Kathmandu to Nagarkot
Tour Description
Summry of Tour
Food & Drink | Meals as per plan |
Internet | WiFi is available in most hotels and is free of charge. |
What to Know | |
Languages | Guide can be provided if required at an extra cost |
Places Covered | Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nagarkot etc |
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Arrive Kathmandu
Meeting at airport upon arrival by Office Personnel. Transfer to hotel. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu.
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Kathmandu
This morning you will be taken for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath. This is the place where holy saddhus pray and cremations on the Bagmati River are carried out. We then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage. After completion of these two spots, you will be taken take you for a visit to Patan. Also known as Lalitpur, the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan's central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: It’s an architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathamandu or Bhaktapur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to most of the valley's Tibetan population. While technically refugees, the Tibetans are some of the wealthiest people in the valley because of the carpet industry they operate. For those looking to bring home a fine Tibetan carpet, this is the place to shop. You will then go to Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps.
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Kathmandu - Pokhara ( 210 KMS )
Fly to Pokhara. Pokhara is 30 mins by flight from Kathmandu. From Pokhara town (2,352 feet) the 25,000+ peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges rise a scant 20 miles away with no intervening ridges to spoil the view. Overnight at hotel.
Later you will visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple,Goddess Durga, was brought from India. Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offers a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. The temple is in the area of the bazaar, hence,a journey of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple. Sightseeing to Devi’s fall, also known as Patale Chango is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. During summer and rainy season, the waterfall takes its real form, with gushing water splashing and making its way through the rocks. Just opposite of Devi’s fall, on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave. Overnight at hotel.
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Pokhara - Nagarkot
Fly back to Kathmandu. Drive straight to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is situated 32 kilometers, 1.5 hrs drive east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175 meters. The panoramic view of the major peaks including Mt. Everest can be seen from here. This place is also famous for viewing sunrise and sunset. Overnight at hotel.
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Nagarkot / Airport
Drive straight to the airport which is 1.5 hours drive approx to board flight for onward journey.
Tour Ends
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- 02 nights accomodation in Kathmandu with Breakfast.
- 01 night accomodation in Pokhara with Breakfast.
- 01 night accomodation in Nagarkot with Breakfast.
- 02 airport transfers by a non a/c vehicle exclusively.
- 02 domestic airport transfers in Kathmandu by a non a/c vehicle exclusively.
- 02 domestic airport transfers in Pokhara by a non a/c hotel coach on SIC basis.
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary in Kathmandu and Pokhara by a non a/c vehicle exclusively.
- Transportation Kathmandu / Nagarkot / Kathmandu by a non A/c vehicle exclusively.
- Airfare Kathmandu / Pokhara / Kathmandu
- Applicable taxes
- Cost of any Optional Tours/Excursions
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry, telephone bills, minibar etc.
- Any meals not specified in the ‘Inclusions’ column
- Anything not mentioned in the ‘Inclusions’ column
- Surcharges extra if any