Around Kathmandu Culture Tour

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01Arrival at Kathmandu (1350 meters) and transfer to hotel.Namaste and welcome to Nepal. At your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal Kameleon Holidays’ representative receives you and transfers to the hotel. After short refreshment, we briefly explain you about the sightseeing trip and the preparation of the trek. Overnight at hotel. (A)
  
• Day 02Kathmandu sightseeing: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Syayambunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.Breakfast at the hotel. Then we set out for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, exploring some of the unique monumental sites that are enlisted in the World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. Visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is an open Museum. It is also renowned as the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, where Kasthamandap, abode of Kumari, wooden and stone sculptures are located. Visit the Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), located at the hill top point of Kathmandu. The Buddhist stupa and the temple along with huge Buddha statues are fascinating. Visit the Pashupatinath Temple, where Hindu cultural attractions and pagoda style temples dedicated to lord Shiva are superb. The cremation of Pashupatinath shows you the Hindu post-death culture and tradition. Visit the Boudhanath Stupa, which is one of the biggest stupas in the world. The Mandala style creation, fluttering Buddhist prayer flags, and the mystical surroundings offer blessing moments. After concluding the tour, drive back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel. (B,A)
  
• Day 03Patan and Bhaktapur sightseeing and drive to Nagarkot.After breakfast, we drive to the Patan Durbar Square and explore the incredible collection of the mediaeval arts and architectures. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Visiting the Patan Durbar Square, you drive to the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. It is loaded with the pagoda style teples, wooden arts and architectures, Pond, pottery square and many more to see in Bhaktapur. After the tour, you drive to Nagarkot, which is a naturally awe-inspiring site and a brilliant viewpoint of the Himalayas.
  
• Day 04Drive to Changu Narayan, drive to Dhulikhel, Namobuddha, and Panauti. The morning is incredible. You can enjoy the Himalayan sunrise. The glittering views energize you. Then we drive to the Changu Narayan temple and explore the UNESCO site of the pagoda style temple dedicated to lord Visnu. It is believed to have created in the early 4th century. Driving to Dhulikhel, you have an opportunity to visit around the cultural sites and explore around the local town, which is populated by the Newar and other mixed groups. The drive further takes you to the Namobuddha monastery. The site is extremely luminous, with a monastery and the cultural setting, fluttering prayer flags and the Himalayan views have offered the monastery a paradise in the earth. The tour further takes you to the mediaeval artistic sites of Panauti and finally drives back to Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.
  
• Day 05Drive to Dakshinkali, Kirtipur and Bungmati.This is another brilliant day on Kameleon Cultural Tour in Nepal. After breakfast, drive to Dakshinkali temple, which is located at the southern side of the valley, about 20 km distance. The myth of Goddess Kali, who is believed to be happy by the blood, stands for strength and power. Then we drive back to Kirtipur, which is a historical town, populated by the Newar communities. The cultural heritages are dominated in the town to explore. Driving to Bungmati and Khokana, you can enjoy exploring the Newari culture and heritage. You can explore the festival celebrated at Khokana, which is also in dispute due to the sacrifice of goat. Concluding the tour, drive back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
  
• Day 06Final Departure.Thanks for traveling with Nepal Kameleon Holidays. Our company representative drops you at the international airport for your departure. We are grateful for your wonderful time and hope to arrange your travel in Nepal in the future.