Kathmandu, Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Tour

You will be thrilled watching panoramic flying into Kathmandu with the views of snow-capped Himalayan Peaks sprawling down; you will already get excited to explore the country. Our representative from HimalayanWindows will meet you at the airport terminal and transfer to your reserved hotel.

Our guide comes to your hotel to pick you up with transportation. As soon as you take your breakfast, you a Day Sightseeing begins, you will be visiting four major landmarks in Kathmandu including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Our Guide will give you perfect idea which place would be the best to initiate. Basically, the trip begins with a tour to Swoyambhunath also known as the Monkey Temple – a 2500 years old landmark; it is said to be, the Radiant Lotus of the Valley-Mythology, established when the water was drained by Manjushree, the God of the Wisdom. This Temple is famous pilgrimage site for Buddhists, is located on a beautiful hill inside Kathmandu valley. It is situated on top of the hill that could be observed from almost every part of the Kathmandu Valley. The tourists call this Stupa as ‘Monkey Temple’ as there are many monkey monkeys living around the Places. After the Sightseeing around Monkey Temple, we drive to another landmark, Boudhanath Stupa. This Stupa has been renovated after the Earthquake 2015 as this was also impacted. The Boudhanath Stupa is the world’s biggest Stupa and represents Tibetan Buddhists Culture in Nepal. Antique shops around these stupa where you can buy things of your preferences concerning to Tibetan Culture and Lifestyles. After a Visit to Boudhanath, you will be transferred to the Pashupatinath Temple, which is located at the bank of Bagmati River. It is a sacred Temple for Hindus as many people from different part of the world visit this Temple every year and during the Shiva Ratri, hundreds of thousands of devotees and Sadhus come to attend. The last site of this day is Kathmandu Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient Royal residential quarter, Mahadev Parvati Temple, Temple house of Kumari (Living Goddess) around this Durbar Square. Walk around local bazaar and back to the hotel. Please click on this link to know more about Kathmandu Valley and its attractions.

On the day third, same day second, our guide comes to your hotel, begins your day tour.

After the breakfast at the hotel, we take you to Patan Durbar Square to explore Patan Durbars, Mahaboudha, Krishna Temple, Kumbeshwor Temple, Golden Temple and etc. You feel like Patan has been exposed before you as an open museum presenting stunning carved windows, intrinsic roof struts, statues of gods and goddesses, temples designed in Pagoda Style with erotic carvings and metalwork faces and many other beautiful facets. Additionally, you will also get to see handicraft centre in Patan (More at http://www.himalayanwindowsinc.com/index/page/about-patan ) and continue drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a home of unique culture and finest display of craftsmanship. It is said that Bhaktapur is only place in Nepal which is remained untouched by Western Culture. Golden Gate, Lion Gate, Art Gallery, Nyatapola Temple, Stature of King Bhupindra and fifty-five windowed Malla Palace are the prides of Bhaktapur. You will tour around these place and drive to Nagarkot. Check  more info about Bhaktapur attractions.

You will get up early in the morning to get the stunning view of the several Himalayan ranges and explore around Nagarkot. After you experience the magic of Nagarkot, you will start hiking to Dhulikhel following delightful place renowned for its traditional buildings, the Newari lifestyles and culture, wonderful views of the snowy Himalayas. After approx 3 hours of hiking you get to Dhulikhel.

This day you will enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of Himalayas, take breakfast and drive back to Kathmandu via Arniko High way. You are free for shopping or relax in Kathmandu in the afternoon.

You will be transferred to the airport for the final departure.