SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF NEPAL

Upon arrival, you will be met by our airport representative and transferred to the hotel. Evening will be at leisure.

After breakfast, set out to explore Kathmandu Valley and around. Vegetable and spice markets: We visit the vegetable and spice market in Ason and see its many courtyards and bustling bazaars. The Temple of the Living Goddess: The Kumari Devi is the most important of several living goddesses in Nepal. She is seen on the temple’s balcony regularly. Durbar Square: ‘Durbar’ means ‘palace’ and takes its name from the old Royal Palace. This is the centre of the old city, and there are a number of interesting temples including Kasthamandap, the House of Wood, which gives the city its name. Kathmandu Valley comprises the three ancient cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, which were once independent states ruled by the Malla kings from the 12 th to the 18 th centuries.

After breakfast at the hotel, start your day with a visit to Swyambhunath. Swayambhunath Stupa is a UNESCO WORLD Heritage Site. This ancient stupa is the most sacred Buddhist shrines of Nepal. Later transfer back to Kathmandu and drive to Dhulikhel en route visit Bhaktapur.