Tour Overview
Kathmandu City and Nagarkot Tour is a perfect blend of cultural exploration in the Kathmandu valley and the mystical natural paradise that can be seen from Nagarkot. Kathmandu is a city of temples, museums, Buddhist stupas, and furthermore cultural prosperity. Those, who are longing to explore the majestic Himalayan views from a closer distance, will be benefited from a Nagarkot tour.
An exploration of the cultural sites that are enlisted in the UNESCO world heritage sites- Kathmandu City and Nagarkot Tour embark. The cultural charm of historical shrines like Pagoda style Pashupatinath temple enriches your impression and knowledge about Hindu culture and traditions. Boudhanath Stupa, which is another site for the tour today, stands still spreading the message of peace and prosperity. A huge dome of Boudhanath stupa is in the shape of a Mandala with spiritual vibes of Buddhism.
The artistic town of Patan holds an antique impression of medieval arts and architecture. Patan Durbar Square has abundant stone and wooden sculptures. Swayambhunath stupa is another excellent Buddhist site for travelers with an amazing experience of exploration. Kathmandu Durbar Square is located in the middle of the town with various attractions like the abode of the virgin goddess- Kumari, Kal Bhairav statue, Swet Bhairav, multi-storied temples, and deities' images.
Nagarkot is quite an exclusive destination for nature lovers to explore the Himalayan sceneries from a closer point. The greenery around the hilltop of Nagarkot, enticing Himalayan views of Gaurishanker, Langtang range, Rolwaling, Ganesh Himal, and Manaslu region peaks offer you the best and most remarkable experience of the Nagarkot tour. While returning, you will be exploring the historical Changu Narayan Temple, which is the oldest in the valley. Bhaktapur Durbar Square spreads over a wide area with multiple attractions like museums, ponds, pagoda-style temples, pottery squares, and many more.
Approved Holidays organizes Kathmandu City and Nagarkot Tour on your suitable time frame with a customizing schedule. Our tour program is fully guided by a professional tour guide and offers private air-conditioned vehicles. Please, do not hesitate to contact us for more details about the tour.
Highlights
- Fly over the most astounding mountain on the planet Mount Everest (8848m), Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Mt. Makalu, and many more.
- Explore UNESCO sites in Kathmandu
- Watch sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot
- Discover arts at Patan Durbar Square
Itinerary
On your arrival, the airport representative of Approved Holidays receives you and drops you at the hotel. Enjoy your time at the hotel and we briefly explain the program details about the further itinerary. Overnight at the hotel.
You will be picked up from your Hotel in Kathmandu. After a short drive, you will reach the TIA from where the commercial flight takes off. The mountain flight usually lasts from 50 minutes to an hour. There is a variety of options for the flight times. You can choose your ideal time. During the flight, you witness the bewitching beauty of the tallest Himalayas of the world including Everest, Gauri Shankar, and Langtang Lirung. A total of 20 mountain peaks are summoned in this Everest Flight from Kathmandu. Starting from Langtang Lirung Peak to the Everest and Chamlang Peak, you get to explore everything from the air. The cool air will refresh you like never before, and on your return back to Kathmandu, you get to take the second look of the beauties you witnessed before. You get a lot of ideas about the geography of Nepal too. After the return to TIA, you will be taken back to hotel with a short drive.
Having breakfast at the hotel, we set off for the Kathmandu sightseeing tour, which is led by a professional tour guide. It covers mainly three UNESCO-listed world heritage sites that are world-renowned Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage destinations and are located at prime locations in Kathmandu.
Pashupatinath temple is renowned as one of the most-visited Hindu pilgrimage sites in the world with its cultural significance. The main pagoda-style shrine with a golden top has four doors and it has been surrounded by ample temples, forests, and ashrams. Tourists find it great to see the spiritual vibes, arts and architecture, and crematory places.
Boudhanath Stupa, located around 7 km from Thamel, is another primary attraction today. Located at the heart of the city, a huge dome of Boudhanath stupa stands still spreading love and affection, warmth and peace. It is one of the biggest stupas of mandala shape in the world, surrounded by Tibetan refugee inhabitants.
Patan Durbar Square is the epitome of arts and architecture. It has got temples and museums that are highly appreciated for their unique and antique piece of creation. Lord Krishna devotees visit the temple and worship there. Inside Durbar Square, there are chowks and Galli, which mark the historical significance. The antique collections can be explored in the museum.
Exploring dynamic cultural sites in Kathmandu, we drive further to Nagarkot, which is located at the top of the hill, above Bhaktapur. You will get an opportunity to explore the sunset view today. Overnight at the hotel.
After a wonderful breakfast at the hotel, set out for the half-day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. This town has abundant cultural attractions and we cover a couple of UNESCO-listed sites- Swoyambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar square. Swayambhunath Stupa is believed to have been self-sprung in the medieval era. It is a world-renowned Buddhist center, which is located at the hilltop point. All types of religious devotees visit this place, which shows a perfect example of religious tolerance and mutual relationship.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is in the crowd of the bustling city center. It is also known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, which is regarded as an open museum. An excellent form of wooden and stone sculptures can be seen in carving. Image of Lord Kal Bhairav, Swet Bhairav, 9 story temple, the abode of virgin Goddess- Kumari is the prime attraction in Kathmandu Durbar Square. Exploring dynamic cultural sites in Kathmandu, we drive further to Nagarkot, which is located at the top of the hill, above Bhaktapur. You will get an opportunity to explore the sunset view today. Overnight at the hotel.
Early in the morning, Nagarkot viewpoint offers impressive Himalayan views of the Everest range, Gaurishanker, Rolwaling range, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang range. The golden touch of sunrise brings more enthusiasm to travelers. After having breakfast at the hotel, drive to Changu Narayan Temple, which is located at the hilltop point and is the most ancient temple in the Kathmandu valley. It has got a museum of antique collections.
From Changu Narayan temple, drive down to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is an impressive site to explore wooden and stone sculptures, deities sculptures, temples, museums, and ponds. The square has got 55 window palace, a golden gate, a Dattatraya temple, a museum, a traditional tap, and a pottery square. Juju Dhau (yogurt) is really a famous thing to try in Bhaktapur. Then drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Our airport representative drops you at the airport for the final departure. We look forward to welcoming you for the next trip to Nepal.
Trip includes
Included
Three Star Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Nagarkot.
A professional local tour guide.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
All breakfast in Kathmandu and Nagarkot.
Dinner in Nagarkot.
Private overland transportation by air-conditioning car / Jeep.
Airport pick up and drop off
All overland transportation
Excluded
Insurance is not included.
International flight
Heli tour - cost US$1450 per person on sharing basis for 3-4 hours if interested
All personal expenses like bar bills, Laundry services.
Personal travel insurance
Nepal Visa and Airport Taxes
Lunches and Dinners in Kathmandu
Entry fees for the heritage sites
Tips to guide and driver
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