Patan Darbar Nepal
Tour Name : Best of Nepal

Tour Code : NT04
Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days
Destinations Covered : Kathmandu – Pokhara - Nagarkot – Kathmandu

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Day 01:
Arrival Kathmandu (D)
Arrive Kathmandu. Meet & greet and then will proceed for dinner at local restaurant and then you will be transfer to hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day 02:
At Kathmandu (B/L/D)
After breakfast in hotel, we will proceed for Kathmandu City - Durbar Square complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square, protected as a UNESCO as a world heritage site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also museums inside the palace building.

Patan City - Like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyard and 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. One remarkable monument h ere is a 16th century temple dedicated to the Hindu go Krishna, built entirely of stone. And Swayambhunath Stupa: watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Sengu and is listed as a World heritage site. Lunch & dinner serve in hotel. Overnight in at hotel.

Day 03:
Kathmandu – Pokhara (B/L/D)
After breakfast drive to Pokhara which will take about 6 hours drive and is about 200 Km. Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fish tail summit rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and magic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has much more tropical feel to it, a fact well appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper in its environment. Indeed, the valley surrounding pokhara is home to thick forest, gushing rivers, emerald lakes and of course, the world famous. Views of the Himalayas. Lunch & Dinner serve in hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day 04:
Pokhara (B/L/D)
Morning drive to Sarangkot for Sunrise. Afternoon half day tour of Pokhara town and Boating at Phewa Lake. Rest of the time at leisure. Lunch & dinner in hotel. Overnight in hotel.

Visit in Pokhara
Today itinerary start to visit Mahendra's cave where there is a small statue of Ganesh, the god of knowledge. This statue is not created by man but formed naturally by the flowing waters of the cave. A visit to devil's fall, not far from town where you can see a waterfall appearing from nowhere into many pools and finally disappearing after flowing through small cascades info cracks in the ground.

Day 05:
Pokhara - Nagarkot (B/L/D)
Nagarkot. Of the possible destination, Nagarkot (altitude 2175m) is by far the most popular. Located 30Km east of Kathmandu, Nagarkot has developed into favorite weekend getaway among these seeking mountain views in comfort and quiet. At sunrise, the Himalayan range, stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west all the way past Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east, emerges from the darkness to greet the happy visitor with its awe inspiring majesty and beauty. Nagarkot: A gentle drive to the east of Kathmandu. Nagarkot is a hill resort. Passes through terraced fields and strutted houses, you can view the spectacular mountain ranges such as Annapurna I, II, III, Dorjee Lakpa, Guari Shanker, Shisabangma and Ganesh Himal. You also can see Mount Everest only in a clear day. Lunch serve on the way and dinner in the hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day 06:
Nagarkot - Kathmandu (B/L/D)
Morning enjoy the view of Sun rise. back hotel for breakfast and then drive toward Kathmandu. Enroute visit Bhaktapur City - As you walk in you cannot but be over come by a feeling of inner harmony. Such is the art and architecture and the special layout here. The 15th century palace of 55 windows, situated to the left as you enter through the city gate, inspire admiration. The National Art gallery is also housed inside. The Palace entrance, the golden gate is a masterpiece in repousse art. In front of the palace building is a medley of temples of various designs. Pashupatinath temple - One of the most sacred hindu shrines in the world, pashupatinath lies 5 Km east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronical indicates the temple's existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati river flowing beside the temple, also a World heritage site. Boudnath Stupa: lies about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and present one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Boudhnath a world heritage, is also known as Khasti. There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area. Lunch and dinner serve in hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day 07:
Kathmandu + Departure (B)
After breakfast transfer to airport for final departure.

Tour Ends….

Destination to be covered

Kathmandu : Kathmandu valley consists of three main cities of great historic and cultural interest Kathmandu, Lalitpur (Patan) and Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon).Kathmandu city is the premier cultural and economic hub of Nepal and is considered to have the most advanced infrastructure among urban areas in Nepal. From the point of view of tourism, economy and cultural heritage, the sister cities of Patan(lalitpur) and Bhaktapur are integral to Kathmandu. Kathmandu, as the gateway to Nepal Tourism, is the nerve centre of the country's economy.

Nagarkot : Nagarkot is surrounded by thickly forested hills of pine trees which give you an idyllic escape- with only the wind and the sound of rustling leaves to disturb you.
It is a rustic resort high on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu valley.It is an outstanding hilltop that offers great views of Himalayas, breathtaking mountain scenery and the most impressive views of sunrise and sunset.
From Nagarkot, one see the breathtaking views of the major Himalayan peaks of Nepal like Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang, dorje Lakpa, sisa pagma, Choyu, Gauri Shankar, etc. On a clear crystal day, one can even see the tip of Mt. Everest(8848 m) from here. Many tourists go to Nagarkot at afternoon, stay at one of the resorts to view early morning sunrise over the mountains.

Pokhara : Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty. Situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu valley, the city is known as a center of adventure.
The enchanting city with a population of around 95,000 has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panaromic views of Himalayan peaks.
The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic. So today the city has not only become the starting point for most popular trekking and rafting destinations but also a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Pokhara is part of a once vibrant trade route extending between India and Tibet.

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