Destination: Nepal
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: 3 Star (or greater) Hotel
Nepal Government has introduced to celebrate Visit Nepal 2020. Among 5 clusters of division - Culture, People & Heritage is one of them .
This tour bring you close to know the Nepali people, lifestyle , feast and festivals, heritages of Nepal . This gives you the sound knowning of culturally affluent in small towns and settlements in and around Kathmandu valley. Nepal is a small country on area but it should be taken as an example for the world that how people from different religious backgrounds, caste and cultures are living in peace and harmony. Join in our cultural tours in Nepal, visit temples, stupas and monasteries to get insights into various cultures, interact with local people, acknowledge their lifestyle and compare the difference that you will surely find insightful and great learning experience.Visit nearby small town of ancient places of Newari major tribes gives to understand the traditional view of Newari culture Also you can interact with local people and can see their life style with traditional occupation.
Nepal's convenient weather, fertile soil, and natural setting were the lucrative position for many emperors and tribes to settle in the history. Various, mighty, dynasties ruled Nepal throughout the episodes of the history, bringing many cultural and religious perspectives to this tiny land.Geography and religion, Nepal's cultural environment is as diverse as its natural settings. However, Nepal - now - is a federal democratic republic country that cocoons 101 ethnicities and protects every religion beliefs and practices.
01Arrival
02Cultural City sightseeing
03 Bungamati & Khokona
04Bhaktapur sightseeing
05Nagarkot
06Free day / Optional tours
07Departure
Day 01Arrival Arrive in Kathmandu International Airport. Greet with garland and assist by our office representative. Transfer to hotel . Check in followed by tour briefing . Rest. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02Cultural City sightseeing After breakfast , full day tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square. Enlisted in World's Heritage Site. Am: Visit the old royal palace Hanuman Dhoka, Gaddi Baithak. Rejuvenate with the ancient temple of Taleju Bhawani and Kaal Bhairav standing tall. Visit the small courtyard of living goddess Kumari Ghar . The wooden craving of arts definitely fascinate you. Walk 7-10 mins. northern side of Durbar Square to see outstanding architecture window built 1000 years back. Its called " Desya Madu Jhya" . Along the old structure of resident along the road side by. Pm: Drive to Patan Durbar Square. It is also marvel of Newari Architecture. Different archaeological and cultural attraction of buildings, temples, shrines will attract you. Visit Krishna Mandir , Bhimsen Temple, Taleju Bhawani, Golden Temple and Golden Tap. Visit the main 3 courtyards boasts impressive temples, religious shrines, and historical places, all noted for their exquisite carvings and beautiful display of ancient Newari architecture. Later stay in Patan Homestay with local family . Local dinner serve and overnight.
Day 03 Bungamati & Khokona After breakfast sightseeing tour of Bungamati. It is the one of the oldest Newari Tradition village situated in southern side of Kathmandu valley. It is the hometown of the deity Goddess Machhindranath, regarded as the patron of the valley and his large shikhara-style temple .Around the temple witness the surrounding cultural lifestyle of Newari resident. A 5 mins walk ahead , visit The Karya Binayak Temple, one of the most important temples in Nepal dedicated to Ganesha. The view is spectacular from the temple, surrounded by trees and large bamboo and overlooks the valley to the foothills. Visit near by to Khokona village. It has been enlisted by UNESCO World Heritage, representing a vernacular village and its mustard-oil seed industrial heritage for the famous sightseeing of tradition mustard oil manufacture and Nepali hand made crafts. Observe the traditional long chilly and garlic hanging on every traditional window of residence. Later return back to Kathmandu hotel and overnight.
Day 04Bhaktapur sightseeingAfter breakfast , drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square 13 km east to Kathmandu. It is one of the best collections of the finest medieval arts of Nepal included many beautiful temples, palaces and traditional architectural building. The golden gate, the 55 window palace, Nyatopola temple, Bhairavnath etc. Visit inner streets to observe the lifestyle of people with traditional building, ancient houses ,handicrafts of mud made, pottery square etc. Evening visit to local Newari restaurant to taste famous Newari cuisine and yala: Overnight at Bhaktapur hotel .
Day 05NagarkotAfter breakfast , drive to Nagarkot 12 km from Bhaktapur. It is at the top hill side. Stroll on own, nearby village with nature beauty . Meet local people and involve locally . Relax on surrounding with panoramic mountain range , hills with cool climate atmosphere. Evening view stunning sunset . Overnight at hotel.
Day 06Free day / Optional tours After breakfast ,drive back to Kathmandu. Rest day is free on own . Upon request optional tour activities. Evening farewell dinner at Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07Departure After breakfast, timely transfer to International airport for onward flight.