Our friends keep asking us how we liked our trip. I tell them that it was an education in culture, history and religion. I thought India was overwhelming at times, but found it colorful, spiritual and fascinating. It’s the kind of trip that you’ll be thinking about years later – As Observed By Ms. Joan Landers (A Former Guest Of Trinetra Tours)
Day 01: Arrival / Kathmandu
Late night arrival. Upon arrival, our representative will meet outside the arrival terminal building and transfer to Hotel.
Welcome to the tour, or as we say ‘atithi devo bhava’ (the guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!
Overnight at Dwarika’s Hotel (Heritage Room)
Day 02: Kathmandu
Breakfast at Hotel
Tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square
The Kathmandu Durbar Square is famous for its exquisite architecture and artistic embellishment. The complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built in 1200 to 1768 A.D. used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu which epitomizes the religions and cultural life of the people.
Swayambhunath
A top a green hillock west of Kathmandnu, stands the great stupa of Swayambhunath which is considered to be over 2500 years old. It marks the point where the legendary patriarch Manjushri discovered the lotus of the ancient valley lake. Constructed to specific rules each with a symbolic meaning, the stupa of Swayambhunath is a model of its kind.
Patan Durbar Square
The Patan Durbar Square has been acclaimed as one of the finest urban streetscapes in the world. Most of the monuments seen today were built between the 16th – 18th centuries.The Patan Durbar Square has been acclaimed as one of the finest urban streetscapes in the world. It is known as the centre of fine arts and for the superb craftsmanship of its artisans. Essentially a Buddhist city, historic inscriptions establish Patan as an important town as it is said to have been founded by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century B.C., although no historical proof exists
Overnight at Dwarika’s Hotel (Heritage Room)
Day 03: Kathmandu
Breakfast at Hotel
Tour of Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Pashupatinath Temple
Dedicated to Lord Shiva it is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world. It lies 5 km. east of Kathmandu Valleyon the bank of the sacred Bagmati River. Thousands of pilgrims visit this temple every year during Shivaratri, the birthday of Lord Shiva. Entrance to the temple precinct is forbidden to non-Hindus. The Large, gilded triple-roofed temple was built in 1696 A.D. though 300 years earlier this was a structure on this site.
Boudhanath Stupa
This is the largest stupa in Nepal and one of the largest in the world located east of the valley. It was built by the Lichchhavi King Mana Dev in the 5th century A.D. The Rinpoches who reside here have established Boudhnath as one of the most flourishing centres of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. The colossal ancient stupa is 36 metres high.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
A former capital of the valley, it was once a flourishing city on the trade route to Tibet. It has preserved its traditional character better than the other two cities, due to its more isolated location. It is regarded today as a classic showcase of medieval Nepalese town life. It is situated in the east of Kathmandu valley about 14 km. away. It today retains much of its beauty in ornate woodcarvings and in the famed Golden Gate.
Overnight at Dwarika’s Hotel (Heritage Room)
Day 04: Kathmandu / Pokhra
Breakfast at Hotel
After breakfast, transfer to airport connect the flight to Pokhara by Buddha Air (UF 611) at 1020 hrs. Upon arrival, our representative will meet outside the arrival terminal building and transfer to Tiger Mountain Resort.
Pokhra
If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, Pokhara is its centre of adventure. An enchanting city nestled beneath the snow-crested Annapurna Massif in a tranquil valley. It is the starting point for many of Nepal’s most popular trekking destinations. Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fishtailed summit of Machhapuchhre (6,977m) rising behind it create an ambience of peace and magic.
Afternoon, boating on Phewa Lake
Overnight at Fishtail Resort (Standard Room)
Day 05: Pokhra
Early morning, drive to Sarangkot for sunrise viewing. Sarangkot is situated at an elevation of 1592m is the best vantage point to see the Sun rise views over the Himalayas near Pokhara. At first, we drive to a place called Sirling Butte for about half an hour. Thereafter we commence to walk on a stone staircase for Sarangkot, which takes about one and half hour. As we climb up, the views of Machhapuchhre/Mt. Fish-tail (6993m), Annapurna II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal (6932m) begin to emerge from behind the hills. Reaching at tower, the panoramic views of western Himalayas including Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Mt. Fish-tail (6993m), Annapurna II, III, IV and Lamjung Himal are magnificent.
Return to Hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, proceed for the tour of Pokhara city that includes the visits to Davis Fall, Seti Gorge, Bindhyabasi Temple, Old Bazaar, the Tibetan Refugee Camp etc.
Overnight at Fishtail Resort (Standard Room)
Day 06: Pokhra / Kathmandu / Departure
Breakfast at Hotel
Free till transfer to airport to port to connect the flight to Kathmandu by Buddha Air (U4 610) at 1500 hrs. Upon arrival at 1530 hrs, our representative will meet outside the arrival terminal building and transfer to Hotel.
Upon arrival transfer to airport to connect onward flight.
The Magic of Nepal with Pokhra
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