Trip Dossier

Day 01 – Arrival Kathmandu

Our office representative will be at the airport awaiting your arrival with our office vehicle to pick you up and transfer you to your designated hotel. After refreshing yourself, our tour executive will give you an orientation on your program. After this you are free to get familiar with your surroundings, this will help you to localize. Have supper and then get set for your first overnight in the valley of temples and cows, probably the most on earth.

Day 02: Full day Sightseeing of Kathmandu 

After breakfast, we begin our sightseeing tour with a short drive to Pashupatinath Temple. Pashupatinath temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva and is said to be the most revered shrine for Hindus in Nepal. Hereabouts, you can witness cremation rituals of Hindus at ‘Aryaghat’, the cremation area of the temple.  Our next destination is Boudhanath - the largest stupa in Nepal and a centrepoint of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu. The stupa is designed in the shape of a giant mandala (assumed to be a representation of the Buddhist cosmos). Our next stop is Bhaktapur. Spread over an area of 6.88 sq km, 12 km south-east of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur Durbar Square or Bhadgaon showcases the ancient grandiose of the Golden Age of Nepali art and architecture. Built by King Anand Dev Malla in the 9th century, the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. It has remained a model for heritage conservation since then. At the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, you will find many fine examples of sculpture, woodcarving and pagodas dedicated to different gods and goddesses – the Nyatapol & Dattaraya Temples, the Golden Gate, Palace of 55 windows that also has marks of bullet penetrations, a tragic tale of this once-upon-a-time independent kingdom. At dusk, we return to our hotel

Day 03: Kathmandu to Kakani (1982m)

After breakfast, we get into our vehicle for a 29 kilometres cruise northwest to Kakani, a scenic village with beautiful views of the Himalayas stretching from the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges to Ganesh Himal. The landscape here is leafy, with rhododendron and oak forests on the southern slopes leading down to Balaju. We Camp overnight on a High grassy Hillock

Day 04: High Hill – Shivapuri Hill (2729m)

After breakfast, our hike today goes along green hilltops, taking us to Shivapuri, famous for its rich wildlife and wide variety of birds. This national park is a watershed that provides most of the drinking water for Kathmandu far below. We bunk out at our lodge or in tented camps, whatever we’ve chosen for the trip

Day 05: Shivapuri hill – Chisapani (2050m)

After breakfast, we hit the trail by walking even further along the hills to ‘Chisapani’, a Tamang village whose name means ‘cold water’. We crash out for the night here, with beautiful views of the mountains.

Day 06: Chisapani – Nagarkot (2175m)

It’s a lovely day today, because after breakfast we head down to Nagarkot, a popular mountain resort town famous for its fabulous views of Ganesh Himal and many other Himalayan peaks. The sunset views are simply astounding. Surrounded by terraced hillsides and picturesque farms, this is a tranquil setting to relax, chill out and enjoy the wonderful views. We haul up for the night at a cosy hotel

Day 07: Nagarkot - Dhulikhel (1440m) 

Today after breakfast, we walk across the hills past terraced farmlands and green landscapes to Dhulikhel, an ancient town more than 500 years old. Its Newar people are known for their artistry, and houses feature carved window frames. There are many temples and sacred statues throughout the length and breadth of the town. We do an overnight at a cosy hotel

Day 08: Dhulikhel – Kathmandu

After enjoying another lovely sunrise, we travel from Dhulikhel back to Kathmandu. On the return we pass the interesting medieval town of Banepa. We reach Kathmandu, refresh at our hotel, and rest of the day is free for us to do our own things, perhaps some shopping or arranging our photos. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu

Day 09: Departure for home sweet home

We have breakfast at our hotel and your time is free till transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for final departure 3 hours prior to your flight time. Should you require any extensive activities, please do let us know. We have a vast array of different programs that will even interest the discerning traveler, our ‘No frills’ prices will certainly not hurt your pockets.

Please note: this Itinerary can be adapted according to your requirements and the number of days to match your time frame, anyway you want it. 

Note: This program is subject to change due to unpredictable weather or any unforeseen events. 

Trip Information

Accommodation

Your accommodation in Kathmandu will be made in 3-4-5* star hotels of your choice. All hotel rates are based on BB unless otherwise stated. Accommodations in the valley are comfortable and as close as it gets to home. In Nagarkot, the hotel choices are just great and choices will suit any budget for a cool stay in this serene location. You will just love it. Dhap, Kakani and Shivapuri also provides a range of local village lodges that will suit your taste and budgets. Accommodations are never a problem in Nepal…the choices are exclusively yours.

Dining

The choices are a delicatessen’s delight in the valley for visitors with vibrant taste buds. You will find cuisines from almost every corner of the planet in this ancient city. The hotels in Nagarkot offer a wide range of cuisines; you can find meals of Italian, Indian, Chinese and continental with classy preparations that the stomach will love. Dhulikhel also offers food of different international varieties with matching flavors, the choices are up for grabs…Bon appetit!

Cost Inclusion/Exclusion

Cost Inclusion

• 3N Hotel Accommodation  @ Kathmandu in twin sharing basis
• 1N Hotel Accommodation  @ Nagarkot in twin sharing basis
• 1N Hotel Accommodation  @ Dhulikhel in twin sharing basis
• 1N Village Lodge Accommodation  @ Chisaopani in twin sharing basis
• 1N Village Lodge Accommodation  @ Kakani in twin sharing basis
• 1N Village Lodge Accommodation  @ Shivapuri in twin sharing basis
• All meals included during hiking
• Arrival & Departure International Airport
• Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary
• Transportation in A/C private vehicles as Specified in the itinerary
• Entrance Fee as specified in the itinerary
• English speaking guide

Cost Exclusion 

• Drinks and bar menu
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu 
• Telephone & laundry
• Personal expenses
• Nepal Visa Fee
• Any accidental and emergency support (if any)
• Driver and guide tips
• Emergency evacuation
• Domestic and International Air Tickets
• Extra activities other than above itinerary

Travel Dates

The best time to visit for a trip of this kind would be in the Spring and Autumn.  It is wonderful during this time of the year when an overall beauties of the landscapes found in these trips are so distinct & stunning, due to clear weather pattern & sunny blue skies. Our program could be changed to accommodate individual group choices and preferences in order to give you proper holidays that become signature ventures for a lifetime.