Known as Kantipur, the capital of the Kingdom of Nepal. Here you will visit the temple of the Living Goddess, who acknowledges the Greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. Kasthamandap - the source of the name Kathmnadu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree and the Durbar Square are with it's array of glory. There are more than 600 World Heritage Sites around the world. Among them, ten world heritage sites lie in the Nepal. Out of these, seven lie within the Kathmandu valley. From historical point of view, the eight cultural sites and other two natural sites are of equal importance. These sites offer great artistic, cultural and naturalbeauty. On these sites, people feel that they have really come to Shangri-La and experience a feeling of peace.
Nepal's heritage is alive and dynamic. Shamanism, animism & Witch craft are still practiced in remote regions Temples, shrines monuments and monasteries are extremely active with devotees burning butter-lamps, singing hymns, chiming temple bells and playing drums.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel.
Day 2 : Early Morning Mountain Flight and t our of Kathmandu Durbar Square (a World Heritage site) and Swayambhunath stupa (a World Heritage site).PM: Tour of Patan Durbar Square (a World Heritage site).
Day 3 : Full day tour of Pashupatinath temple (a World Heritage site), Boudhnath stupa (a World Heritage site), Bhaktapur Durbar Square (a World Heritage site) and the temple of Changunarayan (a World Heritage site).
Day 4 : Drive about 5 to hrs. to the Royal Chitwan National Park (a World Heritage site). Transfer to a jungle lodge. PM: elephant back safari.
Day 5 : Full day of jungle activities: canoe ride, nature walk or safari. Tharu dance or slide show in the evening.
Day 6 : Fly to Lumbini (a World Heritage site) through the Mahendra highway. Check in at the hotel in Lumbini or in Bhairahawa (near Lumbini).
Day 7 : visit Lumbini garden, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. In the afternoon, transfer to Bhairahawa airport and fly to Kathmandu.
Day 8 : Free Day in Kathmandu.
Day 9 : Departure, Transfer to the international airport flight onward