Tripe duration: 7 Night 8 Days

Day 1: Airport-kathmandu :

Arrive kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Evening welcome dinner and program brief.

Day 2: Tour of Nagarkot and Bhaktpur:

Bhaktpur, also known as Bhadgaun is shaped like of conch. It is a medieval city designed in the 19 th century by it's founder king Ananda Malla. Having an area of 139 square km, it is situated at 1331meter from the sea level and 13 km east of Nepal . The cities craftsman build in decorated houses, make pottery and adorn temples. From the very beginning this city has

Attracted foreignness because of its medieval charm and the ancients way of life still on - spoilt to this day. The main Durbar square holding the place of 55 windows, the golden gate. That opens through to the Taleju temple, the national art gallery having a good collection. Of Thangka paintings are of immense attraction. The ancient's Royal palace is remarkable

And excellent temple of 18 th century architecture. The Nyatopala temple is Nepal 's tallest five-tiered temple that stands not far from the Durbar square. The pottery market is very near to the Nyatapol temple. The Akash Vhairav temple the Dattatraya shrine, Pujarinath with excellent wood work, the famous peacock window located south of Dattatraya temple. The Bramayane Mandir, are all of equal importance and example of fine art and culture of Bhaktapur.

Nagarkot located about 14 km northeast from Bhaktpur and at an elevation of 1838 meter from sea level is among one of the best place for a countryside tour with mountain views. The road to Nagarkot grands on with view of terraced farmland and pine forests. It is the only place from where one can view of panorama of the entire eastern and central Himalayas including Everest, Numbor,Cho-oyu, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu &,Manasalu, Manasalu, hole Annapurna and Langtang, Ganesh himal and Dorjelhakpa , Shisapangma in Tibetain Himalayan range & Machhpuchre(Fish tail) to the west.

Overnight in Nagarkot.

Day 3: Nagarkot- Dhulikhel

After viewing the sun rise on the Himalays, drive to Dhulikel. This is a hill top town at an altitude of 1625 m and easily accessible at a distance of 32 km east of kathmandu. This town is also famous for its Panoramic views of the sunrise and sunset over the Himalayn range. The natural beauty of this place is attractive and breath taking and the climate healthy. From this town a number of interesting treks both long and short can be taken within the surrounding countryside. Overnight in Dhulikhel.

Day 4: Dhulikhel - Namo Buddha- Dhulikhel

Nama Buddha also called Namura is a popular one day hiking destination from Dhulikhel. The term "Namo" in Tibetan means bleassing or adoration. Namo Buddha has to sections the lower and the upper sections. Lower section lies at the end of the road where a stupa and a prayer Chapel are constructed. This trek is not difficult as there are few steep

Ascents or decents. It is advisable to take the longer route in the wet season as the trail can get very slippair. Overnight at Dhulikhel.

Day 5: Dhulikhel-kathmandu-Swoyambhunath :

The first half of the day will be spent visiting the old Royal palace of kathamandu and the swoyambhunath stupa. Around the central Durbar (palace) square are the old Royal palace, the entrance to which is guarded by the monkey god Hanuman and numerous other temples and statues. Among the more notable ones is the Kumari temple. The Kumari, or the living goddess, is a young girl who lives in the building known as the Kumari chowk, right besides kathmandu's Durbar square. The Kumari is not a born goddess and nor does she remain one all her life. She is usually chosen from a caste of Newar goldsmith when she is about five years old.

Drive west from the kathmandu durbar square to Swoyambhunath stupa. This Buddhist stupa, known also as the monkey temple due to the hordes of monkeys that inhabit the hill, is one of the world's most famous Buddhist chaitya believed to be 2000 years old. It is built atop a 77-meter high hillock on the western rim of the valley. The chaitya, which forms the main structure, is made of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of gilded copper. Painted on the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of the Buddha. Overnight at kathmandu.

Day 6: kathmandu - Dakshinkali - kritpur - kathmandu

The goddess Devi or Bhagwati is worshipped in Nepal to forms the benevolent form, like the devine mother and the terrible form like a demon. The goddess Dakshinkli is located 25 km from kathmandu on the southern edge of the valley and epitomizes the image of the goddess Kali. The temple is at the bottom of a steep hill with a small stream flowing close by. Devotes make animal sacrifice every Tuesday and Saturday to quench the thirst of the blood thirsty Kali. Continue to the city of Kritpur that was founded by Shivadev in the 11 th century. When king Prithivi Narayan Shah was attempting to conquer kathmandu valley he met stiff resistant at this strategic point and only after suffering heavy loses of man and material was the king able to subdued Kritpur. This town is located on a ridge 5 km southwest of kathmandu. The town also gives excellent view of the Himalayan peaks especially during the autumn month. The Baghbhairav, the Uma Maheshower, Laxi Narayan and the recently constructed monastery are some of the other places to be seen here.

Day 7: Kathmandu - Pashupatinath- Boudha - kathnandu

After breakfast Half day sight seeing tour to Pahupatinath and Buddhanath . Pasupatinath is the most famous Hindu temple and is located on the bank of the Bagmati river, 5km from kathmandu. The deity is believed to be the patron deity of the kingdom of Nepal . While the temple complex including the inner century is open to the Hindus only , there are many other things to see which are interesting to non Hindus. After Pasupatinath for the drive to the Baudhanath. This is fantastic Buddhist Stupa at a place known as Buddha, 8km east of Kathmandu . The largest spherical stupa is held in great veneration both by lama's of Nepal and Tibet and also by the Hindus. Afternoon free and preparing for next day dep. Evening farewell dinner.

Day 8: kathmandu - Airport