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PROGRAMME 7 |
Day 01 :
Arrive Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to
hotel. Later sightseeing of Swayambhu. The history of the Valley,
according to the legends, begins with Swayambhu, or the "the self
existent". Swayambhu is 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 02 :
Kathmandu - Morning sightseeing of Patan and Boudhnath. Evening
sightseeing of Patan. The ancient city of Patan is situated on the
southern bank of the river Bagmati and is about 5 kms southest of
Kathmandu. The city is full of Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples.
It is also known as the city of artists. Lalitpur, "the city of
beauty", is another name for Patan.Bouddhanath is among the largest
stupas in South Asia, and it has become the focal point of Tibetian
Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms 36 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 & Hindu temples with fine bronze
gateways, guardian deities & wonderful carvings. Later sightseeing
of Kathmandu and Pashupati, which is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage
destination in Nepal. There are linga images of Shiva along with
statues,shrines & temples dedicated to other deities in the complex.
The Kathmandu Valley has an exotic setting. It is surrounded by a
tier of green mountain wall above which tower mighty snow-capped
peaks.
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Day 03 :
Kathmandu / Pokhara - Transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
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Day 04 :
Camp - Early morning transfer to trek starting point. The country's
mountainous and terrai regions offer some of the most spectacular
trekking in the world.These treks also give you a chance to mix with
the local people and get an insight into their livelihood & culture.
A day full of trekking and spending overnight in tents after that
is an experience to remember.
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Day 05 :
Pokhara Full day trekking and later overnight in tents.
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Day 06 :
Pokhara - Trekking all the way to Pokhara and stay for overnight at
hotel.
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Day 07 :
Pokhara/Chitwan - Morning transfer from Pokhara to Chitwan by road.
Evening visit to the jungle to see the wildlife. Later check-in at
Safari Narayani Lodge.
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Day 08 :
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 09 :
Chitwan/Kathmandu-Morning transfer from Chitwan to Kathmandu. Later
sightseeing of Bhaktapur. 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 craftspeople then worked.
The palace of 55 windows stands in the square & it was home to many
kings of Bhaktapur. It is perhaps the most popular of the 3 Newar
towns of the Kathmandu Valley. |