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cultural nepal
(Kathmandu,
Manokamna &
Nagarkot)
Day 1 Kathmandu: Arrive at
Kathmandu International airport. Meet and greet at airport by Concept Voyages'
representative and transfer to hotel by coach. Free day at leisure. Dinner &
overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 Kathmandu Sightseeing: After breakfast, proceed for full day
sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. First visit Pashupatinath temple. One of the
holiest Hindu shrines in the world, the fabulous pagoda temple houses the linga
(phallic symbol) of Lord Shiva. A short drive to east is Boudhanath, a massive
stupa, is one of largest of its kind. The place is alive with hymn- chanting,
spinning prayer wheels and scores of people circumambulating here provide
excellent exposure to Tibetan culture. On return we will stop for lunch in
Durbar Marg. We next drive to Narayanthan temple, a temple of famous resting
Vishnu, followed by a visit of Syambhunath Stupa to the west of city. The stupa,
which watches over the valley from the top of a hillock, is one of the holiest
Buddhist sites in Nepal. Its establishment is linked to the creation of
Kathmandu valley. You get to enjoy a very good view of Kathmandu valley from
here. Sightseeing timing 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Evening in leisure. Enjoy the
restaurant in Thamel or shopping in New Road. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 Kathmandu-Manokamna-Kathmandu: After breakfast, drive to Manokamna
temple. Combining scenic grandeur and spiritualism is the Manokamna Temple,
which is a three-hour drive away from Kathmandu, the roadsides are lined with
litchi, mango and other fruit trees. Later take a cable car to reach the shrine.
That half-hour gives you a grand scenic trip across many hills and a river. Here
again the façade of the temple is distinctly Buddhist. People from many
religions worship here and ask the goddess (on the floor covered with heaps of
flowers) for favours the priest assures you that prayers will be answered, the
reason why it is called "Manokamna". Outside the temple it is shady, with
eating-places and a huge sampangi (champa) tree shedding petals and spreading
its fragrance. Return back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4 Kathmandu-Bhaktapur-Nagarkot: After breakfast, drive to Nagarkot.
Sightseeing of Bhaktapur en route. Bhaktapur lies 14 km to the east of Kathmandu
and one the way to Nagarkot. Of the three cities of Kathmandu, Patan and
Bhaktapur, the last has the best preserved art and architecture bequeathed to
the Kathmandu valley by the ancient Malla rulers. Besides the fine palace
complex, temples and other artifacts. you will also get to experience a simple,
almost semi-rural lifestyle that has changes little over time. After lunch diver
on to Nagarkot on a gently up hill and meandering road. Check in at Hotel.
Located 30 km to the east of Kathmandu on the valley rim, Nagarkot is the
perfect get away for those who seek Himalayan scenery and rural serenity.
Nagarkot is situated at an elevation of 2175 m and provides a grandstand
panorama of the Himalaya. You can see five of the world’s 10 tallest mountains,
including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho-oyu and Manaslu with grand Ganesh
himal right in front of you. The snow peaks look especially gorgeous during
sunset and sunrise. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 Kathmandu departure: Wake up early morning for a steaming
tea/coffee and a savory breakfast. Depart to Kathmandu airport to board flight
home.
End of Tour!
Tour Booking Code: CVINP-05
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