6D5N Easy Nepal Tour : UNESCO HERITAGE
WHEN
Spring Mac - May
Autumn - Sept - Nov
PRICE
From $863 pp excl flights
(based on 2 ppl sharing)
HOW LONG
5 nights is an idea lenght
Do light a candle for blessing when you are in a temple.
Learn all about buddhist art work, the painting of thangka.
The prayer wheels, Spun clockwise by hand, water, or wind, each turn is said to release thousands of recitations, bringing blessings of compassion and peace.
Do light a candle for blessing when you are in a temple.
Day 1 (D)
Kathmandu Arrival
Meet and greet at Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to hotel for check in. In the evening, we will visit Pashupatinath temple located at the Bagmati River, honours the Hindu Lord, Shiva. Walk around the huge complex from the eartern to the western side. Meeting of holy man, cremation pyre and the beautiful two-storied roof which made from copper and is covered with gold is believed to make wishes come true.
Day 2 (B/D)
Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast we will visit the Kopan Monastery, established by Lamas Thubten Yeshe and Thubten Zopa Rinpoche. We will then proceed to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Boudhanath Stupa. We proceed to visit UNESCO Swayambhu stupa and in Nepal Bhasa is ‘self-sprung’ or ‘self-manifested’. Have a glimpse of the living goddess. Kumari, the living goddess, represents Taleju Bhawani and is said to be the living incarnation of the goddess herself. We then will visit UNESCO Changu Narayan Temple which is perch on top of a hill and was built in 4AD. We end our day by visiting UNESCO Bhaktapur Square of the Malla Dynasty. Inside this square guests will visit the Nyatapola Temple, the tallest pagoda in Nepal, the 55-Window Palace, a masterpiece of Newar architecture and Fasidega Temple. Walk around Taumadhi and Pottery Squares for vibrant local Nepali art and culture.
Day 3 (B/D)
Kathmandu - Pokhara
After a good breakfast, we will drive along the Prithvi Highway. Guests will be enchanted by the stunning views of villages, rolling hills along the Trishuli River. As you continue the journey, you’ll cross the Mugling-Narayanghat Highway, famous for its winding roads through lush forests and valleys dotted with traditional Nepali villages. We stop for lunch in Mugling. We will pass through the picturesque town of Bandipur, known for its preserved Newari architecture and cultural heritage and then passing through the Tanahu Hydropower Project, Nepal’s largest hydropower project that harnesses the power of the Seti River to generate electricity. As we are approaching Pokhara, we will pass by the scenic Begnas Lake and the Rupa Lake, having a serene atmosphere and views of the surrounding hills.
Day 4 (B/D)
Pokhara City Tour
Start the day with a cool and enjoyable activities of boating in Phewa Lake. We then proceed to visit World Peace Stupa (Shanti Stupa shrine) was built as a symbol of peace. Situated at the height of 1100 meters on the Anadu Hill, Nichidatsu Fujii laid the foundation stone along with relics of the Buddha on 12 September 1973. From the stupa, we can have a fascinating view of Fewa lake, mountain range and pokhara valley. Our next visit will be to UNESCO site of Gupteshwar Caves which Davi waterfall. The water fall cuts through the rocks to create complex caves and tunnels on its path. Gupteshwar Mahadev cave on the other side of the fall is one such cave carved by Devi’s Fall. The sacred shrine dedicated to Shiva is popular among the local residents.
Day 5 (B/D)
Pokhara - Kathmandu
Today, we will take a flight (about 30 minutes) from Pokhara back to Kathmandu. As such in the morning we will enjoy a beautiful sunrise at the Pokhara Valley. Free and easy until transfer to airport. Upon arrival check into Kathmandu hotel and guests can enjoy some shopping time around Thamel district. In the evening, guests will enjoy 1 hour Singing Bowl workshop.
Day 6 (B)
Bye Bye Kathmandu
After breakfast free and easy until transfer to airport for your flight home.
