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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 & Swoyambhunath.
 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 of 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.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: IN KATHMANDU
After breakfast at
hotel drive to visit Patan Durbar Square.
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.
 Afternoon
visit: 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:
KATHMANDU-POKHARA
Morning depart by
surface for Pokhara and on arrival check in at
hotel. Observing village life of Nepal (app 8
hrs)
 Pokhara: Pokhara is its center of adventure. An
enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley;
it is the starting point for many of Nepal's most
popular trekking and rafting destinations. The
atmosphere on the shore of Phewa Lake is one of
excited vitality as hipster backpackers crowd
the many bars and restaurants exchanging recommendations
on guest houses and viewpoints, both by the lake
and above the clouds.
Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty.
The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence
of the fishtailed summit of Machhapuchhre (6,977
m) rising behind it create an ambience of peace
and magic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu,
it has a much more tropical feel to it, a fact
well appreciated by the beautiful diversity of
flowers which prosper in its environs. Indeed,
the valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick
forests, gushing rivers, emerald lakes, and of
course, the world famous views of the Himalaya.
The powerful rule of the old kings of Kathmandu,
the Lichhavis and the Mallas, held sway over this
valley for some time. As these dynasties fell
prey to their own troubles, Pokhara Valley and
the surrounding hills disintegrated into small
kingdoms, frequently at war with each other. These
were called the Chaubise Rajya or the Twenty-four
Kingdoms. It was among these that Kulmandan Shah
established his kingdom. His descendant Drabya
Shah was the first to establish Gorkha, home of
the legendary Gurkha warriors.
Finally, Pokhara is a part of a once vibrant trade
route extending between India and Tibet. To this
day, mule trains can be seen camped on the outskirts
of the town, bringing goods to trade from remote
regions of the Himalaya. This is the land of the
Magars and Gurungs, hardworking farmers and valorous
warriors who have earned world-wide fame as Gurkha
soldiers. The Thakalis, another important ethnic
group here, are known for their entrepreneurship.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 5:
POKHARA - KATHMANDU
Morning breakfast at hotel and half day city tour including Binde Basini temple, David’s Fall, Mahendra Cave, Old Bazar, Tibetan Refuges camp and 1 hour boating at Phewa Lake & depart for Kathmandu by flight and on arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06: DEPART KATHMANDU
End of our services with departure transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward destination.
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