This 4 Nights, 5 Days Kathmandu & Nagarkot tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and natural beauty. Begin in Kathmandu, visiting iconic sites like Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, and Durbar Square, along with a special Gala Nepali dinner with folk dances. Travel to Nagarkot, a serene hill station, to witness breathtaking sunrise views over the Himalayas, including Everest. Explore the ancient city of Bhaktapur, known for its rich history and stunning architecture. The journey ends with a relaxed departure from Kathmandu
The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbol,of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati river flowing beside the temple, also a World Heritage Site.
We then drive to Kathmandu city and have lunch at the local tourist restaurant
1400 Hrs: We embark sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city,also called `Kantipur`or city of glory,visiting,`KUMARI`the LIVING GODDESS,Kasthamandap,the Big Bell,Kal Bharab etc.We also visit `Swayambhunath temple.This is a Buddist temple set high on a hillock with a commanding view of the Kathmandu valley.
1000 Hrs: We drive to Nagarkot.Time magazine of USA has recommended as one of the good retreats.Located 30 km to the east of Kathmandu on the valley rim.Situated at an elevation 2175 m and provides a grandstand paronama of the Himalayas.You can see five of the world`s 10 tallest mountains – Everest 8848 m,Lhotse 8516 m,Makalu 8463 m and manaslu 8163 m and many other lesser summits.The snow peaks look especially gorgeous during sunset and sunrise.
Lunch at the Tea House Nagarkot.After lunch check in at the hotel.
Later you may wish to wander around the villages or take short hikes and breath the pure and fresh mountain air.Tranquility and serenity for pure relaxation.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
This morning we will enjoy with Breathtaking Sunrise View as well as 360º view of the scenery from the hotel room or from lookout Tower which is an hour walk from the Hotel. Nagarkot has become famous as one of the best spots to view Mount Everest as well as other snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. It also offers an excellent view of the Indrawati river valley to the east.
After breakfast we drive to the ancient city of Bhaktapur, or city of Devotees, also known as Bhadgaon, visiting Durbar square, Lion gate, the five storied Nyatopolo Temple, the tallest of its kind in Nepal, and the palace of 55 windows. The film, LITTLE BUDDHA was shot here, among other places in Nepal.
