Mystical Touch of Nepal – 5 Days
(ETNNP009)  Kathmandu-Pokhara-Nagarkot

Overview

Nepal, The mystical country full of culture and traditions, fine architecture, natural beauty, beautiful lakes and majestic mountain views. Touch Nepal- The Last Shangri-La, feel the spirituality of being at holiest temples for Hindus and Buddhists.

Mystical Nepal tour takes you to oldest sacred Hindu temples, worship only living goddess in the world-Kumari. Biggest stupa in the world-Bouddhanath Stupa, majestic mountain view from Nagarkot hill station, boat ride on a crystal clear Himalayan lakes in Pokhara and Sunrise view from world famous Sarangkot hill.

Touch Nepal-The land of Himalayas, history, culture and tradition, nature and adventure. Kathmandu is the cultural capital, whereas Pokhara the lake city and the gateway to world famous trekking. Flight back from Pokhara is in itself a mountain flight to view Annapurna, Machhapuchhere, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and many more.

Choose an left hand side window seat to enjoy the majestic mountain views.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Meeting at airport upon arrival, our representative will greet and transfer you to hotel. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: In Kathmandu

This morning you will be taken for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath Temple. This is the place where holy saddhus pray and cremations on the Bagmati River are carried out.

We then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage. After completion of these two spots, you will be taken take you for a visit to Patan. Also known as Lalitpur , the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces.

Patan Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: It’s an architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathamandu or Bhaktapur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to most of the valley’s Tibetan population. While technically refugees, the Tibetans are some of the wealthiest people in the valley because of the carpet industry they operate. For those looking to bring home a fine Tibetan carpet, this is the place to shop.

You will then go to Swayambhunath Temple the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Drive Kathmandu – Pokhara (Drive to Pokhara 210 Kms)

Pokhara is 210 Km & is a 06 hours drive from Kathmandu. From Pokhara town (2,352 feet) the 25,000+ peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges rise a scant 20 miles away with no intervening ridges to spoil the view. Overnight at hotel.

Later you will visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple,Goddess Durga, was brought from India. Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offers a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. The temple is in the area of the bazaar, hence,a journey of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple. Sightseeing to Devi’s fall, also known as Patale Chango is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. During summer and rainy season, the waterfall takes its real form, with gushing water splashing and making its way through the rocks. Just opposite of Devi’s fall, on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4: Fly Pokhara-Kathmandu. Drive to Nagarkot (32 km, 1.5 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast at hotel, transfer to domestic airport for flight back to Kathmandu, continue drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is situated 32 kilometers, 1.5 hrs drive east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175 meters. The panoramic view of the major peaks including Mt. Everest can be seen from here. This place is also famous for viewing sunrise and sunset.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Final Departure

Drive straight to the airport which is 1.5 hours drive approx to board flight for onward journey.

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Value Added

We are ready to welcome you with all the necessary safety measures (Post -19 Pandemic Halt). Hence we assure you of safety and security by following the optimal precautions.

Safety Assurance from Us (Tour/Trekking Operator)

• Vehicles fully cleaned and disinfected
• Foot bath mat available at entrance
• Extra masks available (if required)
• Safe distancing
• We carry limited number of passengers
• Our crew wear full PPE while disinfecting the vehicle
• Temperature screening available
• Our crew tested fit to travel
• Sanitizers available
• We carry additional deep wipe down cleaning of high touched areas
• Hygiene kit available for sale
• Our crew wear face mask and face shield

Safety Rules for Travelers (You)

• Namaste over handshake
• Do not travel if unwell
• Wear face mask all the time
• Maintain safe distancing
• Use foot mat while boarding
• Undertake temperature screening
• Ventilators over air conditioning
• Avoid unnecessary surface touching
• Wash/Sanitize hands regularly
• Follow sneeze etiquette
• Follow safety instructions (from local authority)
• Carry your personal hygiene all the time

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