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  PROGRAMME 5 Day 01 :
Arrive Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to
hotel. Later sightseeing of Swayambhu and 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".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
Nepal is in a monastry next to the stupa.
Day 02 :
Kathmandu - Morning sightseeing of Changu Narayan. Changu Narayan
Temple is the most ancient temple in the Kathmandu valley. A fifth
century stone inscription, the oldest to be discovered in Nepal, is
located in the temple compound. The temple, built around the third
century, is decorated by some of the best samples of stone,wood and
metal craft in the Valley. Later sightseeing of Pashupatinath and
Boudha 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. Bouddhanath
is among the largest stupas in South Asia & 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 and 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 / Pokhara - Transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara by private
vehicle.
Day 04 :
Camp - Early morning transfer to trek starting point. The country's
mountainous and terrai regions offer some of the most spectacular
trekking in the world. These treks also give you a chance to mix
with the local people and get an insight into their livelihood and
culture. A day full of trekking & spending overnight in tents after
that is an experience to remember.
Day 05 : Pokhara-Half day of trekking and later transfer to Pokhara.Later in
the afternoon visit the beautiful Lake Phewa Tal,which is the second
largest lake in the kingdom.
Day 06 : Pokhara/Chitwan - Morning transfer from Pokhara to Chitwan by road.
Evening visit to the jungle to see the wildlife. Later check-in at
Safari Narayani Lodge.
Day 07 : 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 08 :
Chitwan / Kathmandu - Morning transfer from Chitwan to Kathmandu.
Day 09 :
Kathmandu - Full day free for shopping and leisure.
Day 10 :
Kathmandu - Sightseeing of Dakshinkali and Chobhar. The temple at
Dakshinkali is dedicated to the ferocious goddess who has much
energy and power. It is said that she gives strong will power and
energy to those who come to her and she loves sacrifices. The lake
Chobhar is said to have originated when Manjushri cut a deep gorge
in the wall of a huge lake to let the water out in order to observe
& worship the lotus which was emanating bright light at the centre.
The bed of the lake became Kathmandu Valley and the place where he
cut the lake is said to be Chobhar. An intricate cave is located
there as well. Evening sightseeing of Patan. The ancient city of
Patan is situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati and is
about 5 kms southest of Kathmandu. The city is full of Buddhist
monuments & Hindu temples. It is also known as the city of artists.
Lalitpur, "the city of beauty", is another name for Patan.
Day 11 : Kathmandu-Excursion to
Nagarkot. At a height of 2,099 mtr above sea
level, the hill top is visited for viewing beautiful sunrises and
sunsets & the visitors take delight in the layout of the Kathmandu
Valley below. Later sightseeing of Bhaktapur and Thimi. 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 fifty-five windows stands
in the square and it was home to many kings of Bhaktapur. It is
perhaps the most popular of the three Newar towns of the Kathmandu
Valley. Evening at leisure.
Day 12 :
Kathmandu / Dhulikhel - Morning excursion to Namo Buddha and onto
Dhulikhel for overnight stay.
Day 13 :
Dhulikhel / Kathmandu Morning transfer from Dhulikhel to Kathmandu. Rest of the at leisure.
Day 14 :
Kathmandu Meeting and assistance to the airport for return flight.
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