Sampurna Adventure

Kathmandu Valley And Nagarkot Tour

Duration
5 days
Max. Elevation
2175m
Group size
Min 1
Level
Easy
Transportation
Best Season
All The Year Round
Accomodation
Hotel
Meals
4 Breakfast, 0 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Starts at/ Ends at
kathmandu / kathmandu
Trip Route

Highlights

Overview

In this Kathmandu Valley Tour program one can enjoy the most beautiful ancient medieval capital with its grandeur Malla dynasty’s old palaces, and monuments of Hindu & Buddhist religions.
During the tour, we will visit historic & cultural places such as Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur durbar square along with Pashupatinath, Boudhanath & sacred ancient monasteries and the beautiful Nagarkot eco panoramic hiking trail are the main attraction of the trip, and it is the first step in organizing to see Mt. Everest and Himalayan range for you, your family and friends. 

Trip Itinerary

Hotel Distance: 28 Km max., Duration: 1 hour

The flight into the Himalayas reveals breathtaking views of the great peaks Mt. Dorje Lakpa 6,966 m, Mt. Ganesh Himal 7,422 m, Mt. Purbi Chhyachu 6,637m, Mt. Langtang 7,227m, etc., (weather permitting) taking you right into the Himalayan capitals at Kathmandu. After immigration formality at the airport, you will be greeted and welcomed by a Sampurna Adventure personnel & transferred to your hotel in Nagarkot mountain resort (1 hour, 22 Km), situated at an elevation of 2,195 meters, it is considered one of the most scenic spots to view the majestic Himalayan ranges including Mount Everest as well as other peaks of the eastern Himalayan range (weather permitting), 

In the afternoon walk around the Nagarkot village and you may witness the beautiful sunset with a glowing Himalaya view from the hotel terrace, (weather permitting).


Max. altitude

2,175

Accomodation

Hotel / Resort

Meals

Dinner

Max. Altitude: 1,325 m., Tour Distance: 28 km, Tour Duration: 5 – 6 hours

Early morning wakeup call to view the sunrise over the Himalayas, you will have a 360* panoramic view of majestic Himalayan ranges, (weather permitting), after a hearty breakfast, drive to Changu Narayan, or for those active nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts may choose Nagarkot eco panoramic soft hiking trail of 2 hours (nature walk) to Changu Narayan.

Changu Narayan is an ancient Hindu temple on a high hilltop that is also known as Changu. The temple was surrounded by a forest with champak trees and a small village, called Changu Village. This shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is held in special reverence by the Hindu people. This temple is considered the oldest temple in Nepal.

We will continue to Bhaktapur, a UNESCO World Heritage site & the medieval capital city, and visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, surrounded by spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newari artists and craftsmen over several centuries, an example of exquisite woodworks in the Palace of 55 windows with its golden gate, the beautiful Dattatreya, Nyatapola with Bhairab Temple and ceramics Square, 

Accommodation: Hotel, Meals Included: Breakfast, X Lunch, X Dinner

Max. altitude

1,325

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Tour Distance: 36 km, Tour Duration: 5 – 6 hours

Pashupatinath, the sacred Shiva temple, serves as the seat of the national deity, this extensive Hindu temple ground offers an "extensive collection of temples, ashrams, sculptures” etc. for centuries along the banks of the sacred river Bagmati, considered Varanasi for Hindus, where we could witness their final rituals of cremation.

Boudhanath, "a UNESCO World Heritage site", it’s a massive mandala that makes it one of the largest spherical Stupa and the most sacred Buddhist shrine outside of Tibet where in the vicinity many Tibetan refugees residing since 1960, in its premises have built more than 50 Buddhist monasteries. The great Stupa of Boudha is said to have buried the remains of Kassapa Buddha.

Later visit Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site), the city of fine arts & crafts in metal, stone, and terracotta, officially known as Lalitpur Metropolitan City and one of the largest cities in Nepal, it is famous for its rich cultural heritage, where we will see in its ancient palace with golden gate and window, temples of Krishna, Shiva, Golden temple (Hiranya Barna Mahabihar) as well as monasteries & beautiful courtyard. 


Max. altitude

1,325

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Tour Distance: 15 km, Tour Duration: 3 hours 

(Optional: Early morning you could take an optional Mount Everest flight tour – The Highest Mountain on Earth).

visit Kathmandu Durbar square (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the most important monuments of the Nepalese capital in the open-air museum filled with the temples, courtyards and palace of the Malla Kings, who ruled over the city. The palace’s main courtyard is where the Kings of Nepal were crowned and had their coronations solemnized. Other impressive sights include a giant statue of Kal Bhairab, the God of Destruction, stunning Shiva-Parvati temples, Taleju, and the Kumari Palace, where the Kumari acknowledges their greetings from her balcony window.

Swoyambhunath Stupa with its 2,500-year history, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is probably the most sacred ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site soaring above the city on a lofty hilltop, the fascinating, chaotic jumble of Buddhist and Hindu iconography, ancient carvings, the smell of incense and butter lamps, the mystical atmosphere is heightened by devotees who make a ritual circumambulation of the stupa, spinning the prayer wheels set into its base. This famous stupa is surrounded by typical houses of priests, Chaityas and monasteries. 

In the afternoon free for personal activities, you may explore the narrow endless lively streets of Thamel where you will find all kinds of good restaurants, typical Nepali handicrafts, fine jewelry, clothing, and trekking gear store.


Max. altitude

1,325

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Airport Distance: 6 Km, Duration: 30 Min.

Leisurely breakfast, in the morning free for personal activities, later at the arranged time transfer to the airport for final departure to connect to onward flight. We wish you a safe flight and hope to serve you back in near future. 

End of Service. 


Max. altitude

1,325

Meals

Breakfast
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Includes

  • Meeting & Assistance on Arrival / Departure at airport / Hotel by Sampurna Adventure Representatives.
  • All suitable transfers on A/C car, van, coach & bus
  • Dbl / Sgl / Twin sharing room with Breakfast basis.
  • English/Spanish/French/German/Italian/Chinese/
  • Russian Speaking local tour guide in Kathmandu
  • In Nagarkot on a MAP basis (Breakfast & Dinner)
  • One-time monument entrance fees at all places
  • All services are on a private tour basis
  • All presently applicable Govt. tax & service tax,

Doesn't Include

  • Airfare not mentioned to and from Kathmandu 
  • Nepal visa and any airport tax in general
  • Any meal not mentioned in the program
  • Personal Travel insurance
  • Extra cost due to natural and political causes such as landslides, unrest, snow, strikes, etc.
  • Expenses of any extra transfer, hotel & other services abandoning the trip before/after scheduled.
  • All personal expenses of food & drinks, laundry, telephone, tips to guide, driver, restaurant, etc.

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