Begin your Nepal vacation with a warm welcome in Kathmandu.
Cheers Kathmandu!
As soon as you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, an NTE Representative will transfer you to Flying Yak Kathmandu in Thamel. The hotel is unique - appointed with artwork and furniture. Freshen up to get over jet lag. Relax your tired self and be prepared for the days’ planned experiences.
Todays planned experiences:
Today you are going to take off on an exceptionally wonderful tour around Thamel and neighbourhood. Explore the locale, be in awe at fumes escaping the neighbourhood.
→ Explore Thamel and visit Garden of Dreams.
→ Explore age-old tradition and culture around Kathmandu Durbar square.
→ Explore antique shops at Thamel.
Tour description:
After refreshing yourself, we set out to explore Thamel, the tourism and busy commercial hub. Antique shops, book stores and clothing stores along with cafés and restaurants fill up the entire neighbourhood. Further, you can delight in a visit to the calm and beautiful Garden of Dreams.
After enjoying a while at Garden of dreams we walk towards Basantapur. Kathmandu Durbar Square at Basantapur enlisted in World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Thamel and Basantapur offer mixed modern and charming medieval architecture. Inside the Durbar Square, you can observe excellent examples of Nepalese history, architecture, art, culture, custom, and tradition.
After a joyous day return to Flying Yak Kathmandu for a delightful dinner and soothing overnight stay.
Transportation:
→Private Jeep/Hiace
Accommodation:
→ Flying Yak Hotel
Todays planned experiences:
Today we will explore four amazing UNESCO sites which present a wide range of examples of Nepalese history, art, culture and religion and we will fly to Pokhara.
→ Drive upwards to Swayambhunath.
→ Explore Patan Durbar Square.
→ Visit Boudhanath.
→ Pashupatinath Temple.
→Fly to Pokhara
→Exciting evening boat ride in Phewa Lake
Tour description:
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we drive towards Swayambhunath. The stupa presents an imposing huge white Stupa, inscribed with the eyes of Lord Buddha. The monkeys on the journey around the temple site will bring a smile on your face. The stupa is widely famous among Buddhist community.
We then drive to Patan Durbar Square, which includes Krishna Temple, Golden Window, Museum, Golden Temple, and many more sights. Krishna Temple is the most famous, and was built in the 17th century and contains 21 Shrines. It is constructed predominantly of stone.
After a hearty lunch at Patan Durbar square, we visit the Boudhanath Stupa, which consists of the largest Lord Buddha Stupa in Nepal.
Lastly, We drive towards Pashupatinath Temple, which is the most sacred Hindu Temple of Nepal, situated on the banks of Bagmati River. The Temple contains two-tiered Pagoda temple standing at 23.6 meters above the ground. Cremations are conducted on a Ghat (level platform) at the edge of the shimmering Bagmati, the soul-soothing chants of prayer ceremonies and devotions offer to revive picturesquely.
Finally, we board a flight at Tribhuvan International Airport and fly to Pokhara. Upon arriving in Pokhara, we check-in to the hotel and Freshen up. In the evening, we will go for an exciting boating in Phewa Lake.
We will have a lovely dinner and a warm overnight stay.
Transportation:
→Flight, Private Jeep/Hiace
Accommodation:
→Hotel
Todays planned experiences:
Today we will experience the spectacular sunrise view from Sarangkot followed by the excursion to Tibetan refugee camp, drive and stop for a while at Begnas lake. In the afternoon, we will drive towards World peace pagoda.
→ Spectacular sunrise view from Sarangkot
→ Enjoy magnificent view of Mt. Annapurna and Fishtail to the north and Phewa lake to the South from Sarangkot
→ Visit the Tibetan refugee camp.
→ Visit Begnas lake.
→ Drive up to World Peace Pagoda.
Tour Description:
Wake up refreshed in Pokhara and enjoy a delectable breakfast. We then drive upwards to Sarangkot for a spectacular sunrise view.
Driving down to Pokhara, we visit the Tibetan refugee camp which is a great place to learn about and help the Tibetan Refugees. A museum located within the premises is among the not-to-be-missed sites and learn and appreciate the difficulties they have endured.
Later, we drive to Begnas lake which is another famous freshwater lake in Pokhara rarely overcrowded with tourists. After spending some quality time with a delightful lunch at Begnas lake we will return back to Pokhara.
In the afternoon, we drive to World peace pagoda which has been a hub for peace seeker. We spend some spiritually relaxing time within the stupa site. Finally, we will head back to the hotel for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
Transportation:
→Private Jeep/Hiace
Accommodation:
→Hotel
Todays planned experiences:
Flyback to Kathmandu followed by an excursion to the amazing old city of Bhaktapur to observe some excellent examples of Nepalese history, architecture, art, culture, customs, and traditions before leaving Nepal.
→ Bhaktapur Durbar square.
→ Experience locally made delicacies.
Tour Description:
Savour flavours of your breakfast and fly back to Kathmandu. Upon your arrival at Kathmandu, drive for an excursion to Bhaktapur. At Bhaktapur Durbar Square, you can observe some excellent examples of Nepalese history, architecture, art, culture, custom, and tradition. We will have a delightful lunch at Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Finally, we return to Hotel Flying Yak Kathmandu in Thamel.
Transportation:
Private Jeep/Hiace
Departure:
Now it’s time to wave goodbye!
Goodbye Kathmandu! Farewell Nepal!
NTE Representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). You will wave goodbye to Kathmandu and board your flight back home.
