Kathmandu Valley with Nagarkot Hill Luxury Tour: 4 Nights 5 Days

Kathmandu Valley with Nagarkot Hill Luxury Tour – Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1310M) and Transfer to Hotel
When you plain flies over Kathmandu valley you will be spellbound by sky towering temples, Stupa and other religious shrines. The aerial view of Kathmandu valley itself makes you enthusiastic about tour to city of Temple Kathmandu. At arrival door, representative from Real Adventure Tours and Travel waits you with a print with your name written. Our representative greets you, and transfers you to hotel in heart of Kathmandu. After check in to hotel, freshen you up and have some rest. Later on, a professional tour guide visits you and briefs about major highlights of this trip and gives you necessary suggestions. If you have leisure time, we can give you guided tour around your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu, Hotel Hyatt Regency or Similar Category Luxury Hotel.

Day 02: Full Day City Sightseeing in Kathmandu
After breakfast in Hotel same tour guide will come to Hotel for Kathmandu city sightseeing tour in few key places in Kathmandu city like - Swayambhunath Stupa (Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage site ), Pashupatinath Temple (Hindu), Bouddhanath Stupa (Buddhist) and Kathmandu durbar square (world Heritage Site). Firstly we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and explore the historical and cultural significance of ancient royal palace, arts and architectural attraction s and some important religious sites. Kumari Ghar, house for virgin living goddess, Kasthamandap, Hanuman Dhoka, Ganesh Temple and Mahendra Museum are major attraction of Kathmandu Durbar Square. Meanwhile we will observe the various rites and rituals taking place in the premises of Durbar square. If you are souvenir lover you can buy beautiful pieces of handicrafts and painting around the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Hanging around the narrow alleys of market center gives you opportunity to observe the ancient market of Kathmandu.

Our next destination is Swayambhunath situated on the top of small hill in north ridge of Kathmandu. While visiting Swayambhunath, you will admire amazing architecture of dome style Stupa and enchanting view of Kathmandu valley. Crowded by both Hindu and Buddhist disciples, this place remains vibrant by mantra and sound of bell. We can meet Buddhist monks and nuns praying over there. Also known as the Monkey Temple, Swayambhunath houses Museum, The World Peace Pond, Statue of sleeping Buddha, Harati temple, Saraswoti temple and other small shrines. After having Lunch, we visit the world famous Hindu Temple Pashupatinath. Situates at the bank of holy River Bagmati, Pashupatinath is regarded as the most sacred pilgrimage site of Hindu religion. Surrounded by more than 100 small temples of different deities, the main temple has golden shrine ad four silver doors, guarded by giant statue of Nandi (the vehicle of Lord Shiva). Though non-Hindus are not able to enter the main temple, we can cross Bagmati River and enjoy the entire complex of temples and observe the religious ceremonies practiced at the bank of Bagmati River.

After having spiritual moment in Pashupatinath Temple we drive northeast to reach Boudhhanath Stupa. When we enter the gate we will be greeted by giant Stupa decorated by multicolor prying flags. Listed in UNESCO world heritage site Boudhhanath Stupa is largest Stupa of region and replicate of Tibetan Buddhism. The dome style Stupa is built in three-story octagonal forms with golden tower. The center of Tibeatn Buddhism in Nepal, this Stupa is hub of Tibetan people who showcase the mysterious cultural practices. We explore the more than 30 monasteries and nunneries around. From Boudhhanath we enjoy mesmerizing view of snowcapped peaks too.

After having memorable day in Kathmandu sightseeing tour, we come back to hotel. Overnight in Hotel Hyatt Regency or Similar Category 5 star Luxury Hotel in Kathmandu

Full Day Sightseeing in Patan and Bhaktapur (World Heritage Site) and drive to Nagarkot
Your third day of luxury tour begins with sightseeing tour of ancient royal palace and the hub of culture and art Patan Durbar Square. While visiting Patan Kathmandu and you will stroll around Patan Durbar Square which embraces Kumbheshwor temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple, Mahaboudha Temple, and the like in Patan. Patan, the ‘City of Arts’ in fact flaunts delightfully carved windows, doors, statues of gods. Populated with indigenous Newari people, neighboring settlements of Patan Durbar Square showcase the ancient life styles of people, indigenous feast, and festivals. After short trip in Patan, we drive east to Bhaktapur Durbar Square where we explore Lion Gate, Golden Gate, Statue of King Bhupatindra, Art Gallery, 55 windowed Malla Palace, Nyatapola Temple and Dattatreya Temple.

After having lunch we drive to Nagarkot hill station. Nagarkot Hill (2195m) situated 32 km north east of Kathmandu. Nagarkot is the best view point which offers the wonderful sunrise view over the enormous Himalaya range from Dhaulagiri standing in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east. It also offers exceptional views of the Indrawati river valley lying to the east. Especially during November to March, because of clear visibility you will get to enjoy awe-inspiring views. Nagarkot is very famous for mountain sunset views. After check in to hotel we walk around the Nagarkot hill via pine forest. Late on we will enjoy enchanting sunset view from balcony. Overnight in Hotel Club Himalayas or Similar Category Luxury Hotel in Nagarot

Day 04: Nagarkot Sunrise Sightseeing and drive to Kathmandu
Today we wake up early morning and drive up to Nagarkot View Point to catch the glimpse of Sunrise and jaw dropping view of snowcapped peaks like Mt. Everest, Manaslu range, Ganesh Himal Range, Langtang, Jugal Range, Rolwaling Range, Numbur Range and Annapurna Range. After breakfast, we walk around Nagarkot town and encounter with local Newar and Tamang people. Nagarkot is also popular for forest walking we can have short trek inside pine forest and enjoy bird watching. Or we can also have trekking to Dhulikhel and drive back to Kathmandu in evening. Today we will have farewell dinner in one of the finest restaurants of Kathmandu and share our experience of Kathmandu and Nagarkot tour. Overnight in Hotel Hyatt Regency or similar Category Luxry Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 05: Final Departure
Today is last day of the trip. According to your flight schedule, our representative will come to hotel to transfer you to the airport. Make sure that we check out before 12:30 pm to avoid extra room charge and reach airport 3 hours before your flight time. Our representative help you transfer to airport and bid farewell.