Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu:
Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu,
Our company representative will be on standby with our vehicle & a sign-board plaque displaying your name & company's name at the Airport to pick you up and transfer you to your Hotel. After you've freshen up, a senior executive from the office will give you a short briefing about your whole program. Get familiar with your surroundings, rest or take a short stroll down the road. Your first overnight at your hotel in the valley of the gods.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu
A. Jal Binayak
Jal Binayak is a popular temple of Lord Ganesh. Also known as Koyena Ganesh, the temple lins near the Chovar gorge.The main shrine at jal Binayak is a massive limestone rock covered with metal sheet. It extends outside the temple at the back, a small part in front resembling the tusk of Ganesh.Devotees apparently built the temple to shelter this object of devotion.Devotees seek and pray for physical and moral strength to the Ganesh at jal binayak.Groups of the local Newar devotees are often seen making pilgrimage to jal Binayak dressed in bressed in best cloths and jewelrings like flowers, eggs,vermilion powers and incense.
B. Dakshin Kali Temple:
Dakshinkali Temple is one of the most famous and popular Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali, "The Black One". Scowling and emaciated, with protruding tongue and red eyes, decked with a necklace of skulls, Kali is just another form of great goddess Durga. Kali is believed to be extremely powerful and accomplished. Dakshinkali temple is of great importance among those who need her blessing and also among the blessed ones. There is a strong believe in the ability of goddess to make wishes come true. Among thousands of visitors we can see lovers, businessman, children, students, job seekers , sick, etc. Here wishes are made in front of the goddess with sacrifice of animals particularly of cockerels and uncastrated male goats.
C. Budhanilkantha Temple
Budhanilkantha Temple is also known as Narayanthan temple. Budhanilkantha literally means Old Blue Throat. It is a deity of Lord Vishnu; Lord Vishnu is also known as Narayan. It is called Vishnu (Narayan) Jalasayan lying on Ananta Sesa, in the cosmic ocean. The idol is about thousand years old which is about five meter (Seventeen fits) long and lying in a thirteen meter (forty three fits) long pond, as if floating with his legs crossed with his sleeping body resting on the coils of Ananta and his 11 hooded head. His four hands hold the four symbols of Vishnu, the Shankha as conch shell, Chakra as disc,Gadha as club and Padma as lotus flower. The devotional practice of other Hindus is to approach Vishnu's feet and, after touching them, make prayers and/or give thanks to the god.
D. Guhyeshwari Temple
Guheswari temple, also spelled Guhyeshwari or Guhjeshwari temple is one of the revered holy temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. It is believed that Lord Shiva wandered the World carrying the body of Sati after she burned herself to death. During this process, her yoni, the female sexual symbol, fell at this place.
E. Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple, with its astonishing architectural beauty, stands as a symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition. Regarded as the most sacred temple of Hindu Lord Shiva in the world, Pashupatinath Temple's existence dates back to 400 A.D. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world come to pay homage to this temple, that is also known as 'The Temple of Living Beings'.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Nagarkot
A. Suryavinayak Temple
Suryavinayak Temple is a Hindu Temples in Nepal. It is located in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Ganesh. The temple is an historical and cultural monument and tourist centre. The Suryavinayak Temple is among four notable Ganesh shrines in the Kathmandu Valley.[1] The temple is also known as the temple of the rising sun.[ The god Ganesh is under a white shikhara and golden torana. Set on a pillar in front of Ganesh is a rat. The rat is considered the vehicle of the god. A 5 minute walk to the hilltop will bring you to the shrine of the goddess Parvati. She is the mother of Ganesh. Followers of Ganesh believe that a visit to the shrine will earn the blessings of the god. It is thus customary for explorers to visit the shrine first before embarking on a journey. In this area, the god is known as Sun Ganesh.Since the shrine Surya Vinayak in Bhaktapur was built, devotees have been flocking to it. Parents pray to the god if their young children are having trouble learning to speak. People who are starting a new business also go there. These days, almost anyone who is starting a new endeavor will go to the place.
B. Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom, 1400m above sea level. It is one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the current town of Bhaktapur,also known as Bhadgoan, which lies 13 km east of Kathmandu. While the complex consists of at least four distinct squares (Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square and Pottery Square), the whole area is informally known as the Bhakapur Durbar Square and is a highly visited site in the Kathmandu Valley.
Major attractions:
Nyatapola Temple: Nyatapola in Newari language means five storees - the symbolic of five basic elements. This is the highest pagoda of Nepal ever built with such architectural perfection and artistic beauty.[ The Nyatapola temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Siddhi Lakshmiare the wrathful manifestation of the Goddess Durga.The statue of Goddess Siddhilaxmi inside the temple is 9 feet tall, carved in black stone. The statue has 9 heads arranged in 3 rows with 5,3,1 heads from bottom to top respectively.
Vatsala Temple: The Vatsala temple is known for its dog-barking bell which is believed to producee a death knell when it is rung.
Mini Pashupati Temple: The holy god Shiva temple, the mini pashupati, is believed to be built right in front of the palace after a Bhadgoan king dreamed of it
Bhairava Nath Temple: The Bhairava Nath temple is dedicated to the god of terror and death: Bhairava.
Lions Gate: The magnificent and beautiful gate was produced from artisans whose hands were cut off after finishing touch to them by the envious Bhadgoun king so that no more of such masterpiece would be produced again
55 Window Palace: Built in the 15th century, the 55 Window Palace is the dominating architectural structure in the squar
C. Changu Narayan
The ancient temple of Changu Narayan is located on a high hilltop that is also known as Changu or Dolagiri. The temple is surrounded by forest with champak tree and a small village, known as Changu Village. Old as old itself, the Changu Narayan Temple has a history that dates back to around 3000 years. This hill is about 8 miles east of Kathmandu and a few miles north of Bhaktapur. The Manahara River flows beside the hill. This shrine is dedicated to Lord Visnu and held in especial reverence by the Hindu people. This temple is considered as the oldest temple in Nepal.
D. Nagarkot:
Nagarkot, located 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu, is one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur district and is renowned for its spectacular sunrise view of the Himalaya when the weather is clear. Visitors often travel to Nagarkot from Kathmandu to spend the night so that they can be there for the breathtaking sunrise. Nagarkot has become famous as one of the best spots to view Mount Everest as well as other snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 04: Nagarkot - Pokhara .
Early morning sunrise view, breakfast, proceed for sightseeing
A. Patan Durbar Square/ Krishna Mandhir Temple
Patan Durbar Square is situated at the centre of Lalitpur city. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attraction is The Ancient Royal Palace where Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided.The Durbar Square is a marvel of Newa architecture. The Square floor is tiled with red bricks. There are many temples and idols in the area. The main temples are aligned opposite of the western face of the palace.The entrance of the temples faces east, towards the palace. There is also a bell situated in the alignment beside the main temples The Square also holds old Newari residential houses. There are various other temples and structures in and around Patan Durbar Square build by the Newa People.
Major attractions:
Krishna Mandir
Bhimsen Temple
Vishwanath Temple
Vishwanath temple is dedicated to god Shiva. It was built in 1627 during the reign of Siddhinarasimha Malla. The roof supports are decorated with erotic carvings similar to imagery widespread in Shiva temples in India. The temple is guarded by two stone elephants in the front entrance. On the other side of the temple is the sculpture of a bull, Shiva's vehicle. A stone linga is enshrined inside the temple.
Taleju Bhawani Temple
Taleju temple was built by Siddhinarasrimha Malla in 1640 and rebuilt by Srinivasa Malla in 1667 after a fire. Taleju Bhawani was the personal deity of the Malla kings. It is a five-storey temple with triple-roofs.14th Century chronicle of Gopala kings hint a Taleju temple was built by the Pradhanas before the Mallas.
B. Pokhara:
Pokhara is blessed with stunning panoramic views of the Annapurna range which forms its backdrop. The mesmerizing Machhapuchhre also called Mt. Fishtail dominates the scenery because of its proximity to the valley and can be seen from anywhere in Pokhara. Stretching from east to west, the Annapurna massif includes Annapurna 1 to IV and Annapurna South. Further away are seen the giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Manaslu (8,163m).
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 05: Pokhara .
A. Sarangkot
Early morning drive to Sarangkot (1590m) to view the sunrise. From here, you can see a panoramic sweep of Himalayan peaks, from Dhaulagiri (8167m) in the west to the perfect pyramid that is Machhapuchhare (6997m) and the rounded peak of Annapurna II (7937m) in the east. The village of Sarangkot overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city.
Breakfast, Sightseeing tour:
B. Taal Barahi Temple
The Barahi temple 2 storeyed Hindu temple on the lush island of Fewa lake. It is dedicated to Goddess Durga, who protects the gods from demons. Durga takes in the form of a boar called Barahi to pierce her evil enemies with her pointed tusks. Barahi is pictured with the face of a boar. The boar has a cup in one hand and fish in the other. As such, the Barahi temple is an important center of worship for all Hindu devotees
C. Bindhyabasisi Temple:
Bindhyabasini, one of the oldest temples in the Pokhara valley, has an immense cultural value dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati, Bindhyabasini is considered as one of the main and foremost Shaktipiths of western Nepal.Situated at a small hill-lock in between the main old market and Bagar it is at a height of 3000 ft.above from the sea level.
D. Devis Fall
Davis Falls is one of the popular tourist destinations of Nepal. It is known as Patale Chango in Nepali. The Gupteshwar Cave is located near this fall. The waterfall gets its water from the Phewa Lake. The Davis Falls is a unique waterfall around 2 kms from the centre of Pokhara city. This falls flows directly into a narrow and deep canal which has no ends.
E. Gupteshwor Cave
Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave contains a huge stalagmite worshiped as a Shiva lingam. The standard ticket only covers the temple, but you can pay extra to clamber through a low tunnel behind the shrine, emerging in a damp cavern behind the thundering waters of Devi's Falls It is probably the longest and attractive cave in south Asia.
F. Peace Stupa:
A Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds, and to help unite them in their search for world peace.The view of the Pokhara city, lakeside in focus, another reason why the world peace pagoda of pokhara is a must visit.
G. Pokhara Bhadrakali Temple:
In the year 1817 B.S this temple was previously known as "Mudule Thumpko".It is 230 ft. above the sea level.This temple came into origin when the Goddess "Bhadrakali" told the Priest to dig the hill .There they found the statue of the Goddess since then it has been worshipped as "BhadraKali".
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 06: Pokhara - Chitwan.
Breakfast, drive to Chitwan,
A. Dev Ghat :
Devghat is home to various temples and caves of Hindu gods, goddesses, and saints including Mahesh Sanyas, Hari Hara, Sharana Gati, Galeshwor, Radha Sarbeshwor Bhajan and Yogi Narahari Nath are ashrams where various religious activities are performed all year round. In Makar Sankranti, huge melas (gatherings) are observed each year making it one of the largest religious melas in Nepal. The date when this festival started remains unknown. Hindu pilgrims bathe at the junction of the Krishna Gandaki river well known for its rare 'Saligram Sheela (holy stone), which Hindu devotees worship as Lord Vishnu which are in India.
There are many temples of God and Godess in Dev Ghat:
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Goddess Sita's cave,
Bashistha Cave
Radha Krishna Temple,
Galeshwor Temple,
Sita Ram Temple,
Laxmi Narayan Temple,
Shankaracharya Temple,
Bageshori Temple,
Laxmi Narayan Divya Dham,
Maula Kalika Temple,
Bishwa Shanti Dharmashala
Lord Shive Temple
Lord Vishnu Temple
Lord Hunanam Temple
Bhirav Temple
B. Arrival in Chitwan
Chitwan is known as Chitwan National Park, mainly because the city's main attraction is the national park itself.If you wanted to see birds and animals in Nepal, this is where you would come. For animal lovers, Chitwan national park offers them an opportunity of a life time to see Royal Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, various species of birds and butterflies. Your choice of Resorts and lodges are located in the region. Most include elephant safaris, jungle walks, canoeing and cultural activities.
C. Half Day Jungle Activities
Lunch/Dinner and overnight at hotel in Chitwan.
Day 07: Chitwan.
Early morning nature walk,
Bird watching
Breakfast
Canoe ride on Rapti River
Elephant breeding
Lunch
Elephant back ride safari
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Chitwan
Day 08: Chitwan - Kathmandu
Breakfast, drive to Kathmandu, on the way visit the famous temple:
A. Manakamana temple
The Manakamana temple situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati.The name Manakamana originates from two words, "mana" meaning heart and "kamana" meaning wish. Venerated since the 17th century, it is believed that Goddess Bhagwati grants the wishes of all those who make the pilgrimage to her shrine to worship her.
B. After the exhilarating out of valley experience, you can explore Kathmandu on your own. Rest and get ready for tomorrow seightseeing.
Day 09: Kathmandu .
A. Syambhunath Temple:/ Monkey Temple
Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. It is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in the north-west parts of the temple.Swayambhunath occupies a central position, it is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The Swayambhunath complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period. Although the site is considered Buddhist, the place is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. Numerous king Hindu followers are known to have paid their homage to the temple, including Pratap Malla, the powerful king of Kathmandu.
B. Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa (or Bodnath Stupa) is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism. The stupa is located in the town of Boudha, on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. The stupa consists of a dome at the base, above which is a cubical structure painted with eyes of Buddha looking in all four directions with the word "unity" in the main Nepali dialect between them. There are pentagonal Toran present above each of the four sides with statues engraved in them.
C. Bhadrakali Temple
Bhadrakali is one of the powerful goddess of Nepal. Located near the Sahid Gate at the eastern side of Tudikhel is the temple of Bhadrakali. Also known as Shree Lumadhi Bhadrakali, the temple is considered as one of the most renowned "Shaktipith" of Nepal. A form of Goddess Kali, Bhadrakali in Sanskrit means "blessed, auspicious, beautiful and prosperous" and she is also known as "Gentle Kali". Another mane for the goddess is Lazzapith.
D. Hanumandhoka Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square or Hanumandhoka Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the old royal palace of the Kathmandu Kingdom. It is one of three Durbar (royal palace) Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites . Hanuman Dhoka (Hanuman Gate), with several complexes spread over an area of about five acres, is the social, religious and urban focal point of Kathmandu. The square is the complex of palaces, courtyards and temples that were built between the 12th and the 18th centuries by the ancient Malla Kings of Nepal. The Durbar is divided into two courtyards, the outer comprising Kasthamandap, Kumari Ghar, and Shiva-Parvati Temple, and the inner consisting of Hanuman Dhoka and the main palace. It also houses two museums. Important ceremonies, including the coronation of the Nepali monarch, are held in the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Most parts of the palace premise are open for tourists throughout the week during office hours.
Major attractions:
Taleju Temple: The temple built by King Mahendra Malla in 1562 A.D. was dedicated to the royal deity of the Malla kings. Resting on a 12 stage plinth, the temple is 36.6 meters high. The temple is opened to the public just once in a year during Dashin Festival (Sept-Oct).
Krishna Temple: This octagonal temple dedicated to Lord Krishna was built in 1649 A.D. by Pratap Malla in memory of his two dead queens. There is a mentioned in the epigraph that the temple contains the statue of the King and his queens representing as Lord Krishna and his consorts.
Jagannath Temple: This image of Jagannath was installed in 1563 A.D. during the reign of Mahendra Malla and the temple is famous for erotic carvings.
Stone Column: The Stone Column represents the statue of King Pratap Malla in praying gesture to Goddess Taleji- The Royal Family Deity.
Degutalle Temple: A Tantric goddess representing the family deity of the Malla Kings is enriched in the temple and access is restricted to visitors. The temple lies opposite the Stone Column and was built in 1671 A.D. by King Shiva Singh and later renovated by King Pratap Malla.
Hanuman Statue: Kneeling Hanuman, the monkey god, seated on a stone pedestal and flanked by a pair of lions symbolizes strength and protection against all possible threats. The Hanuman pedestal was erected by King Pratap Malla in 1672 A.D.
Shiva-Parvati Temple: The divine couple Shiva and his consort Parvati look out from the central window of the floor. The temple was built during the reign of King Rana Bahadur Shah.
Big Bell: The bell erected in 1797 A.D. by King Rana Bahadur Shah is rung only when worship is being offered in Degutalle temple situated nearby.
Kal Bhairav: Bhairava sometimes known as the fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation. He is one of the most important deities in Nepal, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, who originated in Hindu mythology and is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists and Jains alike.Shiva in his ferocious form is known as Bhairav. This is one of the largest image of Bhairav.
Maju Dewal: This temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the late 17th century by Queen Mother Riddhi Laxmi and rests on a nine plinth base dominating the square and commanding a good view of the area.
Trilokya Mohan Narayan: This Vishnu temple of late 17th century near the Kumari Ghar, was built on a five stage plinth by King Prathibendra in memory of his deceased brother. There is a kneeling image of Garuda-the vehicle of Vishnu, near the temple. During Indrajatra (Chariot festival) large crowd gather here to see the ten incarnations of Vishnu enacted on the pedestal.
Kumari Ghar: Kumari Ghar built in 1757 A.D. by King Jaya Prakash Malla is the house of the living goddess "Kumari" who is believed to be the incarnation of goddess Taleju, the protective deity. Kumari often provides her blessing from the window to the visitors.
Basantapur Durbar: The Basantapur Durbar also known as Nau-talle durbar was built by King Prithvi Narayan Shah in 1770 A.D. Alongside there are other high standing pagodas known as Kirtipur Tower, Bhaktapur Tower and Lalitpur Tower.
Gaddi Baithak: The neoclassical building was bulit by Chandra Shumsher in 1908 A.D. during the reign of King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah. Such kind of buildings were constructed because Nepalese contact with the west in the second half of the 18th century.
Kasthamandap: This 12th century wooden building is said to be constructed from the wood of a single tree hence Kathmandu obtains its name from this historical building, Kasthamandap. The building was used for public gathering during those days. The central image in the building consists of Goraknath and there are miniature temples of four Ganeshas.
Ashok Vinayak: This temple dedicated to the elephant god Ganesh is revered both by the Hindus and Buddhists alike and is one of the most important shrine in the valley.
Dhansa: This temple was built in 1673 A.D. by Pratap Malla to start a new masked dance of Narasimha, an incarnation of Vishnu.
Nautalle Durbar: It is a nine-storey tower from the top of which a panoramic view of the palace and city could be seen. Erotic images are carved on the struts of this tower. This tower is one of the four red towers that King Prithvi Narayan Shah built delimiting the four old cities of the Kathmandu Valley namely, the Kathmandu or the Basantapur Tower, the Kirtipur Tower, the Bhaktapur Tower or Lakshmi Bilas, and the Patan or Lalitpur Tower.
Mul Chowk: Dedicated to Taleju Bhawani, the goddess of the royal Malla family, Mul Chowk courtyard torana in the south side of the courtyard. The deity of Taleju is moved to this temple during the Dasain festival. There are images of the river goddesses Ganga and Yamanu on either side of the entrance.entered.was dedicated to religious activities.
Nasal Chowk: Next to the Hanuman Temple near the entrance lies the Nasal Chowk. The Nasal Chowk courtyard got its name from the beautiful image of Dancing Shiva, on east side of the Chowk. The Chowk has historical importance considering it was the place where King Birendra was crowned in 1975.
Farewell Dinner with Nepalese Culture show.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Price USD 550
