Best of Nepal (5 days / 4 nights)
DAY ONE - Kathmandu
Indian Horizons representative will meet you at arrival lounge of Kathmandu international airport. He will answer your questions, brief you about immediate arrangements and escort you to your hotel. Afternoon Sightseeing Tour of Swayambhunath & Kathmandu Durbar Square with Indian Horizons guide. Swayambunath is one of the world's most glorious Buddhist Chaitya. It is said to be 2000 years old. Painted on the foursides of the spdire bases are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is three kilometeres west of Kathmandu city and is situated on a hillock about 77 m. above the level of the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu Durbar Square is the historic seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. The Durbar Square, with its old temples and places, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people. It is here that Kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnized. Interesting things to seek here are; Taleju Temple built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 A.D., Kal Bhairav, the God of destruction, Nautalle Durbar, Coronation Nasal Chowk, the Gaddi Baithak, the statue of King Pratap Malla, the Big Bell, Drum and the Jagannath Temple. Overnight at Kathmandu
DAY TWO : Kathmandu, Patan & Nagarkot
After breakfast Tour of Chovar Gorge & Patan Durbar Square with Indian Horizons guide. Chovar is situated nine kilometers South-west Kathmandu. This place is famous for its gorge. All the water of the valley drain through it. There is a small but picturesque temple of Adinath on the top of a hill. From this top one can have a panoramic view of snow capped mountain peaks. In Patan Durbar Square, most prominent place to see is Krishna Mandir which was built in the seventeenth century. This temple holds a commanding position in the palace complex of Patan. It is supposed to be the first specimen of Shikara style architecture in Nepal. It is the only temple in Nepal having 21 spires and is completely made of stone. Golden Temple and Durbar Square are some important places to see. Later transfer to Nagarkot for Sunset view over Himalayas. Nagarkot is situated at 32 km east of Kathmandu and at an altitude of 2175 m above sea level, Nagarkot is a popular destination for the view of sunrise and sunset and panoramic view of Himalayas including Mount Everest. Overnight at Nagarkot.
DAY THREE : Nagarkot / Pokhara
Wake up early morning to catch the
sunrise over the Himalayan range.
Breakfast at Hotel & drive to Pokhara
(lunch en route) On the way visit
Manokamana Temple by cable Car.
Manokamana is believed to be a temple
of goddess who fulfill the wishes.
On arrival at Pokhara, check in
at the hotel. Overnight at Pokhara.
DAY FOUR : Pokhara / Kathmandu
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Annupurna range. After breakfast at hotel enjoy boatride on Phewa lake and city tour with Indian Horizons guide. The Pokhara Valley one of the most picturesque spot of Nepal, is enchanted by its lovely lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa. Situated 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu, Pokhara is connected by air as well or by road from Kathmandu. Situated at an altitude of 827 meter from the sea-level, Pokhara offers the magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, five peaks of Annapurna and others. Pokhara’s numerous lake, known as ‘Tal’ in Nepali offer fishing, boating and swimming. Afternoon transfer to Pokhara airport to board flight for Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.
DAY FIVE : Kathmandu and fly back
Morning tour of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath with Indian Horizons guide. Pashupatinath is situated five kilometers east of Kathmandu and it is the temple of lord Shiva-Pashupatinath with two tiered golden roof and silver doors which is famous for its superb architecture. Boudhanath lies about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the Valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Bouddhanath, a World Heritage Site, is also known as Khast. There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area. Late afternoon Indian Horizons representative will drive you to Tribhuvan International airport to board flight for home.



