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PROGRAMME 10 |
Day 01 :
Arrive Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to
hotel. Later sightseeing of Patan and Tibetian Camp. Patan is an
ancient city situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati and
is about 5 kms southeast of Kathmandu. The city is full of Budhist
monuments & Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways,guardian deities
and wonderful carvings. A visit to the Tibetian Centre gives you an
opportunity to observe Tibetian life closely.
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Day 02 :
Kathmandu - Sightseeing of Bhaktapur and Thimi.Bhaktapur means "the
city of devotees" in the Sanskrit language. It is also known as
Bhadgaon. The palace complex in the middle of the city potrays the
prosperity of the Malla years and the details at which the crafts-
people then worked. The palace of fifty-five windows stands in the
square and it was home to many kings of Bhaktapur.It is perhaps the
most popular of the 3 Newar towns of the Kathmandu Valley. Later
sightseeing of Kathmandu and Swayambhu. The Kathmandu Valley has an
exotic setting. It is surrounded by a tier of green mountain wall
above which tower mighty snow-capped peaks. The history of the
Valley, according to the legends, begins with Swayambhu,or the "the
self existent". Swayambhu is, perhaps,the best place to observe the
religious harmony in Nepal. The stupa is among the most ancient in
this part of the world.The largest image of the Sakyamuni Buddha in
Nepal is in a monastry next to the stupa.
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Day 03 :
Kathmandu/Chitwan - Departure from Kathmandu for Chitwan by surface.
A visit to the jungle for the jungle activities in the afternoon.
Overnight stay at Safari Narayani Lodge.
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Day 04 :
Chitwan-A day full of jungle activities.Among the 14 national parks
and wildlife reserves in the Kingdom, the Royal Chitwan Park is the
most popular safari destination.More than 43 species of animals are
found in Chitwan.The endangered one-horned rhino,Royal Bengal tiger,
Gharial crocodile,four-horned antelope,striped hyena & the Gangetic
dolphin are the main attractions.Many adventurers also choose to go
down to Chitwan by raft. A jungle safari is an experience you will
remember for a long time.
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Day 05 :
Chitwan / Kathmandu - After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu. Rest
of the day at leisure.
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Day 06 :
Kathmandu-Morning sightseeing of Pashupati and Boudha.The Pashupati
is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage in Nepal. There are linga images of
Shiva along with statues, shrines and temples dedicated to other
deities in the complex. Bouddhanath is among the largest stupas in
South Asia, & it has become the focal point of Tibetian Buddhism in
Nepal. The white mound looms 36 meters overhead. Evening free for
shopping and leisure.
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Day 07 :
Meeting and assistance to the airport for return flight.
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