Nepal: A land of rich cultural heritage

Today, start on an excursion to Nagarkot! Nagarkot is a village in central Nepal, at the perimetre of the Kathmandu Valley. Located at a mere 28-kms drive away from Kathmandu and perched at a height of 2,195 metres, Nagarkot offers the best sunrise views of the Himalayas including Mount Everest in the entire region. Later proceed to Bhaktapur, the smallest city of Nepal but the most densely populated. Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was once home to the royal family of Bhaktapur. Locally known as Khwopa or the ancient Newa City, the entire complex comprises four different squares, i.e. Taumadhi Square, Durbar Square, Pottery Square and Dattatreya Square. You get to see some amazing royal palaces, visually stunning temples and other ancient structures from the history of 17th to 18th century. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful city. Overnight Stay in Kathmandu

Today, hit the road for a beautiful drive to the enchanting city of Pokhara! On arrival, check-in to your hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure to enjoy the serenity and magnificence of the Himalayas or a gentle languid walk around the quiet Phewa Lake. Overnight Stay in Pokhara

Reach Pokhara and start exploring the place! Go to visit Bindhyabasini Temple, situated on top of a small hill! This is the oldest temple in Pokhara. Go to visit Devi's Fall, a waterfall located at Pokhara in Kaski District! With the water coming from the Phewa Lake Dam, the waterfall is surrounded by abundant flora. Go to visit Gupteshwor Mahadev Caves! The caves have religious significance for Hindus as those are dedicated to the God Shiva. As you walk down the stairs to the viewing platform, you can actually see the bottom of Devi Falls from here. The rest of the day is at leisure or you can again enjoy boating on Phewa Lake (on direct payment basis). Overnight Stay in Pokhara

Today, drive back to Kathmandu! On arrival, check-in to your hotel! The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities. Overnight Stay in Kathmandu

Today you tour around Kathmandu City, Nestled in its namesake valley surrounded by Himalayan mountains, Kathmandu, Nepal's capital is replete with historic sites, ancient temples and shrines, golden pagodas and enthralling villages. Local markets are abuzz with activities, providing with a wide variety of merchandise to fill your shopping bags. Handicrafts, carpets and Nepali paper prints are the most popular items for shoppers. You get to visit Pashupatinath Temple today. As one of the four most important religious sites in Asia and believed to be the world's biggest and oldest Shiva temple, Pashupatinath exudes a different spiritual charm. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it bears a deep historical and cultural significance. Located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River, this architectural marvel is designed in the Nepali pagoda style and is embellished with intricate carvings and beautiful decorations that depict Nepal's rich artistic history. There are hundreds of small temples inside the complex like Guhyeshwari Temple, Vatasala Temple, Ram Temple, Sati's Gate and various other temples. There are many small tombs inside the Gorakhnath temple complex. Regarded to be an incredibly pure pilgrimage destination, Pashupatinath Temple is widely believed to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingam locations. The UNESCO World Heritage Site- Pashupatinath Temple is Regarded As One Of The Most Significant And Sacred Temple Of Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Go to Kathmandu Durbar Square, premises consisting of palaces, courtyards and temples! The premises used to be a ruling ground for the Malla Kings, who were the first monarchs to rule over Kathmandu after its independence. The square is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The square reflects Kathmandu's most spectacular traditional architecture. Hanuman Dhoka or Hanuman Gate is located on the west side of Durbar Square. It is the entry gate to the palace, where a standing statue of Hanuman dated to 1672, guards the palace. Here you will visit Kumari Ghar, the house of Living Goddess Kumari, is located on the southern side of the Kathmandu Durbar Square premises. Built by King Jaya Prakash Malla in 1757, Kumari Ghar is an example of Nepal's striking architecture with its delicately carved wood carvings of gods and various symbols. Every day visitors and worshipers throng in the courtyard below the balcony of the Kumari Ghar, hoping to catch a glimpse of a living goddess. The best time to see the living goddess is between 9-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. No photography or video is allowed of Kumari. Go to Swayambhunath Temple! Situated on top of Semgu Hill, located on the outskirts of the Kathmandu Valley, Swayambhu Temple is one of the most important religious shrines in Nepal. The sanctum is one of the holiest sites among Buddhists and Tibetans. When you climb as many as 365 steps to reach the top, then soak up the panoramic view of the capital city of Kathmandu! The temple is surrounded by smaller shrines, monasteries and temples, while visitors can observe monkeys jumping around the temple grounds. Go to Boudhanath Stupa! In terms of grace and magnificence, Boudhanath Stupa is matchless. It is among the largest stupas in South Asia and it has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. From its whitewashed dome to its gilded tower, the monument is perfectly proportioned. The highly symbolic construction presents a three-dimensional illustration of the Buddha’s path towards enlightenment. At the base of the stupa, there are 108 small images of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha and a ring of prayer wheels. To reach the upper level of the plinth, look for the gateway at the north end of the stupa, beside a small shrine dedicated to Hariti, the goddess of smallpox. Definitely, current stupa is a more recent construction. Overnight Stay in Kathmandu

This morning after having Breakfast at the hotel, you'll be transferred to the Tribhuvan International Airport to board your flight to your original destination.