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PROGRAMME 11 |
Day 01 :
Arrive Kathmandu. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
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Day 02 :
Kathmandu - Half day sightseeing of Pashupati and Boudhnath. 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 thirty-six meters overhead.
Later sightseeing of Patan,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 and Hindu temples with fine
bronze gateways, guardian deities and wonderful carvings. Half day
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 / Chtitwan - After breakfast departure to Safari Narayan
Lodge in Chitwan. Afternoon full of jungle activities and later
overnight at Safari Narayan 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 / Pokhara -After breakfast departure for Pokhara. Afternoon
excursion to Phewa Lake. The Phewa Lake the second largest lake in
the Kingdom, is the center of all attraction in Pokhara. It is the
most enchanting of the three lakes that add to the replendence of
Pokhara. Here,one can sail or row a hired boat a cross to the water
or visit the island temple in its middle.
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Day 06 :
Pokhara / Kathmandu-Morning sightseeing of Pokhara town. Pokhara is
Kathmandu's center of adventure. An enchanting city nestled in a
tranquil valley.Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty.The
serenity of Phewa Lake & the magnificience of the fish tailed summit
of Manhhapuchhre rising behind it create an ambience of peace and
magic. The valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests,
gushing rivers, emerald lakes, and of course the world famous views
of the Himalaya. Afternoon transfer to the airport for a return
flight to Kathmandu.
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Day 07 :
Kathmandu Meeting and assistance to the airport for return flight.
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