Kathmandu Valley & Nagarkot Hill Tour - 5 Days

Day 01: ARRIVAL

 Upon arrival meeting and assistance at the airport by our representative. Transfer & check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING TOUR

 Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city + Swayambhunath. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Patan + Tibetan Handicraft Centre. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING TOUR + NAGARKOT

Breakfast at hotel. Morning: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath + Bodhnath. Afternoon: Drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is one of the best hill station in Nepal, from this place you can see sun set & Sunrise view from Himalayas with chain of mountain including Mt. Everest. Overnight at hotel in Nagarkot.

Day 05: DEPARTURE

 Breakfast at hotel. Free till departure. End of our services with departure transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward destination.

TRIP COST: CONTACT US with Number of person


Trip Cost Includes

  • Airport pick up & Airport see off
  • Private car with private driver
  • 3 Nights in 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu BB plan(Thamel Eco Resort or Similar)
  • 1 Night in 2 Star Hotel in Nagarkot BB plan
  • A professional English speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees for heritage sites
  • All government and local taxes
  • Farewell dinner with cultural

Trip Cost Does Not Include

  • Nepal visa fee
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Excess baggage charges
  • All meals except breakfast
  • Extra night accommodation if needed
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water etc.)
  • Any other extra program like mountain flight, vehicle disposal for shopping etc.

We will organize this trip on the dates requested by you. Please contact us for your customized departure date.


SIGHTSEEING PLACE 

Kathmandu
Known as Kantipur, the capital of the Kingdom of Nepal. Here you will visit the temple of the Living Goddess who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. Kashtamandap - the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree and the Durbar Square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient place of the Nepalese Royalty.

 

Swayambhunath
Located approximately 4 kms./2.5 miles, this Buddhist Stupa is said to be 2000 years old. The Stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sided base of the spire are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.

Patan
5 kms/3 miles away from Kathmandu City. Patan also known as Lalitpur, is the city of fine arts, enclosed within 4 stupas said to be built in 3rd century AD, by Emperor Ashoka. You will see the Durbar square; the Krishna Temple built by Kind Siddhi Narsingh Malla, Hiranya Varna Mabavihar and Mahadouddha Temple.

A trip to The Tibetan Refugee Camp and the Handicraft Center will also be done while visiting Patan, where you will witness the hand weaving of Tibetan carpets and mounding of metal statues.

Pashupatinath
Situated 5 kms. east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple built in pagoda style has gilted roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of Bagmati river, entrace in the temple being strictly forbidden to all non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temple are the cremation grounds.

Bodhnath 
This Stupa, 8 kms. east of Kathmandu City, is one of the biggest in the world of its kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behaviour and human prosperity. This Buddhis Stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priest.

Nagarkot
Nagarkot is one of the most scenic spot situated about 35 km east of Kathmandu from where an excellent view of snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan Ranges in eastern Nepal can be seen (if weather permits), as well as renowned for the spectacular sunrise.