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PROGRAMME 9 |
Day 01 :
Arrive Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to
hotel. Later 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. 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 02 :
Kathmandu - Day at leisure in Kathmandu.
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Day 03 :
Kathmandu / Pokhara - Transfer to Pokhara from Kathmandu.
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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 and culture. A day full of trekking &
spending overnight in tents after that is an experience to remember.
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Day 05 :
Camp - A day full of trekking and later on overnight in tents is a once
in a lifetime experience.
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Day 06 :
Pokhara -Trekking all the way to Pokhara and overnight at the hotel.
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Day 07 :
Pokhara/Nagarkot-Transfer to Nagarkot from Pokhara for an overnight
stay.
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Day 08 :
Nagarkot/Kathmandu - Early morning visit to the village in Nagarkot in
order to see the rural life of 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 and it was home to many
kings of Bhaktapur. It is, perhaps the most popular of the 3 Newar towns of the
Kathmandu Valley.Transfer to Kathmandu from Nagarkot by surface.
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Day 09 :
Kathmandu - sightseeing of Dakshinkali and Patan. The temple at
Dakshinkali is dedicated to the ferocious goddess who has much energy and power.
It is said that she gives strong will power and energy to those who come to her
& she loves sacrifices.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.
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Day 10 :
Kathmandu - Meeting and assistance to the airport for return flight.
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