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PROGRAMME 8 |
Day 01 :
Arrive Kathmandu. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
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Day 02 :
Kathmandu-Sightseeing of Boudha and Pashupati. 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.
The Pashupati is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in
Nepal.There are linga images of Shiva along with statues,shrines and
temples dedicated to other deities in the complex. Later sightseeing
of Swayambhu. 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/Pokhara - Transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara by road.
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Day 04 :
Pokhara/Chitwan -Morning sightseeing of Pokhara. Pokhara is a place of
remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the
magnificence of the fish- tailed summit of Machhapuchhre rising behind
it create an ambience of peace and magic. Later transfer to Chitwan and
evening jungle activities. Overnight stay at Safari Narayani Lodge.
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Day 05 :
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 06 :
Chitwan / Nagarkot - Transfer to Nagarkot for overnight stay.
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Day 07 :
Nagarkot / Kathmandu - Morning visit to the village in Nagarkot in
order to see the Rural life of the people of Kathmandu. Afternoon
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 the most popular of the 3 Newar towns of the Kathmandu Valley.
Later transfer to Kathmandu. Evening sight- seeing of Patan, an ancient
city situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati & 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.
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Day 08 :
Kathmandu - Morning sightseeing of Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Valley has
an exotic setting. It is surrounded by a tier of green mountain wall
above which tower mighty snow-capped peaks. Later transfer to the
airport for return flight.
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