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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:
KATHMANDU-CHITWAN
Morning depart
for Chitwan National Park and on arrival check
in at hotel.
Overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 5:
IN CHITWAN
An elephant ride
takes you around the jungle for an hour and half.
There are two trips a day, one in the morning
at eight and another at four in the afternoon.
Jeep safaris are also very popular they take you
around for four hours. A great way to spot wildlife
in areas further inside the Park, which is less
trodden. Canoeing along the Rapti river is another
option. With some luck you will get to see Gharial
crocodiles, marsh muggers, and variety of fish.
With a lot of luck you may be able to see a Gangetic
dolphin. The trip is a paradise for birdwatchers
with possible spotting of kingfishers, ospreys,
and egrets. Chitwan is known to have 400 species
of birds. Jungle walks through the jungle is a
good way to spot game. Monkeys, birds and deer
are assured; rhinos are less common (but not uncommon).
They can help you stay safe as well as point out
interesting things.
Overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 6:
CHITWAN-POKHARA
Morning depart
for Pokhara and on arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 7:
IN POKHARA
Later sightseeing
of Devis fall and lake Phewa.Locally known as
the Patale Chhango (Hell's Fall). Devi's fall
is a lovely waterfall lying about 2 km southwest
of the Pokhara airport. Phewa Lake, the second
largest lake in the Kingdom, is the center of
all attraction in Pokhara.Here, one can sail or
row a hired boat across across to the water or
visit the island temple in its middle.
Overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 8:
POKHARA-DHULIKHEL
Morning depart
for Dhulukhel and on arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 9:
IN DHULIKHEL
Dhulikhel is a
small township, 30 kms from Kathmandu, along the
Chinese-built road, which leads to the border.
It is at an altitude of 6000 ft and offers superb
views of Cho Oyu in the east to Himalchuli in
the west. The little town exudes great charm in
the bare-brick houses, carved wooden windows,
sloping tile-roofs, pagoda-temples and sacred
statues everywhere. Lot of temples dot the town
and the skyline. Many vantage points offer a panorama
of the Himalayan Mountains. Besides bird watching,
hiking and mountain biking are some of the activities
that can be undertaken here
Overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 10:
DHULIKHEL-KATHMANDU
Morning depart
for Kathmandu and on arrival check in at hotel.
Evening regular
flight are conducted daily from Kathmandu towards
the Himalayan Range in the north and East of Kathmdnu.
The flight generally takes off in the morning
and lasts for one full hour. Every passenger is
guaranteed a window seat on mountain flights.
This is the quickest way to get a closer look
at Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
Overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 11:
DEPART KATHMANDU
End of our services
with departure transfer to the airport to board
flight for your onward destination.
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