Kathmandu Tour with Nagarkot
Code: NBHTY
Description
Kathmandu is the hub of historical buildings. There are so many beautiful Temples to explore. Nagarkot is a village in central Nepal, at the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. It’s known for its views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest to the northeast, which are especially striking at sunrise and sunset. The surrounding scrubland is laced with trails and home to many butterflies.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Kathmandu International Airport | |||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight. | |||||
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And if you are interested to visit the most amazing Temples, then the Kathmandu is the right place to explore. On the other part Nagarkot is offer breathtaking view to its visitors.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
Meeting at airport upon arrival by office Personnel. 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.
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Day 2: Kathmandu
This morning you will be taken for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath. This is the place where holy saddhus pray. The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupatinath and is located on the banks of the Bagmati River 5 kilometres north-east of Kathmandu Valley in the eastern city of Kathmandu the capital of Nepal. This temple is considered one of the sacred temples of Hindu faith .The temple serves as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. This temple complex is on UNESCO World Heritage Sites’s list since 1979. This “extensive Hindu temple precinct” is a “sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images and inscriptions raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati River”.
Later visit to Swayambhunath 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. Later visit the Sleeping Vishnu Temple also known as the Budanilkantha Temple.
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Day 3: Kathmandu / Nagarkot via Bhaktapur (35 KMS )
Drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is situated 35 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.
On the way to Nagarkot at 17 kms stop for Bhaktapur. Perhaps the least changed of all the cities in the Kathmandu Valley, with a distinct medieval feel. Pottery and weaving are still traditional industries here. Architectural wonders abound, including the Palace of Fifty Five Windows, Golden Gate and the magnificent five-storied pagoda-style Nyatapola Tem
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Day 4: Nagarkot – Kathmandu Airport
Drive straight to the airport which is 1.5 hours’ drive approx. to board flight for onward journey.
Location
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Excellent tour organized by Wild Safari Trails. We had really good sighting in Ranthambore and Corbett. Bharatpur is really amazing place for bird watching.