Nepal package which is covering most of the tourist places like Kathmandu / Pokhara / Nagarkot & Dhulikhel.
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• Patan Durbar Square • Swayambhunath Stupa • Sunrise View • Phewa Lake • Pasupathinath Temple • Kathmandu Durbar Square |
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Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted with welcome garland.
Proceed to PATAN DURBAR SQUARE It is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. This Square was the former Royal Palace Complex which was the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze status and religious monuments. One remarkable monument here is 17th Century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone.
Next visit SWOYAMBHUNATH STUPA watches over the Valley from the top of a hillock on its western side just three kilometers west of the city center. The stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and is listed as a World Heritage Site.
It is also one of the oldest and glorious Buddhist shrines in the world which is said to be two thousand years old. The four sides of the stupa are painted with the eyes of Lord Buddha and the stupa is also known as the watchful eyes of Buddha. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, drive to Pokhara, check in hotel.
Proceed to boating on PHEWA LAKE, Phewa Lake, Phewa Tal or Fewa Lake is a freshwater lake in Nepal located in the south of the Pokhara Valley that includes Pokhara city; parts of Sarangkot and Kaskikot.
Next to TAAL BARAHI TEMPLE, also known as Lake Temple or Barahi Temple is a two-story pagoda temple located in the Kaski District of the Gandaki Zone in western Nepal. It is a Hindu temple of the Goddess Durga, the protector of gods
Free time at the Lakeside area and overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
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Early morning sunrise View from SARANGKOT.
After breakfast, Sightseeing tour of Pokhara.
DEVIS FALL, Devi’s Falls is a waterfall located at Pokhara in Kaski District, Nepal. The water forms an underground tunnel after reaching the bottom. This tunnel is approximately 500 feet long and runs 100 feet below ground level.
GUPTESHWOR CAVE, is a city shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a world-famous pilgrim site situated about 55 km away Jeypore, Koraput District in the state of Odisha, India. It is a limestone cave discovered some time ago and has several scenic spots around. The main attraction is the gigantic Shiva Linga which is said to be increasing in size. Pilgrims from all over the country come here during the Sravana period, because the yearly Bol Bam yatra is held at this place. Devotees walk to the Gupteshwar during Bol Bam yatra to bathe in the maha kund, and then chant near the Shiva Linga
BINDHYABASINI TEMPLE, is located near Bagar, in Pokhara, Nepal.Legend relates this temple to the famous temple of Bindhyabasini in Bindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is believed that King Siddhi Narayan Shah of Kaski brought the deity to Pokhara before Nepal’s unification.
Along the way visit to TIBETAN REFUGEE CAMP.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Pokhara
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu.
Visit BHAKTAPUR DURBAR SQUARE, The Durbar Square (the palace complex) in the central part of Bhaktapur depicts the art and architecture of the Malla rule. The Palace of Fifty – five windows stand in the square was the home to many kings of Bhaktapur. Among other monuments around the Durbar Square are worth visiting.
Drive to NAGARKOT / DHULIKHEL check in hotel, sunset view dinner and overnight at hotel.
Early morning sunrise view, breakfast, drive to Kathmandu.
Visit PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE, with its astonishing architectural beauty, stands as a symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition. Pasupathinath is regarded as one of the most sacred temple of Hindu Lord Shiva in the world and its existence dates back to 400 A.D. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world come to pay homage to this temple that is also known as ‘The Temple of Living Beings’. Only the Hindus can go inside the temple.
Next visit BOUDHANATH STUPA lies about 6 km east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the Valley and one of the largest in the world. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design with hundreds of prayer wheels and 108 small images of Buddha all around. The stupa has four sides with the watchful eyes of Lord Buddha. All the Buddhists throng to this stupa to take part in the sacred rituals during the Buddhist festivals.
Next visit KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples like Hanumandhoka Palace, Kumari Ghar (Abode of the Living Goddess),
TALEJU TEMPLE, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla Kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17h -century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages.
THE DURBAR SQUARE, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. Even to date, all the major state and social ceremonies, including the solemnization of coronations are performed in one of the courtyards in this complex. There are also museums inside the palace building. The rest of the evening is free for shopping in the Thamel area followed by typical Nepali dinner with cultural show at a local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
DHULIKHEL is the administrative centre of Kavrepalanchowk District, Nepal. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 16,263 people in 3,291 households. Two major highway B.P. Highway and Arniko Highway passes through Dhulikhel.
ARANIKO HIGHWAY connects Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital city with Tibet’s border town of Kodari. Dhulikhel is located at the Eastern rim of Kathmandu Valley, south of the Himalayas at 1550m above sea level and is situated 30 km southeast of Kathmandu and 74 km southwest of Kodari. The people in the village are Newars, Brahmin, Chhettri, Tamang and Dalit.
DRINKING WATER IN DHULIKHEL is some of the best water in Nepal. It was made with the Help of the German NGO, German Technical Cooperation.
After breakfast, transfer to airport for final departure.