Kathmandu Nagarkot Tour

Flying to Kathmandu on a clear day is a truly panoramic experience. The view of the snow-capped peaks stretching out below you is nothing short of ecstatic and the beginning of a whole chain of unforgettable experiences that will stay with you for a long, long time. One of our office representatives and driver will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. The representative will help you check-in at the hotel of your choice. At the hotel, you will be briefed on your daily activities.

Meals: None

Everest experienced mountain flight is a popular tourist activity in the Nepalese Himalayas. Today early morning, you will do a one-hour mountain flight over Mt. Everest to capture the Nepalese Himalayas' best view. This flight will take you to Mt. Everest and surrounding mountains within one hour of sitting in the plane. You can see almost all the highest peaks, including Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Nuptse (7,879 M), Lhotse (8,501 M), Cho Oyu (8,000 M), Makalu (8,475 M), and Kanchenjunga (8,584 M), which are worth exploring. Then return to the hotel for breakfast and begin a guided tour of Kathmandu's most historical and spiritual attractions, such as Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu's Durbar Square. 

We begin today's excursion with a visit to Swoyambhunath, a 2,500year-old site where the radiant lotus of the valley's mythology is believed to have settled when Manjushri, the god of wisdom, drained the waters. The 5 Dhyani Buddhas, accompanied by their consorts, are enshrined at the foot of the stupa. (Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the Swayambhunath temple), and then you will proceed to Boudhanath. 

Boudhanath is the world's largest stupa and Tibetan Buddhist culture in Nepal. Around the monastery, there are antique stores where you can buy things of interest related to Buddhism. 

After Boudhanath, the next place is the temple of Pashupatinath, which stands on the Bagmati River banks. It is the holiest temple for Hindus. Many people from different parts of the world visit this temple. The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is also a Hindu cremation ground.  

In the afternoon, visit the Kathmandu Durbar, Hanuman Dhoka, the old royal residential quarter, Mahadev and Parvati's temples, Machhender Bahl - a sacred place for Buddhists and Hindus, the temple house of Kumari, the Vestal Virgin, or the Living Goddess. Stroll through the local bazaars and then head to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, we drive you to Patan Durbar Square to explore the Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor Temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple, and many other places in Patan. You feel as Patan has been unveiled before like an open museum. You will see intricately carved windows, extravagant rooftop props, statues of gods and goddesses, pagoda-style temples with erotic carvings, and embossed metal facades, and many other exquisite facets. You will also see the handicraft center of Patan and continue to the ancient Durbar Square of Bhaktapur, where you will witness unique culture and the finest craftsmanship. Bhaktapur is the only place in Nepal untouched by western culture. The Lion Gate, Golden Gate, the Art Gallery, Statue of King Bhupatindra, Nyatapola Temple, and the Malla Palace with its fifty-five windows are the living pride of Bhaktapur, and you will visit all these places before heading to the hotel in Nagarkot. You will reach Nagarkot before sunset. You will enjoy the sunset view and overnight at the hotel in Nagarkot

Meals: Breakfast

After enjoying photographing the sunrise and Himalayan views from the Nagarkot Tower, return to the hotel for breakfast and begin your shot nature hike to the Changu Narayan Hindu temple with your guide.

The Nagarkot to Changu Narayan hiking passes through many natural Tamang villages and is home to the ancient temples of Changu Narayan, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu Valley. This trekking route is one of the most popular one-day treks on nature trails through the lush pine forests of Telkot Hill. It is a distance of 2 hours and 35 minutes and 9.6 kilometers) Telkot Bhanjyang Hill, with an elevation gain of about 450 meters, reached the Changu Narayan Temple, one of the World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley.

After arriving in Chhangunarayan, you will stop for lunch. After lunch, our car will pick you up and take you back to Kathmandu, an hour's drive (22.4 km) along the Araniko road; then you can go shopping or relax.

Meals: Breakfast

End of our services with departure transfer to Kathmandu airport to board your flight to your destination.

Meals: Breakfast