Around Kathmandu Valley Tour - 5 Days
5 Days
2,320M
Easy
Car & Jeep
Hotel & Resort
Tea House
This tour provides a wonderful introduction to Nepal and in particular the Kathmandu Valley.Kathmandu itself is growing like most Asian cities but it still remains a vibrant place.There is so much history and heritage interwoven with modern day Kathmandu that somehow manages to stay strangely in harmony.
The Valley is illustrated by seven groups of monuments and buildings which display the historic and artistic achievements for which the Kathmandu Valley has gained worldwide fame. The seven include the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu (Hanuman Dhoka), Patan and Bhaktapur, the Buddhist stupas Swayambhunath and Boudhanath and the Hindu temples Pashupati Nath and Changu Narayan.The tour is designed for those who want a more leisurely holiday with enough time to take in the rich cultural heritage Nepal provides.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu, Meet With Guide Transfer To Hotel
Upon arrival, warm welcome by our representative and transfer to hotel. After freshen up, proceed for sightseeing tour to Great Stupa of Boudhanath (World heritage site in 1979) located in Kathmandu valley. The Stupa is a vast dome-shaped monument representing the Mind of the Buddha, and is the primary pilgrimage destination for Tantric Buddhists of the Himalayas and a major draw for Tibetan Buddhists from all over the planet. The history of the stupa from its origins in the fifth century to the present day is also presented here for the first time. Drive back to hotel. Evening Welcome Dinner with Cultural Dance, O/n at Hotel
Day 2: Day 2 Sightseeing Bhaktapur Drive To Nagarkot
After breakfast, drive to Bhaktapur, (World heritage site in 1979). Bhaktapur is filled with monuments, most terra-cotta with carved wood columns, palaces and temples with elaborate carvings, gilded roofs, and open courtyards. The city is dotted with pagodas and religious shrines. The Art Gallery has a fascinating collection of ancient manuscripts, thangkas, centuries-old stone sculpture, antique paintings that belong to the Hindu and Buddhist traditions of various periods. After visiting Bhaktapur, we drive to Nagarkot which is at a height of 2300 m above sea level. It commands an awesome, beautiful, breath-taking panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges. You can also see many major Himalayan peaks, like Langtang, Langtang-lirung, Chobha bhamre, Amadablam, Dorje Lhakpa, Gaurishankar and Mount Everest on a clear day. From here you can catch excellent view of sunset and sunrise.
Day 3: Day 3 Nagarkot/ Kritipur / Kathmandu
Wake up early morning to catch the sunrise and beautiful view of Himalayan panorama. If you wish then we would also go to see the beautiful village of Nagarkot for a short time. After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. After lunch, proceed to Kirtipur for sightseeing tour. Kirtipur is one of the oldest towns in Kathmandu valley. Kirtipur contains few Buddhist sites both old & new. Cilancho Stupa is of historic importance. A Bihar has been made in Kirtipur, which contain the miniature sites representing Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, Boudhgaya where Buddha got enlightenment, Saranath where Buddha gave his first teaching and Kushinagar where Buddha died. Then drive back to hotel.
Day 4: Day 4 Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast, we drive to famous Durbar Square of Kathmandu (World heritage site in 1979) dominated by Lord Shiva temple where the “Living Goddess” overlooks the square from the south.
The next destination is Patan Durbar square. (World heritage site in 1979). Patan Durbar Square complex is perhaps the most photographed of the three durbar squares. Located in the heart of Patan city, this was once the palace of the kings of Patan. The square is a display of Newari architecture that had reached its pinnacle during the reign of Malla kings who were great builders and patrons of the arts.
At the last we will be visiting Swayambhunath Stupa. Swayambhunath is believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago. Swayambhunath (World heritage site in 1979) have developed into an important centre of Buddhism. Drive back to hotel.
Day 5: Day 5 Departure To Your Country
The Cost Include(s)
- Private transfer by our own tourist vehicle,
- All hotel Accomodation using Deluxe Hotel on B/B basis,
- Experienced tour guide for sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- Welcome or farewell dinner in Kathmandu
The Cost Exclude(s)
- Nepal entry visa fees,
- International airfare and airport taxes, excess baggage charges.
- Valid Travel Insurance with medical evacuation in case of emergency.
- Expenses incurred due to accidents, landslide, strikes, political unrest, etc.
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Upper Mustang and Tiji Festival amazing experience in Tibetan culture
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This tour was amazing!! 10/10 would recommend. All of my communication with them was prompt and very helpful. For my trek to Khopra Danda it ended up only being myself and my very experienced guide, Lakpa Sherpa, and I felt so taken care of beginning to end. I did not bring enough luggage for a porter to be necessary so I wore my larger backpack during the trek and my guide carried his pack and my day pack. We also made some adjustments to our route due to weather conditions and what my guide thought would provide the best experience and I was grateful we did! The accommodations along the way provided everything you could need and the food was filling and delicious. The hotels in Pokhara and Kathmandu were much nicer than I expected and the taxi trips to and from airports were all well organized and made the trip very easy and comfortable. If you are flying between Kathmandu and Pokhara and want the sky view of the mountains, ask to sit on the right side of the plane when flying to Pokhara and the left side when flying to Kathmandu. You cover a lot of different terrain and climates when trekking in this region! The gear list that Nepal Social Treks sent was very thorough and helpful. I used Aquatabs and a filtering water bottle for drinking water and it worked very well the whole trek and saves the waste of purchasing water along the way. There is power and wifi essentially everywhere you go. I got a SIM card in Kathmandu (the amazing receptionist at the Temple Suites Hotel helped me out!) and it worked well throughout the trek. I would highly recommend Nepal Social Treks and am already thinking about when I can return to Nepal! Thank you!! :)
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Met Mr. Basu at Nepal Social Treks booth in Toronto at the Adventure Outdoor Show in Feb & decided to book our Nepal land trip with Mount Everest & Annapurna helicopter tours. Also booked Temple Himalaya hotel in Pokhara after his recommendation. Everything went great & beyond our expectations🙏🙏🙏🙏. Highly recommended.
