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nepal
@ glance
(Kathmandu &
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
9-5 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!
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Tour Booking Code: CVINP-04
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