Kathmandu-Nagarkot Tour
- 5 Days
- 4 Nights
If you are a person who loves to dwell in history as well as in nature, then Kathmandu-Nagarkot Tour is a perfect suit for you. Yes, it is a tour that reveals the cultural and historical aspects along with the view of glorious mountains witnessed from Nagarkot.
This lifetime tour begins from the City of Temple—Kathmandu. you will pave the way to historic sites Kathmandu Durbar Square (KDS) followed by religious sites such as Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, and Swoyambhunath.
KDS will present you an opportunity to acquaint with the historical and cultural aspect of the capital which has been center of administration of the country. There are more than 50 temples built in KDS premises and each temple has its own uniqueness and importance.
Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, and Swoyambhunath, on the other hand, portray the religious aspects of the city.
The temple of Lord Shiva and the greatest shrine of Hindus—Pashupatinath—has been attracting millions of Hindus on the day of Mahashivaratri—Lord Shiva’s birthday—every year. According to statistics, more than 800,000 foreigners (including Indians) visited Pashupatinath in the previous year.
On the other hand, Bouddhanath and Swoyambhunath have been attracting Buddhists residing all over the world. Both the sites are sacred for the people having faith in Buddhism. The monasteries built in the vicinity of both sacred sites also attract a large number of tourists who prefer to practice meditation in this Himalayan nation.
The tour will lead you to Bhaktapur and Patan—culturally rich cities—where you will get an opportunity to learn the Newari culture, and arts and architectures.
For nature lovers, Nagarkot will offer a mesmerizing scenic beauty of mountains. It is a small hill station from where you will get a stunning view of eight mountain ranges out of 13 seen in Nepal. On a clear day you can observe Mt. Everest, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Annapurna, Langtang range, and so on.
Tour facts
Package Duration: 05 days
Tour Grade: Easier
Max. Elevation gained: Approx. 1300m in Kathmandu
Best Time: Mid Feb to May and Sept to Nov
Tour Type: Luxury
An Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 03: Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Sightseeing/Transfer to Nagarkot
Day 04: Drive to Kathmandu via Patan Durbar Square
Day 05: Departure to your destination
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Our representative will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport upon your arrival and drive you to the hotel which was booked prior to your arrival.
Today’s Highlights
- Transfer to the hotel
- Introduce your tour guide
- If time permits, roam around Thamel
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
After breakfast, we will drive you to the entire UNESCO listed World Cultural Heritage Sites located in Kathmandu. You will be accompanied by an experienced and certified tour guide as well.
Today’s Highlights
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Pave the way to Bouddhanath
- Observe Swoyambhunath
Day 03: Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Sightseeing/Transfer to Nagarkot
It’s going to be an exciting day as we will be visting Bhaktapur followed by Changunarayan and Nagarkot. Things to do in Bhaktapur:
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Observe 55 Window Palace (Pachpanna Jhayale Durbar)
- Golden Gate, Lion’s Gate, and Mini Pashupatinath Temple
- Witness Nyatapole (five-storied temple)
Changunarayan is another UNESCO listed World Cultural Sites. It is at a close distance from Bhaktapur. The temple of Changunarayan is probably the oldest temple of Nepal. Lord Vishnu is worshipped in this temple. List of key things to observe in Changunarayan:
- Historical pillar erected by Mandeva in 464 AD
- Garuda: flying vehicle of Lord Vishnu
- Chanda Narayan (Garuda Narayan): a 7th century stone sculpture of Vishnu riding on Garuda.
- Sridhar Vishnu: 9th century stone sculpture of Vishnu, Laxmi, and Garuda
- Vaikuntha Vishnu : the 16th-century sculpture of Vishnu seated
- Chhinnamasta: Temple dedicated to Chhinnamasta Devi,
- Vishworup: 7th century stone sculpture-
- Vishnu Vikrant : the 7th-century sculpture of Trivikram Vishnu
- Narasimha : a 7th-century sculpture of Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu,
- Kileshwor:
Nagarkot is our last destination today and we will reach here on time so that we can catch a sunset view of Himalayas. Name of the mountain ranges that you will observe from Nagarkot:
Mahalangur, Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Jugal, Numbur, and Rolwaling.
Today’s Highlights
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square and witness key attractions such as the 55 Window Palace, Golden Gate, Lion’s Gate, and so on
- Get a sunset view of Himalayas from Nagarkot
- You will be at an altitude of 2,200m in Nagarkot
Day 04: Drive to Kathmandu via Patan Durbar Square
It is a pleasant ride of nearly two hours. We will halt in Patan to observe this culturally rich city. Things to do in Patan:
- Observe Royal Palace built in the 16th century
- Krishna Temple
- Bhimsen Temple
- Vishwanath Temple
- Taleju Bhawani Temple
Day 05: Departure to your destination
So, here ends your Kathmandu stay. We will drop you at TIA on time so that you can comfortably check-in. Have a wonderful journey and please recommend us to your friends and family. See you soon!
Cost Inclusion
- 3Nights Accommodation @ Kathmandu with Breakfast plan in twin sharing basis
- 1Nights Accommodation @ Nagarkot with Breakfast plan in twin sharing basis
- Arrival & Departure International Airport
- Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation in A/C private vehicles as Specified in the itinerary
- Entrance Fee as specified in the itinerary
- English speaking guide.
Cost Exclusion
- Lunch and Dinner
- Drinks and bar menu
- Telephone & laundry
- Personal expenses
- Nepal Visa Fee
- Any accidental and emergency support (if any)
- Driver and guide tips
- Emergency evacuation
- Domestic and International Air Tickets
- Extra activities other than above itinerary
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