The rich tapestry of the cultural heritage of Nepal is synthesized in the Kathmandu Valley. The three ancient cities of the Valley- Patan, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur-represent an epitome of harmony in urban design, elegant architecture and refined culture. These cities pack a concentration of religious monuments unequalled in the world. Don't miss the seven monument zones named as World heritage sitesby UNESCO all situated within the small confines of the Valley.

6 nights 7 days - Swayambhunath

Day 1:
Arrival Tribhuvan International Airport . Meet and transfer to hotel . Afternoon sightseeing of Swaymbhunath Temple Buddhist Stupa said to be more than 2500 years old. Birds eye's views of Kathmandu can be seen from this place. Patan also known as Lalitpur, the city of fine arts, ancient palace of Malla Kings, Golden Boudha Temple, Mahaboudha temple, Industrial Estate to have spot views of Nepalese craftsmanship on metal, wood and carpet weaving. Dinner/Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Breakfast .Drive to rafting point at Trishuli river. After arrival preparation and briefing for rafting procedure. Refreshment and start for white water rafting in the Trishuli river. Pick up from raft end point and 3 -hour drive to Chitwan National Park . Dinner/Overnight.

Day 3:
Wake up call after tea or coffee proceed for elephant ride to views wild-life activities.Breakfast. Proceed for conoeing in Rapti river to see the water mammals like crocodile and bird watch. Lunch. Elephant ride for viewing wild life activities. Tharu stick dance. Dinner/Overnight at camp.

Day 4:
Wake up call. After tea/coffee proceed for bird watching in the jungle/elephant ride. Breakfast. Pack up and 3-hour drive to Pokhara. Afternoon arrival Pokhara and check in at hotel. Sightseeing of Pokhara city. Sunset views of Mount Annapurna , Fishtail, Dhulagiri and Manaslu from the hotel. Dinner/Overnight at hotel.

Day 5:
Wake up call to view sunrise over the Himalayan peaks. Breakfast. Full day walk to Sarangkot to see villages and natural beauty of Pokhara valley Dinner/Overnight at hotel.

Day 6:
Early morning wake up call to view sunrise over Himalayan peaks if not seen on earlier day. Breakfast. Visit to Fewa lake for an hour canoeing to explore the natural beauty. 6-hour drive to Kathmandu . Evening arrival Kathmandu and check in at Hotel. Dinner/Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7:
Breakfast. Free till departure transfer to Airport for flight connection of onward journey.

6 Nights 7 days - Bouddhanath

Day 1 :
Arrival Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu . Meet and transfer to hotel. Evening an hour cultural program of Nepalese folk dances and songs.

Day 2 :
Breakfast.
Morning sightseeing of Boudhanath , the largest Buddhist Stupa of its kind in this world. Pashupatinath, the holiest Hindu Shrine of Lord Shiva situated along the bank of Holy Bagmati river and Bhaktapur, the city of Devotees also known as Bhadgaon founded in 898 A.D.
Afternoon sightseeing of Patan, the city of Fine arts also known as Laitpur full if Buddhist Monuments(Stupas) in every courtyard of Patan's houses, Durbar Square, ancient palace of Malla Kings, Krishana temple built in 17th century, Golden Buddha temple built in 12th century, swayambhu stupa more than 2500 years old, one of he wonderful sightseeing place of Nepal.
Dinner/Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 :
Breakfast.
8-hour drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha viewing the countryside driving.
Afternoon arrival Lumbini and check in at hotel. Evening pay homage to Maya Devi Temple , mother of Lord Gautam Buddha. Sightseeing of Holy pond and vicinity of Lumbini sacred Garden.
Dinner/Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 :
Pay homage to Maya Devi temple and look around the area of sacred garden.
3-hour drive to Tansen(Sreenagar),one of the best place for nature lover. Afternoon arrival Tansen and check in at hotel. Evening sunset views of western Himalayan peaks
Dinner/Overnight at Hotel

Day 5 :
Early morning wake up call to view sunrise over the Himalayan peaks. Breakfast. Sightseeing of Tansen vicinity.
Afternoon 4-hour drive to Pokhara also known as paradise of Nepali's tourist place. Evening arrival Pokhara and check in at hotel. Sunset views of Himalayan peaks from the hotel premises (roof top). Dinner/Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 :
Early morning wake up call to view the sunrise over the Himalayan peaks if interested from the hotel's rooftop. Breakfast. Sightseeing of Pokhara city including an hour canoeing in Fewa Lake .
5-hour drive to Kathmandu or half an hour flight to Kathmandu (optional US$ 81.00 extra). Evening arrival Kathmandu and check in at hotel.
Dinner/Overnight at hotel.

Day 7 :
Breakfast.
Free till departure transfer to Airport for flight connection of onward journey.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

"City of Devotees" or Bhadgaon, is another repository of Nepali culture. It has numerous temples, palaces, statues and other relics which signify its glorious past. The city's well maintained picture gallery has on display one of the finest collections of ancient Tantric Hindu and Buddhist paintings, of particular interest is the palace of 55 windows, built in the 17th century with a golden gate its entrance. The five storeyed pagoda style temple found is famous all over the world for its magnificent architecture.

Changunarayan

The oldest Pagoda temple dedicated to Lord Bishnu-Preserver of Universe built in 323 A.D. during the period of Lichhavi King Haridutta Verma.

Pashupatinath

Two storied pagoda temple- the holiest Hindu shrine of lord Shiva situated on the bank of Bagmati river, gold guilted, richly carved with silver doors, the most sacrade place for Hindus.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

The beautiful Kathmandu Valley, surrounded by green hills and towering mountains, among which are the majestic Himalayas in the north-east is the heart of the Kingdom of Nepal. The Valley is the home of three cities, Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur- the 3 queen cities. Kathmandu, capital of Nepal as well as the principal city of the kingdom of Nepal was once called Kantipur, the present name is derived from "Kasthmandap" an imposing pagoda found in the famed Durbar Square. The city boasts of numerous temples and places of interest. Swayambhunath stupa, the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world.

Patan Durbar Square (Krishna Mandir) 3 nights 4 days

Day 1: Arrival Tribhuvan International Airport . Meet and transfer to Hotel . Afternoon sightseeing of Swaymbhunath Bhuddhist Stupa, more than 2500 year old and to Kathmandu Durbar Square . Dinner/Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: Breakfast.
Morning sightseeing of Patan Durbar Square, also known as Lalitpur , the city of fine Arts , ancient palace of Malla Kings, Golden Boudha Temple, Mahaboudha Temple, Industrial Estate to have spot views of Nepalese craftmanship on metal, wood and carpet weaving. Afternoon sightseeing of Bhadgaon, also known as a city of Bhaktapur Durbar Square-ancient place of Malla Kings and to Nagarkot 7,133 ft.high from the sea level. Sunset views over the central and eastern Himalayan ranges in Nagarkot.

Day 3: Early morning wake up call to view sunrise over Himalayan peaks including Mount Everest on a crystal clear day. Breakfast/Drive to Kathmandu and check in at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure for own activities. Evening an hour cultural program of Nepalese folk dances and songs. Dinner/Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4: Breakfast
Free till departure transfer to Airport to connect flight for onward journey.

Lumbini

Birthplace of Lord Buddha, is among one of the places of interest and significance in Nepal. It is situated in the western Terai region of Nepal. The place where Lord Buddha was born is marked by the remains of an Ashoka Pillar, an old monastery and the stone image of Maya Devi along with a few other archaeological objects of that era. One of the important place for the Buddhist. 275km, 8 hrs drive towards south-west.

Royal Chitwan National Park

Royal Chitwan National Park, which is situated 120 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu, houses one of Nepal's largest natural parks. A wide range of wildlife including the one-horned rhinoceros, several species of deer, sloth bear, leopard, wild boar, fresh water dolphin crocodile, the royal Bengal tiger and more than 350 species of birds are found here. Visitors to Chitwan may view the wildlife on elephant back excursions, nature walks, canoe trips and jungle treks. A three or at least a four-day stay is recommended for a full experience of the wilderness. Visitors may also take a raft trips, driving from Kathmandu to the river Trisuli or Seti Khola and then spend some days on river camping en route.

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