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.
Meet up with your guide and walk to the nearest bus-stand (20 mins approx). Jump on local transport to one of the holiest temples for Hindus all around the world- Pashupatinath (20 mins approx). Join your guide through the spiritual journey as they provide an insight into the Hindu religion, the cycle of birth and death and the story behind the Sadhus - Hindu Holy Men, who renounce their hedonistic social life to devote their life to Shiva (Hindu God of Destruction) to whom the temple is dedicated. Witness one of many cremations along the banks of Bagmati river and on the sanctimonious grounds of temple. Interact with soot-smeared, saffron-clad, dreadlocked Sadhus.
Spiritually high, travel by local transport to reach the largest Buddhist Stupa in Nepal (possibly, in the world). Follow the pilgrims circumventing the Stupa spinning the prayer wheels. Offer prayers to Lord Buddha lighting a traditional butter lamp at the main entry way to the Stupa. Converse with one of the resident monks and learn more about the Buddhist philosophy.
Food for thought, time to fill the stomach! Lunch at a roof-top restaurant commanding an enticing view of the Stupa. Following lunch walk in to the abode of one of the most sought after astrologers in Nepal. Be amazed by how he deconstructs the mystery that is you and your future. Return a transformed person!
The Mountain flight at Kathmandu is very popular among the visitors to Nepal. For those who are short of time, not inclined to go trekking, or would like an aerial view of the Himalayas, this flight comes as the best option that allow you to get captivated with the snow-capped peaks in all their glory. Flights take off from the Kathmandu airport in the early morning on this exciting experience. This flight is one of the world’s most exclusive tours, truly, a lifetime experience. A flight that takes you deep into the Himalayas, flying into valleys close to the rock face where one can see the stunning beauty of nature; raw, undiluted and truly majestic.
Travel to the top of the world's largest mountain range the easy way on this scenic flight over Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. View of the Himalaya is very much worth the effort, this we have to confess is not for everyone, due to the physical and time requirements. Everest View flight is meant especially for those who don’t want to leave Nepal without touching the sacred and majestic Himalaya.
Experience spectacular views of the Himalayas on this essential tour and encounter the tallest mountains in the world, giving you spectacular views of Mount Everest (8848m), Kanchenjunga (8586m) and others. The first ones to come to view are the peaks straight north of Kathmandu Valley, starting with the 8013m high Shisha Pangma, the 14th highest mountain in the world, which is actually located in Tibet, a few kilometers from the border. Then come a series of several smaller peaks beginning with Dorje Lakpa (6966m) which looks like the figure eight and is located on the eastern edge of Langtang National Park, followed by Phurbi Ghyachu (6637m) on its right, the 5970m Choba Bhamare which remains unconquered, Gauri Shankar (7134m) named after Lord Shiva and his consort, Melungtse (7181m) all part of the Rolwaling range.
Rendezvous at the courtyard of Kathmandu Guest House at 7 a.m. Walk to the nearest bus-stand (approximately 15 mins). Jump on local transport and hobnob with the locals to Buddanilkantha (30 mins approx) on our journey to the site of the sleeping Vishnu (Hindu God of preservation). Observe the magnificently carved stone idol of sleeping Vishnu from the outer periphery of the pond (non-Hindus are not allowed inside), on which seems to float the sleeping Vishnu - get your cameras out and lend your ears to an interesting story about the sleeping Vishnu.
Start the hike through the surrounding farmlands into Kathmandu’s nearest forest reserve - Shivapuri National Park (15 mins approx). After registering at the park entry gate, take a pleasant walk through the woods, to a hidden Buddhist monastery - Nangi Gompa (2.5 hrs approx). Set on a pedestal atop the hill offering wide angle view of the Kathmandu valley. Avid bird-watchers will have a field day! Descend down the hill and continue to hike through the woodlands emerging out of the forest reserve at Sundarijal. Enjoy the sights of waterfalls and follow the pipeline to the end point of the hike at the bazaar (1 hr approx). Again, jump on local transport for the journey back to Kathmandu (1 hr approx).
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.
Hike the Himalayan foothills to the wonderful World Peace Stupa and enjoy breathtaking views over Lake Phewa, the city of Pokhara and the roof of the world in the horizon. This active full day trip is both a spiritual journey and a sightseeing tour, which takes in other local landmarks such as the Devi waterfall and Gupteshwor Cave as well as a scenic lake cruise. Come along for a magnificent day in the great outdoors.
The adventure begins on a rowing boat, which will cross Lake Phewa to the hike’s starting point at the edge of a forest. Trek for between 60 and 90 minutes through the trees to Ananda Hill, where the pristine white World Peace Stupa – one of 80 around the planet – has been since construction finished in 1999. Take a breath and close your eyes before setting them upon the stunning panorama of the lake and Pokhara framed by the snowcapped Himalaya Range. On a clear day you will see the Himalayas reflecting on the lake’s surface. This is nature at its best. Then, to cap it all off, enjoy lunch here.
Head downhill for about 45 minutes to the Devi waterfall, which flows into a deep and narrow channel, and learn about the legend of how it got its name. Visit Gupteshwor Cave, where locals worship the Lord Shiva, then continue into the 3km-long limestone cave behind it. From the cave, trek back to your hotel through the dam side. The walk back takes about 30 minutes.
The tour of Kathmandu City (also known as Kantipur) includes visit to the temple of the Living Goddesses, who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. Kasthamandap-the source of the name Kathmandu Supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree and the Durbar Square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace.
Continue to Swyambhunath, the most ancient and enigmatic of the Valley’s holy shrines the golden spired stupa of Swyambhunath tops a wooded hillock. Records of its history date as far as the 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.
Visit the ancient city of Patan, which happened to be a kingdom in itself once and is situated across the Bagmati River to the south of Kathmandu. The tour includes visit of Patan Durbar Square, temples and courtyards of Royal Palace.
The Durbar Square offers the finest display of Newari urban architecture in Nepal. The temples here devoted to Shiva, Krishna, Ganesh and Vishnu are actively visited by residents and visitors. At the northern end of the square the ancient sunken water tap has been restored and is still in use with young girls filling huge jugs from the carved stone waterspouts. The courtyards of the Royal Palace with their ornamented windows, columned arcades, shrines and sunken royal bath are amongst the loveliest in all Kathmandu.
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.
See and feel Pokhara from a different perspective on this Pokhara hiking tour. Head out on a local transport to the outlying hills, Naudanda, literally meaning 'nine hills'. It'll take us about an hour to get there, but you'll be rewarded with the soft relief of the gently rolling chain of hills with their rice fields in terraces, and subtropical forests.
Oh, and the silhouette of the Himalayas! Can't forget those! Imposing on the landscape from a mere 30 kilometres away, this place certainly has an appealing look. A walk through this charming land transports you to a total contrast, far-removed from where you started your day. From one village to another and one hill to another, we'll hike for about three hours until we reach Sarangkot, a vantage point on top of a hillock north of Fewa Lake, famous for its dawn and dusk views. We'll descend for two hours towards Sedi, and continue to walk along the circumference of Fewa Lake for about half an hour until we reach Lakeside, where our Pokhara hike will end and we'll be transported back to Pokhara.
In the morning you will be picked-up at your hotel by our driver and guide. Our drive leads us approximately 16 kilometres to the south of Kathmandu. We drive on the road leading to the Dakshinkali Temple, but get out of the car at the Pharping Monastery. This Buddhist monastery is located at the foot of Champadevi Hill. From the monastery we continue to the charming village of Pharping, where our Hike starts. Our way uphill starts with a path winding through pineforests. After about three hours we reach the 2285 metre high Champadevi peak. There is a magnificent view of the central and western Himalayan Range on a clear day.
After enjoying lunch at the peak, we will continue our hike down to Hattiban, where our driver will be waiting to drive you back to Kathmandu. Champadevi is situated at an altitude of 2285 m south - west of Kathmandu, known as a pilgrimage site. This place is famous having a Buddhist stupa and a Hindu shrine where many devotees visit this place on full moon day.
Meeting/ Pick up point: Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours.
Start or opening time: 9.00am.
End or closing time: 5.00pm.
Languages: English Speaking Guide.