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NEW DELHI, INDIA
PROGRAM 8
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Sightseeing of Patan and Tibetan Camp. Patan is an ancient city situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati and is about 5 km. southeast of Kathmandu. The city is full of Buddhist monuments & Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways, guardian deities and wonderful carvings. A visit to the Tibetan Center gives you an opportunity to observe Tibetan life closely.
Day
02 : Kathmandu
- Sightseeing of Bhaktapur and Thimi. Bhaktapur means "the
city of devotees" in the Sanskrit language. It is also known
as Bhadgaon. The palace complex in the middle of the city potrays
the prosperity of the Malla years and the details at which the
crafts-people then worked. The palace of fifty-five windows
stands in the square and it was home to many kings of Bhaktapur.
It is perhaps the most popular of the 3 Newar towns of the
Kathmandu Valley. Followed by sightseeing of Kathmandu and
Swayambhu. The Kathmandu Valley has an exotic setting. It is
surrounded by a tier of green mountain wall above which tower
mighty snow-capped peaks. The history of the Valley, according to
the legends, begins with Swayambhu, or the "the
self
existent". Swayambhu is, perhaps, the best place to observe
the religious harmony in Nepal. The stupa is among the most
ancient in this part of the world. The largest image of the
Sakyamuni Buddha in Nepal is in a monastery next to the stupa.
Day
03 :
Kathmandu/Chitwan - Departure from Kathmandu for Chitwan by
surface. A visit to the jungle for the jungle activities in the
afternoon.
Overnight stay
at Safari Narayani Lodge.
Day
04 : Chitwan-
A day full of jungle activities. Among the 14 national parks
and wildlife
reserves in the Kingdom, the Royal Chitwan Park is the most
popular safari destination. More than 43 species of animals are
found in Chitwan. The endangered one horned rhino, Royal Bengal
tiger, Gharial crocodile, four-horned antelope, striped hyena
& the Giangetic dolphin are the main attractions. Many
adventurers also choose to go down to Chitwan by raft. A jungle
safari is an experience you will remember for a long time.
Day 05 : Chitwan / Kathmandu - After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 06 : Kathmandu- Morning sightseeing of Pashupati and Boudha. The Pashupati is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage in Nepal. There are linga images of Shiva along with statues, shrines and temples dedicated to other deities in the complex. Bouddhanath is among the largest stupas in South Asia, & it has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms 36 meters overhead. Evening free for shopping and leisure.
Day
07 : Meeting
and assistance to the airport for return flight.
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Sri Krishna Holidays
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A-4 Paschim Vihar.
New Delhi-110063
India.
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