5 Days Nepal Experience

What to Expect

Day 1: Kathmandu

Upon arrival warm welcome to our guests by our representative and transfer to hotel. After freshen up proceed for sightseeing tour to Great Stupa of Boudhanath (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) located in Kathmandu valley. The Stupa is a vast dome-shaped monument representing the Mind of the Buddha, is the primary pilgrimage destination for Tantric Buddhists of the Himalayas and a major draw for Tibetan Buddhists from all over the planet. The history of the stupa from its origins in the fifth century to the present day is also presented here for the first time.' Drive back to hotel.


Day 2: Kathmandu – Nagarkot

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast drive to Bhaktapur, (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979). Bhaktapur is filled with monuments, most terra-cotta with carved wood columns, palaces and temples with elaborate carvings, gilded roofs, and open courtyards. The city is dotted with pagodas and religious shrines. The Art Gallery has a fascinating collection of ancient manuscripts, thangkas, centuries-old stone sculpture, antique paintings that belong to the Hindu and Buddhist traditions of various periods.

After Bhaktapur drive to Nagarkot which is at a height of 2300 m above sea level. Its commands a classic panorama of the Himalayan ranges. You can see from here many major peaks of the Himalayas, like Langtang, Langtang-lirung, Chobha bhamre, Amadablam, Dorje Lhakpa, Gaurishankar and many peaks of the Himalaya, including Mount Everest on a clear 
day. From here you can catch excellent view of sunset and sunrise.

 

Day 3: Nagarkot – Kathmandu

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Wake up early morning to catch the sunrise and beautiful view of Himalayan panorama. Guests can wish to go to see the beautiful sights of the village of Nagarkot for a short time. 

After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu. After lunch, proceed to Kirtipur for sightseeing tour. Kirtipur is one of the oldest towns in Kathmandu valley. Kirtipur contains few Buddhist sites both old & new. Cilancho Stupa is of historic importance. A Bihar has been made in Kirtipur, which contain the miniature sites representing Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, Boudhgaya where Buddha got enlightenment, Saranath where Buddha gave his first teaching and Kushinagar where Buddha died. Then drive back to hotel.

 

Day 4: Kathmandu

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast drive to famous Durbar Square of Kathmandu (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) dominated by Lord Shiva temple where the "Living Goddess" overlooks the square from the south. The square itself is squeezed by the palace into two parts: at the southern end is the Kasthamandap, the ancient building that probably gave Kathmandu its name. 

The next destination is Patan Durbar square. (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979). Patan Durbar Square complex is perhaps the most photographed of the three durbar squares. Located in the heart of Patan city, this was once the palace of the kings of Patan. The square is a display of Newari architecture that had reached its pinnacle during the reign of Malla kings who were great builders and patrons of the arts. 

At the last we will be visiting Swoyambhunath Stupa. Swoyambhunath is believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago. Swoyambhunath (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) have developed into an important centre of Buddhism. Drive back to hotel.


Day 5: Kathmandu-Departure

Breakfast

Departure - Transfer to airport for your flight back home with lots of memories.