Explore the legendary city of Kathmandu and its many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Pashuptinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambunath Temple, Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square ;
Discover the fantastic sites and amazing scenery around Dhulikhel;
Hike to the Namo Buddha at the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery for some spectacular panoramic views of some of the highest peaks of the Himalayan mountain range.
Day1 Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, your local tour guide will greet you to transfer to your hotel. You will have the rest of this day free to relax in your hotel or explore the local area on your own.
This morning after breakfast we will take in some more of Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, first with a visit to Patan Durbar Square. We will drive about 5 kilometers (3 miles) southeast of Kathmandu to the city of Lalitpur to explore Patan – another former royal complex filled with ancient architectural masterpieces such as temples, pagodas, stone and wood carvings and the former royal palace buildings. From Patan we will travel on to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, another ancient royal palace complex located about 13 kilometers (8 miles) east of Kathmandu. Some of the main attractions here include the 55-Window Palace, the Statue of King Bhupatintra Malla, Nyatapola Temple (Temple of the 5 Basic Elements), the Bhairavanath Temple and the Golden Gate. After visiting this magnificent royal complex, we will travel on to Dhulikhel to spend the night.
Meals：None
Accommodation：Overnight in Dhulikhel
Day4 Dhulikhel – Hike to Namo Buddha & Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery – Drive to Kathmandu
This morning after breakfast at your hotel, we will set off for around 2 hours of hiking to the Namo Buddha and the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, which are some of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Buddhism and a fantastic place to see many of the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Himalayan mountain range. After our visit to this sacred place, we will hike back to Dhulikel and then drive back to Kathmandu where you will have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore this ancient city on your own.
Meals：None
Accommodation：Overnight in Kathmandu
Day5 Departure from Kathmandu
Today will be free until we transfer you to the Kathmandu airport about three hours before your international departing flight.
Meals：None
Accommodation：None
DEPARTURE DATE& PRICE
Price Includes
Private professional English-speaking tour guide.
Private transfer listed.
All accommodations, based on double-occupancy.
Meals noted in the itinerary as "B,L,D".
Admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary.
Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational and communication charges) & government taxes. Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance
Price Excludes
Nepal visa (your local tour guide could help you get it if necessary).
Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary.
Meals not listed in the itinerary (all lunches and dinners).
Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
Gratuities, tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.