| Duration: | 6 Day(s) - 5 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Classic Tours |
Kathmandu, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel are all famous and well-known tourist destinations to visit. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal is situated at the height of 1350 meters carries multiple meanings and values in itself for those tourists who want to know and see different things within one. It has numbers of temples and stupas that carry significant value made thousands of years ago. It accommodates millions of people and gives opportunities for their living. Kathmandu valley means three districts; Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur respectively. All these districts used to be separate kingdom in the past and so all of them have separate durbar squares which are not to be missed at least while sightseeing around the Kathmandu Valley.
Bhaktapur a Newar city founded in the 9th century. Visit the ancient gateway, Durbar Square the Royal Residential quarter of Bhupindra Malla, famous five storeyed temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style and other temples. Bhaktapur is famous city for seeing pottery craft and other handicraft monumental. Similarly Nagarkot situated at the height of 2100m and famous point for sun set and rise view and to explore Himalayas as well as weather permits us. Dhulikhel a small city and district Head quarter of Kavre. Dhulikhel, 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. Namo Buddha one of the hollies Buddhist stupa and wonderful scenic place to visit. Panauti, as well, a historical city gives tremendous pleasure of old temples and small city with different architectural value.
TRIP FACTS
Country: Nepal
Duration: 6 days
Area: Kathmandu/Nagarkot/Dhulikhel Tour
Activities: Nepal Tour
Difficulty: Easy
Max. Altitude: 2,100 m
Seasons: Jan-Dec
DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel:
Connect flight for Kathmandu. Assistance on arrival transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley:
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Morning tour of Kathmandu valley. City tour of Kathmandu, visiting the Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient residential quarters and temples. Then visit Swayambhunath, a 2500 years old site where, it is believed, the radiant Lotus, according to valley mythology, settled when the water was drained by Manjushri, the Goddess. The 5 Dhyani Buddhas attended by their consorts are enshrined at the base of the stupa. Afternoon excursion to Patan. Half day excursion to Patan, visiting the Old Newar city, the historic Durbar Square, the Golden gate, the sky piercing temples of Teleju, and balconies of wood, curio shops and bazaars. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Full day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, Bhadgoan "Bhaktapur" and Nagarkot 2100 m:
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Morning excursion to Bodhnath, the 2500 years old Buddhist stupa; a holy place for Buddhist pilgrims and Pashupatinath a sacred shrine of Hindus both the temple and stupa are listed to world heritage site and carry historical, cultural, religious and architectural value. Go to Bhaktapur another Newar city founded in the 9th century. Visit the ancient gateway, Durbar Square the Royal Residential quarter of Bhupindra Malla, famous five storeyed temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style and other temples. Have late lunch and continue driving to Nagarkot situated at the height of 2100m and famous point for sun set and rise view and to explore Himalayas as well. Overnight at Nagarkot.B.L.D.
Day 04: Full day tour in Ngarkot, Dhulikhel, Namobuddha, Panauti and Kathmandu:
Sunrise view with Tea or Coffee and have breakfast at the same Hotel and drive to Dhulikhel a small city and district Head quarter of Kavre. Afternoon Half day excursion to Dhulikhel, 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. On the way stop at a small village. After Lunch at Dhulikhel drive to Namo Buddha one of the holliest Buddhist stupa and wonderful scenic place to visit. After short excursion around Namo Buddha, we then drive another way down to Panauti and will have short excursion around the small city and temple area situated at the river side. Finally, we will drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at the same hotel. B.L.D.
Day 05: Leisure day in Kathmandu:
This day is given free to our respected client to use it to their own style and it is also possible to continue your trip to Chitwan Jungle Safari and/or Pokhara city sightseeing located at the lap of many mountains. Tonight we will take you to serve you Nepali styled dinner with cultural program. B.D.
Day 06: Final Departure.
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure. Later transfer to airport to connect flight to your nest destination. Thanking you for being with us.
