Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu/1330m, Traditional Garland welcome, Escorted Transfer to Bhaktapur - Welcome drinks. Orientation Meeting & Documentation. Evening Welcome Traditional Dinner- Overnight Hotel
Day 2 Tour of BHAKTAPUR DURBAR SQUARE (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Among the three durbar squares, the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is by far the most elegant with its large open space facing south. The 15th century Palace of 55 Carved Windows and the palace entrance, the Golden Gate - a masterpiece in repousse art - have added splendour to this palace square which consists of buildings dating from the 13th century to the 18th century. The extraordinary Durbar Square with its extraordinary monuments reflects the glory days of the Malla dynasty when art and architecture thrived in the three cities of the valley.
Drive to Daman (3 Hrs/ 80 KM) Everest Panorama Resort Drive to Daman for a relaxing overnight stay in the wonderful hill country. Daman has been said to have, arguably, the best outlook over the Himalayas in the whole region, with unrestricted views. On a clear day, eight of the world's ten highest mountains extending over 400km of unbroken range can be viewed from here, from Everest in the East, past Dhaulagiri in the West.
Option- Besides unparalleled mountain views, the resort offers the restful retreat and exciting Outdoor Activities in its Adventure Park like settings. Shady forests resonate with the bird calls, an orchid sanctuary cascades down the hillsides, and a replica village demonstrates traditional framing techniques. Mountain biking, Pony Riding, ATV Bikes, Zip Flying (being installed soon), Burma Bridge (being installed soon) Pyramid Climb, Big Boxing, Rodeo Bull, Archery, Rock Climbing, Mini-Golf Putting, Children's Park, Abseiling, Spa Facilities (Steam Room, Dry Sauna, Jacuzzi), snooker table, Discotique etc with Sun-Set, Sun Rise viewing and Bird Watching etc etc and much more are available.Overnight Resort
Day 3 Daman to Kathmandu
Early Morning- Monastery Walk (3 hours both ways/time with the Buddhist Monk) through thick forest with rhododendron trees and orchid that cascade with every hue and colour during the flowering seasons, and have tea with the Tibetan Lama (monk)
Drive back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival we transfer to our hotel. Afternoon Sightseeing tour of KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE (UNESCO World Heritage Site):Situated in the heart of old Kathmandu city at Basantapur, Kathmandu Durbar Square never fails to impress first time visitors with its ensemble of palaces, courtyards and temples built during the Malla period. The Durbar Square includes the Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace, the historic seat of the royalty; the magnificent Taleju Temple towering more than 40 meters; Kumari Ghar, the residence of the Living Goddess, Kumari; Ashok Vinayak, also called Kathmandu Ganesh, a temple without a filial ; and Kal Bhairav, the God of Wrath. The capital takes its name from the giant pagoda of Kasthamandap, which is said to have been built out of a single tree. Since the time of the Malla kings, the Durbar Square has been the city’s social, religious and political focal point. SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Resting on a hillock 3 km west of Kathmandu, it is one of the holiest Buddhist Chaityas in Nepal. It is said to have evolved spontaneously when the valley was created out of a primordial lake more than 2,000 years ago. This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal and has numerous shrines and monasteries on its premises. - Overnight Hotel
Day 4 After Breakfast, visit Bungamati is the hometown of the deity Machhindranath, regarded as the patron of the valley and his large shikhara-style temple in the center of the village square is his home for six months of the year; he spends the rest of his time in Patan. The process of moving him back and forth between Patan and Bungamati is one of the most important annual festivals in the valley.
The chowrangi around the temple is one of the most beautiful in the valley - here one can see the heart of a functioning Newar town. The Karya Binayak Temple, one of the most important temples in Nepal, is dedicated to Ganesha. The view is spectacular from the temple, which is surrounded by trees and large bamboo and overlooks the Bagmati valley to the foothills.
Continue, PATAN DURBAR SQUARE (UNESCO World Heritage Site):
Like its counterpart in Kathmandu, Patan Durbar Square is located in the heart of the city and was once the palace of the kings of Patan. The square is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples – a display of Newari architecture that had reached its pinnacle during the reign of the Malla kings. Among its numerous courtyards, the renovated Keshav Narayan Chowk has been converted into a bronze artifact museum. The Sundari Chowk with the sunken bath of Tusha Hiti is a showcase of exquisite woodcarvings, and stone and metal sculptures. The magnificent Krishna Temple with its 21 gilded spires, built in 1637, and the Manga Hiti, the sunken stone water spout, found in the palace complex are but a few examples of its opulence. The Krishna Temple, built entirely of stone, is said to be the first specimen of Shikhara-style architecture in Nepal. - Overnight Hotel
Day 5 Final Depart Kathmandu with traditional farewell in Sherpa style.
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