Best of Kathmandu Valley Tour

Trip Facts
Accommodation:	Hotels
Grade:	Easy
Max Altitude:	2,195 m/7,202 ft
Meals:	As Mentioned In The Itinerary
Transportation:	Private Vehicle
Duration:	06 Days
Group Size :	1 to 15 People

Highlights

Visit World Renowned Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Swyombhunath Stupa in Kathmandu.
Pay Homage to Living Goddess, Kumari and visit Sacred Hindu and Buddhist Temples
Visit the Big Courtyard's Palaces of Kathmandu Valley.
Visit to Nagarkot Hill Station and Traditional villages of Bungmati and Khokana
Everest Mountain Flight and visit Local Markets.
Enjoy Nepal Food and Culture

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival(1,350 m/4,430 ft)

Day 02: Mountain Flight and Visit to Pashupatinath , Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Day 03: Visit Swyombhunath, Patan Durbar Square and Bungmati Village

Day 04: Visit Bhaktapur and Drive to Nagarkot (2,195 m/7,202 ft)- 1 Hour

Day 05: Free Afternoon and Drive back to Kathmandu

Day 06: Departure from Kathmandu

Overview

Best of Kathmandu Valley Tour offers the various unfold monuments and secrets of Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu, capital of the ancient Mountain Kingdom of Nepal, has the air of a medieval city with a maze of narrow streets, wooden temples and beautifully decorated palaces.

Kathmandu Valley is famous for thousands of years of history, monuments, culture and tradition which draw the attention of every traveler around the globe. 6 Days Kathmandu Tour gives you the best experience Kathmandu has to offer to the travelers. We visit ancient palaces of Bhaktapur, Patan and Kathmandu which were 3 separate kingdoms. We have great opportunity to pay homage to Only Living Goddess, Kumari and visit to Sacred Pashupatinath Temple of Lord Shiva. Swyombhunath Stupa and Boudhanath Stupa are among few sacred Buddhist pilgrim sites in the world. We visit the famous Nagarkot Hill Station to see Sunrise, Sunset and mountain ranges stretches from East to West while staying at the beautiful mountain lodge.

During our Kathmandu and Nagarkot Tour, we don't miss opportunity to see world's highest Mt. Everest (8.848 m) by mountain flight and also enjoy Nepali dinner with cultural program.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival(1,350 m/4,430 ft)

After you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our representative. Please look for signage of Alpine Holidays once you come out of Arrival Terminal Hall after collecting your luggage. You will be escorted by our representative to the hotel. . Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be provided welcome drinks along with the room key. In the evening, we will take you to Nepalese restaurant to experience Nepalese food and culture.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: D

Activity Duration:

Day 02: Mountain Flight and Visit to Pashupatinath , Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Optional Tour – Everest Flight In the morning, there is the opportunity to take a flight to Everest. These flights offer a panoramic view of the Himalaya in just one hour. Mountain flight in Nepal is to be “Once in a lifetime experience”. After breakfast at hotel, we start our day with visit to Pashupatinath Temple, a famous Hindu temple at the bank of holy Bagmati River where Hindu people cremate dead body for salvation. Afterwards, drive to Boudhanath Stupa which is among the largest stupas in South Asia, and it has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms thirty-six meters overhead. The stupa is located on the ancient trade route to Tibet, and Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many of them decided to live around Boudhanath. They established many Gompas, and the "Little Tibet" of Nepal was born. In the late afternoon, drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square also called Kasthamandap, from which the name of Kathmandu was originated, where you can see living goddess, Kumari. Walk around to the Freak Street, which used to be very famous in early 1960s to late 1970s for hippies. Kathmandu Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Sites) - Visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square, with its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people. Here, the kings of Nepal were crowned and solemnized. Interesting things for visitors to see are Taleju temple, gigantic figure of Kalbhairav (the god of destruction), Basantapur Durbar, and Temple of Kumari (living goddess). This is the mostly affected Square in Kathmandu because of Great Earthquake of April, 2015. Now, this is in renovation process.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Day 03: Visit Swyombhunath, Patan Durbar Square and Bungmati Village

After breakfast, we visit Swayambhunath Stupa also called Monkey Temple, a Stupa in a small hill of Kathmandu over viewing Kathmandu valley and the surrounding mountains. Later we drive to Patan Durbar Square. Patan, a beautiful city in its own right which rivaled Kathmandu in terms of the splendor of its temples and squares and is now better preserved, less polluted and less crowded. Patan boasts of many famous sites and unique architecture. Krishna Mandir in this Square was built to honor an incarnation of Vishnu. One of the best examples of stone architecture in the world, scenes from Mahabharat, Asia's greatest mythological war, is carved on the temple's walls. After Patan, we drive to Bungmati and Khokana villages have retained their culture and traditions since the 6th century. Bungmati is believed to be the place of deity Rato 'Red' Machindranath. There's a large Shikhar styled temple dedicated to him inside the village. After, see the lush green fields of the farming village of Khokana and learn about their unique harvesting process of mustard oil. There is also a spectacular three-storied Temple in Khokana that is a sight to see.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Day 04: Visit Bhaktapur and Drive to Nagarkot (2,195 m/7,202 ft)- 1 Hour

After breakfast, we drive to Bhaktapur which means "the city of devotees" in Nepali language. It is also known as Bhadgaon and was founded in 889 AD by King Anand Dev. The palace complex in the middle of the city portrays the prosperity of the Malla years and the details at which the crafts people then worked. The Palace of Fifty-five Windows stands in the square, which was also home to many kings of Bhaktapur. The kings of Bhaktapur ruled over Kathmandu and Patan from the 12th century to the 14th century. After Bhaktapur, we drive to Nagarkot is at 2,195 m and it is a scenic hilltop about 32 km from Kathmandu, which is very popular as a mountain viewpoint. From Nagarkot, you can see the vista of the Himalayas ranging from the Dhaulagiri in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east. Also, you might possibly see Mt. Everest but only as a dot on the horizon. With binoculars however, you can see it much better. In the evening, enjoy Sunrise over Mountains.

Accomodation: Overnight at Lodge in Nagarkot.

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Day 05: Free Afternoon and Drive back to Kathmandu

Enjoy Sunrise in the early morning. Today after breakfast, until late afternoon, whole day is for rest and relaxation. In the late afternoon, drive back to Kathmandu. Later, you can visit Thamel which is the tourist hub and consider shopping in souvenirs shops. In the evening, we will host farewell dinner at one of the best restaurants.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B D

Activity Duration:

Day 06: Departure from Kathmandu

You are saying good bye to the mountains as your journey in Nepal comes to an end today! We hope you enjoyed the tour with us and we expect that you plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal again. Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight time, our representative will transfer you to the airport.

Accomodation:

Meals: B

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Cost info

Cost Includes:

Garland welcome, arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu as per the itinerary with office representative.
3 nights in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of taxes and service charges.
Kathmandu sightseeing with English Speaking Tour Guide with all applicable entrance fees.
Welcome and Farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
Bottle Drinking water in vehicle for sightseeing drives and transfers.
All drives, sightseeing and transfers by Deluxe Vehicle.
24/7 hours Assistance.

Cost Excludes:

International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
Nepal Visa fees on Arrival at airport (USD 30/- for 15 Days).
Personal nature of expenses like tips, bar bills, laundry and personal expenses.
Cost may arise of natural calamities, flight cancellation, illness, hospitalization, tour cancellation, blockade etc.
Other than in our include section.