Mountains, Temples and Palaces ( 4 Days / 3 Nights )
 

Legends abound in Kathmandu. From the mythical beginnings of the valley in which Manjushree, the patron deity of the Kathmandu Valley coming upon a lake wherein lay a lotus bloom, struck its southern end, cleaving the rock and draining the lake to reveal what is today the valley of Kathmandu. The spot where the lotus bloom once stood is marked now by the Stupa of Swoyambhunath, the oldest of its kind in the world and a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site.

But more than legends it is the stark reality that greets you wherever you go in Nepal in the form of the mighty Himalaya that never fails to inspire and instils a sense of awe in you.

This short tour involves up to three half day sightseeing tours and will take you through the Kathmandu Durbar Square – whose temples are some of the finest specimen of Nepalese architecture; the Patan Durbar Square – noteworthy for its fine art and craft in addition to traditional Newari building styles; and the Bhaktapur Durbar Square - probably the best preserved specimen of all the old palace squares in Nepal. In addition, the tour will also take you to the Pashupatinath Temple – one of the holiest Hindu shrines in the world and an important pilgrimage stop for Hindus; the Boudhanath Stupa –  the largest Stupa of its kind in the world with it’s all-seeing eyes of the Buddha looking to the four cardinal directions; the Swoyambhunath Stupa –  2000 plus years old and located on a hillock over-looking Kathmandu, surrounded by many temples and pagodas of both the Buddhist as well as the Hindu faiths is a prime example of how Hindus and Buddhists have mixed and mingled and lived in harmony with each other for many centuries . The tour finishes with a visit to Nagarkot, a charming village on the northeastern rim of the Kathmandu valley from where you will have unobstructed views of the Eastern and Central Himalaya including Mt. Everest (8850 m), the highest point on earth. 

A mountain sightseeing flight serves to cap off a visit to Nepal's mystical Capital.

 

Package Cost 465
Single Supplement US$ 115.00
 
LEVEL: Easy
These trips are good for families with children as well as for senior citizens.
 
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Itinerary
 
Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu. Meet our representative and transfer to hotel. If time permits you may begin your tour right away or spend time unwinding from your journey. Overnight on breakfast basis.
Day 02 Mountain flight in the early morning, followed by a sightseeing tour of the Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa followed by sightseeing tour of Patan Durbar Square.
Day 03 An early morning departure for a sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur followed by a visit to Changunarayan Temple, the oldest temple complex in the Kathmandu Valley and then transfer to the hill top resort village of Nagarkot.
Day 04 Early morning hike to the top of Nagarkot to watch the sun rise over the mighty Himalaya, including the world’s tallest peak Mt. Everest at 8850 meters. Return to the hotel for breakfast, check out and then transfer to the airport for your departure from Nepal.