Nepal Cultural Heritage Tour

Today is your departure day for Nepal. To book your flight, please open the given link to get information about airlines offering flights to Nepal and see which airlines are flying from where in Nepal. https://www.tiairport.com.np/all-flights/

Upon arrival in Nepal, Jagadamba Holidays representatives will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport with a Jagadamba Holidays placard (Jagadamba Holidays signboard). In case of late night arrival, private transportation to the hotel will be arranged by the representative.

Clients will be notified of tour briefings and group meeting times by a representative. In the meeting we discuss the travel plans and services and introduce the trek or tour guide as per the itinerary. You must completely fill up a legally binding travel form and a non-liability disclaimer form. If any person’s tour payment is due, such person must pay at this meeting. Stay overnight at Kathmandu Guest House in Thamel.

Pashupati Bagmati Aarati

Aarti – One of the most fascinating rituals at the Pashupatinath Temple is the Pashupatinath Bagmati Aarti where prayers are offered for the welfare of all humanity. A holy river is flowed through the middle of the Pashupatinath temple area. The river divides the temple into two banks, on one side of which is the main Pashupatinath temple and on the other is the Aarti site. Aarti Puja is a ritual in which a lamp dipped in ghee (purified butter) is offered to the deity. Pashupatinath Bagmati Aarti follows the tradition of three priests chanting sacred mantras and lighting oil lamps, lanterns and other religious elements. Priests perform Aarti by going around an oil lamp and dedicate their deeds to God. Bhajans (songs with religious themes) are sung by devotees during the aarti, creating a joyful atmosphere. Aarti starts every evening at 6 pm. Pashupatinath Bagmati Aarti of Pashupatinath temple started in 2006 and since 2006 it has been established as a regular tradition. Since then, this aarti has been entertaining thousands of people every year. Monday is considered an auspicious day for worshiping Lord Shiva and a large number of devotees are present on this day.

Today we will visit Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhnath stupa and Swayambhunath stupa. The Hindu temple of Pashupatinath is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu of Nepal. The temple is not known for certain when Pashupatinath Temple was built. But, according to Nepal Mahatmaya and Himvatkhanda, the deity here gained great fame there as Pashupati and the Temple’s existence is recorded as early as 400 CE.

Boudhanath Stupa is located in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Boudhanath Stupa is also known as Boudha, Boudhanath or Khas Chaitya. Most of the locals call it Khasti in Nepali language and Jyarung Khashor in Tibetan language. It is true that stupas are symbols of Buddhism in Nepal. Now UNESCO has declared this stupa as a World Heritage Site of Nepal. According to Nepalese records, the Boudha Nath Stupa was first built by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in 600 AD. Another thing is that it became an essential site for Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal in 1959.

Swayambhunath Stupa is another ancient place in Kathmandu worth visiting in Nepal. Being around 2500 years old, Swayambhunath Stupa is one of the oldest UNESCO heritage monuments in Nepal and one of the most important stupas in Nepal. Apart from the ancient architecture, the structure of the Swayambhunath Stupa also has a great meaning. The structure of the stupa represents the elements of life, earth, fire, air and water. The 13 rings on the Swayambhunath Stupa represent the 13 steps to achieving nirvana in life. Overall, whether you are after great architecture or looking for a place to experience peace, Swayambhunath Stupa is going to be a worthy place to visit. Stay overnight at Kathmandu Guest House or similar standard hotel in Thamel.

Today we are going to Chitwan, which is about 155 km from Kathmandu. On the way one can seek blessings of Goddess Bhagwati at Manakamana temple. The temple can be reached in 10 minutes with the help of cable car. After visiting the temple we proceed to Chitwan. On reaching Chitwan, check into the hotel and spend a pleasant and relaxing night. Stay overnight at Chitwan Paradise Hotel or similar standard hotel in Sauraha.

Today you are going to Chitwan National Park and your day will be very exciting and full of fun. After reaching this place, fun activities like jeep safari, bird watching, dugout canoeing, village and nature walks can be done. Then, you can proceed to your hotel and stay overnight in Chitwan. Stay overnight at Chitwan Paradise Hotel or similar standard hotel in Sauraha.

Today we will travel to Lumbini which is 140 km from Chitwan. During our journey to Lumbini we will also visit CG Temple Shaswat Dham on the way. Lumbini is a popular must visit place in Nepal. The Lumbini Gardens is the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal. Stay overnight at Buddha Maya Garden Hotel or similar standard hotel in Lumbini.

It is a true fact that Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Gautama Buddha. After reaching here you will be taken to Lumbini Gardens which is famous as a religious site and there are 25 international Buddhist monasteries in Nepal. The most important place in Lumbini is Tilaurakot which is a neighbor of Kapilvastu Municipality in Kapilvastu District of Lumbini Province in southern part of Nepal. Earlier there was a village development committee. According to Nepal government records, at the time of the 1991 Nepal census, it had a population of 5,684 living in 944 individual households. Stay overnight at Buddha Maya Garden Hotel or similar standard hotel in Lumbini.

Today we are going to Pokhara which is 270 km away from Lumbini. On the way to Pokhara, we will spend some time at Rani Mahal in Palpa. It is located on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River, which is known as the Taj Mahal of Nepal. After reaching Pokhara, check-in at the hotel and free time for private activities in Pokhara. Stay overnight at Hotel Middle Path & Spa or similar standard hotel in Pokhara.

Here the sunrise tour destination will be Sarangkot Hill which you will visit early in the morning. It is highly popular for its magnificent view of sunrise and sunset along the Himalayas. Despite this, Sarangkot offers a panoramic view of the country and high mountains that cover the Pokhara valley. Also, one can enjoy paragliding and adventure travel near Pokhara. On the way back, we will visit the Bindhyabasini Temple where you can seek the blessings of the Hindu Goddess Durga. After breakfast, take a boat ride to Phewa Lake and visit Barahi Temple on Phewa Lake. In the afternoon one can also visit World Peace Stupa, Gupteshwor Cave and Devi Waterfall. After a wonderful tour, you can return to your hotel for an overnight stay. Stay overnight at Hotel Middle Path & Spa or similar standard hotel in Pokhara.

Today we are travelling to Patan (Patan Durbar Square) which is about 210 km from Pokhara. On the way, one can visit the Gorkha Durbar in Gorkha. Located in the Gorkha district of Nepal, Gorkha Durbar is a historical site built by Ram Shah in the 16th century. The Gorkha Durbar is built on the top of the hill at an altitude of about 1450 meters. The Gorkha Durbar is an hour’s walk from Gorkha Bazaar. When you reach Patan, check into the hotel and spend a comfortable and relaxing night. Stay overnight at KGH Patan or similar standard hotel in Patan.

Today after breakfast we will start our journey to Patan, Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan and Nagarkot. We will stay overnight at Nagarkot. Here is a brief description of the major attractions of the day:

Patan Durbar Square is located in the center of Lalitpur city in Nepal. Patan Durbar Square is one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal. Its attraction is the medieval palace where the Malla kings of Lalitpur lived.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a former royal palace complex located in Bhaktapur, Nepal. It housed the Malla kings of Nepal from the 14th century to the 15th century and the kings of the Bhaktapur kingdom from the 15th century to the end of the 18th century until the kingdom was acquired in 1769.

Changu Narayan Temple is an ancient Hindu temple also known as Changu or Dolagiri located on a high hill in Changu Narayan Municipality of Bhaktapur District, Nepal. This hill is about 7 mi (or 12 km) east of Kathmandu and a few miles north of Bhaktapur. Manohara river flows along the mountain. This temple is considered to be one of the oldest temples in Nepal. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is held in special respect by Hindu people. The temple is surrounded by a forest of Champak trees and a small village known as Changu. It is said that the Kashmiri king married his daughter Champak to the prince of Bhaktapur. The temple is believed to be named after her.

Nagarkot is a quaint village on the outskirts of the Kathmandu Valley in central Nepal. It also offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas, with thirteen peaks clearly visible. The panoramic view of Mount Everest in the morning and evening is the major attraction that brings tourists to this village. You can visit the Changu Narayan Temple – a pagoda-style temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. For nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, there are many trekking opportunities such as Nagarkot Eco Trail and Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail are popular. There are many scenic spots – if you want to take a walk in nature, the Nagarkot Nature Trail is a must. A few hours of walking in the forest will make you feel refreshed. Stay overnight at Mystic Mountain Hotel or similar standard hotel in Nagarkot.

Nagarkot – Nepal’s best place to watch the stunning sunrise over the Himalayas. Visit Nagarkot, Nepal and enjoy the most stunning Himalayan sunrise over breakfast. Nagarkot is a popular tourist attraction that offers one of the most expansive views of the Himalayas from Kathmandu Valley in Nepal (we can see 8 of the 13 Himalayan mountain ranges of Nepal from here). Annapurna Range overlooking Kathmandu Valley and Shivpuri National Park, Manaslu Range, Ganesh Himal Range, Langtang Range, Jugal Range, Rolwaling Range, Mahalangur Range (Mountain Range) and Numbur Ranges.

Due to limited space at Kathmandu Airport, all airlines have requested to report at the check-in counter three hours before the actual flight departure time. Therefore, we will pick you up from the hotel three and a half hours in advance, as the estimated travel time to the airport is around half an hour.

We hope that your visit to Nepal and the activities you do during your visit will remind you to visit Nepal again in the future. As per the service policy of Jagadamba Holidays, your journey will conclude with a farewell at the airport. Have a safe and pleasant journey ahead. Thank you, see you again!