Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu.
Meet & assistance at the airport by our representative & transfer to Hotel.
Check-in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel
Day 2: Breakfast at Hotel
Morning - sightseeing of Kathmandu City & Swayambhunath.
Kathmandu city:
It is the heart of Kathmandu and encompasses Durbar Square and also Hanuman Dhoka Square, Basantapur Square, Hanuman Dhoka, and Maru Tole. With more than 50 temples and shrines within a few blocks of one another, the square contains one of the most concentrated groupings of historical structures in the valley. This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu.
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Swayambhunath;
It is one of the world’s greatest Buddhist Stupas. Painted on the four-sides of the spire bases, are the never sleeping eyes of Lord Buddha, always keeping a close watch over the Valley from the top of a hillock. It lies 3 km west of the city and situated about 77m above the level of the Valley. It is said to be 2000 years old. The stupa, which forms the main structure, is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gild. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagodas temples.
Afternoon – sightseeing of Bodhnath & Pashupatinath.
Boudhanath
One of the holiest in Buddhist power places in Nepal, and one of the biggest stupas in the entire world. With its four pair of eyes in four cardinal directions, it keeps watch for righteous behavior and human property.
Pashupatinath:
Situated 5 Kilometers east of Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple built in pagoda style has gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of Rivers Bagmati, entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden to all non-Hindus. Pashupatinath is the center of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds.
Nepalese folk show & Nepalese dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Breakfast at Hotel
Morning – sightseeing of Bhadgoan & Changunarayan.
Bhadgoan (Bhaktapur):
Bhaktapur City founded in the 9th century and shaped like a conch shell. Located 4,600 above sea levels, the city boasts an array of Temples overlooked by the Palace with its 55 windows built by King Bhupatindra Malla. It is the best preserved of the three original cities of Kathmandu Valley, the other two being Kathmandu & Patan. We will also get to see the best example of the Pagoda style at the Nyatapola Temple.
Changunarayan :
The temple of Changunarayan, located at a distance of 14 kms./9 miles, is universally acknowledged as the most stately example of Pagoda style in Nepal. It is considered to be one of the greatest artistic legacies of the Lichhavian era. Changu is one of the ancient historical places situated on a hillock with conical shape. It is said to be the oldest pagoda style temple in the valley from early 3rd Century AD.
Afternoon: free
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Breakfast at hotel.
Free till departure.
Transfer to airport to connect International flight.