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Upon arrival, meeting and assistance at Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to Hotel.
PM: Free and Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2:
IN KATHMANDU
After breakfast at Hotel drive to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square & Swoyambhuanth Stupa.
 Kathmandu Durbar Square: Kathmandu Durbar Square is in the heart of old city Kathmandu in Basantapur. The founding of the Royal Palace dates back to Licchavi times. With considerable renovations by Malla rulers and later the Ranas, construction was accomplished progressively over many centuries. There are around 50 temples in the vicinity. In this toura, we visit the 17th Century Durbar complex and Hanuman Dhoka, temple of Kumari (living goddess), Narayan Mandir, Maiju Dewal, and Kasthmandap a wooden temple built from a single tree, Shiva Paravati temple, great Bell and Drum, Bhairav and Taleju Temple.
Entrance fee: Rs. 200 (approx. US$ 3.00)
 Swoyambhunath: Swoyambhu literally means 'Self-Existent One.' Swoyambhunath is believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago. Large numbers of Buddhists and Hindus alike visit Swoyambhunath. Swoyambhu is perhaps the best place to observe the religious harmony in Nepal. The stupa is atop a hill, and requires considerable walk. There is also a road that leads almost to the base of the statue. One of the oldest Buddhist stupa overlooking the entire Katmandu valley also known as the Monkey Temple.
Entrance fee: Rs. 75 (approx. US$ 1.5), approx. 5 Kms from Kathmandu City Centre.
 Afternoon visit: Patan Durbar Square, It is situated in the center of Patan city, houses the residence of the former Royal family of Patan. The Square and its surroundings provide very good example of ancient Newari architecture. The old Newar city and see the historic Durbar Square, the Golden Gate, the sky piercing temple of Taleju and the statue of Yogendra Malla, Krishna Mandir, Sati Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabiar (the golden temple) with views of old carved wooden windows through the streets, curios shop and Bazaars.
Entrance fee: Rs. 225 (approx. US$ 3.50), approx. 5 kms from Kathmandu city center.
Overnight at Hotel
Day 3: IN KATHMANDU
After breakfast at Hotel drive to visit Pasupatinath, Bouddhanath and Bhadgaon city.
 Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for Shiva devotees. Pashupatinath, dedicated to Shiva the god of Destroyer, is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. Although the Pashupatinath Temple was only built in the 5th century and later renovated by Malla kings, the holy site is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium. A gold-plated roof, four silver doors, and wood carvings of the finest quality decorate the pagoda temple of Pashupatinath. Temples dedicated to several other Hindu and Buddhist deities surround the temple of Pashupatinath. On the banks of Bagmati river has been raised platforms used as cremation sites for Hindus. Only Hindus are allowed inside the Pashupatinath courtyard.
Entrance fee: Rs. 250 (approx. US$ 3.50), approx. 5 kms from Kathmandu city center
 Boudhanath: The 1500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels. Bouddhanath is the center of Tibetan culture in Nepal. The 36-meter-high stupa of Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in South Asia. The mandala design in Bouddhanath is a copy of the one in Gyangtse in Tibet.
Entrance fee: Rs. 100 (approx. US$ 1.50), approx. 6 Kms from Kathmandu city center.
 Bhadgaon known as Bhaktapur: It is situated in the center of Bhaktapur city. The Square is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights some of the finest medieval arts of Nepal. The main items of interest in Bhaktapur Durbar Square are the Lion Gate, the Golden Gate, famous five storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style, Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple and Palace of 55 windows, Potters Village and the statues of kings on stone monoliths. The Golden Gate was erected by King Ranjit Malla as the entrance to the main courtyard of the Fifty-five Windowed Palace. The art gallery of Bhaktapur Durbar Square contains ancient paintings belonging to the Hindu and Buddhist traditions of various periods.
Entrance fee: Rs. 750 (approx. US$ 11.00), approx 14Kms east from Kathmandu city center
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 4:
DEPART FROM KATHMANDU
Free until departure transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward destination.
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