Day 1 - Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport. Your Bhutanese representative from Raven Tours and Treks
will greet you on arrival and drive you to the hotel where you
will be staying.
Later Sightseeing tour of Swayambunth & Kathmandu Durbar
Square.
Swayambunath is one of the world's most glorious Buddhist Chaitya.
It is said to be 2000 years old. Painted on the foursides of
the spdire bases are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It
is three kilometeres west of Kathmandu city and is situated
on a hillock about 77 m. above the level of the Kathmandu Valley.
Kahmandu Durbar Square is the historic seat of ty. The Durbar
Square, with its old temples and places, epitomizes the religious
and cultural life of the people. It is here that Kings of Nepal
are crowned and their coronations solemnized. Interesting things
to seek here are; Taleju Temple built by King Mahendra Malla
in 1549 A.D., Kal Bhairav, the God of destruction, Nautalle
Durbar, Coronation Nasal Chowk, the Gaddi Baithak, the statue
of King Pratap Malla, the Big Bell, Drum and the Jagannath Temple.In
the evening welcome meal with Nepali traditional dance.
Later in the evening you will be taken to the typical Nepali
restaurant (Bhojan Grihia) for dinner and will be hosting traditional
dances.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 2 - Kathmandu to Patan and to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is situated at 32 km east of Kathmandu and at an
altitude of 2175 m above sea level, Nagarkot is a popular destination
for the view of sunrise and sunset and panoramic view of Himalayas
including Mount Everest.
After breakfast tour of Chovar Gorge & Patan Durbar Square.
Chovar is situated nine kilometers South-west Kathmandu. This
place is famous for its gorge. All the water of the valley drain
through it. There is a small but picturesque temple of Adinath
on the top of a hill. From this top one can have a panoramic
view of snow capped mountain peaks. In
Patan Durbar Square, most prominent place to see is Krishna
Mandir which was built in the seventeenth century. This temple
holds a commanding position in the palace complex of Patan.
It is supposed to be the first specimen of Shikara style architecture
in Nepal. It is the only temple in Nepal having 21 spires and
is completely made of stone. Golden Temple and Durbar Square
are some important places to see.
Later to Nagarkot for Sunset view over Himalayas.
Overnight in Nagarkot.
Day 3 - Nagarkot to Pokhara.
The Pokhara Valley one of the most picturesque spot of Nepal,
is enchanted by its lovely lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa. Situated
200 kilometers west of Kathmandu, Pokhara is connected by air
as well or by road from Kathmandu. Situated at an altitude of
827 meter from the sea-level, Pokhara offers the magnificent
views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, five peaks of Annapurna
and others. Pokhara's numerous lake, known as 'Tal' in Nepali
offer fishing, boating and swimming. Wake up early morning to
catch the sunrise over the Himalayan range.
Breakfast at Hotel & drive to Pokhara (lunch en route) On
the way visit to visit Manakamana Temple by cable Car. Manokamana
is believed to be a temple of goddess who fulfills the wishes.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 4 - Pokhara to Kathmandu. Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Annapurna range.
After breakfast at hotel boatride on Phewa lake and city tour.
Lunch at hotel. Transfer to Pokhara airport to fly back to Kathmandu.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 5 - Depart from Kathmandu International Airport.
Early breakfast at the hotel and then drive to the airport to
board the flight. Your escort from Raven Tours and Treks will
assist you with exit formalities and bid you farewell.
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