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PROGRAMME 8
Arrive Kathmandu. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 : Kathmandu-Sightseeing of Boudha and
Pashupati. 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. The Pashupati is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination
in Nepal.There are linga images of Shiva along with statues,shrines
and temples dedicated to other deities in the complex. Later
sightseeing of Swayambhu. The history of the Valley, according to
the legends, begins with Swayambhu, or the "the self existent".
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.
Day 03 : Kathmandu/Pokhara - Transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara by road.
Day 04 : Pokhara/Chitwan -Morning sightseeing of
Pokhara. Pokhara is a place
of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the
magnificence of the fish- tailed summit of Machhapuchhre rising
behind it create an ambience of peace and magic. Later transfer to
Chitwan and evening jungle activities. Overnight stay at Safari
Narayani Lodge.
Day 05 : Chitwan-A day full of jungle activities.Among the 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in the Kingdom, the Royal Chitwan Park is the most popular safari destination.More than 43 species of animals are found in Chitwan.The endangered one-horned rhino,Royal Bengal tiger, Gharial crocodile,four-horned antelope,striped hyena & the Gangetic dolphin are the main attractions.Many adventurers also choose to go down to Chitwan by raft. A jungle safari is an experience you will remember for a long time.
Day 06 : Chitwan / Nagarkot - Transfer to Nagarkot for overnight stay.
Day 07 Nagarkot / Kathmandu - Morning visit to the village in Nagarkot in order to see the Rural life of the people of Kathmandu. Afternoon 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 the most popular of the 3 Newar towns of the Kathmandu Valley. Later transfer to Kathmandu. Evening sight- seeing 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 temples with fine bronze gateways, guardian deities and wonderful carvings. Day 08 : Kathmandu - Morning sightseeing of 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. Later transfer to the airport for return flight.
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