Visit the Bhaktapur, which translates as the City of Devotees, and is considered as a museum of medieval art and architecture with many fine examples of sculpture, woodcarving and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses. Lying 14 km east of Kathmandu city, this place was founded in the 9th century and is shaped like a conch shell - one of the emblems of the god Vishnu. It is situated at the height of 4,600 ft above sea level.
Here you will visit the Durbar Square with its array of temples, Palace of 55 Windows built by King Bhupatindra Malla. The Nyatapola temple also built by King Bhupatindra Malla is one of the best example of Pagoda style architecture and features 5 colossal steps on each of which stands a pair of figures two famous strong men, two elephants, two lions, two griffins and two goddesses. Post completion of the tour, you shall be transferred back to your hotel of stay.
Start your tour by visiting the Dakshinkali Temple, dedicated to Hindu Goddess Kali, which is the fearful form of Lord Siva’s consort, Parvati. The main deity in the temple is the black stone, six-armed form of Kali, standing on a prostrated figure. Dakshinkali is at the south end of the valley between two hills and at the confluence of two rivers. Sacrifices are made two times a week at this temple. Saturday is the main day of animal sacrifices and a less important day is Tuesday.
Continue your tour and proceed to Chovar gorge, the only outlet for all the water of the valley. Legend has it that Manjushree, an ancient saint from China, cut the mountain with his magical sword to drain out the water from the Kathmandu Valley Lake to make it habitable. There is a small but picturesque temple of Adinath on the top of the hill with a magnificent view of the snowcapped peaks. Just beyond the gorge is a temple of Lord Ganesh. The main image of the shrine is a massive rock, naturally carved.
The tour ends with the visit of Kirtipur town, perched on twin hillocks and clinging to a saddle about 5 km southwest of Kathmandu. A long flight of steps leads up to Kirtipur from the valley floor & a motor able road goes part way up the hill. Steep paths link brick houses built on terraces are the main attraction here. The villagers dressed in traditional costume working on ancient looms are also sighted. The people here are well known for their strength and valor as many historical battles were fought and won by the inhabitants of Kirtipur. Post completion of the tour, you shall be transferred back to your hotel of stay.
In the morning you will be picked up at your hotel by your guide. If you are staying overnight in Thamel, we will start our walk here with a 50 minutes’ walk to the north-west of Kathmandu. At the outskirts of Kathmandu we will enter the Nagarjuna forest. We will hike up to the Nagarjuna peak (Jamacho Peak) in about 2 and half hours. This peak is named after Nagarjuna who had his residence in a cave during meditation. Nowadays this peak is a popular pilgrimage place and due to the view tower at the top attracts many day-trippers. The view tower offers a stunning view on the Langtang Range and of course the Kathmandu Valley located in the south. After having lunch at the peak we will hike down through the pristine forests. (Hiking Time: 5 - 6 hours).
Meeting/ Pick up point: Hotel.
Duration: 7 hours.
Start or opening time: 9.00am.
End or closing time: 4.00pm.
Includes: Lunch, entrance fees, English Speaking Guide.
Disfruta de la sensación de libertad y la grandeza del paisaje a los pies de la cordillera del Himalaya con esta excursión a través de lo más destacado de Pokhara y sus alrededores. Te asombrarás con las montañas y los lagos, puro espectáculo. Vista un templo, una cueva repleta de murciélagos y contempla una maravillosa cascada. Acércate a vivir durante un día en la cima del mundo.
Saldremos de Pokhara hacia Sarangkot y la cordillera del Annapurna, la zona más espectacular de la región. Las vistas son hechizantes, especialmente el parpadeo de la luz cuando sale el sol e ilumina las montañas majestuosas que pueblan el horizonte. Ver cómo sale el sol por encima del monte Annapurna es una experiencia que no te puedes perder. Dirígete al interior de estas montañas y adéntrate en la cueva Mahenda, donde viven murciélagos. Si lo deseas, te puedes saltar esta parte del recorrido. Cerca de allí encontrarás la garganta Seti, de dos metros de ancho y 20 de profundidad. Su recorrido serpenteante se aleja sumergiéndose debajo de la ciudad.
Tómate un respiro y relájate navegando en barca por el lago Phewa, que ofrece una magnífica estampa de las montañas reflejándose en sus aguas. Sigue hacia el templo Tal Barahi, situado en una pequeña isla justo en medio del lago. Cuando vuelvas a tierra, dirígete hacia la cascada Devi. Ésta desemboca en un canal y profundo y, allí, conocerás la leyenda que explica el origen de su nombre. Visita la cueva de Gupteshwor, donde los indígenas veneran a Lord Sihva y luego continúa por los 3 kilómetros de cueva de piedra calcárea.
Paragliding in Nepal amongst the grandest scenery on earth is an inspiring experience. Float over mystery, shrouded monasteries, and ancient places, beautiful turquoise lakes, ranging Himalayan Rivers, exotic jungle, and village forgotten by time. It involves a pilot flying with a passenger. Both of them have separate harness that is attached to each other and the wing. Paragliding harness are built for comfort and safety, they feel more like an armchair. After take-off, the passenger just sits back, relaxes, and takes in the epic scenery. Even taking picture is not a problem. Para gliders can foot launch and gently foot land again and are very portable. We can take them anywhere and fly from most mountains in Nepal. < br/>< br/> Annapurna Panorama Flights: we take 20 minutes drive from Pokhara uphill to Sarangkot view point 2000 ft above Lakeside. This is where we take off. From here, we can see three highest mountains in the world, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu all are over 8000 meters. < br/> Cloud Buster (Panorama Tandem flight): This midday flight gives you the thrill of high flights as we thermal up above Sarangkot in the company of eagles and vultures, 20-30 minutes. We land by the lake. < br/> Cross Country: This flight is designed to give you the chance to experience flying from one valley to another. Using thermals, clouds and birds to guide us, we take you an unforgettable journey north of Pokhara towards the big mountains. We fly for 1 hour approximately.
Discover the picturesque settlements of the Kathmandu Valley with this delightful day trip taking in the villages of Khokana and Bungamati as well as the monumental city of Patan, the temple-rich centre of which is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Lunch in a traditional Newari restaurant is included.
Both Khokana and Bungamati are Newari villages, the ethnic group that accounts for just one in 20 Nepalese but dominates the Kathmandu Valley. In Khokana, traditional crafts are still very much in vogue and villagers can be seen spinning, winnowing and crushing mustard seeds. The town is renowned throughout Nepal for its mustard oil. Stroll through the main street and admire the three-storey Shree Rudrayani temple.
After exploring Khokana, head to Bungamati, which is a 20-minute walk away. Pass by agricultural labourers using ancient farming techniques before arriving at the village itself. In the stunningly beautiful main square look in awe at the Ganesh Temple and the Machhindranath Temple.
The villages are both on the periphery of Patan, where we stop for lunch before exploring its world heritage centre. Main attractions at the Patan Durbar Square include the Krishna Temple with its 21 golden pinnacles, Rudra Varna Mahavihar – a Buddhist monastery that houses many local treasures – and the Mul Chowk central courtyard.
Live the high life in the foothills of the Himalayas with a fascinating hike to Chapakot from Pokhara. Surrounded by verdant valleys, snowcapped peaks, rare flora and fauna and scenic landscapes, the panorama before your eyes gets better and better with each step forward. This is the great outdoors like you’ve never seem them before.
Head west in the morning to the rustic hamlet of Pame, which is about 45 minutes by road from Pokhara. Pame is a typical Nepalese farming community surrounded by many rice and paddy fields. Depending on the season, you can see the villagers working on the land as they water, plant or cut the paddy. It’s a fascinating sight to see the farmers carrying out this backbreaking work, which is one of the few activities that are performed today much like theyr were before the advent of agricultural technology.
From Pame, follow the River Harpan upstream. Most of the farmers depend on the river as they canalise the water to irrigate their fields. The river means life to them. The Harpan flows into the majestic Lake Phewa on which Pokhara is built. Follow the river for a while as you continue along the plains before beginning the hike uphill. The higher you go, the greater the number of small farming villages that you will cross. With every step upward, Pokhara, Lake Phewa Lake and the Himalayan peaks will come into focus on the horizon. Once on the peak, begin the return to Pokhara on the south side of the Lake Phewa.
Kathmandu Durbar Square: Kathmandu’s number one tourist attraction swarms with life. Though a few of the square’s 50-plus monuments date from the 12th century, most are from the time of the Malla Kings. Probably the most famous building here is the Kumari Bahal, a building richly decorated with beautiful woodcarvings, which is home to the Royal Kumari, the Living Goddess, a manifestation of the great goddess Durga. Nearby the former Royal Palace is a Mall Dynasty dwelling, once considerably more extensive than today. Within, the courtyard Nassal Chowk, originally hosted dramatic dance performances, now it is the coronation site of the Shah kings and contains some of the finest wood carvings you will see anywhere in the kingdom.
The 14th century Jagannath Mandir is the oldest temple in the area, its steps carved with inscriptions in many languages, nearby Taleju Mandir is one of the largest and finest temples in the Valley. It is dedicated to the patron deity of the royal family, Taleju Bhawani, a wrathful form of Durga who once demanded human sacrifices. Swayambhunath: The most ancient and enigmatic of the Valley’s holy shrines the golden-spired stupa of Swayambhunath tops a wooded hillock. Records of its history date as far as the4 5th century, but its origins are believed to be older. It is the Kathmandu Valley’s most sacred Buddhist shrine and whilst its worshippers include the Vajrayana. Buddhists of northern Nepal and Tibet, Newari Buddhists are the most fervent devotees.
Meeting/ Pick up point: Hotel.
Duration: 3-4 hrs.
Start or opening time: 09.00am.
End or closing time: 1.00pm.
Languages: English speaking guide.
Exclusion: Items of a personal nature, Tipping for driver or guide, Entrance Fees.
1. Kathmandu City: USD 12.05 Per Person.
2. Swyambhunath: USD 03.00 Per Person.
3. Patan: USD 07.05 Per Person.
4. Bhaktapur: USD 14.50 Per Person.
5. Pashupatinath: USD 13.00 Per Person.
6. Boudhanath: USD 2.50 Per Person.
7. Changu: USD 01.50 Per Person.
8. International Museum: USD 04.00 Per Person. .
Zip flyer is the one of attractive adventure activities in Nepal and has been attracting tourists with different opportunities of adventure sports, has ushered in yet another new product for adventure tourism.
With an incline of 56 degree, total length of 1.8 km and a vertical drop of 600 meters, it is the tallest, the longest and the steepest zipline in the whole world. Located in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, no zip line ever made comes even close to this.
Situated beyond the southern belt of Ring Road inside the valley Bungamati is a small Newari village still abiding by its ancient tradition as a significant part of daily life. Very less influenced by the modern city just a few kilometers away, Bungamati exemplifies true heritage of the still living age-old culture and civilization. The journey to Bungamati starts with a vantage point where one can behold the entire village of Bungamati and Khokana. Walking down the lanes of Bungamati, you will pass through local Newari people busy working intricate designs in wood or stone on their way to creating many more beautiful artifacts practicing their crafts for the future generations to enjoy.
Continue to Khokana, which is known to have retained many traditional aspects of Newari life. It is famous for producing mustard oil. There is no central square, as in the Bungamati, but there is plenty of action in the main street and has a temple with two-tiered construction of interest, dedicated to Shekali Mai a mother goddess. Post completion of the tour, you shall be transferred back to your hotel of stay.