Tale of Kathmandu Valley – 3 Days
(ETNNP013)  Kathmandu

Overview

Discover the legend of Kathmandu and the tale of three medieval cities inside Kathmandu valley namely Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan. Legend tells us that Bhaktapur was the only kingdom inside Kathmandu valley, then it was divided into three separate nations.

Currently these three cities, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan stands as three cities with their own distinct identity and attraction.

Bhaktapur is known as the city of devoties and has still maintained it medieval charms. Kathmandu the capital and the city center is the business hum and busy and crowded. Patan is the city of fine arts with well preserved antique architectures.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu. Upon arrival, Meet, assist at Kathmandu airport and transfer to your hotel

Nepal, home to Mount Everest, is dominated by the world’s most imposing mountains. Although the country is relatively small (147,181 square kilometers), 80 percent of its territory is occupied by the dramatic peaks of the Himalayas. Nepal was closed to foreign visitors until 1951, a situation which contributed greatly to its mystique in the west. This small, hospitable country has since become an exceptionally popular destination for travelers, whether they are in search of climbing challenges or spiritual enlightenment.

For a small territory, the Nepali landscape is uncommonly diverse, ranging from the humid Terai in the south to the lofty Himalayas in the north. Nepal boasts eight of the world’s ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest, which is located near the Chinese border. The country is famous for: tourism, trekking, hiking, camping, mountain biking, national wildlife

parks, jungle safaris, river rafting, sport fishing, and its many beautiful temples and places of worship.

PM: Sightseeing of Patan City

Patan Durbar Square This ancient city of Patan also Known as Lalitpur or the city of fine arts is about five kilometers southeast of Kathmandu. It is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan Durbar Square is a concentrated mass of temples, the most stunning display of Newari architecture to be seen in Nepal. Listed in World Heritage Site, the former Royal Palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. The Square has been described as one of the most picturesque collection of buildings that have been set up so small a place by the piety of oriental man.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: Visit Manokamana Temple (104 km, 4 hrs drive). Back to Kathmandu

Early morning transfer to domestic airport for 01 hour Panoramic Mountain Flight

One of the must-see landmarks of Nepal is of course the highest peak in the world – Mount Everest, which is 8848 m (29029 ft.). Besides Mount Everest, there are eight peaks in Nepal which stands above 8000 meter high among the fourteen all over the world. Some of them are Lhotse (8516 m), Nuptse (7855 m), Amadablam (6812 m), Chamlang (7319 m), Makalu (8463 m), Gauri Shankar (7134 m), Langtang Lirung (7234 m), Annapurna (8,091 m), Manasalu (8,136 m), Ganesh (7,429 m), Kanchenjunga (8,586), etc.

View of Mt. Everest from Mountain Flight

One hour Everest Flight takes off from Kathmandu Airport and flies east in modern Jetstream 41 fully pressurized and air-conditioned fleet, where one can see magnificent mountains from a height of around 25,000 feet. A must take tour of the majestic Himalayas. It’s an hour of breathtaking scenic beauty of the Mighty Mountains. It is a sparkling clear journey across the world’s highest peaks, Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga – 3rd highest, Lhoste, Makalu, Cho Oyu, to name just a few including the Tibetan plateau.

You can enjoy a seemingly endless chain of snow capped peaks as you fly above the clouds, over glaciers and lakes, rivers and gorges from your private individual window. The clear, non tinted window offers a great opportunity to experience and photograph the aerial view of the Kathmandu valley and the landscapes of Nepal.

Drive to Kurintar (104 Km, 04-05 hrs drive under normal road condition)

Manakamana temple (wish fulfilling goddess) dedicated to Durga Bhawani (Hindu Goddess) is situated at about 1300 meters at a top of a hill surround by a small village community. It is about 9 Km north-east of the town of Mugling and at about 90 Km West from Kathmandu and East from Pokhara.

It is believed that Goddess Manakaman fulfills the wishes of ones who worship her with pure heart.

Visit Manokamana Devi Temple by Cable car

Drive back to Kathmandu

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Sightseeing & Departure

Morning after breakfast at your hotel, early transfer to airport to connect onward flight en-route visit Pashupatinath Temple & Boudhanath Stupa

Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath, dedicated to Shiva the Destroyer, is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal.

A gold-plated roof, four silver doors, and wood carvings of the finest quality decorate the pagoda temple of Pashupatinath. Temples dedicated to several other Hindu and Buddhist deities surround the temple of Pashupatinath. Behind the temple is the River Bagmati. On the banks of Bagmati are raised platforms used as cremation sites for Hindus. Only Hindus are allowed inside the Pashupatinath courtyard.

Boudhanath Stupa (or Bodnath Stupa): is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism. The stupa is located in the town of Boudha, on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. After the arrival of thousands of Tibetans following the 1959 Chinese invasion, the temple has become one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism. Today it remains an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for Tibetan Buddhists and local Nepalis, as well as a popular tourist site.

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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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