TOUR TO MIGHTY HIMALAYAS WITH EXOTIC KATHMANDU

Duration : 04 NIGHTS/05 DAYS

Cities Covered : VARANASI-KATHMANDU-DELHI

Highlights : Visit to world's only surviving Hindu Kingdom in the Himalayas, which reflects of the blend of Buddhist and Hindu art, architecture, temples, and pagodas coupled with the splendid view of serene Himalayan mountain sights.

DAY 01 : VARANASI/KATHMANDU

Transfer to airport to board flight for Kathmandu. Meeting and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 02 : KATHMANDU

Morning city sightseeing tour visiting Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka - the ancient Royal residential quarter, Mahadev and parvati Temples, Machhendranath, a holy place for Buddhists and Hindus alike, Temple House of Kumari - living Goddess, and walk around the local bazaar. On return visit Swayambhunath - the 2500 years old Buddhist temple. Afternoon excursion to Patan visiting the Old Newar city, the historic Durbar Square, see the Golden gate. It is the cradle of small other temples and old windows and carved balconies of wood, curio shops and bazaars.

Nepalese dinner at a typical restaurant where the atmosphere rings with typically ethnic music emanating from wind instruments and gay folk dance programme. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 03 : KATHMANDU

Morning excursion to Pashupathinath temple, Bodhnath and Bhadgaon. Pashupathinath, this Pagoda style temple is situated on the Bank of the sacred Bagmati river. It has a gilt roof and richly carved silver doors and is one of the holiest temples in the entire Hindu world. Bodhnath, this colossal stupa, one of the biggest in the world, is built on an octagonal base. It too has the all seeing eyes of the Buddha, inset with prayer wheels. Bhadgaon (Bhaktapur 'the City of Devotees'), is a centre of medieval art and architecture. See Durbar Square and Nyatapala Temple, a five storied pagoda style temple. Rest of the day free. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 04 : KATHMANDU/DELHI

Morning free for independent activities. Afternoon transfer to the airport to board flight for Kathmandu. Meeting and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 05 : DEPART DELHI

In time transfer to the International airport to board flight for onward destination.

Note: Train schedule subject to change.