Nepal, home to Mount Everest, is dominated by the world's most imposing mountains. Although the country is relatively small (147,181 square kilometers), 80 percent of its territory is occupied by the dramatic peaks of the Himalayas. Nepal can be divided into three geographical regions, each stretching from east to west across the country. The southernmost strip of land, the Terai, is bordered to the north by Himalayan foothills and to the south by the Ganges River. The area was originally covered with tropical vegetation, but has been almost completely converted to agricultural production. The Terai is now the breadbasket of Nepal and is covered with farms. The central section of Nepal is formed by the Mahabharat Chain, a range of mountains that reach modest altitudes of 2,000-3,000 meters. Farming has become an important activity in the area; terraced farms produce rice, corn and wheat. The Kathmandu Valley, a stretch of green in the middle of the Mahabbarat, is home to Nepal's capital and other historic cities.It is the capital and largest city. Other main cities include Dharan, Pokhara, Biratnagar, Lalitpur (Patan), Bhaktapur. other main towns includes Birendranagar, Chitwan, Siddhartanagar (Bhairahawa), Birganj, Butwal, Janakpur, Nepalganj, Hetauda, Damak, Dhangadhi, and Mahendranagar
What is included in the tour
- Accomodations
- Guide
What is NOT included in the tour
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Explore Nepal, home to Mount Everest,
Day 1 Arrival
Arrive Kathmandu, upon arrival meet, assist and transfer to the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2 In Kathmandu
Morning after breakfast at your hotel, proceed for sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City, Swoyambhunath Stupa & Patan City
AM: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City & Swoyambhunath Stupa
Kathmandu Durbar Square:
Listed as one of the eight Cultural World Heritage site by UNESCO, Kathmandu Durbar Square is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date back to the 12th and 18th centuries. The square is known to be the social, religious and urban focal point of the Capital City.
The Palace Complex was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and is the site of important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch. The palace is decorated with elaborately-carved wooden windows and panels an. It houses the King Tribhuwan Memorial Museum and the Mahendra Museum.
Swoyambhunath:
Swoyambhu literally means 'Self-Existent One.' Swoyambhunath is believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago. An inscription dated 460 A.D. states that the construction was carried out by King Manadeva. By the thirteenth century Swoyambhunath had developed into an important Buddhist learning site.
Day 3 Drive Kathmandu-Nagarkot (32 km. 1.5 hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast at your hotel, proceed for sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath & Boudhanath Stupa.
AM: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath & Boudhanath Stupa
Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath, dedicated to Shiva the Destroyer, is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. 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. Behind the temple is the River Bagmati. On the banks of Bagmati are raised platforms used as cremation sites for Hindus. Only Hindus are allowed inside the Pashupatinath courtyard.
Day 4 Drive back to Kathmandu
Early morning Sunrise over the Himalayas. After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu, en-route visit Bhaktapur City.
PM: Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur City
Bhaktapur City (or City of Devotees): Located about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur is known as the 'City of Devotees', the 'City of Culture', the 'Living Heritage', and 'Nepal's Cultural Gem'. It is one of the 3 royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley. The others are Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, and Patan. Bhaktapur is filled with monuments, most terra-cotta with carved wood columns, palaces and temples with elaborate carvings, gilded roofs,open courtyards. The city is dotted with pagodas and religious shrines. Lying along the ancient trade route between India and Tibet, Bhaktapur is surrounded by mountains and provides a magnificent view of the Himalayas.
Day 5 Departure
Morning after breakfast at your hotel, free time till departure
Transfer to international airport to connect flight to onward destinatio
