Kathmandu Vacations, Nepal
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at Tribhuwan International airport Kathmandu, meet and assist by our representative and transfer to hotel.
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the largest urban agglomerate of Nepal. The agglomerate consists of Kathmandu Metropolitan City at its core, and its sister cities Patan, Kirtipur, Thimi, and Bhaktapur. It also includes the recently recognized urban areas of Shankhapur, Karyabinayak, Champapur, Banepa, Dhulikhel and Panauti. According to a census conducted in 2011, Kathmandu metropolis alone has 975,453 inhabitants, and the agglomerate has a population of more than 2.5 million inhabitants.
The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 meters (4,600 ft) in the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley of central Nepal. It is surrounded by four major mountains: Shivapuri, Phulchoki, Nagarjun and Chandragiri.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
DAY 2
In Kathmandu:
Breakfast at hotel
AM: Sightseeing tour of Chandragiri hill by Cable car
Chandragiri Hill by Cable Car
Chandragiri Hill is located on the south-west of Kathmandu Valley. With 180-degree vista of the mountains, astounding view of the concrete jungle i.e. Kathmandu Valley to the north, and strikingly contrasting Makwanpur district to the south, Chandragiri Hill has been a popular hiking spot for hikers around the valley. Besides scenic beauty, it also holds historical significance and cultures. Chandragiri hills is the perfect escape for some much-needed refreshment from the humdrum of city life.
PM: Sightseeing tour of Thamel Market & Local Bazar
Thamel is the tourist district of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Thamel has been the centre of the tourist industry in Kathmandu for over four decades starting from the hippie movement when many artists came to Nepal and spent weeks in Thamel. Even though Thamel has been referred to as the “ghetto” by some, most low-budget travelers consider it a tourist heaven. Thamel is distinguished by its narrow streets crowded with various shops and vendors. Commonly sold goods include food, pastries, walking gear, music, DVDs, handicrafts, and clothes. Travel agencies, and budget hotels, restaurants also line the streets.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
DAY 3
In Kathmandu:
Breakfast at hotel
Sightseeing tour of Patan City & Handicraft centre
Patan Durbar Square: Patan, the ancient city, once a kingdom in itself, is situated across the Bagmati River to the south of Kathmandu. Patan Durbar Square offers the finest display of Newari urban architecture in Nepal. There are temples devoted to Shiva, Krishna, Ganesh and Vishnu all actively visited by residents and visitors. At the northern end of the square the ancient sunken water tap has been restored and is still in use with young girls filling huge jugs from the carved stone waterspouts. The courtyards of the Royal Palace with their ornamented windows, columned arcades, shrines and sunken royal bath are amongst the loveliest in all Kathmandu.
Visit Patan Kumari – Living Goddess: Kumari, A ‘living goddess’ made a rare public appearance to take center stage at a religious festival in Nepal. A Kumari, meaning virgin in Nepalese, is a young prepubescent girl, considered by devotees to be incarnations of the Hindu goddess of power, Kali.
Patan Museum: The Patan Museum displays the traditional sacred art of Nepal in an illustrious architectural setting. Its home is an old residential court of Patan Durbar, one of the royal palaces of the former Malla kings of the Kathmandu Valley. Its gilded door and window face one of the most beautiful squares in the world.
The residential palace compound of Keshav Narayan Chowk which houses the museum dates from 1734, displacing a Buddhist monastery that is still remembered in an annual public rite on the palace doorstep. But both monastery and palace rest on far older foundations that may go back to the Licchavi Period (ca. 3rd to 9th century).
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
DAY 4
Drive to Nagarkot (35 KM/ 1.3 hours drive)
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to Nagarkotl
Drive to Nagarkot arrive at hotel and evening enjoy sunset view (Subject to weather condition)
Nagarkot: The Hill Resort Village of NAGARKOT, located at 30 km east to the KATHAMNDU, at an altitude of 2099 m, offers great mountain views. NAGARKOT is popular tourist destination for the panoramic view of the great Himalayan ranges and surrounding green valleys. Mountain watchers usually make their way up to the Village Resort, stay overnight in one of NAGARKOT ‘S hotels & lodges, then wake up at dawn to watch the sun rise appear over the Himalaya. You will never forget the majestic view of the sunrise from this corner of the earth.
Overnight at Hotel in Nagarkot
DAY 5
In Nagarkot
Breakfast at hotel
Hiking around in Nagarkot and explore the Local Village and lifestyle
Overnight at hotel in Dhulikhel
DAY 6
Departure Transfer
Breakfast at hotel
In time Transfer to airport to connect onward flight.
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