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nepal at a glance
(Kathmandu,
Manokamna & Pokhara)
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-Pokhara: After breakfast, proceed for Pokhara
sightseeing. 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. Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 4 Pokhara-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 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-06
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