You will arrive at Kathmandu airport. Following baggage collection, a YATRA representative will meet you as you EXIT the ARRIVALS TERMINAL and transfer to you at hotel for check – in and then embark on a Kathmandu tour. Begin your Nepal trip with Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. It is the gateway city full of cultural and religious sights worth visiting. Kathmandu and its sister cities of Patan and Bhaktapur, together form part of what UNESCO calls "the Kathmandu valley world heritage site". Set at an altitude of about 4500 ft. above sea level, Kathmandu enjoys pleasant weather almost throughout, and that is another reason for its popularity. Later day at free for independent activities Overnight stay at hotel Read more

KATHMANDU

Breakfast at hotel and full day Kathmandu tour of Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA: Said to be around 2000 years old, this Buddhist Stupa sits atop a hill. The main stupa is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire crowned by a pinnacle of Copper gilt. Painted on the four sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. The hill of Swayambhunath is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples. You’ll get a scenic view of Kathmandu city from there. The next destination of the Kathmandu tour is PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE, which is Nepal's most sacred Hindu shrine and one of the subcontinent's great Shiva sites. Pashupatinath, beside the sacred Bagmati River, is the holiest place in Nepal. Pashupatinath's supreme holiness has two major parts. One is that Shiva ling enshrined in the main temple and its location on the banks of Bagmati. Hindu devotees plunge into the holy Bagmati River daily and recite the verse from the ancient Vedas. It is believed that plunging or bathing into the holy river releases from the cycle of rebirth. It is believed that sex organ of Shiva fell to Nepal. The main temple of Pashupatinath (meaning Lord of Beasts believed to be divine protector of Nepal) contains a lingam of Pashupati which is three and a half feet high and has four faces sculptured on it.   The next stop on the Kathmandu tour is BOUDDHANATH STUPA, which the biggest stupa in Nepal and lies about 7 km east of the capital. The Bouddhanath stupa, also called by many as Khasti Chitya, is one of the oldest stupas in the country. After 1959, many Tibetans arrived and settled in Bouddhanath area. The stupa, a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site, is included in World Heritage Cultural site list by UNESCO. With diameter of about 100m and 40m height, Bouddhanath holds its place among the largest stupas in the world. The Bouddhanath stupa covers a vast area. It has a round path at the bottom while another path is made of three-tier plinth. The stupa resembles Swayambhunath stupa to some extent. The most impressive part of the stupa is the eyes of the Buddha which are painted with red, white and blue colors Overnight stay at hotel Read more

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After the Kathmandu tour enjoy the breakfast at the hotel and then continue the Nepal trip visiting PATAN D. SQUARE, which is located about 5 km south of Kathmandu, Patan is one of 3 royal cities in the valley. A destination for connoisseurs of fine arts, Patan is filled with wood and stone carvings, metal statues, ornate architecture, including dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples, and over 1200 monuments. Patan is believed to have been built in the third century B.C. by the Kirat dynasty later expanded and enriched by the Licchavi and the Malla rulers in the medieval period. Patan Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former Royal palace complex is the centre of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a beautiful museum. Later drive to Nagarkot (approx 32 Kms / approx 1.5 Hrs), en-route visiting Bhaktapur D. Square. BHAKTAPUR D. SQUARE: Also known as city of devotees, Bhaktapur is the home of medieval art and architecture. Lying 14 kilometers/9 miles east of Kathmandu City, this place was founded in the 9th Century and is shaped like a conch shell. The city is at the height of 4,600 ft. above sea level. In Bhadgaon, you will visit the Durbar Square with the Palace of 55 windows built by King Bhupatindra Malla. The famous five-storied Nyatapola temple on the terraces of which stands a pair of figures - two goddesses, two strong men, two elephants, two lions and two griffins is the tallest temple in the valley and was also built by King Bhupatindra Malla. It is one of the best examples of Pagoda styled temples. NAGARKOT: Nagarkot is one of the main attractions for the visitors. Situated at an altitude of 2100m above the sea level and this small hilltop is widely popular for its panoramic view of sunrise and sunset as well as the spectacular view of high snow-capped mountains. Visitors often travel to Nagarkot from Kathmandu to spend the night so that they can be there for the breath-taking sunrise. Nagarkot has become famous as one of the best spots to view Mountains as well as other snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. It also offers an excellent view of the Indrawati river valley to the east. Overnight stay at hotel Read more

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Breakfast at hotel and then head to the next destination of the Nepal trip, driving to Telkot and commence day hike to Changunarayan Temple (approx. 2.5 hrs hike). TELKOT - CHANGUNARAYAN DAY HIKE: This day hike from Telkot to Changunarayan will offer you panoramic views of Himalayas and will take about 3 ½ hours. In the clear weather the Himalayan range, stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west all the way past to Everest in the east, emerges from the darkness to greet the happy visitor with its awe inspiring majesty and beauty. Changunarayan is situated at the end of a long ridge which runs well into the valley. It is said to have been built in 323 AD by King Hari Datta Varma. The hike goes through the villages and the hills around Kathmandu valley so you would have quite beautiful views of entire valley and the panorama of the mountains. The temple is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings. It is said to be the oldest temple in the valley. Later drive back to Kathmandu Overnight at hotel Read more

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Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Kathmandu airport to board the flight to continue the Nepal trip in Chitwan. CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK: is a large and beautiful nature reserve occupying 932 sq. km. of land inhabitant of endangered royal Bengal tiger and the one-horned Indian rhino. Chitwan National Park was protected since the 19th century as a hunting reserve for Nepali royals and foreign aristocrats. In a famous hunting expedition, King George V and his son Edward VIII managed to slaughter 39 tigers and 18 rhinos in a single blood-soaked afternoon. Unfortunately, habitat loss and poachers continue to decimate the number of tigers and rhinos. Today, there are less than 80 tigers and 500 rhinos left in the Park. There are more than 50 species of mammals in Chitwan including monkeys, tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild boar, hyenas, deer, elephants and rhinos. There are also 450 different species of birds and 67 species of butterflies. The main attraction of Chitwan is the Elephant Safari. It is a unique experience to explore the jungle on the back of a trained elephant. While you are not likely to see the Bengal tiger, you should be able to see the Indian rhino and enjoy one of the nicest nature reserves of the Indian sub-continent. Watch out for branches – particularly if you are sitting behind other passengers. Upon arrival check – in at hotel and later enjoy the Jungle safari like at Chitwan National Park Overnight at hotel Read more

CHITWAN

Breakfast at hotel and enjoy the resort’s activities Overnight at hotel

CHITWAN

Breakfast at hotel and head for a Pokhara tour. The Nepal trip continues in the Pokhara Valley, a land of spectacular beauty crowned by the majestic Himalayas, conjures visions of calm but vibrant green hills. Loaded with luxuriant vegetation and dotted with shimmering lakes, the valley offers awesome vistas. Magnificent image of Mount Machhapuchhare reflected in the clear waters of the Lake Phewa leaves everyone spellbound. One of the Nepal’s adventure hubs, it has reputation of being the second home for the tourists worldwide. Its rich topographical conditions are responsible for the profusion of flora and fauna. The geographical location has made Pokhara one of the biggest valleys in Nepal. The valley is encircled by lush green hills ranging in height from 1077 meters in the South East of 2738 meters in the North East. Snow clad mountains add a special radiance to the valley. They also form snow-fed rivers that run through the heart of the valley. The geographical studies reveal that centuries ago a glacier was formed in the valley. As the time passed, the temperatures steadily increased and the solid ice melted and formed a river that began flowing, cutting into the soil of Pokhara. Upon arrival check – in at hotel and afternoon enjoy the boat ride on Phewa Lake Overnight stay at hotel Read more

POKHARA

Early morning you will begin your Pokhara tour, being driven to Sarangkot [approx. 30 minutes’ drive under normal road condition]. From Sarangkot you can witness the breathtaking sunrise view and the also get to see the Annapurna range from a very close distance. The first stop on the Pokhara tour is SARANGKOT: the most popular tourist destination from where the tourist can enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the mountains. Sarangkot is only 5 km from Lake Side, Pokhara. Sarangkot is the highest view point for a sunrise and it is just 1592m high. Sarangkot is 5 degrees cooler than Pokhara. Sarangkot can be reached easily by 45 minutes by a car ride to the top from Pokhara and then 45 minutes hike up to the main view point. Many tourists come to Sarangkot for sunrise view and go back after few hours but it will be good if tourist stay there for one night and enjoy the view and city light of Pokhara from Sarangkot. Paragliding can also be done from Sarangkot. From Sarangkot, on the northern direction we can see Dhaulagiri in the far west. Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side. After breakfast at the hotel and visit to Davi’s fall, Gupteshwor Cave and Bindabasini Temple DAVI’S FALL: The original name for the waterfall is Patale Chhango. On July 31st 1961 a Swiss husband and wife were swimming just up from the waterfalls. The woman, Mrs. Davis, was pulled by the current and fell to her death down the waterfall. Her body was found after a large effort. Since then the waterfall has been called Davis Falls. However, due to Nepalese spelling and pronunciation her name often translates to Devis. Dev is a common name in Nepal similar also to the name of the Buddha's mother, Maya Devi. Indeed on the street gate leading to the waterfalls is a sign saying "Devis Falls" and a lot of maps also say "Devis Falls." There are also some rumors saying it was her husband and not her that died that day. However all evidence suggests it was a woman with the surname Davis. GUPTESHWOR CAVE: Located in the south-east at Chhorepatan, Pokhara, the Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is considered 599 years old. While the young local people went deeper, they found out that an idol-like object resembling Lord Shiva had formed naturally on the spot. Later on, it was taken to be Lord Shiva and the local people formally consecrated and installed it at the mouth of the cave in 1992. The long flights of stairs wind down to the temple of Lord Shiva where the lord balanced on a raised platform fenced by iron bars can be seen. The cave is musty and damp but a string of electric light bulbs emits enough light to see the stairs clearly. Most of the time one needs to bend down until one has passed through the 50 meters long tunnel. Once one has passed through the tunnel, there is a huge open cavern with enormous rocks, no trace of soil at all, only little pebbles scattered everywhere. On the right hand side there is a deep gorge. After a few yards of scrambling through the darkness, there is a crystal clear pond and from here one can see the awe-inspiring Patale Chhango (Devi’s falls) falling right from the top. Continue the Pokhara tour heading to BINDABASINI TEMPLE: Bindabasini Temple is one of the most popular shrines among the Hindu's people. Locally, this temple is called Bindabasini Mandir. This temple is located on the hilltop and is at 3000 meters from the sea level. This temple is white pagoda styled and is located in the old bazaar of the Pokhara valley. This temple is devoted to the Hindu goddess Durga also known as Shakti or Maa Kali the symbol or the blood thirsty aspect of the goddess Durga. There is the daily worshiping up to 9 days during the greatest festival of the Hindus i.e. Bada Dashain as it is the victory of the truth over the untruth or the demons. So, the sacrifice is given to the goddess on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Just at the opposite side of the Bindabasini Temple, there is another temple called Krishna Mandir where the annual birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated on the day called Krishna Janmaaastami. Other rituals such as marriage, Barta-Bandha are held on this religious shrine. And the scented fragrances of “Dhup” give the fresh and the cool environment. Overnight at Hotel, ending here the Pokhara tour. Read more

POKHARA

Breakfast at hotel and drive to Pokhara Upon arrival check – in at hotel and later Free or Leisure time to enjoy the night life at Kathmandu Overnight at Hotel

KATHMANDU

Breakfast at hotel and in time transfer to Kathmandu airport to board the flight for onward journey