3N/4D HERITAGE NEPAL TOUR

Highlights

DAY 1 Arrive in Kathmandu Kathmandu, Central Region, Nepal Upon arriving at Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu, you will be met and assisted by our airport representative and transferred to the hotel as booked. Rest of the day will be at leisure or you can stroll around the city on your own Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu. DAY 2 Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu city Kathmandu, Central Region, Nepal After refreshments we will proceed for the sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath temple & Boudhanath stupa. Situated 5 Kilometers east of Kathmandu city, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the templebuilt in pagoda style has gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of Rivers Bagmati, entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden to all non-Hindus. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds. Later we will drive to Boudhanath Stupa Boudhanath Stupa is one of the most imposing landmarks of Kathmandu and is a center of Tibetan Buddhism. The stupa is built on a massive three level mandala style platform and said to be one of the biggest stupas in the world. The base of the stupa is adorned with 108 small images of the Dhyani Amitabha Buddha and inset with prayer wheels. Thousands of pilgrims circle the stupa in a clockwise direction each day spinning the prayer wheels. It is said that each spin of a prayer wheel is the equivalent of reciting the mantra. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stupa’s massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal. We then proceed to magnificent Kathmandu Durbar square Kathmandu, the largest city of Nepal, is the political as well as the cultural capital of the country. Like any big city, Kathmandu has seen rapid expansion in the last decade, but despite the hustle and bustle so typical of metropolitan cities, its people remain as refreshingly friendly as ever. Retaining its ancient traditions, Kathmandu is blessed by a Living Goddess and is enriched by endless ceremonial processions and events that take to the streets every now and then with throngs of devotees seeking blessings. These religious festivals are steeped in legend and are quite a spectacle with chariot processions and masked dancers often possessed by the spirits of deities. Our next destination will be Swoyambhunath stupa known as “Monkey Temple “ Another landmark on UNESCO WORLD Heritage Site Swoyambhunath stupa, rests on a hillock 3 km towards the western edge of Kathmandu and is one of the most important and the most sacred Buddhist shrines of Nepal. Legend has it that when Kathmandu Valley was a lake 2000 years ago, a single lotus flower grew at the center of the lake. When Saint Manjushree, the Bodhisatva drained the lake with a single slash of his sword, the lotus settled on top of a hill and magically turned into a stupa. Thus Swoyambhunath is also known as a Self-Created stupa. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu. DAY 3 Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Kathmandu, Central Region, Nepal After sumptuous breakfast at hotel today we will visit ancient medieval city of Bhaktapur Bhaktapur or Bhadgaon, literally meaning the ‘City of Devotees’ is a major tourist destination that takes visitors back in time. Bhaktapur lies 12 km east of the Kathmandu city on the Arniko Highway that leads to the Chinese border. Bhaktapur is still untouched by rapid urbanization and has managed to retain its brick paved roads, charming red brick houses and a way of life that goes back to medieval times. This ancient city is also famous for pottery and woodcarving amply displayed on the squares and windows respectively. The extraordinary Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its monuments reflect the glory days of the Malla Dynasty. Rest of the day will be at leisure for optional sightseeing tour or shopping on your own. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu. DAY 4 Departure Kathmandu, Central Region, Nepal Today you will be transferred to International airport for your onward flight.