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Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival, D, Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu world heritage sites tour – 1st day, B, Hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu World Heritage Sites Tour – 2nd day, B, Hotel.
Day 04: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding, BLD, Teahouse lodge.
Day 05: Phakding to Namche Bazaar, BLD, Teahouse lodge.
Day 06: Namche to Monjo, BLD, Teahouse lodge.
Day 07: Trek back to Lukla, BLD, Teahouse lodge.
Day 08: Fly back to Kathmandu and drive to Chitwan, BLD, Hotel.
Day 09: Various activities in Chitwan all day, BLD, Hotel.
Day 10: Drive to Lumbini, B, Hotel.
Day 11: Explore Lumbini all day, B, Hotel.
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu, BD, Hotel.
Day 13: International Departure, B, International flight.
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival, D, Hotel.
Welcome to Nepal. You will be greeted by our staffs and transferred to the hotel for rest.
Day 02: Kathmandu world heritage sites tour – 1st day, B, Hotel.
After a delightful breakfast in early morning, we leave to explore the UNESCO enlisted world heritage sites inside Kathmandu valley. At the first part of our trip, you will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square {Royal Palace Squares}, the site full of complex palaces, courtyards and temples. It was built between 12th and 18th centuries, ruled by ancient Malla Kings of Kathmandu. A piece of stone inscription of 17th century is set into the wall of the palace written in 15 languages. Durbar Square is surrounded with spectacular ancient architecture, arts and vividly showcases of the skills of the Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries.
The next place we visit will be Pashupatinath Temple located at the bank of Holy Bagmati river which is highly famous among Hindus. The temple was erected by Lichchavi King Prachanda Dev during 5th century. During the festival of Maha Shivaratri {festival dedicated to Lord Shiva}, over one million devotees visit here. The area of Pashupatinath is extended to 0.64 hectares of land including 518 temples and monuments inside it.
The next site which we visit is Boudhanath Stupa which is one of the largest unique stupas in the world. It was built by King Manadeva during 13th century and renovated later and has become one of the most important center of Tibetan Buddhism. It is said that the Tibetan merchants have rested and offered prayers here for many centuries.
The last site we visit will be Swoyambhunath Stupa also known by the name Monkey Temple. The temple was founded by the great-grandfather of King Manadeva (464-505 CE), King Vṛsadeva, in about the beginning of the 5th century CE. The stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal and has numerous shrines and monasteries within the Monkey Temple area. Swoyambhu literally means "self-existent one", believed to date back to 460 A.D. and built by King Manadeva. The complex consists of a stupa, variety of shrines and temples and some dating back to the Lichchavi period. The reason we visit Swoyambunath at the end is that we can have the fabulous view of the sunset over Kathmandu valley. Then we return back to Hotel for the overnight rest.
Day 03: Kathmandu World Heritage Sites Tour – 2nd day, B, Hotel.
After breakfast in the same hotel, we drive towards Bhaktapur Durbar Square. The Durbar Square is the largest among three Newa Kingdoms (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan) ruled by Malla kings. Bhaktapur is still the less touched and preserved ancient city of Malla Kings that is itself the world to explore for tourists where you can experience the collection of Pagoda style temples and Shikhara style temples. The whole area is full of ancient arts and architectures and has two beautiful artificial ponds. The Curd (Dahi in Nepali) found in this area is extremely famous among Nepali people known by Juju Dhau {king of yogurt}. There are numerous major attractions in Bhaktapur like Nge Nyapa Jhya Laaykoo (55 windows palace), Vatsala Temple, Statue of Bhupatindra Malla, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairava Nath Temple, Lun Dhwākhā (Golden Gate), Lion's Gate, etc.
After fully exploring Bhaktapur Durbar Square, we head towards Changu Narayan Temple located at eastern end of the valley. The Changu Narayan Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples of the entire valley. It is believed to have been constructed in the 4th century by king of Lichchavi Dynasty in 323 AD. After a major fire accident in 1702, it was rebuilt with double-roof dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Narayan. A stone slab was discovered in the vicinity of the temple that dates to the 5th century. It is the oldest of such stone inscriptions discovered inside Nepal.
At the end, we drive towards Patan Durbar square located at south center of Kathmandu valley. Patan Durbar square is best known for its rich cultural heritage and its tradition of arts and crafts. It has one of the finest ancient arts and architectures and some of the best metallic and stone carving statues. The Malla Kings made important changes to area within the square. Most of the current architectures is from the 16th century which were constructed during the reign of King Siddhi Narsingh Malla.
Day 04: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding, BLD, Teahouse lodge.
After early morning breakfast, we head towards the airport for our flight to Lukla. The flight takes you to a scenic and one of the most adventurous airport in the lap of the Himalayas, Lukla. This short flight is so breathtaking that you feel you are already on the destination but “NO”, the journey has just begun. There are the beverages waiting for you when you touch down so that you can talk about how the short flight has blown your mind. As in all games, first steps are easy so we trek slowly towards Phakding village. Well, the journey to find yourself begins now.
Day 05: Phakding to Namche Bazaar, BLD, Teahouse lodge.
This day we step in the pristine land of the World Heritage listed ‘Sagarmatha National Park’. The walk follows the DUDH KOSHI River upstream and crossing several bridges time and again we will climb to the last town in the region called Namche Bazaar, a beautiful village in the land of Everest and also the last developed town in the Everest region.
Day 06: Namche to Monjo, BLD, Teahouse lodge.
After a breakfast in the early morning, we walk towards Monjo following the lodges alongside the path, short distance walk from the entrance of the Sagarmartha National Park. Then we fully discover and explore the National Park. The National Park encompasses the total area of 1148 square km and ranges in elevation from 2845 to 8848 m at the summit of Mount Everest. It was the first National Park of Nepal inscribed as Natural World Heritage Site in 1979. It also shares the international border with the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve of the Tibet. The entire National Park provides habitat to at least 118 species of birds, including Himalayan monal, blood pheasant, red-billed and yellow-billed chough. Sagarmatha National Park is also home to a number of rare and endangered mammal species like musk deer, snow leopard, Himalayan black bear and red panda. Himalayan thars, langur monkeys, martens and Himalayan wolves are also found in the park. Overnight at teahouse in Monjo.
Day 07: Trek back to Lukla, BLD, Teahouse lodge.
After our enjoyable and memorable adventure in Sagarmatha National Park and in Monjo, we trek back to Lukla for our next day flight back to Kathmandu. The trek goes through pleasant walking and ultimately arrive at Lukla for spending the last night in the National Park and Everest region.
Day 08: Fly back to Kathmandu and drive to Chitwan, BLD, Hotel.
We take our breakfast in the early morning and head towards airport to catch the first flight to Kathmandu. After fascinating flight to the Kathmandu valley, you will have your lunch inside valley and then drive to Chitwan. Overnight at hotel in Chitwan.
Day 09: Various activities in Chitwan all day, BLD, Hotel.
This day, we fully enjoy exploring and visiting Chitwan National Park. At first, we start walking towards Rapti River for a canoe ride when you have to look out for two rare species of crocodiles (the marsh mugger and the fish-eating Gharial) and extraordinary bird watching. Afterwards, we will take the jungle walk and get the chance to help bath and also swim with an elephant. The elephants will be waiting for us again after lunch for once in a lifetime experience elephant safari. The extraordinary diversity of Chitwan National Park is on full display here as we keep looking for spotted deer, one horned Rhinos, wild boar, leopard, sloth bear, and if we are in luck catching the sights of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Then at the end of the day, we return back to hotel for good rest after the tiring Chitwan jungle safari journey.
Day 10: Drive to Lumbini, B, Hotel.
This morning we leave in the early morning and start driving towards Lumbini (The holy birth-land of Lord Gautam Buddha). We take the lunch there in Lumbini and rest the day.
Day 11: Explore Lumbini all day, B, Hotel.
After breakfast, we start our whole exploring day in Lumbini. In the first step of our trip, we visit the Mayadevi temple protecting the 'Marker Stone', Statue of nativity scene and ruins of old temple walls dating from 3rd BC to 12 AD. The Ashoka pillar stands on side of temple proving Lumbini, the birth place of Gautam Buddha. Then we drive and visit religious and archaeological sites of Tilaurakot, Gotihawa, Kudan, Niglihawa and Sagarhawa. Tilaurakot is the ancient Kapilvastu and the capital of Shakyas where Gautam Buddha spent his first 29 years. Kudan was built by King Suddhodana for the accommodation of the Buddha and his followers. Gotihawa is the birth place of Krakuchanda Buddha. Niglihawa is where Kanakmuni Buddha was born. Sagarhawa is the archaeological findings as "place of the massacre of the Shakyas". We also visit other different monasteries with unique structures built by many European and Asian countries. Overnight at Lumbini.
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu, BD, Hotel.
This is the final day of our memorable adventure. We take the leave after breakfast and drive back towards Kathmandu valley. During your extra remaining time in the valley, you can have your shopping in the valley buying gifts for your friends and families.
Day 13: International Departure, B, International flight.
As per your flight schedule time, we will drop you in the airport for your sweet flight back home. Adios.
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