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Exotic Nepal Tour
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Places to Visit: Kathmandu - Dhulikhel - Kathmandu - Pokhara
- Chitwan National Park - Kathmandu
Day 1 - Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2 - Kathmandu
After breakfast sightseeing of Kathmandu city, Swayambhunath stupa & Patan
city.
Swayambhunath Stupa the Buddhist temple is situated on the top of a hill west
of the city, is one of the popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal.
The temple is also known as the monkey temple after the large tribe of monkeys
which guards the hill. This huge stupa is surrounded by other famous temples
and gompas. The great thunderbolt which is known as vajra is on the edge of
the stupa was built during the Malla kings period. On the top of the stupa is
a gold-colored square block from which the watchful eyes of the Buddha gaze
out across the valley in each direction. The question mark-like nose is actually
the Nepali number one is a symbol of unity.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is a world heritage site. It's a complex of places,
courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th century, used to be
the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. Kathamandap is one of Kathmandu's
oldest buildings. It was constructed 800 years ago. From this ancient edifice
Kathmandu derives its name. Basantapur is residential place of Living Virgin
Goddess Kumari, where girl is chosen to be Living Goddess.
Patan City: Patan is separated form Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and
is the second largest town in the valley. It is also known as Lalitpur, which
means city of beauty. Patan has a long Buddhist history and have stupas at
four corners. Like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square is also packed
with temples. Most of these temples are built during the Malla kings period.
As in Kathmandu, Patan also has an old royal palace built during the Malla
kings period. There is a stone column holding up a statue of Sidhinarsimha
Malla, King of Patan. Remarkable monument here is the 17th century temple
of Krishna Temple dedicated to the Hindu God Krishna, entirely built on stone.
Golden Temple is a Buddhist monastery with wall painting, 14th century statues
and ancient scriptures. Mahabouddha, the 14th century Buddhist monument is
an excellent example of terra cotta art form.
Day 3 - Kathmandu
After breakfast sightseeing of Pasupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa & Bhaktapur
city. Boudhanath Stupa was constructed in 5 c. AD. Boudhanath is one of the
largest stupa in the world and the largest in Nepal.(It looms 36m high and 100m
in diameter). It is surrounded with prayer wheels that content religious texts.
There are many Tibetian Buddhist monasteries in vicinity of stupa.
Pashupati Nath: Pashupati Temple is is one of the most important and world renowned
Hindu temple stands on the banks of Bagmati River, between the airport and Boudha.
This Shiva temple on the subcontinent draws numerous Devotees, sadhus and holy
men from all around the world. Lord Shiva is known as the destroyer and creator
of the Hindu religion and appears on many forms. Although Shiva is often bloodthirsty
god, no animal sacrifices are made here. Outside the temple you will see numerous
people selling flowers, incense and other offering materials. In-front of the
temple there is a bull known as Nandi facing towards the temple. Only Hindus
are allowed to enter the temple and you are not allowed to take photographs
of the Lord shiva inside the temple. Bagmati River Bank on the side of Pashupati,
is also a popular place for cremation. Just beside this temple lies Guheyeshwari
temple.
Bhaktapur is also known as Bhadgaon or the city of Devotees, is the third
major town of the Kathmandu Valley. Bhaktapur was the capital of the whole
valley during the 14th to 16th century. Much of the town's great architecture
dates from the end of 17th century. This town is also well known as Newari
Architecture town. Bhaktapur rises upon the northern bank of Hanumante River.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square (World Heritage Site) the place of the famous Lion's
and Golden gates, the palace of 55 windows (12th century) the magnificent
Chowkot Palace and Bell of Barking Dogs. The Nyatapola Temple (17th century)
stairway leading to the temple is flanked by stone figures of deities and
mythical beasts, each 10 times more powerful than the one immediately below.
The Dattatreya Temple located nearby is dedicated to the three headed combination
of the Hindu deties Brahma, Bishnu and Shiva.
Day 4 - Kathmandu - Dhulikhel
In the morning leave for the mountain resort of Dhulikhel.
On the skirts the southern side of Bhaktapur, down to Banepa, towards the
Tibetan border is a hill station called Dhilikhel. It is also famous for the
short treks. Its population is Newar, although there are people of many other
groups in the surrounding villages. This place was gathering point of hippies
who even planned to build their own temple here. This place is also surrounded
by Harisiddhi temple, Vishnu Temple, Krishna Temple and Bhagwati Temple, Shiva
Temple and Famous Kali temple. People often spend the night in one of the
lodges here to witness the sun set and sun rise. It is about an hours drive
from Kathmandu. The view of Mount Everest from the resort is breath taking.
Day 5 - Dhulikhel - Kathmandu - Pokhara
Return to Kathmandu after a short trekking tour down hill to visit the newari
villages around Dhulikhel. Reach Kathmandu and transfer to the airport for
your flight to Pokhara in the Annapurna chain of mountains. The flight is
awe inspiring. Upon arrival at Pokhara airport transfer to your hotel.
Day 6 - Pokhara
After breakfast at your hotel leave for a short city tour including a boat
ride on Phewa lake where from you have the best view of the Fish Tail Mountain
(Machcha pucherey). Visit the temple in the middle of the lake to pay obeisance
to goddess Kali.
Day 7 - Pokhara - Chitwan National Park
In the morning transfer by road to Chitwan National Park to view Tigers.
Reach by early noon and in the afternoon nature walk to acquaint you with
the jungle life here in Nepal.
Day 8 - Chitwan National Park
Full day reserved for game viewing inside the park.
Chitwan is popularly know for Royal Chitwan National Park. Here you will find
some of the most exciting safari destinations in the world. You will be going
into deep jungle on elephant back or four-wheel drive vehicle to view wild
animals in their natural habitat. Other thrills are canoe rides on the jungle
rivers, nature walks, bird watching excursions, and village tours. Among the
14 national parks and wildlife reserves in the Kingdom, the Royal Chitwan
National Park (932 sq km) is the most popular safari destination. More than
43 species of animals are found in Chitwan. The endangered one-homed rhino,
Royal Bengal tiger, Gharial crocodile, four-horned antelope, striped hyena,
and the Gangetic dolphin are the main attractions here. The best part is that
it is close to Kathmandu and easily accessible.
Day 9 - Chitwan National Park - Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu and relax for the day.
Day 10 - Kathmandu - Next Destination
Free time to relax. In time transfer to the international airport for your
flight back home.
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