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PROGRAMME 6
Arrive Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to
hotel.
Day 02 : Kathmandu-Sightseeing of Pashupati,Boudha & Kathmandu.The Kathmandu
Valley has an exotic setting. It is surrounded by a tier of green
mountain wall above which tower mighty snow-capped peaks.The history
of the Valley,according to the legends,begins with Swayambhu,or the
"the self existent". The Pashupati is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage
destination in Nepal. There are linga images of Shiva along with
statues,shrines & temples dedicated to other deities in the complex.
Bouddhanath is among the largest stupas in South Asia, and it has
become the focal point of Tibetian Buddhism in Nepal.The white mound
looms 36 meters overhead.Later sightseeing of Patan,an ancient city
situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati & is about 5 kms
southeast of Kathmandu. The city is full of Budhist monuments and
Hindu temple with fine bronze gateways,guardian deities & wonderful
carvings. Later sightseeing of Swayambhu and Patan. Swayambhu is,
perhaps, the best place to observe the religious harmony in Nepal.
The stupa is among the most ancient in this part of the world. The
largest image of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Nepal is in a monastry next
to the stupa. An ancient city situated on the southern bank of the
river Bagmati & is about 5 kms southeast of Kathmandu. The city is
full of Budhist monuments & Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways,
guardian deities and wonderful carvings.
Day 03 :
Kathmandu - Morning transfer to Dhulikhel to see the beautiful
sunrise and have breakfast there. Later sightseeing of Bhaktapur.
Bhaktapur means "the city of devotees" in the Sanskrit language. It
is also known as Bhadgaon. The palace complex in the middle of the
city potrays the prosperity of the Malla years and the details at
which the craftspeople then worked. The palace of 55 windows stands
in the square & it was home to many kings of Bhaktapur.It is perhaps
the most popular of the three Newar towns of the Kathmandu Valley.
Day 04 :
Kathmandu / Pokhara - Transfer to Pokhara from Kathmandu by road.
Sightseeing of Phewa Lake, the second largest lake in the kingdom
and the main center of attraction in Pokhara.
Day 05 : Pokhara/Nagarkot Transfer to Nagarkot for an overnight stay.
Day 06 : Kathmandu - Meeting and assistance at the hotel for transfer to the airport for return flight. Home || Gen Info || Travel Info || Sightseeing || Adventure || Tour Packages || Helpline || Shopping || Museums || National Parks and Reserves || Festivals || Hotels || Contact Us |
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