Nepal Through Local Eyes

Enjoy Nepal at a gentle pace as you explore Kathmandu, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel. Stroll through the heritage streets, wake up to the golden Himalayan sunrises and relax in the peaceful mountain towns. This trip allows you to stay comfortably, feel the local heat and truly connect with the culture, nature and calm spirit of Nepal.

Tour Highlights

-Welcome at Kathmandu airport with traditional Khada (Scarf) along with a bottle of water.

-Daily breakfast starting from Day 2

-Visit Kathmandu Darbur Square and Patan city by walking tour.

-Visit the famous stunning Swyambhunath Stupa, Boudhnath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple & Kopan Monastery.

-Explore the scenic Nagarkot valley.

-Enjoy 2- hour hiking & walking tour of surrounding Nagarkot valley

-See one of the oldest Hindu temple (Kali Temple) in Dhulikhel

-Explore Thamel by walking for last minute shopping from the local market.

-Enjoy farewell Nepalese dinner with cultural show in Kathmandu.

Day 01:            Arrival in Kathmandu.

Arrive Nepal by international flight. After visa-immigration process fetch your luggage from the belt and come out from the airport. Our Airport Representative will be waiting for you holding a Placard with your name at the outside of exit gate at International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and assisted by our airport representative. Then transfer to hotel and assist you in hotel check-in procedure. Hotel check-in time 1400 hours. Overnight at the Hotel

Day 02:            Kathmandu Sightseeing by walking tour.

After breakfast Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan City

Kathmandu City: Kathmandu is the hub of Nepal’s traditional culture and arts.  This is the place   for rest, relaxation and easy-day sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments, and mountain views. Kastamandap the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree and the Durbar Square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka, , a name derived from the statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, near the entrance of the palace. The Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the palaces of the Malla and Shah kings who ruled over the city. Along with these palaces, the square also surrounds quadrangles revealing courtyards and temples built back to as early as the Lichchhavi period in the third century.

Patan Durbar Square:  Patan is the oldest of all the three cities of Kathmandu valley. Patan Durbar Square is situated at the centre of the city of Lalitpur in Nepal. One of its attractions is the ancient royal palace where the Malla Kings are Lalitpur resided. The city is surrounded by 4 stupas as 4 corners of Patan, one at each corner of its cardinal points. These stupas are said to be built by the famous Emperor Ashoka. Many architectures is from the 1600s and constructed during Malla kings specially king Siddhi Narsingh Malla and his son Srinivasa Sukriti. Some of the major places to visit in Patan are Patan Museum, Krishna Temple, Rato Machhindranath, Bhimsen Temple, Ashoka Stupa, Banglamukhi Temple and other different temples. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 03:            In Kathmandu

Breakfast at the hotel. Day free for independent activities.

Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred religious places with historical importance. The holy shrine is the greatest place among the Lord Shiva sites. Pashupatinath temple is located in north-east of Kathmandu valley about 5 km away in the bank of Bagmati river. The enclosed area of Pashupatinath temple is on UNESCO world’s heritage list. The pilgrimage site is each year visited by thousands of devotees, general people and tourists from all over the world either for worshipping, research or knowing about the history behind the temples glory and construction. Non Hindus are not allowed to enter the inside of main temple.

Boudhanath: One of the oldest and the biggest Buddhist monuments ever built in Nepal, furthermore it is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. Boudhanath is an imposing structure standing some 36 meters. The Stupa stands on the massive three level mandala style Platforms surrounded by colourful private family houses. Listed  in the UNESCO World Heritage list this site is considered very much like Mecca for the Buddhists and every year tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over the Himalayan region visit the stupa.

Kopan Monastery: Kopan Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery which is near Boudhanath, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is the foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, it is devotion to the transmission of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition and values worldwide through teaching, meditation, and community service is reflected in the course offered at the monastery. Kopan Monastery is home to more than 360 monks, teachers, lamas, and staff. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 04:            In Kathmandu

Breakfast at the hotel. Day free for independent activities.

Swyambhunath Stupa:   An ancient religious architecture resides on top of a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. The stupa encapsulates one of the root disciplines in Buddhism for those individuals who consider mythological history, origin myth, and day-to-day religious practice of great importance. It is probably the most sacred among other Buddhism pilgrimage sites across Nepal. Some people believe that just by being present near the holy place, you will not just receive inner peace & blessing but also receive a positive impact on your luck and well-being. It is also called as Monkey Temple.

Kirtipur:   Kirtipur is recorded as an ancient capital of Nepal. It is about 5 km south-west of the Kathmandu City and offers superb views of Kathmandu, the entire valley and the Himalayas beyond. Kirtipur is bordered in the west by Champa Devi Hill, the third highest peak in the Kathmandu Valley at 2,278m and a great spot for day hike. To the east in the Bagmati River that flows through the ragged cliffs of Chobar Gorge and Kathmandu Valley’s only natural lake Taudaha, which is situated in the southern part of Kirtipur. These natural features, in addition to caves and trails, make Kirtipur an ideal location to explore on foot or by bike.

Chobar Gorge:   Once upon a time many years ago the Kathmandu Valley was lake in that time ago, the hill of Swayambhunath was an island gradually a lake dried up to leave the valley we see today. Legends relate that the change from lake to valley was much more dramatic one for Manjushri is said to have taken his mighty sword and with one blow cut open the edge. The places where his sword struck rock was Chovar. It is the south of the Patan and Bagamati River cuts through the edge of the Chobar Hill. It is the highest hill along this side of the valley. On the top of the hill there is Adinath Lokeshwar Temple and at the south of the gorge another important temple Jal Binayak. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 05:            Kathmandu- Nagarkot (Approx. 02-hour drive)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning free to explore Kathmandu city on your own.

This afternoon drive to Nagarkot, upon arrival check-in at the hotel.

Nagarkot: It is a village in central Nepal, at the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. At the altitude of 2,200 m above sea level. It’s known for its views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest to the northeast, which are especially striking at sunrise and sunset. The surrounding scrubland is laced with trails and home to many butterflies.

Later this afternoon enjoy 2- hour hiking & walking tour of surrounding Nagarkot valley. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06:            Nagarkot- Dhulikhel (Approx. 2-hour drive)

Early morning enjoy Sunrise view from hotel subject to weather condition.

Breakfast at the hotel. Later this morning drive to Dhulikhel, upon arrival check-in at the hotel.

This morning visit Kali Temple (Hindu temple) in Dhulikhel and take a walking tour of surroundings on the way returning to hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 07:            Dhulikhel -Kathmandu (Approx. 2-hour drive)

After breakfast drive from Dhulikhel to Kathmandu and check-in at the hotel.

Rest of the day is free to explore Kathmandu city by walking tour on your own, and last-minute shopping in Thamel area.

This evening, enjoy fare well Dinner with Cultural Show at one of the local restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 08:            Departure from Kathmandu

Breakfast at the hotel (depending upon your flight schedule, breakfast serves from 07:00 hour to 10:00 hour). Hotel check-out time 12 noon. In time transfer to Kathmandu international airport to board your flight for onward destination.