Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur city Luxury tour: - 03 Nights / 04 Days

Three city tour (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Patan)

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1310 M) and Transfer to Hotel
When your plane enters into Kathmandu valley you will be welcomed by towers of religious shrines and the straddling of snowcapped mountain peaks. When you come on the arrival lobby, you will be welcomed by representative from Real Adventure Tours and Travels. Luxurious stylish car takes to you to Hyatt Regency Hotel passing a holy religious site Pashupatinath on the way. After check in hotel, have some rest and freshen you up. Later on, a professional tour guide visits you, and briefs you about detailed itinerary, and describes the major highlights of Luxury Tour in Kathmandu. You will be provided entrance permit cards and suggested some necessary preparation during meeting with our guide. Overnight in Hotel Hyatt Regency or Similar Category luxury hotelin Kathmandu.

Day 02: Full Day Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
Today we will visit four UNESCO listed world cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu district namely, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Bouddhanath Stupa. When you are done with breakfast, tour guides comes to your hotel to receive you with Toyota Highlander luxurious car. Firstly we will visit the historical Kathmandu Durbar Square situated at the heart of Kathmandu. An antique complex was royal place of ancient Kantipur kingdom. Kathmandu Durbar Square is comprised of temples, historical monuments, museum, courtyards, and the famous Kumari Ghar. Kumari Ghar is the place where the living virgin goddess lives. The artistically built thrones, and other royal places, temple of Hindu Gods and Goddesses including Kasthamandap a temple , Ganesh Temple, Kal Bhairav's giant statue, Kumari Ghar, Hanuman Dhoka and temples of other deities. In the compound of the complex we can visit gallery shops and souvenir shops. Walking around the traditional markets center of Kathmandu allows us to observe the day to day life of local people. After cultural and historical exploration of Kathmandu Durbar Square we move to Swayambhunath Stupa located at the north edge of Kathmandu. When Toyota Highlander car move uphill through sneaky road we already enjoy the peaceful environment and admire an aerial view of Kathmandu valley. Upon reaching at the top of hill we admire beauty of dome style white Stupa with Buddha's eyes on the four side of tower. Also known as monkey temple, Swayambhunath is equally venerated by both Hindu and Buddhist. The colorful praying flags dancing in rhythm of mantras, the archeological museum, Saraswoti, temple gallery shops and souvenir shops are major attraction of Swayambhunath temple.

After having lunch, we take short drive to world famous Hindu temple Pashupatinath. Pashupatinath is situated at the bank of holy Bagmati River. The ancient pagoda style temple is made has a golden shrine and four silver door and is guarded by a huge statue of Nandi (Bull) vehicle of Lord Shiva. There are more than 100 temples in the vicinity of temple complex and numerous Shiva Lingas (phallic symbols of the Lord Shiva). Though non-Hindus are not allowed to enter into main temple we can cross the sacred Bagmati River and enjoy the view of entire Pashupatinath complex and observe the religious ceremonies taking place in the bank of Pashupatinath. After having spiritual time in Pashupatinath, we drive to another peaceful Buddhist place called Bouddhanath Stupa, the largest Stupa of the region. The tranquil environment, vibrating with mantras and chanting make your mind peaceful. The grandiose structure of Stupa with backdrop view of Himalayan Vista offers spectacular scenery. Prying flags fastened from tower to the roof of houses on the four sides of Stupa delight your soul and give you colorful religious experience. This place remains crowded by Buddhist pilgrims, and is hub of Tibetan Buddhists. We can enjoy aerial view of Stupa and the snowcapped mountains from the roof top cafes too.

After discovering historical and cultural heritage of Kathmandu and having spiritual day, we come back to hotel and get refreshed. Enjoy delicious dinner and have rest. Overnight in Hotel Hyatt Regency or similar category luxury Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Patan Durbar Square Sightseeing and drive to Nagarkot Hill Station.
After breakfast, we drive to another sister district of Kathmandu valley, Lalitpur previously known as Patan. Believed to be built in 3rd century BC, Patan Durbar Square was royal palace of kings of Patan kingdom before unification of Nepal. Also known as the cultural and religious of hub of Nepal, the Patan Durbar Square houses historical buildings, temples, monuments, and other ancient arts, and artifacts. Krishna Mandir (Temple) built in Shikhara architecture style in 1637 is main attraction of Patan Durbar Square. Similarly, Bhimsen temple, Taleju Bhawani Temple, Vishwanath temple and Mahaboudhha Stupa are other religious shrines here. We can also visit Patan Museum which houses historical sculptures and monuments. The beautiful courtyards, stone taps, statues and pillar reveal the historical development of Patan. Similarly the residents of local Newar people depict the traditional culture, religion and lifestyle of local people. After revealing the artistic hub and historical palace square, we will drive about 35 km northeast to reach to Nagarkot, a beautiful green hill with Himalaya view. After one hour drive, we reach to Nagarkot and check into hotel and have delicious lunch. We can enjoy panoramic view of snowcapped mountains including Mt. Everest, Ganesh Himal, Langtang range and Annapurna mountain range along with spectacular aerial view of Kathmandu valley. Even from balcony of your room or from roof top we can enjoy natural view and enchanting sunset. In evening we will enjoy dinner with cultural show in hotel. Overnight in Hotel Club Himalayan or similar category Luxury hotel.

Day 04: Sunrise Tour, Bhaktapur Durbar Square Sightseeing and Final Departure
Today you will get wakeup call to catch the first glance of rising sun above the mountains. You can enjoy the sunrise from rooftop of hotel or take short trekking to Nagarkot View Point. Sun appearing above the glittering peaks, showering its colorful rays gives you soul stirring moment. After having breakfast, we drive downhill and enter into Bhaktapur Durbar Square where we will see amazing royal palace combined with temples, Stupas and other historical buildings. 55 Windows Palace, Lion's Gate, Mini Pashupatinath Temple, Bhiaravnath Temple, Nyatapola Temple, Golden gate and other religious shrines and monuments attract the visitors. The culture of local Newar people called Jyapu is unique here. After exploring Bhaktapur Durbar Square we directly drive to Tribhuvan International Airport and bid farewell for final departure.