Tour Plan
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Day 01 - Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport
As per your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu and one of our representatives will receive you. He will escort you to your hotel where you’ll spend the night. On the first day we’ll provide you the information about the trek.
Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 02 - Kathmandu sightseeing tour
Kathmandu valley Sightseeing tour will start early in the morning. The holy Pashupatinath temple will be our very first visit. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Shiva. Built in the 5th century and later renovated by Malla kings, the site itself is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium when a Shiva lingam was discovered here. It lies on the banks of the Bagmati River and is one of the most revered holy sites of the Hindu people. The Pashupatinath is built in the pagoda style architecture and contains many smaller shrines outside the main temple as well. It is also the cremation site of many hindu people and sometimes, it can be observed.
The nest site of the tour is the holy Bouddhanath stupa. The Buddhist stupa of Boudha Stupa dominates the skyline; it is one of the largest unique structure's stupas in the world.The influx of large populations of refugees from Tibet has seen the construction of over 50 Gompas (Tibetan convent) around Bouddhanath. The Stupa is on the ancient trade route from Tibet which enters the Kathmandu Valley by the village of Sankhu in the northeast corner. Tibetan merchants have rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many decided to live around Boudhanath. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha.
The next site, in the tour, is the Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is known as the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a name derived from a statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, at the entrance of the royal palace. The Durbar at the Durbar square was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and was where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch, took place. The palace is decorated with elaborately-carved wooden windows and panels and houses the King Tribhuwan Memorial Museum and the Mahendra Museum are located here. Time and again the temples and the palaces in the square have gone through reconstruction after being damaged by natural causes or neglect. Presently there are less than ten quadrangles in the square. On 25 April 2015, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.9 hit the region and severely damaged the Square, reducing several buildings to rubble. The oldest temples in the square are those built by King MahendraMalla (1560–1574). They are the temples of Jaggannath, KotilingeswaraMahadev, Mahendreswara and the Taleju Temple. More and more temples and statues were added to the Square under different ruling kings over the time. It is one of the most architecturally intricate showcases of Nepali art and the unique Newa architecture.
Then finally, the last site of the tour will be the Swayambhunath Stupa- an ancient religious architecture at the top of a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. Swayambhunath is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites especially for Tibetans and followers of the Tibetan Buddhism. We were breathless and sweating as we stumbled up the last steep steps and practically fell upon the biggest vajra (thunderbolt scepter) that I have ever seen. Behind this Vajra was the vast, round, white dome of the stupa, like a full solid skirt, at the top of which were two giant Buddha eyes wisely looking out over the peaceful valley which was just beginning to come alive. The complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period.
After visiting each site, we will head back to the Hotel.
Overnights stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu. Breakfast included.
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Day 03 - Kathmandu to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani
We pick you up from hotel in the morning and drive to Sundarijal. We start hiking from Sundarijal and and at first hike through Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. The first settlement that we come across is Mulkharka where one of the ethnic people called Tamang live. Then we start heading down through a forest of oaks and rhododendron to Chisapani.
Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 04 - Chisapani to Nagarkot
Chauki Bhanjyang is two and a half hours walk from Nagarkot. We first complete the task and continue the trial which leads us to Nagarkot - one of the most popular destinations for nature lovers. In the clear weather, the Himalayan ranges, Dhaulagiri in the west to the Kanchenjunga in the east greet the isitor with its awe inspiring majesty and beauty. Many trekkers/visitors visit Nagarkot to see the sun rise and sun set which is popular view point to see them. During the sun set, we enjoy it setting down.
Overnight Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
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Day 05 - Nagarkot to Chitwan
As mentioned in day 4, we get up early in the morning to see the sun rise along with the splendid mountain views. After breakfast, we head to Chitwan for wild life adventure and meet the people having totally different language and culture from the Himalayan people. On reaching Chitwan National Park, we attend a briefing program related to our jungle tour.
We begin the journey visiting to a nearby ethnic Tharu village. Tharu people are one of the most loyal people and very rich in culture. Then, we visit the National Park Visitor’s center. The sunset view from the bank of Rapti River is breath taking.
You will be treated by a cultural dance of Tharu community or slideshow presentation on almost everything in Chitwan.
Overnight at Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
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Day 06 - Jungle safari Tour
We wake up early, have breakfast, attend canoe riding in Rapti River and then walk a little and then return back for lunch. We can see elephant taking bath.
After lunch the main exciting event starts i.e. the jungle safari. We can see wild animals like tigers and hear their roar if lucky enough.
Overstay overnight at hotel. Dinner included
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Day 07 - Transfer to Kathmandu
We visit Elephant Breeding Center and then transfer to Kathmandu.
Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.
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Day 08 - Farewell
Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from our team will take you to the airport.
Breakfast included.
8 Days / 7 Night
Max People : 1
Nagarkot Family Hike, Kathmandu, Nagarkot
