Nepal Hiking Team (P.) Ltd. P. O. Box No.: 5596, House No: 95, Nayabazar RD, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: +977-1-4389212, Fax: +977-1-4388959, Skype: nepal-trekking Email: sales@nepalhikingteam.com, URL: http://www.nepalhikingteam.com
Nepal is one of the best countries for sightseeing, with its long history, fascinating art and distinctive and varied architecture. Cultural tours in Nepal open up an overabundance of cultural diversities as each part of Nepal, from East to West, or North to South, has its own cultural setting. Tradition, religion, custom, belief, language, social organization and people are the important aspects of culture in Nepal. The two predominant religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, are ever present with the variety of gods and goddess, numerous temples, stupas and monasteries, and depict the deep faith of the people.
Nepal is cloaked in myths and legends, and as well as being home to the highest mountains on earth and spectacular scenery, the country has an extremely rich cultural heritage. Historical Kathmandu Durbar Square, 3rd centuries Swoyambhunath Stupa, biggest Hindu temple - Pasupatinath and cremation, largest stupa in the world - Boudhanath, temple of reclining god - Budhanilkantha, city of fine carvings, temples and shrines in - Patan Durbar Square, city of devotees and Palaces Bhaktapur Durbar Square, 5th centuries Changunarayan Temple, Nagarkot (charming sunrise and sunset spot as well as great Himalayan scenery), Lumbini - birthplace of Lord Buddha, travelling around Pokhara; city of full of natural beauty as well as dozens of temples and monastery and Manakamana (wish fulfilling goddess) etc. has made Nepal a mysterious and an interesting and best place for cultural tour. By these specialities if one visit the country will surely ask for more and more.
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.
You are welcomed by the hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to your hotel. Our guide will explain briefly the program upon arrival. Overnight at Hotel. B.B
Day 02: Cultural Tours in Kathmandu and drive to Nagarkot
After breakfast, about 9 o’clock we will take you a glimpse of half day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley; Pasupatinath Temple, one of the most important Hindu temple in Nepal. We keep going for walk to see the huge of stupa of Buddha, also known as Boudhanath, the largest stupa in Nepal. Afterward taking a ride to Bhaktapur, a fascinating town visits Bhaktapur Durbar Square featuring the Victorian illustrations style with temples and temples complex. Keeps the route connecting to Nagarkot. Overnight at Resort. MAP Plan.
Day 03: Drive to Kathmandu with Cultural Tours.
After viewing sunrise view from Nagarkot, we drive back to Kathmandu with continue sightseeing tour of Patan Darbar Square: It is an enchanting melange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a 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. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone.
After tour in Patan, we drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the place of the Mall and then the Shah Kings of Nepal, visiting Kumari Temple, house of the virgin goddess, and our final tour in Kathmandu will be Swayambhunath - a stupa on the top of hill - from here you can overlook the scenery of Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at Hotel. B.B Plan
Day 04: Drive to Lumbini “The birth Place of Lord Buddha.”
Drive to Lumbini the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace and compassion. It is a place of pilgrimage for Buddhist as well as place of reverence for peace lovers of any religious faith throughout the world. In Lumbini the central attraction is the sacred garden with Maya Devi temple depicting the birth of Lord Buddha, Ashoka Pillar pinpointing the birthplace of Buddha and Shakya Tank where Maya Devi, the mother of Lord Buddha, is supposed to have taken a dip before bringing forth the baby - Lord Buddha. Around this holy site, there are remnants of Monasteries and Chaityas built over the centuries following Buddha's birth in 632 BC. Overnight at hotel. MAP Plan.
Day 05: Lumbini Exploration “Cultural Tours ”
After breakfast, we begin the trip by driving away, 27km west of Lumbini; visit the important archaeological site, Tilaurkot, the ancient palace of King Suddodha (Siddhartha Gautam's father), where the Buddha spent his formative years as a Shakya Prince. Allow yourself for a moment to wander around and soak the atmosphere. There's a museum nearby, The Kapilvastu Museum; the pottery, jewelry and ornaments are gathered in-house. End up the remarkable tour in Tilaurkot by visiting the shrines, monasteries and stupa near the sacred garden. Overnight at Resort. B.B Plan.
Day 06: Drive to Pokhara
We ride a car to Pokhara, all the way through scenic mountain terrain; its fame rests on the natural beauty of its lakeside location and its proximity to the mountains. Pokhara is the starting point for some of the most famous treks in Nepal, and there are also plenty of short walks and day trips, that can be made around the valley. B.B. Plan.
Day 07: Cultural Tours in Pokhara
Early in the morning we will drive to World peace stupa just 15 Kilometers away from your hotel for another great sunrise view around Annapurna & Dhaulagiri range then back to have breakfast at hotel then begin a full day sightseeing of Pokhara including Phewa lake boating, we will visiting the Seti River gorge - one of the best places to see. You will have an opportunity to take a glimpse to the limestone cave of Mahendra Gufa & David’s falls used to be well-known for its stalactites. Overnight at Hotel. B.B Plan.
Day 08: Drive to Kathmandu
After breakfast, start the trip of day with driving back to Kathmandu, heck-in at hotel, rest of the day is at your own leisure & join in the evening for Nepalese dinner with culture dance. Overnight at Hotel. MAP Plan.
Day 09: Departure to your onward destination. B.Plan. "Farewell"
Note: B = Breakfast, B.B = Bed & Breakfast, MAP = Bed, Breakfast & Dinner.
NOTE: Tipping is expected but not mandatory.
Dear Ganga & Team
We really had a great time in Nepal having selected the correct travel agent and also the people of Nepal who are so friendly and gentle and nice. And not forgetting the fantastic tour in Nagarkot, Bhaktapur, Patan, and Chitwan off course birth place of Buddha and Pokhara. View from world peace stupa and Sarankot was awesome.
Thank for your great arrangements.
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