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Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites
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Get on this perfect tour designed for those visiting Nepal for a short time. Explore Kathmandu, the capital, along with the neighbouring cities set within the valley. Visit remarkable World Heritage Sites and historic landmarks such as Swayambhunath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and more while discovering the region's temples, hill stations, culture, and architecture.
Nagarkot is usually considered to be the best vantage point for viewing the Langtang Range, Ganesh Himal, Ghaurisankar, Jugal Himal, and other snow-capped High Himalayan peaks, as well as sunrise and sunset.
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Meet and greet your Nepali tour leader/guide upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Transfer to the hotel by private car. Enjoy a welcome drink and receive a short briefing about the tour at the hotel.
Stay overnight.
Have a fulfilling breakfast and set out on a full-day sightseeing tour of heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley.
Drive to Swayambhunath Stupa, which is very close to the centre of Kathmandu. This temple is also known as the Monkey Temple and is considered to be a self-made stupa. Continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where a huge museum, the Living Goddess Kumari, a number of temples, and the largest medieval palace are the major attractions. All these monuments represent medieval history, culture, and architecture.
Visit Boudhanath Stupa, the biggest stupa in Nepal and one of the bigger stupas in the world. Here, you can experience Tibetan Buddhism, culture, and way of life in the Boudhanath area. You can also buy authentic Tibetan items.
Have a refreshing breakfast and drive to Changunarayan Temple in a private car.
Visit the oldest pagoda-style temple, which was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It was constructed in the 4th century.
Walk to Telkot, which takes about 2 hours.
Drive to Nagarkot, which takes about half an hour. Nagarkot is usually considered to be the best vantage point for viewing the Langtang Range, Ganesh Himal, Ghaurisankar, Jugal Himal, and other snow-capped High Himalayan peaks, as well as sunrise and sunset. Enjoy an unobstructed sunset view of the high mountains.
Overnight in hotel.
Travel from Nagarkot to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur and Patan City in a private car. There is a viewing tower where you get good views of the High Himalayan ranges.
Witness a breathtaking sunrise view as well as a 360º view of the scenery from the Lookout Tower, which is an hour's walk from your hotel.
Follow your Nepali tour guide to other World Heritage Sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. You can visit the two adjacent cities of Bhaktapur and Patan, where you will observe mediaeval architecture along with history and culture.
Overnight in hotel.
Have a refreshing breakfast, depending on your schedule, and transfer to the international airport for your final departure.
Where this trip takes you
Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nagarkot sunrise views
The route
The fine print
Airport/hotel pick-up and transfer by private car/van
4 nights' accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and Nagarkot
All transportation, including a private car
World Heritage Sites entrance fee
Office service charge
All government taxes
English-speaking Nepali tour leader/guide and support staff insurance and salary
Any meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu and Nagarkot other than breakfast
Travel insurance
International airfare to and from Nepal
Nepal tourist visa fee
Items and expenses of a personal nature
Any kind of alcoholic drinks and cold drinks
Laundry, phone calls, and internet
Personal trekking equipment like sleeping bags and jackets (can all be hired in KTM)
Emergency evacuation (helicopter rescue)
Any costs arising due to a change in the itinerary because of landslides, political disturbance, strikes, etc.
Horse rental and additional porters due to natural calamities during the trek
Tips for the guide, porters, and driver
For a group visit, your guides can arrange an itinerary as per your request and time.
Logistics
Your 5 days finish where they began, in Ring Rd.
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