Spiritual Journey of Nepal
Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations covered : Kathmandu-Nagarkot - Telkot - Bhaktapur - Bandipur - Pokhara - Kande - Phedi - Kathmandu
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu, upon arrival meet, assist, traditional welcome by Khada and Tika and transfer to the hotel.
En-route visit Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.
Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath, dedicated to Shiva the Destroyer, is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. A gold-plated roof, four silver doors, and wood carvings of the finest quality decorate the pagoda temple of Pashupatinath. Temples dedicated to several other Hindu and Buddhist deities surround the temple of Pashupatinath. Behind the temple is the River Bagmati. On the banks of Bagmati are raised platforms used as cremation sites for Hindus. Only Hindus are allowed inside the Pashupatinath courtyard.
Boudhanath Stupa (or Bodnath Stupa): is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism. The stupa is located in the town of Boudha, on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. After the arrival of thousands of Tibetans following the 1959 Chinese invasion, the temple has become one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism. Today it remains an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for Tibetan Buddhists and local Nepalis, as well as a popular tourist site.
Evening Cultural show & welcome dinner at Nepali Restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2 Drive Kathmandu-Nagarkot (32 km, 1.5 hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast at your hotel, sightseeing tour of Swoyambhunath Stupa
Swoyambhunath:
Swoyambhu literally means 'Self-Existent One.' Swoyambhunath is believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago. An inscription dated 460 A.D. states that the construction was carried out by King Manadeva. By the thirteenth century Swoyambhunath had developed into an important Buddhist learning site.
The history of Kathmandu Valley is said to have started with the beginning of Swoyambhu. The largest image of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Nepal is in a monastery next to the stupa. Behind the hilltop is a temple dedicated to Manjusri of Saraswati - the goddess of learning. Statues and shrines of Buddhist and Hindu deities dot the stupa complex.
Later visit Patan Durbar
Lunch at local restaurant
Patan Durbar Square This ancient city of Patan also Known as Lalitpur or the city of fine arts is about five kilometers southeast of Kathmandu. It is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan Durbar Square is a concentrated mass of temples, the most stunning display of Newari architecture to be seen in Nepal. Listed in World Heritage Site, the former Royal Palace complex is the center of Patan's religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. The Square has been described as one of the most picturesque collection of buildings that have been set up so small a place by the piety of oriental man.
Continue drive to Nagarkot.
Nagarkot is one of the popular hill station located close to Kathmandu. Nagarkot is famous for incrediable sunrise and sunset view over Hialayas. On clear day even Mt. Everest can be seen from here.
Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Nagarkot
Day 3 Drive Kathmandu-Telkot. Hike to Changunarayan Temple. Drive back to Bhaktapur
Morning after breakfast at your hotel, drive upto Telkot. Hike from Telkot to Changunarayan Temple.
Lunch at local restaurant
Later drive back to Bhaktapur.
Bhaktapur City (or City of Devotees): Located about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur is known as the 'City of Devotees', the 'City of Culture', the 'Living Heritage', and 'Nepal's Cultural Gem'. It is one of the 3 royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley. The others are Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, and Patan.
Bhaktapur is filled with monuments, most terra-cotta with carved wood columns, palaces and temples with elaborate carvings, gilded roofs,open courtyards. The city is dotted with pagodas and religious shrines. Lying along the ancient trade route between India and Tibet, Bhaktapur is surrounded by mountains and provides a magnificent view of the Himalayas.
Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Bhaktapur
Day 4 Drive to Bandipur.
Morning after breakfast at your hotel, drive to Bandipur
Lunch at local restaurant
Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Bandipur
Day 5 Drive to Pokhara
Morning after breakfast at your hotel, drive to Pokhara
Pokhara valley (833m.) lies in 200 Km west of Kathmandu valley. The valley is the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu. It is the second biggest city of Nepal. This city became the most interesting especially when explorers found that it is the only valley in the world from where one can see snow capped mountains higher than 8000m. From below 1000 m, these Mountains lie in about 25 to 35 km. Arial distance. This valley is the most famous trekking starting gateway for world famous trekking areas such as to Fishtail, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri area. More than 65% of the total trekkers of Nepal trek in Annapurna region. It is only 35 minutes flight and 6 hours drive from the capital city Kathmandu.
Lunch at local restaurant
Continue drive to Pokhyara. Upon arrival in Pokhara, transfer to hotel.
Afternoon boating at Phewa lake.
Evening transfer to Sarangkot.
Sarangkot offers you breath taking panoramic views of the Annapurna Mountain Range. Situated very close to Pokhara town, it is a semi developed village located on a hill top. It is a two hour walk up the staircase, or you can do most of the way up by vehicle
Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Sarangkot
Day 6 Drive to Kande, trek to Australian camp
Early morning Sunrise view over Himalayas. After breakfast at your hotel, drive to Kande. Trek to Australian Camp
Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the Mountain views.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Tea House Lodge at Australian Camp
Day 7 Trek down to Phedi via, Dhampus
After breakfast at lodge, trek down to Phedi via Dhampus. Drive back to Pokhara
Lunch at local restaurant
Rest of the day at leisure
Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 8 Transfer to airport, fly to Kathmandu (25 min flight)
Morning after breakfast at hotel transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu transfer to Kathmandu Durbar Square for sightseeing tour.
Lunch at local restaurant
Kathmandu Durbar Square:
Listed as one of the eight Cultural World Heritage site by UNESCO, Kathmandu Durbar Square is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date back to the 12th and 18th centuries. The square is known to be the social, religious and urban focal point of the Capital City.
The Palace Complex was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and is the site of important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch.
The palace is decorated with elaborately-carved wooden windows and panels an. It houses the King Tribhuwan Memorial Museum and the Mahendra Museum.
From Kathmandu Durbar Square walk along Ashon local market to reach Thamel.
Evening Cultural Show and Farewell dinner at Nepali Restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 9 Final Departure
Morning breakfast at hotel, free time at your own.
Lunch at hotel
Later on time transfer to international airport for final departure


