7D6N Beauty of Nepal

Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. After a short rest by visiting the 2000 years old Swayambhunath Stupa (UNESCO World heritage), sometimes also known as the monkey temple .The temple charms with its great dazzling stupa, while at the same time offers a marvelous view of Kathmandu Valley. Next destination is Patan, (UNESCO World heritage) the oldest and second largest of the three cities in Kathmandu valley. Patan likes to recall its old name Lalitpur (city of beauty). Above all, it remains a proud city of artisans; Patan produces nearly all Nepal’s fine metal work. Enroute, stop at a Tibetan carpet factory where you can see the spinning, dyeing and weaving of Tibetan carpets. Drive back to hotel.

After breakfast, we will drive you up to Pokhara, the third largest city in Nepal. Upon arrival, check in to hotel. In the evening, enjoy boating in Phewa Tal (Lake) while enjoying the beautiful Himalayan panorama, especially achhapuchhre (or ‘Fish Tail’ in English), Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himal ranges. Walk back to the hotel with some shopping along the lake front area.

A half day tour of Pokhara is in store for you as we visit various parts of the lakeside village, and enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramas in the world made up by the Annapurna Himal, the majestic Machhapuchhare and other surrounding snow-capped peaks. We will be visiting Davis fall, followed by the Tibetan Refugee Camp where barter-trading is still being practiced. Then we will visit the old market of Pokhara and Vindhebasini Temple as well as Seti George.

After breakfast, visit pagoda style temple in the middle of Phewa Lake dedicated to Barahi (Water Goddess). Then, transfer to Pokhara airport to catch a flight to Kathmandu. Arrive Katmandu and check-in to hotel. Free at leisure in the evening to enjoy shopping and sightseeing on your own.

After breakfast we will go to Kirtipur – one of the oldest towns in Kathmandu valley. Kirtipur contains several Buddhists sites old & new. Cilancho Stupa is of historic importance. A Bihar has been made in Kirtipur, which contains the miniature sites representing Lumbini - The birth place of Buddha, Boudhgaya - where Buddha got enlighten, Saranath - where Buddha gave his first teaching and Kushinagar - where Buddha died. Above Chobhar in Kirtipur, we find the temple of Adinath where God is worshipped by both Hindus & Buddhists. After Kirtipur we will visit Chobhar Gorge, The Gorge cut by Manjushree to let the water of Kathmandu flow out of the valley is visible here. Then drive to Nagarkot, which is at a height of 2300 m above the sea level. From this lovely scenic spot you can catch the excellent views of the Himalayan range at sunset and even see Mt. Everest on a clear day.

After breakfast drive towards Kathmandu. Enroute, sightseeing tour to Boudhanath stupa (UNESCO World Heritage Site). After lunch in Kathmandu, we will visit the famous durbar square of Kathmandu, and Hanumandhoka (Hanuman gate) and Kasthamandap dominated by Shiva temple where the “Living virgin Goddess” Kumari lived. See also the temples of God Shiva and Parvati, Narayan temple, Seto bhairab, Kal bhairab and Taleju temple, which were built in 17th century. Rest of day free at leisure to enjoy shopping or relax at your hotel.

Transfer to airport for flight back home.