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Page no.: 333, Published Date: Sep 2009

 

Nepal Cultural Tours


Nepal Cultural ToursEmbarking on tour in Nepal is one of the best ways to savor the lifestyles and the culture that has charmed the people all over the world. A tour in Nepal is traveling from one place to another in a vehicle accompanied by a guide who will introduce you to the various places and show you the sights and sounds of the country. Nepal, the land of splendid nature and rich culture is waiting for your exploration through its different facets.

Nepal tour gives you an opportunity to explore three different regions of the country. Tour package will give you a chance to appreciate the charming architectural heritages....Through out its long history, Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal has been a unique patchwork of cultural diversity. Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur are the places where temples, shrines and palaces were made and re-made. It is the melting pot of new and old tradition. From Kathmandu valley, Nepalese art and culture were also developed and refined in many stages. Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur each have their own artistic, architectural and historical background. Beyond, the cities there are hundreds of temples and shrines, traditional villages, agricultural scenes and many more beauties present in Nepal. In Kathmandu valley and around, you will be overwhelmed with fascinating architectural works including palaces, squares and temples in their exquisite Nepalese arts. Besides from a discovery of harmony of Buddhism and Hinduism in and around the Kathmandu Valley, you are granted a chance to trace back to the life of the "Enlightened One" or the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism in Lumbini. Kathmandu, a living museum city has been a cultural hub of Nepal for thousand of years.

Pokhara the valley of lakes and mountains and the gateway of trekking; it is then unsurprising that this city endows an array of preciously historical and cultural heritage. It is not just that the mountains are the only basic phenomena that attracts tourist visiting the majestic Kingdom but the diversity of culture, the most hospitable people on earth and the warmness received from them as well as other various natural incentives can easily allure and create the implausible charm to anyone visiting the country.



GLIMPSE OF NEPAL 03 NIGHT 04 DAYS
Visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath, situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the “Monkey Temple...……..

DAY 01 - COUNTRY- KATHMANDU: Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Welcome & assistance on arrival at Airport. Transfer to Hotel. Hotel check in. Over night stay at Hotel.

DAY 02 – KATHMANDU: Breakfast at Hotel. Full day sightseeing including.

AM: Visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath, situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the “Monkey Temple”. There are many small buildings and shrines down the hillside behind Swayambhunath. Explore the colorful Kathmandu Durbar Square- The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu, Temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story temple built from a single tree in 12th century.  Lunch: 1300hrs - 14:00hrs PM: Patan is often referred to as Lalitpur, which means “city of beauty”. Patan has a long Buddhist History and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka around 250 BCE.Visit Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Bhimsen temple, Manga Hiti, King Yogaendra Malla’s Statue, Krishna temple, Taleju temple, 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as temple of 10,000 Buddha, Kumbeshwar Temple. Bishwakarma Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 03 – KATHMANDU: AM: Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur city 15 km from Kathmandu, known as city of Devotees and center of medieval art and architecture founded by King Anand Dev in 889 AD, visit Nyatpola temple, the most beautiful temple of Nepal, the 15th century palace of 55 windows, Golden gate and other place of Interest.  Lunch: 1300hrs-14:00hrs PM: Visit Pashupatinath temple one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and also visit one of the oldest and biggest stupa of Boudhanath, Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 04 - KATHMANDU-COUNTRY: Breakfast at Hotel. Today you will be transferred to the airport to fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.





MAGNIFICIENT NEPAL 04 NIGHT 05 DAYS
The place is beautiful, traditional and also gives a panoramic view of the Himalayas Cho-Oyu in the East to Himalchuli in the west……..

Itinerary:

DAY 01 - COUNTRY – KATHMANDU:  Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Welcome & assistance on arrival at Airport. Transfer to Hotel. Hotel check in. Over night stay at Hotel.

DAY 02 – KATHMANDU:  Breakfast at Hotel. Full day sightseeing including AM: Visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath, situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the “Monkey Temple”. There are many smallbuildings and shrines down the hillside behind Swayambhunath. Explore the colorful Kathmandu Durbar Square- The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu, Temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story temple built from a single tree in 12th century. Lunch: 1300hrs-14:00hrs: PM: Patan is often referred to as Lalitpur, which means “city of beauty”. Patan has a long Buddhist History and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka around 250 BCE.Visit Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Bhimsen temple, Manga Hiti, King Yogaendra Malla’s Statue, Krishna temple, Taleju temple, 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as temple of 10,000 Buddha, Kumbeshwar Temple. Bishwakarma Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 03 - KATHMANDU – DHULIKHEL:  AM: Breakfast at Hotel. Visit Pashupatinath temple one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and visit one of the oldest and biggest stupa of Boudhanath. Lunch: 1300hrs-14:00hrs PM: After lunch transfer to Dhulikhel this ancient town is situated 32 km east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 1470 m above the sea level on the road to Kodari, Nepal-Tibet border. The place is beautiful, traditional and also gives a panoramic view of the Himalayas Cho-Oyu in the East to Himalchuli in the west. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 04 -  KATHMANDU: Morning wake up call for sunrise & Himalayan views in Dhulikhel. After Breakfast transfer to Kathmandu. On the way back proceed for sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur city 15 km from Kathmandu, known as city of Devotees and center of medieval art and architecture founded by King Anand Dev in 889 AD, visit Nyatpola temple, the most beautiful temple of Nepal, the 15th century palace of 55 windows, Golden gate and other place of Interest. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 05 - KATHMANDU – COUNTRY: Breakfast at Hotel. Today you will be transferred to the airport to fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.





CULTURAL SPECIAL 04 NIGHT 05 DAYS
Visit Mayadevi Temple, Myanmar temple and the Lumbini museum. Lumbini is the biggest pilgrimage for the adherent of Buddhist religion in the world.

Itinerary:

DAY 01 - COUNTRY – KATHMANDU: Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Welcome & assistance on arrival at Airport. Transfer to Hotel. Hotel check in. Over night stay at Hotel.

DAY 02- KATHMANDU: Breakfast at Hotel. Full day sightseeing including AM: Visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath, situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the “Monkey Temple”. There are many small buildings and shrines down the hillside behind Swayambhunath. Explore the colorful Kathmandu Durbar Square- The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu, Temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story temple built from a single tree in 12th century. Lunch: 1300hrs- 1400hrs PM: Patan is often referred to as Lalitpur, which means “city of beauty”. Patan has a long Buddhist History and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka around 250 BCE.Visit Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Bhimsen temple, Manga Hiti, King Yogaendra Malla’s Statue, Krishna temple, Taleju temple 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as temple of 10,000 Buddha, Kumbeshwar Temple. Bishwakarma Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 03- KATHMANDU – LUMBINI: Breakfast at Hotel. Fly (45 minutes) from Kathmandu to Lumbini, birth place of lord Buddha, Arrive Lumbini. Hotel check in. Visit Mayadevi Temple, Myanmar temple and the Lumbini museum. Lumbini is the biggest pilgrimage for the adherent of Buddhist religion in the world. Overnight stay at the hotel. Lunch will be at Lumbini.

DAY 04 - LUMBINI – KATHMANDU: Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast transfer back to Kathmandu  by Air. PM: visit ashupatinath temple one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and also visit one of the oldest and biggest Stupa of Boudhanath, Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 05 - KATHMANDU – COUNTRY: Breakfast at Hotel. Today you will be transferred to the airport to fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.





SUNRISE SPECIAL 04 NIGHT 05 DAYS
The most beautiful temple of Nepal, the 15th century palace of 55 windows, Golden gate and other place of Interest…………

Itinerary:

DAY 01- COUNTRY – KATHMANDU: Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Welcome & assistance on arrival at Airport. Transfer to Hotel. Hotel check in. Over night stay at Hotel.

DAY 02 – KATHMANDU: Breakfast at Hotel. Full day sightseeing including AM: Visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath, situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the “Monkey Temple”. There are many small buildings and shrines down the hillside behind Swayambhunath. Explore the colorful Kathmandu Durbar Square- The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu, Temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story temple built from a single tree in 12th century. Lunch: 1300hrs- 1400hrsPM: Patan is often referred to as Lalitpur, which means “city of beauty”. Patan has a long Buddhist History and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka around 250 BC. Visit Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Bhimsen temple, Manga Hiti, King Yogaendra Malla’s Statue, Krishna temple, Taleju temple 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as temple of 10,000 Buddha, Kumbeshwar Temple. Bishwakarma Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 03- KATHMANDU – NAGARKOT: AM: Breakfast at Hotel. Visit Pashupatinath temple one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and also visit one of the oldest and biggest stupa of Boudhanath. Lunch: 1300hrs- 1400hrsPM: After lunch transfer to Nagarkot that lies 35 km east of the Kathmandu city located at the elevation of 7200 ft., which offers 200 miles panorama of the Himalayas of Mt. Everest in the east to Dhaulagiri in the west, Arrive Nagarkot, Hotel Check in. Watch the Sunset and Himalayan views. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 04- NAGARKOT – KATHMANDU:  Morning wake up call for sunrise & Himalayan views in Nagarkot. After Breakfast transfer to Kathmandu on the way back to Kathmandu visit Bhaktapur also known as city of Devotees and center of medieval art and architecture founded by King Anand Dev in 889 AD visit Nyatapola temple, the most beautiful temple of Nepal, the 15th century palace of 55 windows, Golden gate and other place of Interest. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 05 - KATHMANDU – COUNTRY: Breakfast at Hotel. Today you will be transferred to the airport to fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.





HIMALAYAN SAFARI 05 NIGHT 06 DAYS
Jungle activities including Nature walk, Elephant Safari, Canoeing, Bird watching, Tharu culture dance program, natural history & flora & fauna of the national park etc……….

Itinerary:

DAY 01 - COUNTRY – KATHMANDU: Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Welcome & assistance on arrive at Airport then transfer to Hotel. Hotel check in. Over night stay at Hotel.

DAY 02 – KATHMANDU: Breakfast at Hotel. Full day sightseeing including AM: Visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath, situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the “Monkey Temple”. There are many small buildings and shrines down the hillside behind Swayambhunath. Explore the colorful Kathmandu Durbar Square- The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu, Temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story temple built from a single tree in 12th century.Lunch: 1300hrs- 1400hrsPM: Visit Pashupatinath temple one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and also visit one of the oldest and biggest stupa of Boudhanath. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 03- KATHMANDU - CHITWEN NATIONAL PARK: Drive (4-6 hrs drive) from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park. Arrive Chitwan National Park. Transfer to the lodge followed by refreshments and a briefing about the Programme and the lodge facilities. Lunch. A talk on the elephants by the naturalists at the elephant stable. Jungle safari on the Elephant back. A slide show presentation about the natural history & flora & fauna of the national park. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

DAY 04-  ROYAL CHITWEN NATIONAL PARK: Full day jungle activities including Nature walk, Elephant Safari, Canoeing, Bird watching, Tharu culture dance program etc. Overnight stay at Lodge.

DAY 05 – KATHMANDU: Early morning wake up call and Nature walk. After breakfast, fly back to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu. Hotel check in. Lunch either on the way to Kathmandu if traveling by road or at Kathmandu if flying. PM: Patan is often referred to as Lalitpur, which means “city of beauty”. Patan has a long Buddhist History and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka around 250 BC.Visit Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Bhimsen temple, Manga Hiti, King Yogaendra Malla’s Statue, Krishna temple, Taleju temple 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as temple of 10,000 Buddha, Kumbeshwar Temple. Bishwakarma Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 06 - KATHMANDU – COUNTRY: Breakfast at Hotel. Today you will be transferred to the airport to fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.





NATURAL BEAUTY 05 NIGHT 06 DAYS
Nepal's  most beautiful natural valley, which is also the most popular tourist destination. The Annapurna, Machhapuchere (Fishtail) and uncountable Mountains always stand high welcoming every visitor with a smile.

Itinerary:

DAY 01 - COUNTRY – KATHMANDU: Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Welcome & assistance on arrival at Airport. Transfer to Hotel. Hotel check in. Over night stay at Hotel.

DAY 02 – KATHMANDU: Breakfast at Hotel. Full day sightseeing including AM: Visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath, situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the “Monkey Temple”. There are many small buildings and shrines down the hillside behind Swayambhunath. Explore the colorful Kathmandu Durbar Square- The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu, Temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story temple built from a single tree in 12th century.Lunch: 1300hrs- 1400hrsPM: Visit Pashupatinath temple one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and also visit one of the oldest and biggest stupa of Boudhanath. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 03 – POKHARA: Drive (6 hrs drive) from Kathmandu to Pokhara. One gets to view good scenery along the drive. Lunch will be either served at the Local restaurant on the way to Pokhara or at Pokhara if flying. Finally arrive at the most beautiful city of Mountains and lakes. Pokhara is Nepal's most beautiful natural valley, which is also the most popular tourist destination. The Annapurna, Machhapuchere (Fishtail) and uncountable Mountains always stand high welcoming every visitor with a smile.PM: visit the Tibetan Camp, Devi’s fall, Lake side Market. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 04- POKHARA: AM: Early morning wake up call for visit to Sarangkot (1592m) (drive 30 minutes). One gets to see the sunrise and magnificient views of the Himalayan like Mt Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna IV(7525m), AnnapurnaIII (7555m), Machhapuchere (6993m). Back to Hotel for breakfast. After breakfast one hour boating at Phewa Lake over looking the region of Annapurna Areas. After boating free time. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 05 - POKHARA – KATHMANDU: After breakfast at the Hotel. Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, arrive at the beautiful city Kathmandu. Hotel check in. PM: Patan is often referred to as Lalitpur, which means “city of beauty”. Patan has a long Buddhist History and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka around 250 BCE.Visit Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Bhimsen temple, Manga Hiti King Yogaendra Malla’s Statue, Krishna temple, Taleju temple 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as temple of 10,000 Buddha, Kumbeshwar Temple. Bishwakarma Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 06  - KATHMANDU- COUNTRY: Breakfast at Hotel. Today you will be transferred to the airport to fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.





BEAUTY OF NEPAL 08 NIGHT 09 DAYS
Temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story temple built from a single tree in 12th century.

Itinerary:

DAY 01 - COUNTRY – KATHMANDU: Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Welcome & assistance on arrival at Airport. Transfer to Hotel. Hotel check in. Over night stay at Hotel.

DAY 02 – KATHMANDU: Breakfast at Hotel. Full day sightseeing including AM: Visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath, situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the “Monkey Temple”. There are many small buildings and shrines down the hillside behind Swayambhunath. Explore the colorful Kathmandu Durbar Square - The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu, Temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story temple built from a single tree in 12th century. Lunch: 1300hrs - 1400hrs PM: Visit Pashupatinath temple one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and also visit one of the oldest and biggest stupa of Boudhanath. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 03 - CHITWEN NATIONAL PARK: Drive (6 hrs drive) from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park. Arrive Chitwan National Park. Transfer to the lodge followed by refreshments and a briefing about the Programme and the lodge facilities. Lunch. A talk on the elephants by the naturalists at the elephant stable. Jungle safari on the Elephant back. A slide show presentation about the natural history & flora & fauna of the national park. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

DAY 04 - CHITWEN NATIONAL PARK: Full day jungle activities including Nature walk, Elephant Safari, Canoeing, Boat ride, Bird watching, Tharu culture dance program etc. Overnight stay at Lodge.

DAY 05 - CHITWEN NATIONAL PARK – POKHARA: Early morning wake up call, tea/coffee and nature walk, after Breakfast drive (6hrs drive) from Chitwan to Pokhara. One gets to view good scenery along the drive. Lunch will be served at the Local restaurant on the way to Pokhara. Finally arrive at the most beautiful city of Mountains and lakes. Pokhara is Nepal's most beautiful natural valley, which is also the most popular tourist destination. The Annapurna, Machhapuchere (Fishtail) and uncountable Mountains always stand high welcoming every visitor with a smile. PM: visit the Tibetan Camp, Devi’s fall, Lake side Market. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 06 – POKHARA: AM: Early morning wake up call for visit to Sarangkot (1592m) (drive 30 minutes). One gets to see the sunrise and the magnificient views of the Himalayan like Mt Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna IV(7525m), AnnapurnaIII (7555m), Machhapuchere (6993m). Back to Hotel for breakfast. After breakfast one hour boating at Phewa Lake over looking the region of Annapurna Areas. After boating free time. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 07- POKHARA – KATHMANU: After breakfast at the Hotel. Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu arrive at the beautiful city Kathmandu. Hotel check in. Free time. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 08 – KATHMANDU: AM: Breakfast at Hotel. Patan is often referred to as Lalitpur, which means “city of beauty”. Patan has a long Buddhist History and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka around 250 BC.Visit Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Bhimsen temple, Manga Hiti King Yogaendra Malla’s Statue, Krishna temple, Taleju temple 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as temple of 10,000 Buddha, Kumbeshwar Temple. Bishwakarma Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple. PM: visit Bhaktapur also known as city of Devotees and center of medieval art and architecture founded by King Anand Dev in 889 AD visit Nyatapola temple, the most beautiful temple of Nepal, the 15th century palace of 55 windows, Golden gate and other place of Interest. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 09- KATHMANDU – COUNTRY: Breakfast at Hotel. Today you will be transferred to the airport to fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.


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