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Bouddhanth:
This colossal and ancient Stupa, one of Nepal’s most unique monuments and
said to be the world's biggest, attracts Nepalese pilgrimage of Tibetan
stock from as far as Dolpo and Mugu as well as Tibet, Ladhak in India
and Bhutan. Baudhanath Stupa, with all seeing eyes of primordial Adi
Buddha on all the four sides of the stupa, is said to hold the remains
of Kasyapa - the Buddha of the previous time. The Stupa is 100 meters in
diameter and was built on an octagonal base. Inset into the base are
prayer wheels established by the Lichchivi King Mana Deva in the fifth
century. The stupa rises to 36 meters above the base including the
spire, “all seeing eyes” and the pinnacle represents the stages of
enlightenment, symbol of royalty, compassion, knowing and nirvana. There
are many myths about the origins of the stupa. We'll have lunch here
after the sightseeing (around 1330hrs).
Day 03 : Kathmandu/Pokhara - Transfer to Pokhara from Kathmandu.
After breakfast, we will drive to Pokhara (the very beautiful
picturesque town). It is 200km and 4 to 5 hrs by drive. Enjoy the
evening on your own. Overnight Hotel.
Day 04 : Camp - Trekking in the area of Pokhara and overnight stay in tents.
a. Pokhara to
Kalikasthan
Day 05 : Camp - Full day trekking and overnight stay in tents.
a. Kalikasthan -
Sherlung
Day 06 : Pokhara - Trekking to Pokhara and overnight stay at hotel.
a. Sherlung- Begnas
Lake- Drive back to Pokhara
Day 07 : Chitwan - Transfer to Chitwan from Pokhara. Jungle activities in
the evening. Overnight at Safari jungle Lodge.
Day 08 : Chitwan - A day full of jungle activities.
After
half day sightseeing, drive to Chitwan National Park. We will be
welcomed with warm hospitality. Naturalists at the ghat (river crossing
point) will transfer you by canoes across the River to the waiting
elephants which will ferry you to your camp, situated in the heart of
the Park the home to the great one horned rhinoceros, sloth bear, wild
boar, gaur(bison), 4 species of deer, 2 species of monkeys, 2 species of
crocodiles, leopard, the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger, over 400 species of
birds and various other reptiles. Briefing takes place as you arrive and
lodges are assigned. Some activities takes place to penetrate deep into
the jungle for viewing and photographing wildlife, experience the
abundant bird-life, the flora and fauna. Overnight full board at Temple
Tiger Resort.
Early morning you will be mounted on elephant back and then taken for a
jungle safari for 2 -3 hours penetrating through dense 18-20 ft
grasslands. It is the favourite habitat of the rhinoceros and other
mammals. After breakfast you will be taken to the elephant stables where
talk about the habits of the elephants takes place. Here you may witness
the rare scene of the elephants at bath. Take your bathing suit along.
In the afternoon you may just relax around the camp or take a dugout
canoe ride down the Narayani River to view the gharial and the marsh
mugger crocodiles. Dinner will be served around the campfire at the
Resort.
Day 09 : Chitwan/Kathmandu - Transfer to Kathmandu from Chitwan. Later
sightseeing of Bhaktapur.
Drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu by Vehicle.
Bhaktapur : Also known
as Bhadgaon, it is situated at an altitude of 1401 m, is a home to medieval
art and architecture and was the site for Burtoluchhi’s Little Buddha. The
urban city covers an area of 4 sq. miles. Shaped like a conch-shell,
Bhaktapur meaning city of Devotees, pottery and weaving are its traditional
industries. Bhaktapur, essence of the Newari City, 14 km east of Kathmandu
is Nepal’s greatest treasures.
 Bhaktapur
Durbar Square is a conglomeration of pagoda and shikhara-style temples
grouped around a fifty-five window palace of brick and wood. The square is
one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it
highlights the ancient arts of Nepal. The golden effigies of kings perched
on the top of stone monoliths, the guardian deities looking out from their
sanctuaries, the wood carvings in every place-struts, lintels, uprights,
tympanums, gateways and windows-all seem to form a well-orchestrated
symphony.
Thimi is a farming town
situated 8 km east of Kathmandu on the way to Bhaktapur. Exquisite temples
and other religious shrines dot its streets. It is known for its artistic
masks and earthen pots, often seen spread out on the streets to dry in the
sun. It can be called a traditional pottery locality with almost 80% of the
population still involved in pottery. Handspun cotton cloth is another Thimi
specialty.
Day 10 : Kathmandu - Transfer to the airport for return flight.
1. 7
Days Nepal Tour
2.
Experiencing Two Tribes Nepal
and Tibet
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Swayambhunath:
One of the world’s most glorious, ancient, enigmatic and the holiest of
Buddhist Chaityas, dating back more than 2000 years. Situated on a hillock
Swayambhunath, literally “the Self-Created or Existent”, is a mosaic
of small stupas and pagoda temple contributed over time by the succession
of kings and noblemen. The main structure of the stupa is made of a solid
hemisphere of brick and clay, supporting a lofty conical spire and capped
by pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sides on the base of the
spire are the “All Seeing Eyes” of Lord Buddha. The main
features of Swayambhunath in brief are “The Five Buddhas.”