Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a sovereign country in South Asia. It is mainly in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It is the 49th largest country by population and 93rd largest country by area
Arrive Kathmandu. Meeting & greeting upon arrival at the airport. (Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It is the largest metropolis in Nepal, with a population of 1.5 million in the city proper, and 3 million in its urban agglomeration across the Kathmandu Valley. The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres above sea level in the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley of central Nepal. The valley is historically termed as "Nepal Mandala" and has been the home of Newar culture, a cosmopolitan urban civilisation in the Himalayan foothills. The city was the royal capital of the Kingdom of Nepal and hosts palaces, mansions and gardens of the Nepalese aristocracy. It has been home to the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) since 1985. Today, it is the seat of government of the Nepalese republic established in 2008; and is part of the province 3 in Nepalese administrative geography.) Transfer for visit Swyoumbhunath Temple (An ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees' (Wylie: Phags.pa Shing.kun), for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. It is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites) Overnight stay at the hotel.
After a traditional breakfast, we shall drive to Namo-Buddha (Located on slightly elevated land, it is a pleasant and out-of-the way place. The landscape below resembles an eight-petaled lotus, and the sky above has the form of a wheel with nine spokes.) Later, drive to Pharping (A town south of Kathmandu in Nepal, is identified with the sacred site of Yangleshö, where Guru Padmasambhava attained the level of a Mahamudra vidyadhara. Yangleshö). Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Pokhra. (Pokhara is a city on Phewa Lake, in central Nepal. It’s known as a gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, a popular trail in the Himalayas.) Upon arrival, visit the Barahi Temple (Tal Barahi Temple, also known as Lake Temple is a two-story pagoda temple located in the Kaski District of the Gandaki Zone in western Nepal. It is a hindu temple of the Goddess Durga (Barahi), the protector of gods. It is located in a small island on the south east section of Phewa Lake in Pokhara The temple is used for worship by both Hindus and Buddhists.) Enjoy boating at Phewa Lake (The lake is stream-fed but a dam regulates the water reserves, therefore, the lake is classified as semi-natural freshwater lake.) Evening is free to relax and stroll along the lakeside. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early morning drive to Sarangot for enjoying a mesmerizing sunrise. (The village is located on Sarangkot mountain at an altitude of 1600m and is renowned for its panoramic Himalayan views Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu as well as down on the city of Pokhara and Phewa lake. In recent years, Sarangkot has become a hotspot for paragliding.) After a scrumptious breakfast at hotel, visit Bindhyabasini Temple (one of the oldest temples in the Pokhara valley, has an immense cultural value. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati.) Also visit the Davi’s Fall (a lovely waterfall lying about two km south-west of the Pokhara airport on the Siddhartha Highway. Legend has it that a trekker called David as washed away by the Pardi Khola and mysteriously disappeared into an underground passage beneath the fall.) Later visit Gupteshwar Cave (This cave is regarded holy by the Hindus. The main highlight of the site is the Shivalinga, the phallic symbol of the Lord Shiva. The linga is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.) Evening shall be free to roam along the lakeside. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu. Visit the Kathmandu Darbar Square (Basantapur Darbar Kshetra, in front of the old royal palace of the former Kathmandu Kingdom is one of three Durbar (royal palace) Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.) Later, visit Thamel (A commercial neighborhood, it has been the centre of the tourist industry in Kathmandu for over four decades. It is the hottest-spot for shopping inside the Kathmandu valley) Overnight stay at the hotel.
After a palatable breakfast visit Bhaktapur Darbar Square (is the plaza in front of the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom, 1,400 metres above sea level. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.) Later, drive to Nagarkot (It’s known for its views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest to the northeast, which are especially striking at sunrise and sunset. The surrounding scrubland is laced with trails and home to many butterflies.) Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early in the morning, enjoy the sunrise view and himalayan ranges. After a delicious breakfast at the hotel drive back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, visit the Patan Darbar Square (One of its attraction is the ancient royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. The Durbar Square is a marvel of Newar architecture.) Later, visit the Pashupatinath Temple (This "extensive Hindu temple precinct" is a sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images and inscriptions raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati river). Overnight stay at the hotel.
After a salubrious breakfast, proceed for an optional tour to Mountain Flights. Also, visit the Boudhanath Temple (The Boudha Stupa dominates the skyline; it is one of the largest stupas in the world. The influx of large populations of refugees from Tibet has seen the construction of over 50 gompas (Tibetan convent) around Boudha. As of 1979, Boudha Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.) Later, transfer to the airport to connect flight for your onward destination.
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