Vibrant Nepal Tour

Detailed Itinerary

1. Day 1 Arrive Nepal

   Kathmandu

   After clearing Customs and Immigration, step into the receiving area, where our representative will meet you and escort you to the hotel.

   It is a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time.

   On arrival, check into the hotel.

   Overnight at hotel (No meals)

   Accomodation

   

   Hotel by Hyatt /

   Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu

   

   Shangri La Kathmandu by Hotel Shagrila /

   

   Room by Hotel Shagrila /

   Shangri La kathmandu

2. Day 2 Kathmandu

   Kathmandu

   Mountain Flight (Optional):

   One of the must-see landmarks of Nepal is, of course, the highest peak in the world – Mount Everest. An awe-stricken silence comes close to matching the experience of a mountain flight. For one hour, you’ll fly over the Eastern Himalayan Ranges of Nepal where some of the highest peaks in the world including Mt. Everest lie for a surreal feeling as you come face to face with the world’s tallest and most enigmatic of Mountains.

   After breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing tour and visit:

   Swayambhunath stupa: Said to be around 2000 years old, this Buddhist Stupa sits atop a hill. The main stupa is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire crowned by a pinnacle of Copper gilt. Painted on the four sided base of the spire are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. The hill of Swayambhu is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples. You’ll get a scenic view of Kathmandu city from there.

   Kathmandu Durbar Square: Kasthamandap, the s ource of the name Kathmandu means ‘made from the timber of a single tree’. Also known as Kantipur, the capital Kathmandu is the hub of Nepal's art and culture. It is a place for rest, relaxation and easy-day sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments. Kathmandu Durbar Square with its arrays of temples and the ancient palace of the former Nepali Royals enriches your experience of the centuries old civilization.

   Thamel: After sightseeing tour of Durbar Square get on a rickshaw (tricycle) for an interesting 20-minute ride to the tourist hub of Thamel. Travelers and the locals consider it a tourist haven. Its filled with narrow streets, all lined with budget hotels, small shops selling everything from food and provisions to clothes, carpets, walking gears, music CDs, DVDs, handicrafts, paintings which make it an ideal place for souvenir shopping. The area also has some very good restaurants when you need to stop for munching.

   Patan Durbar Square: Located 5 km southeast of Kathmandu, the Patan city popularly known as ‘the city of artisans’ accommodates a magnificent square housing the palace buildings of the then royals, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples – a display of Newari architecture that had reached its pinnacle during the reign of the Malla kings. It is filled with wood and stone carvings, metal statues, and ornate architecture, including dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples, and over 1200 monuments.

   Lunch & dinner on own

   Overnight at the hotel (B)

   

   Kathmandu Durbar Square

   

   Mountain Flight

   

   Patan Durbar Square

   

   Swayambhunath stupa

   Accomodation

   

   Hotel by Hyatt /

   Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu

   

   Shangri La Kathmandu by Hotel Shagrila /

   

   Room by Hotel Shagrila /

   Shangri La kathmandu

3. Day 3 Kathmandu

   Kathmandu

   After breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing.

   Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Located 12 km east of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur or Bhadgaon literally mean ‘the City of Devotees’ is the smallest city in the Kathmandu valley. Its Main Square or ‘Layaku’ is famous for the 15th century Palace of 55 Carved Windows with the Golden Gate as a royal entrance. In front of the palace building are innumerable temples and architectural showpieces including the Lion Gate, the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla mounted on a giant stone pillar and the stone temple of Vatsala Devi; another beautiful example of Shikhara-style architecture. There is a bronze bell on the terrace of the temple, which is also known as the Bell of Barking Dogs. This was erected in 1737 by King Ranjit Malla; its sounding announced the beginning and end of a daily curfew.

   Boudhanath Stupa: One of the oldest and the biggest Buddhist monuments ever built in Nepal; Boudhanath is one of the holiest structures imposing a height of 36 meters with three massive level Mandala style platforms. It is surrounded by colourful buildings housing families creating a friendly enclosure. The Stupa is visited every year by tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world.

   Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath Temple dating back to 400 A.D. is one of the oldest Hindu Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is for the Hindus what Mecca is for the Muslims. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple built in Pagoda Style with gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. You’ll also be able to see cremation grounds that lie on the bank of Bagmati behind the temple.

   Lunch & Dinner on own.

   Overnight at hotel (B)

   

   Bhaktapur durbar square

   

   Boudhanath Stupa

   

   Pashupatinath

   Accomodation

   

   Hotel by Hyatt /

   Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu

   

   Shangri La Kathmandu by Hotel Shagrila /

   

   Room by Hotel Shagrila /

   Shangri La kathmandu

4. Day 4 Kathmandu Departure

   Kathmandu

   Today morning, after relaxed breakfast, check out & proceed towards Kathmandu airport to connect with your onward flight.

   (B)

   Accomodation