NO0401 Exotic Kathmandu, Boudhanath (Little Tibet), Bhaktapur Durbar Square (Nepal Tour) (4 Days/3 Nights)

Highlights

Nepal
The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal offers an incomparable blend of high mountains and rich cultures. Nepal embraces the Central Himalaya including eight of the world’s 10 highest peaks, rushing rivers and rolling terraced hills, steamy tropics and high altitude plains. Nepal’s unique blend of Hinduism and Buddhism is endlessly fascinating, more so with its rich mosaic of ethnically diverse people. Thus, Nepal is a haven for its picturesque scenery & friendly people.

Kathmandu Durbar Square – Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, with its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people. Here, the kings of Nepal are crowned and solemnized. Interesting things for visitors to see are Taleju temple, gigantic figure of Kalbhairav (the god of destruction), Basantapur Durbar, and Temple of Kumari (living goddess).

Swayambhunath Stupa – The world’s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas built 2000 years ago and situated on a hillock about 77 metres above the level of the Kathmandu Valley. Visitors will also have a grand view of the valley from this spot.

Patan Durbar Square – The square boasts of many famous sites and unique architecture. Krishna Mandir in the Patan Durbar Square was built to honour an incarnation of Vishnu. Krishna was a favourite among the “Gopini” (cowgirls). His temple is the best example of stone architecture in the World. Scenes from the Mahabharat, Asia’s greatest mythological war, are carved on the temple’s walls.

The streets in the Patan Durbar Square area are home to traditional artists and sculptors. Many more temples are dedicated to Ganesh (the elephant-headed god), Shiva, Narsingha & Taleju.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square – Bhaktapur which means the ‘city of devotees’ is a home of medieval art and architecture. Pottery and weaving are its traditional industries.

Boudhanath (Little Tibet) – UNESCO World Heritage Site – Boudhanath is among the largest stupas in South Asia, and it has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms 36 meters overhead. The stupa is located on the ancient trade route to Tibet, and the Tibetan merchants have rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. In the 1950s many refugees entered Nepal from Tibet and many have also decided to live around Boudhanath. Thus, the “Little Tibet” of Nepal was born.

This “Little Tibet” is still the best place in the Valley to observe Tibetan lifestyle. Monks are seen walking about in their maroon robes. The Tibetans also walk with their prayer wheels in their hands, and the rituals of prostration are presented to the Buddha as worshippers circumambulate the stupa on their hands and knees, bowing down to their lord.

This package includes

• 3 Nights Hotel Stay (Twin/Triple Sharing)
• Meals as stated (3 Breakfast/1 Dinner)
• Air Conditioned Vehicle
• Guide (English Speaking)
• Entrance Fees as per itinerary
• 1 Nepalese Cultural Show with Dinner
• Tour & Transfer as per itinerary

This package excludes

• • International Flight Tickets
  • Airport Tax & Fuel Surcharge
  • Personal Miscellaneous/Insurance/Shopping
  • Tips to Driver/Guide
  • Visa (whenever applicable)

Notes

• • • Additional Surcharge of USD 150 for Single Supplement
    • All Hotel Rooms quoted are based on ROH/Standard Category
    • Itinerary is subject to change to best meet operational situations
    • International Passport must have at least 6 months of validity

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu (-/-/-)
am/pm Meet & Greet @ Kathmandu Airport
pm Transfer from Airport – Hotel.
pm Free At Leisure
pm Overnight in Hotel

Day 2: Kathmandu (B/-/-)
am Breakfast in the hotel.
am Half Day Visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square & hope to be able to get a glimpse of the “ Kumari – living goddess” and Swayambhunath Stupa
pm Visit Patan Durbar Square
pm Transfer to Hotel.
pm Overnight in Hotel.

Day 3 :Kathmandu (B/-/D)
am Breakfast in the hotel
am Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Little Tibet.
pm Enjoy Nepalese Cultural Show with Sumptuous Dinner
pm Transfer to hotel
pm Overnight in hotel

Day 4 : (B/-/-)
am Breakfast in the hotel.
12.00 pm Check out from hotel.
pm Transfer to Airport for “Home Sweet Home”