KATHMANDU WITH DHULIKHEL & NAGARKOT(7 Night/8 Days)Tour Code: NEPAL/TRV/013
ITINERARY,
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel Kathmandu.
Pick up from airport and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Full day tour of Kathmandu City. Overnight Hotel Kathmandu.
Sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple- the most sacred of the Hindu temples in Nepal dedicated to lord Shiva, built in 1696. Boudha Nath Temple- the worlds largest stupa; a sight of great reneration to the Buddhist., Swayambhunath temple - the oldest Buddhist shrine. Looking east from here, one can see the entire Kathmandu valley spread out below. and lunch break in 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 Kathmandu derives its name.And then transfer to Hotel.
Day 03: Visit Patan and Bhaktapur city of Kathmandu valley. Overnight Hotel in Kathmandu.
AM: you'll visit the city of Patan- also known as Lalitpur - means the city of Arts. Main attractions of the city are noted for its medieval arts, architectures, stone sculptures and the Patan Durbar Square.
PM: You'll visit the city of Bhaktapur lies in the eastern part of Ktm. valley. This beautiful city is specially noted for its medieval-look settlement, temples. palace square, Potters Square etc.
Day 04: Visit Panauti. Overnight Hotel in Dhulikhel
AM: first you'll be driven to Panauti village that is 1 hours drive from Kathmandu. This medieval village is beautifully nestled in another part of the eastern hills of Kathmandu. The village is full of temples, shrines and is located in the bank of two holy rivers.
PM: After the visit you'll be driven back to Dhulikhel. Enjoy the sunset over the high Himalayan range of Nepal. The country side drives passes through the green fields and there will be great Himalayan views in foreground.
Day 05: Visit Changu Narayan Temple and drive to Nagarkot. O/N Hotel in Nagarkot.
Enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas, after breakfast you'll be driven towards Kathmandu Valley, but your journey will be diverted from nearby Bhaktapur city to the temple of Changu Narayan on a hillock, which is one of the oldest temple of Nepal -built in 5th century, listed in world heritage site. After visiting temple, drive continue to Nagarkot - one of the most popular Himalayan view point.
Day 06: Hike down to Sankhu Village & drive back to Kathmandu. O/N Hotel in Kathmandu
Enjoy the sunrise view over the Himalayas and after having breakfast, hike down to the Sankhu Village through well maintained trail for about one and half hour. This hike offer you the different angular views of Himalayas from different direction and the trail also passes through field and forest. Visit Sankhu, take rest, thereafter You'll be transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu, drive about 1 hour.
Day 07:Day at leisure, Cultural Show in the Evening, Overnight Hotel in Kathmandu.
The day-time is completely free for your own personal activities such as shopping, strolling etc. In the morning you can take one hours exciting mountain flight to see close up view of Mount Everest with several other high Himalayan mountain of Nepal. Please be informed that it is optional trip for you. In the evening. a Nepalese cultural program and Nepalese dinner will be organized.
Day 08: Departure from Kathmandu.
Includes:
Arrival / departure transfers
Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast
Luxury Ac transport as per itinerary for sightseeing and long drive
All sightseeing with English speaking guides, entrance fees
Reconfirmation of your flight ticket
Excludes:
* Personal expenses, lunch & dinner, telephone calls, laundry, bar bill