Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

   • Arrive in Kathmandu and meet the airport representative who will transfer you to the booked hotel.

2. Day 2: SIghtseeing in Kathmandu

   Explore the historic monuments of Kathmandu:

   • Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, which is also called the Monkey Temple. Swayambhu is a World Heritage Site, one of the holiest places of Buddhism and also Hinduism. It is perched atop a hillock by the edge of Kathmandu city. The massive stupa is also a famous tourist site for the amazing view of the valley it sports and also the monkeys that flock to the premises, from where it derives its nickname Monkey Temple.

   • See the Kathmandu Durbar Square, another World Heritage Site, which was built in the 12th-13th century, where Malla King Dynasty ruled over the city. King Prithvi Narayan Shah of Gorkha district annexed the city almost 300 years ago. The Durbar has many different exotic architectural designs, wood carvings in windows and doors. The courtyard, temples, Kumari (a Living Goddess) is the main attraction of Durbar Square. Inside the square, there is a museum that belongs to Kings and reflects his regime period.

   • Visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world, which is the opulently decorated pagoda. It is a temple of Lord Shiva and his Linga (Phallic Symbol of Lord). Legend has it that the temple was constructed in 400AD. You will be able to witness the cremation of the deceased and holy baths that devotees take in the river Bagmati. Pashupatinath is next to a small protected forest, so you will likely encounter monkeys, deer, and other animals.

3. Day 3: Sightseeing around Pharping, Dakshinkali, and Patan Durbaar Square

   • Go to Pharping which lies south of Kathmandu and is also known as Shikharpuri Mahanagari. The state is accepted as an independent Newari state; there you can see a typical Newari culture.

   • Visit Dakshinkali Temple, located 22 km from Kathmandu city via Pharping. It is a temple of Kali, a form of Parvati (wife of Lord Shiva). The main goddess of the temple is a Six-armed form of Kali carved on a black stone. Especially on Saturdays and Tuesdays, animal sacrifices are performed here.

   • See Patan Durbar Square, decorated with artistic courtyard beautiful pagoda temples. Patan Durbar Square is another World Heritage Site that has a noticeable temple built to dedicated to Lord Krishna, made of stone in the 17th century. There is a museum containing bronze statues and religious objects. The trip to Patan also covers the Tibetan Refugee Camp and handicraft center.

4. Day 4: Bouddhastupa, Changunarayan and Nagarkot

   • Visit Bouddhanath Stupa which is the giant dome monument of Buddha, located on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu city. It is a sacred pilgrim destination of Buddhists and draws folks in thousands every day for prayers. The Stupa is 36 meters high and presents a captivating specimen of Stupa design.

   • Go to Changunarayan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the countryside of Bhaktapur. King Hari Dutta Verma built the temple in 323 AD and the structure is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings. The main god of the temple is Lord Vishnu and its architecture is pagoda-style.

   • Explore Nagarkot, one of the closest hill stations you can reach from Kathmandu. From here you can see excellent views of snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan Range on the eastern part. Nagarkot is also the best for a sunrise view.

5. Day 5: Sunrise view from Nagarkot and back to kathmandu via Bhaktpur Durbar Square

   • Get up early morning for a sunrise view over the Himalayas. From Nagarkot, in the clear weather, you can spot Mt. Everest on the horizon.

   • Return to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the largest royal kingdom of Nepal.

6. Day 6: Departure

   • Transfer to the Kathmandu Airport with your tour guide for departure.