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After breakfast, we start for Kathmandu city tour which includes the four of the UNESCO heritage site in the valley.

Pashupatinath: It is a very large, complex, and focal point for the Hindu religion. This old and very revered complex of Temple and shrines is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism and very popular in Nepal as well as Indian devotees. Hindu people believe that Lord Shiva has multiple forms he is often seen as the destroyer god. This has great significance for the Pashupatinath temple as it is the site of many Hindu ritual cremations each day on the bank of holy Bagmati River. Pashupatinath Temple is considered by Hindus to be an auspicious site for passing from one stage of life to the next through the purifying and destroying flames of cremation on the bank of Bagmati river and feet of Lord Shiva called Brahmanal. However, on a happier note, visitors may also get to see the temple in a buoyant festival mode with one of the many Hindu festivals like Shivaratri, Teej, Janaipurinma and many celebrated here throughout the year.

Boudhanath Stupa: It is a Buddhist religious complex with a long history back over 500 years and more. which is also the World Heritage Site UNESCO. Located on the eastern part of Kathmandu valley it is now a site of great pilgrimage for Buddhist followers who circle its massive stupa, spin its many prayer wheels and visit its beautiful monastery. The main feature of Boudhanath is its huge hemispherical white stupa with a central golden tower and the all-seeing eyes of the Buddha. It also believes that eyes represent peace and love. Visitors should circle the stupa in a clockwise direction and spin prayer wheels for good fortune and get Nirvana. Boudhanath surrounding is a kind of school for the visitors who are interested in Thangka painting to see highly skilled artists at work on religious mandala paintings.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: It holds the places of the ancient king who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. The durbar square is an ancient Malla king of the Kathmandu Valley. It is all of the arts and architectural treasures of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also called the Hanuman Dhoka in central Kathmandu. It believes that the Kasthamandap temple was build in the 5th century from the single tree. The durbar square has many beautiful multi-storey pagodas and temples with ornate carving and carpentry artwork that tells some of the stories of the ancient kings and their mystical time and beliefs. The durbar square contains many important Hindu temples and statues such as Kal Bhairab, Swyat (White) Bhairb, and Lord Shiva. The main attraction for tourists contains unique and intriguing Kumari Chowk. This is an ancient and ornate house where resides in the Living Goddess. The young girl has chosen through an ancient and mystical selection process from the Newar community to become the human incarnation of the Hindu mother goddess, Durga. At the Kumari courtyard the right time is in the afternoon you may see a brief glimpse of the Goddess at her window.

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple): Swayambhunath stupa complex that sits atop a high hill overlooking Kathmandu and the entire Kathmandu Valley with Mountain ranges on the north side. Swayambhunath is probably the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site in Nepal. It is another famous tourist destination and holiest Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims. This temple also called the Monkey temple due to the lots of monkeys and they have their swimming pool. This is a wonderful place to catch your breath and observe the sunset, start to understand the deep importance of Buddhist belief to the people. It consists of a very large white stupa with the all-seeing-eyes, it believes the love and peace of Lord Buddha and many small stupas and beautifully carved stone shrines on the top of the hill. If you feel more energetic then you might also like to try some or all of the 350 steps or more that lead all the way from the eastern part from the temple called Bhagwan pau (God Feet)up to your Swayambhunath stupa vantage point.

After breakfast, we start our tour to Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square which is another UNESCO heritage site in the valley.

Patan Durbar Square: It is a historic plaza located in the city of Lalitpur, which is also known as Patan, in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the valley and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The square is home to many ancient temples, palaces, and other important buildings that date back to the Malla period of Nepalese history. The most prominent structure in the square is the Patan Royal Palace, which was once the residence of the Malla kings and is now a museum that houses artifacts and art of the Nepalese royalty.

Other notable structures in the square include the Krishna Temple, which is a stone temple built in the 17th century and is dedicated to Lord Krishna, the Bhimsen Temple, which is dedicated to the god of trade and commerce, and the Golden Temple, which is a Buddhist monastery that is famous for its intricate wood carvings and metalwork.

Patan Durbar Square is also home to many other temples, shrines, and courtyards, all of which offer a glimpse into the rich cultural and religious heritage of Nepal. The square is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and it is a center for cultural and religious festivals, many of which are held there throughout the year.

Patan Durbar Square is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Nepalese culture and history, and it is a reminder of the rich artistic and architectural traditions that have flourished in Nepal for centuries.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square: where you will witness unique culture and finest display of craftsmanship. Bhaktapur is the only place in Nepal that has remained untouched by western culture. Lion Gate, Golden Gate, Art Gallery, Statue of King Bhupatindra, Nyatapola Temple, and fifty-five windowed Malla Palace are the living prides of Bhaktapur and you will tour around all these places then drive you to Nagarkot.

It is famous for seeing the incredible sunrise and sunset view with speculators view of with Mahalangur Ranges, deep valley. After visiting the Chandragiri we will drive to another attraction place called Nagarkot where you can enjoy the sunset and panoramic views of the Himalayas in Langtang, Jugal, and Rolwaling ranges.

Morning witness sunrise at Nagarkot, small village seat at about 7500 Ft altitudes, offering fine views from Dhaulagiri in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east. On a fine day, one can even see the tip of the Everest from here. After breakfast, we drive to the Chitwan National park in about 5 hours drive.

After lunch in Chitwan In the evening explore the park first by Sightseeing in the Tharu village tour, Tharu cultural museum, Elephant stable, including sunset viewpoint. Same evening you will enjoy with Tharu cultural dance program.

Morning breakfast, we will go for a Canoe ride for about 1 hour where you can see lots of crocodile-like Gharial and Mugger then we will walk inside the jungle to explore the wild animals, birds. Then we, visit the Elephant breeding center.

We will enjoy bathing (shower) with elephants on the river  (If availability). Afternoon we will have lunch then we go for a Jeep safari inside the National park for 4 hours or elephant back safari. Where we see lots of animals including the Royal Bengal Tiger (if we are lucky).

The morning after breakfast we drive to Lumbini. After 4 hours drive, we reach to Lumbini. This is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. After lunch, our local guide will help you to explore the heritage sites. The broken Ashoka Pillar, remnants of an old monastery, images of Buddha’s mother Maya Devi, are still preserved here.

The Buddha himself proclaimed Lumbini as one of the foremost pilgrimage sites among the famous Chatumahasthana (the four great places of Birth, Enlightenment, Sermon, and Mahaparinirvana). Overnight we stay in Lumbini

Breakfast at a hotel in Lumbini we start our hilly journey to Pokhara, where we can enjoy the High mountains of Manasalu, Dhaulagiri Ganesh Himal, and the deep valley between Terai and hilly part of the country. At the same time, we can see the Palpa (Tansen) town. which are on the top of the hill, the best place for viewpoint, rich in culture and historical monuments and old Durbar.

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This place is also famous for Nepali traditional cap (Dhaka Topi) and Brass water jar (Karuwa), After we visit this rich place we start our journey to a beautiful city Pokhara. After check-in hotel and refreshment, walking around lakeside in an evening.

Early morning, we will drive to the Sarangkot viewpoint for a great sunrise view over the Annapurna mountain range. Then we will drive back to the hotel and have breakfast. After breakfast, we will go sightseeing around Pokhara that includes the Devi’s fall, Gupteshowar Mahadev temple and Peace pagoda, where you can see the great view of Annapurna ranges, Pokhara valley & Phewa lake.

Afternoon you can enjoy boating in Phewa lake and visit the Tal Barahai Temple (Island temple).

Morning after breakfast we drive back to Bandipur from Pokhara enjoying the good view of the Marshyandgi river. Bandipur is a cultural town and local ethical Newari people where you can see the typical old houses, culture, and living lifestyle.

In the evening you can do short hiking in Bandipur village and it’s a good point of sunset and sunrise view of Manaslu and Annapurna ranges with the green valley.

After breakfast at Bandipur, we drive back to Kathmandu enjoying the view of the Trishuli river and deep valley. On the way we visit the Chandragiri cable car. Chandragiri tour is to explore the nearest popular hill Chandragiri for Kathmandu Viewpoint. It is also a high green hill just out of Kathmandu valley which is about 2500 meters high. Where you can see the great Himalayas ranges and Kathmandu valley. At the same time, you can enjoy the cable car experience & visit the Shiva temple on the hill station.  Evening at Thamel you can do shopping for your friends & family.

In the evening we will have dinner in a Nepalese Restaurant along with the cultural dance program.

A representative from Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.