Day 1: Arrival at Airport, Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Visit our office for detailed information about the tour.Overnight at hotel on B/B basis.
Day 02: Sightseeing tours to Swoyambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple, Bodhnath stupa and Budhanilkantha.
Swayambhunath: The stupa of Swaymbhu is one of Nepal’s most distinctive and memorable landmarks. It stands on the summit of a hill called Singum or Gorsinga(cowhorn) or Gopuccha (Cowtail), which rised some 300feet from the valley floor on the western outskirts of Kathmandu. The site has been sacred for at least 1,600 years and is the kingdom’s most venerated Buddhist shrine. This is a very religious shrine of Buddhists also worshipped by the Hindus which also known as monkey temple..
Pasupatinath: This is a temple of Lord Shiva – Pasupatinath with two tiered golden roof and four silver doors, situated five kilometer north-east of Kathmandu at the bank of holy river Bagmati. The temple attracts thousands of pilgrims each year and has become well known far beyond the Kathmandu valley. In its vicinity, however, there are a number of other holy shrines which are no less important for the Hindus. The temple is famous for cremation as well. Hindus people believe that one can enter to heaven if the passed body cremated here.
Bauddhanath: This stupa is 6 km to the east of Kathmandu which is traditionally known as Khasty or Khasa or Jarungkhasor in Tibetan. It is said to be built in 5th century AD. This ancient stupa is one of the biggest in the world which stands on an enormous plinth composed of three broad terraces with a complex pattern of interlocking squares and rectangles. The base of the dome is ringed with 108 inset images of Amitabha and encircled by a brick wall containing prayer-wheels in groups of five. The site is exclusively preserved by Tibetans and highland Bhotiya Nepalis who profess a Tibetan style Buddhism.
Budhanilkantha: The Budhanilkantha image lies in a large sunken pool set in an open courtyard, in the village which is named after it. This is near the northern rim of the Valley, under the wooded peak of Shivapuri, about 8km from central Kathmandu. This is a remarkable colossal stone statue of Hindu Lord Vishnu reclining on the bed of snakes is from 5th century AD.
Day 3: Drive to Charaudi for one day Rafting, After Rafting drive to Bandipur , overnight at hotel.
Bandipur : Bandipur is a nice ancient Newari village, is situated near the Prithvi Highway on the way to Pokhara at 1,030 meter above sea level. This small hill top town offers panoramic view of Himalayas like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang Himal, the Marsyangdi Valley, Mount Manakamana and Gorkha with its high perching palace. We can make a relatively easy access and, of course, old Newari town flair, make Bandipur an interesting tourist site from which a few guesthouses and a hotel at the northern end of the Tundikhel try to benefit. It may well be that the seclusion of Bandipur saved the Newari architecture of its buildings which otherwise would have been replaced by faceless modern types found in many other towns of Nepal. The and various Newari and Magar festivals, which until recently have been held for own purposes several times a year, can also be of interest to tourists. Sorathi and Chutka dances are very popular. Due to the distance and poor accessibility of many of the home villages of pupils at Bandipur schools a number of houses have been turned into boarding houses. Many Magar and Gurung men serve as Gurkha soldiers.
Other attractions include the Bindyabashini temple and the library in the village centre, Thani Mai, Tindhara(“Three Taps” washing place at the southeastern outskirts), Raniban (Queen's Forest), the downhill trek to the Siddha Cave and a hike to Ramkot village. On Mukundeswari, the elevation at the western end of the saddle is a little shrine and one has a view of Bandipur itself.
Day 4: Bandipur - Pokhara
Drive to Pokhara, Half day sight seeing of Pokhara Valley , over night at Hotel.
Pokhara Valley : The Pokhara Valley is one of the most picturesque spots of Nepal. The beauty of the valley is enhanced by its lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa which have their source in the glacial region of the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. Pokhara is situated 200 km west of Katmandu at an altitude of 900 meter only from the sea level. For the mountain viewers Pokhara offers the magnificent views of Machhapuchre (fishtail shape), 5 peaks of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Himalchuli and others. Pokhara is one the few places in the world to provide such a dramatic views in a subtropical setting.
From Pokhara you can do the trekking in Annapurna region, Dhaulagiri region & Mustang area from 3 /4 days to 4/5 weeks depending on your time, budget and your physical fitness.
Day 05 : Early morning drive to Sarangkot for Sunrise and beautiful view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, short hike to Naudanda, exploring daily life style of local people with beautiful Himalayan view along the way. Drive back to Pokhara, overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Drive back to Kathmandu, over night at hotel.
Day 07: Transfer to Airport for departure from Nepal.
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