Day 1 (Kathmandu)Greeting on arrival followed by transfers to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 2 (Kathmandu)Morning city attractions trip visiting the Hanuman Dhoka, Durbar Square, Mahadev and Parvati Temple, the ancient royal residential quarter, Machhender Bahl-holy place for the Buddhists and Hindus, Temple House of Kumari, the vestal virgin or the living goddess. Stroll around the local bazaars. Also stopover at Swayambunath, a 2500-year old site where as per the legend, the Radiant Lotus of the valley-mythology, developed when the water was drained by Manjushri, the god of Wisdom. The 5 dhyani Buddha's attended by their consorts are enshrined at the bottom of the stupa. (Non-Hindus are not allowed inside Swayambhunath temple).
In the Afternoon visit Patan. In Patan stopover at the old Newar City, the Golden Gate, the historic Durbar Square, the statue of Yogendra Malla and the sky piercing temple of Teleju, other temples, old carved windows and balconies of wood, bazaars and curio shops.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 3 (Kathmandu)Morning expedition to Bhadgaon, Pashupatinath and Bodhnath. Bhadgaon - a Newar city founded in the 9th century. Visit the ancient Gateway, the famous five-storeyed temple of Nyatapola in pagoda style, Durbar Square the Royal Residential quarter of Bhupatindra Malla and other temples. Afterwards, visit Bodhnath, the 2500-year old Buddhist Stupa, - a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet. Also stopover at Pashupatinath temple where Shiva is worshipped in the form of lingam. (Only Hindus are allowed inside). In the month of February a yearly pilgrimage on the occasion of Shivaratri is organized here annualy.
A relaxed afternoon
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 4 (Kathmandu - Chitwan)Morning transfers to Chitwan National Park and on arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 5 (Chitwan)An elephant ride will take you around the jungle for an hour and half. There are two trips a day, one at 8 in the morning and other at 4 in the afternoon. Jeep safaris are also very well-liked they take you around for four hours. A great way to spot wildlife in areas further inside the Park which are less crushed. Canoeing along the Rapti river is another alternative. With some luck you will get to see Gharial crocodiles, variety of fish and marsh muggers. With a lot of fortune you may be able to see a Gangetic dolphin. The trip is an ecstasy for birdwatchers with possible spotting of kingfishers, ospreys, and egrets. Chitwan is known to have 400 species of birds. Jungle walks through the jungle is an excellent way to spot game. Monkeys, birds and deer are assured; rhinos are less common (but not uncommon). They can help you stay protected as well as point out appealing things
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Day 6 (Pokhara - Chitwan)Morning transfers to Pokhara and on arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 7 (Pokhara)Later visiting the attractions of Devis fall and lake Phewa.Locally known as the Patale Chhango (Hell's Fall). Devi's fall is an exquisite waterfall lying about 2 kilometers southwest of the Pokhara airport. Phewa Lake, the second largest lake in the Kingdom, is the hub of all magnetism in Pokhara.Here, one can sail or row a hired boat across the water or visit the island temple in its middle.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Morning transfers to Dhulukhel and on arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 9 (Dhulikhel)Dhulikhel is a small town, 30 kilometers from Kathmandu, along the Chinese-built road, which leads to the border. It is at an altitude of 6000 ft and offers splendid views of Cho Oyu in the east to Himalchuli in the west. The little town exudes grand charisma in the carved wooden windows, bare-brick houses, pagoda-temples, sloping tile-roofs and sacred statues everywhere. Lots of vantage points proffer a panorama of the Himalayan Mountains. Besides bird watching, mountain biking and hiking, there are some of the tricks that can be undertaken here
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Day 10 (Kathmandu - Dhulikhel)Morning transfers to Kathmandu and on arrival check in at hotel.
Evening regular flight connects from Kathmandu towards the Himalayan Range in the north and East of Kathmandu. The flight normally takes off in the morning and lasts for one full hour. Every passenger is assured a window seat on mountain flights. This is the easiest way to get a nearer look at Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 11 (Kathmandu)
End of the wonderful trip with transfers to the airport to board flight for your onward destination.
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