Nagarkot, located 32 kilometers
east of Kathmandu, Nepal an elevation of 2,195 meters, is one of the
most scenic spots in Bhaktapur district of Nepal. It is renowned for
its spectacular sunrise view of the Himalaya including Mount Everest
as well as other snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern
Nepal. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley.
Day 1: Kathmandu valley city
tour
Meeting and assistance on arrival
& transfer to hotel
Afternoon city tour visiting
the Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient royal residential quarter,
Mahadev and Parvati Temple, Machhender Bahl-holy place for the Buddhists
and Hindus, Temple House of Kumari, the vestal virgin or the living
goddess. Walk around the local bazaars. Also visit Swayambunath, a 2500-year
old site where, it is believed, the Radiant Lotus of the valley-mythology,
settled when the water was drained by Manjushri, the god of Wisdom.
The 5 dhyani Buddha's attended by their consorts are enshrined at the
base of the stupa. (Non-Hindus are not allowed inside Swayambhunath
temple).
Morning visit Patan. In Patan
visit the old Newar City, the historic Durbar Square, the Golden Gate,
the sky piercing temple of Teleju and the statue of Yogendra Malla,
other temples, old carved windows and balconies of wood, curio shops
and bazaars.
Afternoon excursion to Bhadgaon,
Bodhnath and Pashupatinath. Bhadgaon - another Newar city founded in
the 9th century. Visit the ancient Gateway, Durbar Square the Royal
Residential quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, the famous five-storeyed temple
of Nyatapola in pagoda style and other temples. Later, visit Bodhnath,
the 2500-year old Buddhist Stupa, - a holy place for Buddhist pilgrims
from Tibet. Also visit Pashupatinath temple where Shiva is worshipped
in the form of lingam. (Only Hindus are allowed inside). In the month
of February an annual pilgrimage on the occasion of Shivaratri is organized
here every year.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 : Kathmandu - Nagarkot
Morning depart for Nagarkot enroute
visiting Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur, one of the three major towns of the Kathmandu
Valley. Bhaktapur means "the city of devotees" in the Sanskrit
language. It is also known as Bhadgaon. The palace complex in the middle
of the city portrays the prosperity of the Malla years and the details
at which the crafts- people then worked. The palace of fifty-five windows
stands in the square and it was home to many kings of Bhaktapur.It is
perhaps the most popular of the three Newar towns of the Kathmandu Valley.
On arrival check in at hotel
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Nagarkot-Dhulikhel
Morning depart for Dhulikhel
and on arrival check in at hotel.
Dhulikhel is a small township,
30 kms from Kathmandu, along the Chinese-built road which leads to the
border. It is at an altitude of 6000 ft and offers superb views of Cho
Oyu in the east to Himalchuli in the west. The little town exudes great
charm in the bare-brick houses, carved wooden windows, sloping tile-roofs,
pagoda-temples and sacred statues everywhere. Lot of temples dot the
town and the skyline. Many vantage points offer a panorama of the Himalayan
Mountains. Besides bird watching, hiking and mountain biking are some
of the activities that can be undertaken here
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Dhulikhel - Kathmandu
This tour can be operated with
other activities like short and long trekking, wildlife safari, rafting,
bungee jumping, yoga and meditation, social and cultural study. The
itinerary can be further customized according to your duration of your
holiday. For Cost and further information please make inquiry.
