TRANQUILLITY NEPAL with YOGA
The Kathmandu Valley, which was already called “Nepal” centuries before the emergence of the modern nation-state of that name, is a 220 square mile bowl, 4,000 feet up in the lap of the central Himalaya. Its history begins with a myth which tells of how the Bodhisattva (“Buddha-to-be”) Manjushree came down from the north and cleaved the valley rim to release the waters of an enormous lake, thus rendering the valley habitable for the propagation of the Buddhist faith.
The Licchavi kings of the 4th-9th centuries established the valley’s most ancient sacred sites, both Hindu and Buddhist, but it was the Malla kings of the 13th-18th centuries who created its extraordinary built environment. From the lush green rice fields that yielded two or even three crops a year on the fertile soils of the valley floor there arose not one but three tiny city states: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur (also called Patan). Each was centred upon a rambling palace complex with a temple-filled square, or Durbar square, adjacent to it, and each competed with the others for control of the lucrative trans-Himalayan trade.
The valley’s indigenous Newars developed their own distinctive style of traditional architecture, of which the multi-tiered “pagoda” temple is the most emblematic form. Their artisans’ fame spread far and wide – even to the court of Kubilai Khan in Beijing.
Cultural Heritage in Nepal
Some of Nepal’s best sights and activities lie away from the mountains in ancient cities.
The Kathmandu Valley has an amazing and eclectic collection of indigenous Newari buildings blending with Hindu and Buddhist architecture
Spend a few days in the capital of Kathmandu city enjoying heritage walks or visiting places like Durbar Square, Swayambhu (monkey temple) and Pashupatinath. Go further in the Kathmandu Valley by taking day trips to places like Patan, Bhaktapur, Thimi, Dhulikhel, Gokarna and Panauti. The best place to start exploring heritable in Nepal is this guide to the Kathmandu Valley.
| Day 01 | Kathmandu Arrival Welcome to Nepal. Transfer to hotel. After refreshment, walk around touristic hub including Thamel. In the evening, welcome dinner(Nepalese cuisine) with cultural program. Overnight stay in Kathmandu. |
| Day 02 | Kathmandu Sightseeing After breakfast, full day city tour including the holiest Hindu temple “Pashupatinath Temple “, Boudhhanath Stupa , Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple) & Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight stay in Kathmandu. |
| Day 03 | Kathmandu – Chitwan After breakfast, drive to chitwan. Check-in to hotel. After refreshment, village tour. In the evening, Tharu cultural program. Night in Chitwan. |
| Day 04 | Chitwan (full Activities) After breakfast, full day activities including elephant ride, jungle walk, canoe trip. Night in Chitwan . |
| Day 05 | Chitwan-Lumbini Early morning, bird watching tour. Back to hotel. After breakfast, transfer to Lumbini. Night in Lumbini. |
| Day 06 | Lumbini Sightseeing & Drive to Pokhara After breakfast, visiting Maya Devi Garden and also the Birth-place of Siddhartha Gautam( Budhha). After lunch, drive to Pokhara via Tansen, Palpa. Night in Pokhara. |
| Day 07 | Sarangkot & Pokhara Sightseeing Early morning drive to Sarangkot for sunrise view. After breakfast, Full day city tour including Devi’s fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Seti river gorges and boating in Phewa Lake. Night in Pokhara. |
| Day 08 | Yoga in Pokhara After breakfast, full day activities. Night in Pokhara |
| Day 09 | Yoga( Full day activities) After breakfast full day yoga program. Night in Pokhara |
| Day 10 | Pokhara-Bandipur After breakfast, transfer to Bandipur. After lunch, a beautiful village tour where the two distinct cultures that have inhabited in harmony for ages; The Magars & The Newars. In the evening, sunset view where we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt Annapurna, Mt Manaslu & Ganesh Himals . Night in Bandipur. |
| Day 11 | Bandipur-Kathmandu After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. Check-in to hotel. In the evening, farewell dinner with cultural program. Night in Kathmandu |
| Day 12 | Final Departure After breakfast, transfer to Airport. Happy see off. |
- TOTAL COST (By Private Coach) : USD 1170/ per person (Min 2 pax)
- TOTAL COST (By Tourist coach & City Tour by Private Coach) : USD 970/ per person (Min 2 pax)
Cost Includes:
- All the land transportation
- All the accommodation with breakfast
- All the City tour( Kathmandu and Pokhara by private coach)
- All the accommodation with full activities in Chitwan (full board: Meal 3 times a day)
- Yoga full day activities( Full Board: 3 meals a day)
- Professional English speaking Guide
- Airport Pick up and drop off
- Welcome and Farewell dinner with cultural program
Cost Excludes:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Any donation / Gratitude / Tips
- Mediation and Insurance
- Any monuments, museum, monasteries, temples entrance fee
- Personal Expenses
Ganesh Himal Trekking & Tours
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