Here we can find people of various culture, religions, traditions and so on. Mostly people here are Gurung, Newras, Brahmins, Magars, Chettri, Rai, Limbu and others reflecting the cultural diversity. Here we can find the climatic variation as temperature goes on decreasing with the increase in the altitude and is dynamic in nature. Here we can find the fast flowing rivers originated from the Himalayas with the great potential. It is also the birth place of Gautama Buddha. It can be the perfect package for the tourists for learning it's cultural and natural diversity along with it's uniqueness.
After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro Airport for your onward journey.Today we leave the country of dragons and drive early morning to the airport. We fly with Bhutan Air from Paro to Kathmandu.Arrival at Kathmandu International airport. Welcome with flower garland.Guests will be boarded to a/c Scorpio and driven to the hotel. The drive from airport to hotel will take approximately 30 minutes.
Half a day sightseeing depending on time:
Visit Patan City. This ancient city is situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati and is about five kms southeast of Kathmandu. The city is full of Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples with the bronze gateways, guardian deities and wonderful carvings. Noted for its craftsmen and metal workers, it is known as the City of art artists, Lalitpur ‘the City of Fine Arts’ is another name of Patan. Tour highlights are the Shikara style Krishna temple, Patan Durbar, Royal bath and Hiranya Verna Maha Vihar. Then proceed to Patan Industrial Estate and Tibetan Refugee Center.
Kathmandu, Swayambhu AND Bauddhanath Breakfast at hotel
Kathmandu city : Morning sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square with its old temples and places epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people. Here guests will visit the temple of Kumari (Virgin Goddess), Taleju temple, gigantic figure of Kal Bhairav (th God of Destruction) and Basantpur Durbar. Then proceed to Swayambhunath, the world’s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas built 2000 years ago situated on a hillock about 77 meters above the level of Kathmandu Valley. You will also have a grand view of the valley from this spot
Swayambhu: The history of the Valley, according to the legends, begins with Swayambhu, or the the selfexistent. In times uncharted by history, Bodhisattva Manjusri came across a beautiful lake dating his travel. He saw a lotus that emitted brilliant light at the lake’s center, so he cut a gorge in a southern hill and drained the water to worship the lotus. Men settled on the bed of the lake and called in the Kathmandu Valley. From then on, the hilltop of the Self-existent Lord has been a holy place.
Bouddhanath: Bouddhanath is among the largest stupa in South Asia, and it has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms thirty-six meters overhead. The stupa islocated on the ancient trade route ot Tibet, and Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many of them Decided to live around Bouddhanath. They established many gompas, and the Little Tibet of Nepal was born. This little Tibet is still the best place in the Valley to observe Tibetan lifestyle. Monks walk about in maroon robes. Tibetans walks with prayer wheels in their hands, and the rituals of prostration are presented to the Buddha as worshippers circumambulate the stupa on their hands And knees, bowing down to their lord. O/n at the Hotel.
Breakfast at hotel, Drive to Pokhara (approximately 7 hours 215 km).Pokhara valley is one of the most picturesquespot of Nepal. The beauty of Pokhara is enhanced by its lovely lakes which have their source in theglacier region of the Annapurna range of the Himalayas situated 2,200 kms west of Kathmandu at an altitude of 827 meters from the sea level. For the mountain viewers, Pokhara offers a magnificent view of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhere (Fish Tail), five peaks of Annapurna and others.Pokhara is the only place in the world to provide such a dramatic views in a sub-tropical setting.Machhapuchhare, for example, is only 28 kms from Phewa Lake and not a single mountain range intervenes between the two.Arrive Pokhara, Check in at hotel. Rest of the time free to explore Pokhara. o/n at the Hotel.
Breakfast at hotel Sightseeing of Pokhara visiting Barahi temple. It is located on a small Island in the middle of Phewa lake just offshore from the lake side. It takes less than 10 minutes to reach there by boat.One can enjoy the green forest scenery of the lake and amazing reflection of the Annapurna and Fishtail Mountains on the surface of the lake.Devi`s fall (Patale Chhango)Than visit Devi`s fall. The water flowing from Phewa lake shows a wonderful fall. We find hollowsandy part and a heavy fall of water within its natural trench. Bindbasini Temple It is located on the top of a small hill at the north end of the old bazaar. This is believed as one of the oldest temples in the valley, and is most famous in Pokhara. Visit Seti Gorge.through the main city area in about 40 meters depth. The river provides a perfect view of its dreadful rush before it disappears at Bagar into a deep gorge. Boating in Phewa Lake for 1 hour Afternoon visit International Mountaineering Museum (IMM) and old Pokhara bazar, in the evening free. O/n at the Hotel.
Early morning excursion to Sarankot to witness sunrise over the mountains Breakfast at hotel. Free till departure Transfer to airport for fly back to Kathmandu around 11am.Receive at airport on arrival and proceed to Nagarkot for overnight.
Nagarkot: Located 32 km to the east of Kathmandu on the valley rim, Nagarkot is the favourite weekend gateaway for those who seek Himalayan scenery and rural serenity. From Nagarkot, you see the stunning view of mountains that extend all the way from Dhaulagiri in the west past Mt. Everest to Kanchanjanga in the east.o/n at the Hotel.
A.M. Bhaktapur city, this city is known today as an ‘Open Museum and a living heritage’. Brick paved enclave of old Royal Palace buildings dating 13th to 14th centuries. Artistic temples and exquisite Artwork offers a picture of the grandeur medieval Nepal. Bhaktapur will surprise visitors with its presentation of innumerable temples and other architectural show pieces – Nyatapola, Bhairavnath, Dattatraya, Pujari Math with peacock window and many more. Return to Kathmandu by 1300 hrs. Rest of the day free for shopping etc. O/n at the hotel.
Breakfast at hotel, Rest of the time free till departure,Transfer to airport for onward flight , Tour Concludes!
INCLUSIONS:
Kathmandu:- Patan City, River Bagmati,Buddhist Monuments,Hindu Temple, Art Artists, Lalitpur Fine Arts,Shikary Style, Krishna Temple, Patan Durbar ,Royal Bath, Hiranya Verna Maha Vihar, Patan Industrial Estate and Tibetan Refugee Center, Swayambhu Bauddhanath, Pashupati , Kumari Temple, Talegu temple, gigantic figure of Kal Bhairavnath , Basantpur Durbar.
Pokhara:- Lakes, Phewa Lake Magnificent view of Dhaulagiri,Machhapuchhere, five peaks of Annapurna & others, Barahi Temple,Devi Fall,Seti Garge, International Mountaineering Museum,Pokhra Bazaar,Sarankat sunrise.
Nagarkot: - Himalayan, scenery, Mt.Everest, Kanchanjanga.
Bhaktapur: - Open museum and living heritage, old Royal Palace, Artistic temples, Nyatapala, Bhairvanath, Dattatrya, Pujari Math, Peacock window.
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