DAY 1: ARRIVE KATHMANDU
Meeting and assistance on arrival &
transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: IN KATHMANDU
Morning city sightseeing tour visiting
the Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient
royal residential quarter, Mahadev and Parvati
Temple, Machhender Bahl-holy place for the Buddhists
and Hindus, Temple House of Kumari, the vestal
virgin or the living goddess. Walk around the
local bazaars. Also visit Swayambunath, a 2500-year
old site where, it is believed, the Radiant
Lotus of the valley-mythology, settled when
the water was drained by Manjushri, the god
of Wisdom. The 5 dhyani Buddha's attended by
their consorts are enshrined at the base of
the stupa. (Non-Hindus are not allowed inside
Swayambhunath temple).
Afternoon visit Patan. In Patan visit the old
Newar City, the historic Durbar Square, the
Golden Gate, the sky piercing temple of Teleju
and the statue of Yogendra Malla, other temples,
old carved windows and balconies of wood, curio
shops and bazaars.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3: IN KATHMANDU
Morning excursion to Bhadgaon, Bodhnath
and Pashupatinath. Bhadgaon - another Newar
city founded in the 9th century. Visit the ancient
Gateway, Durbar Square the Royal Residential
quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, the famous five-storeyed
temple of Nyatapola in pagoda style and other
temples. Later, visit Bodhnath, the 2500-year
old Buddhist Stupa, - a holy place for Buddhist
pilgrims from Tibet. Also visit Pashupatinath
temple where Shiva is worshipped in the form
of lingam. (Only Hindus are allowed inside).
In the month of February an annual pilgrimage
on the occasion of Shivaratri is organized here
every year.
Afternoon free.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4: DEPART KATHMANDU
End of our services
with departure transfer to the airport to board
flight for your onward destination.
