaving. Proceed for Swoyambhunath- the oldest Buddhist shrines. Looking east from here, one can see the entire Kathmandu valley spread out below. O/N at Hotel at Kathmandu.
Day 04 Kathmandu-Nagarkot
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Boudhanath- the worlds largest stupa. It is a sight of great reneration to the Buddhist. Pashupatinath Temple- the most sacred of the Hindu temples in Nepal dedicated to lord Shiva, built in 1696. Bhaktapur City- Kathmandu valley's most medieval city also known as Bhadgaon and was one of the three kingdoms of Mallas. It is famous for Lion gate, the picture Gallery, the Golden gate and palace of 55 windows. Finally proceed for Nagarkot- east of Kathmandu, situated at an altitude od 2175 m above sea level. The panorama of the major peaks of the eastern Nepal Himalayas, including mount Everest can be seen from here. The best location for sunset & sunrise. Overnight at Hotel in Nagarkot.
Day 05 Nagarkot-Kathmandu
After breakfast drive down to Changu Narayan- situated at the end of a long ridge which runs well into the valley, it is said to have been built in 323 AD and said to be the oldest temple in the valley. Drive back to Kathmandu and rest until lunch time and again continue sightseeing tour of Kathmandu durbar square- the temple of the Living Goddess and the old Royal Palace. Finally, visit Kasthamandup- a temple built from a single tree from which the city of Kathmandu derives its name. O/N at Hotel.
Day 06 Kathmandu
First hour is reserve for spectacular mountain flight over the Himalayan range including Mount Everest. Upon completion of this spellbinding hour long flight, we straight away continue the sight-seeing tour of Budhanilakantha- the statue of Lord Vishnu lying on the cosmic water before the universe was created. Afternoon free for shopping or to go around on your own. Evening dinner followed by Nepali cultural program. O/N at Hotel.
Day 07 Breakfasts & Final Departure
Includes:
Arrival / departure transfers
Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast
Luxury Ac transport as per itinerary for sightseeing
All sightseeing with English speaking guides, entrance fees
Reconfirmation of your flight ticket
Excludes:
Personal expenses, lunch & dinner, telephone calls, laundry, bar bill,Mountain flight ticket Usd 129 ( Optional)