Nepal! An Ancient Land
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Duration 6 Days/ 5 Nights
Nepal! An Ancient Land Overview
Nepal is truly a land of contrast and extreme: a land of remote and wild places most of the heights and some stunning places on earth, Sandwich between China (Tibet) and India Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of Nature’s and culture’s diversity. During your stay, you will witness one of South Asia’s oldest civilizations “The Kathmandu Valley” meet with its people and experience their lifestyle. Welcome to Nepal! The Land of True color, The Land of Mistry! Magic! Yaks & Yetis.
Nepal! An Ancient Land Itinerary
ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU:
Arrival in Kathmandu, meeting at the airport, and transfer to hotel. After a short break, you will be escorted on a guided tour to Svayambhunath stupa. Although the modern stupa was built in 17 AD the shrine is believed to have existed long before the Lake turned into Valley. Most of the monuments on this hill are from the 3rd to 17th centuries very well preserved. A welcome dinner will be served with Nepalese cuisine and dancing/Music in a traditional Nepali kitchen (Restaurant). Overnight in a hotel.
SIGHTSEEING IN KATHMANDU:
Breakfast and day tour through the valley you will start by paying a visit to the living goddess “KUMARI” at Kathmandu Palace Square (Kathmandu Durbar Squire), Palace Museum, Taleju Temple (Mythological form of living goddess Kumari), Kal Bhairav (One of the manifestations of Lord Shiva “God of destruction”). Another place of interest of the day is Patan (299 BC) - the city of fine arts. You will also visit Palace Square and the Royal Palace, including temples: Krishna of, Vishnu, and Shiva, Traditional Nepali Newari Buddhist monastery/Temple “The Golden Temple”. Further, we will drive to Bhaktapur 12 km. from Kathmandu Bhaktapur is an old settlement inside the valley renowned for its elegant art, fibulas culture, and typical Newar lifestyle. Overnight at the hotel.
SIGHTSEEING IN KATHMANDU:
Breakfast in a hotel and drive to Chovar the southern mountain cliff of the valley mostly occupied by the Buddhist temple and monasteries, as the many legends and historical evidence suggest that during the 7th-8th century a famous Tantric master “Guru Padmasambhava” meditated in this mountain caves, Ashuri cave of Pharping is particularly important by the reason that Guru Padmasambhava initiated his first journey to Tibet, Ashuri Cave considered as the holiest place among Tibetan and other Buddhists groups. We further drive to Bandipur, a medieval “NewarVillage” outside Kathmandu Valley. Bandipur is a small and beautiful place about 125 Km. west to the Kathmandu valley. An old Newari-style Architecture, Hospitality, and spectacular view of the Annapurna Mountain range are what this little village can offer. Overnight in a hotel.
Breakfast in the hotel and drive back to Mankamana (Kurintar) a temple of the female goddess of Shakti, the temple of Mankamana is one of the most influenced temples in Nepal, located on the top of the hill and is accessible by very comfortable cable car. The local legend suggests that if a person makes a wish, it can be fulfilled by making a reliable offer to the goddess. Overnight in a resort in Kurintar.
Breakfast in Resort and drive back to Kathmandu which is about a three-hour drive, on arrival check in to the hotel, and after a short break we will visit Baudhanath Stupa a world heritage site built around 5 century AD, the entire area is filled with devotees from Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet and it is therefore also famous as “Little Tibet” it is the place where during 90’s a Hollywood movie “Little Buddha” was filmed. Around this stupa more than a hundred monasteries are located all of them are associated with a different school of Tibetan Buddhism, we can visit these monasteries during our visit as they accept visitors during the routine prays and even when leaser.
FLY OUT FROM NEPAL:
If the time permits it is recommended to choose a mountain flight it offers a magnificent view world's heights mountain range including Mount Everest (8,848 m), Makalu (8463 m), Lhotse (8516 m), Shisha Pagma (8013 m), and many others. You will be back from the mountain flight just before breakfast. Checkout time noon Transfer to the airport for departure from Nepal.
- Placing in the hotel category in a double room with breakfast in Kathmandu, Kurintar.
- Lunch (Packed/Prepared) during Rafting.
- Technical equipment for Rafting.
- Excursions with English speaking guide.
- All Tickets/Entrance fees during city sightseeing.
- Transfer as per itinerary
- Dinner With (pre-fixed menu) Nepalese cuisine and folk dance.
- NEPAL Visa on arrival at the T. I. Airport): US $ 25 per person (15 days) + 2 photos (3x4)
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Kurintar
- All Personal expenses and drinks.
- TIPS: Guide, driver, etc.
- All Other expenses not mentioned in the program.
- All Other expenses in situations not caused by the agency.
- Hard and Soft drinks during the farewell dinner.
- Travel Insurance. (Better to have one).
HEALTH:
A visit to Nepal does not require special vaccination or other requirements, however, we recommend consulting with the attending physician for up-to-date information regarding vaccinations, high altitude medication, and medications for any reasonably foreseeable illnesses whilst traveling in Nepal. And to stock up with necessary drugs before you depart
Medical services in Nepal are limited to mountainous areas. If you wear glasses, it is better to have a spare couple.
WEATHER:
Weather conditions on the mountain are unpredictable. It might be sunny during the day and cold as well as windy at night, especially at the altitudes. Sudden rainstorms or snow flurries are always a possibility. Better be prepared!
PACKING:
Choosing the right clothing for your trip is very important. You always want to pack everything, but that could make a hassle. Keep in mind that in almost every mountain region in Nepal the days are warm, and nights are cool. Usually, we recommend people bring a warm jacket either fleece or down, long underwear, and worm shocks. Pair pants and comfortable boots for the long day while sports shoes/sandals for hiking or during the less active period. The boots are another important factor while on a trek make sure that they are waterproof. The basic principle of packing is comfort not luxury. In Kathmandu and Pokhara you can get any necessary gear at a very comfortable price.
But if you just enquire before you start packing things, we provide you with better advice depending upon present weather conditions. Do not pack unnecessary things like hairdryers, lots of and lots of cosmetics, and electronics, while a battery power bank (Backup) for your mobile phone or iPod is recommended.
Another important factor is that the porter/support you hire for the trip has a certain limitation of how much weight he will carry on his back.
THINGS THAT YOU BEAR:
The baggage and backpack you give to a porter shouldn’t exceed 15 kg. Your small backpack for day transitions must be designed in the most necessary way: the camera, water, additional clothes in case of rain or a cold snap, cream from suntan, toilet paper, and other personal accessories if any.
EMERGENCY AND YOUR SUPPORT TEAM:
All our guide is well trained in first aid and can handle most of the basic illness that occurs at high altitude or in the jungle. Every group is equipped with a basic first aid kit, every traveler must have full travel insurance before coming to Nepal. And should make available a copy of the policy at our office in Kathmandu. If an emergency occurs, we will evacuate you from the mountain to one of the internationally recognized hospitals/clinics in Kathmandu and contact your insurance company.
IMPORTANT:
To book the trip all you need to do is go through the “Enquiry Now” or write to us at info_yantratours@ntc.net.np.
Once the Trip has been confirmed we also need payment of at least 50% of the total amount mostly a bank transfer. The other half can be paid before the trip began.