BEST OF NEPAL

This morning you will be taken for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath. This is the place where holy saddhus pray and cremations on the Bagmati River are carried out.

We then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage. After completion of these two spots, you will be taken take you for a visit to Patan. Also known as Lalitpur , the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley.

Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan’s central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: Its an architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathamandu or Bhaktapur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to most of the valley’s Tibetan population.

While technically refugees, the Tibetans are some of the wealthiest people in the valley because of the carpet industry they operate.

For those looking to bring home a fine Tibetan carpet, this is the place to shop. You will then go to Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu.

Swayambhunath is one of the most overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps.

Overnight: Hotel Vaishali (Standard) / Hotel Shambala (Deluxe) / Hotel Yak and Yeti (Premium) or similar in Kathmandu

Meals:

Breakfast

Pokhara is 210 kms from Kathmandu and is a 7 hours drive approx. From Pokhara town (2,352 feet) in food weather there are splendid views right from the hotel.

On the way you have an option of doing river rafting or visit the Manakamna Temple ” Goddess of Fulfilling Wishes” where you are taken by a cable ride of 9 mins. Overnight at hotel.

Overnight: Atithi Resort and Spa (Standard) / Hotel Swiss International (Deluxe) / Shangrila Village (Premium) or similar in Pokhara

Meals:

Breakfast

This afternoon you will visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple,Goddess Durga, was brought from India .

Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offers a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day.

The temple is in the area of the bazaar, hence,a journey of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple.

Sightseeing to Devi’s fall, also known as Patale Chango is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. During summer and rainy season, the waterfall takes its real form, with gushing water splashing and making its way through the rocks.

Just opposite of Devi’s fall, on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave. Overnight at hotel.

Overnight: Hotel – Resort and Spa (Standard) / Hotel Swiss International (Deluxe) / Shangrila Village (Premium) or similar in Pokhara

Meals:

Breakfast

Drive back to Kathmandu retracing the same path and transfer to hotel. Rest day at leisure. One can indulge in shopping or visit the casinos trying their lady luck. Overnight at hotel

Overnight: Hotel Vaishali (Standard) / Hotel Shambala (Deluxe) / Hotel Yak and Yeti (Premium) or similar in Kathmandu

Meals:

Breakfast

Morning will be comparatively free and closer to the time of your flight, you will be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight for onward journey.

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Meals:

Breakfast