Itinerary

1. Day 1- Arrival - Boudhanath Stupa - Pashupatinath Temple - Swayambhunath Stupa

   • Meet your tour guide in Kathmandu and visit :
     • Boudhanath stupa is one of the oldest monuments in the Kathmandu valley and the first with a written history. It is one of the most significant pilgrimages for Tibetans, gaining the moniker of the little Tibet in Kathmandu. 
     • Pashupatinath temple is the most important shrine for Hindus in Kathmandu. Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979, this area has many Sadhus/Hindu holy men who are the center of attraction for many foreigners. Although non-Hindus are not allowed inside the temple premises, the cremation that takes place around the Pashupatinath temple area is interesting for foreigners. 
     • Swayambhunath Stupa- Swayambhu, meaning the "the self-existent", is popular among the foreigners as the Monkey Temple, owing to a large number of monkey population residing in the area.

2. Day 2- Full-day Sightseeing in Bhaktapur and Patan City - 6 hours

   • After a warm breakfast, drive towards the eastern side of the Kathmandu valley about 20 km to Bhaktapur, the city of devotees.

   • Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one of the 3 ancient kingdoms in the Kathmandu valley. Situated about 15 kilometres from the city of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur is Nepal's most well-preserved heritage site. The 55 windows palace, the Nyatapol, a 5 storied temple, the Royal Bath, Pottery square and Dattatreya temple are the major attractions in Bhaktapur.

   • After the sightseeing of Bhaktapur, have your lunch and drive to Patan, the city of fine arts, which lies 9 km from Bhaktapur in the southern part of the Kathmandu valley.

   • Visit Patan Durbar Square- Patan Durbar Square is famous for the south Indian style Krishna temple, the sunken bath, the tall temple of Taleju and the golden temple. Patan Durbar Square is also renowned for carvings made of metal, wood and stone.

3. Day 3- Departure

   • Shop for some souvenirs and drive to the airport for your flight onward.