Breakfast at Hotel Transfer to Showyambhunath Stupa that lies on a hilltop of west of city centre Renown Bajrayana Buddhist shrine is UNESCO listed religious site with spectacular view of the valley. There are as many Monkeys as the visitors/pilgrims. (Be careful not to expose food to them to avoid snatching. Hindus consider them as god’s avatars) Many fine souvenir shops on the northern corner of the shrine.
Transfer to Kathmandu Durbar Squares that lies 1 km south of Thamel. Visit 17th century old Royal Palaces, Temples and living goddess Kumari, Shiva Parvati Temple etc. are UNESCO listed heritage site of Nepal. Lunch in front of Nine Storey Royal Palace
Drive to Pashupatinath Temple (UNESCO listed site) that lies nearby Airport on the bank of Holy River Baghmati This famous Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is Mecca for Indian Hindu Pilgrims Meet the Sadhus, Brahmans, observe live cremation functions held on the Ghats
Return to Hotel and leisure at your own.
Breakfast at Hotel Drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Squares (UNESCO listed heritage site), medieval kingdom of 17th Century, situated 20 km southeast of Kathmandu Explore the beautiful and neatly restored old palaces, its splendid golden gates, Lion guards and barking bell. Turn to right to see the beautiful Pashupati Temple of Bhaktapur It is a replica of orginal Pashupatinath of Kathmandu.
The wooden struts are beautifully crafted with Kamasutra images to give sex education in medieval time. Turn left to reach Taumadi Tol, where you will see the wish fulfilling goddess temple the Nyatapola and demon chasing Akash Bhairab Temple. Five minutes walk to southwest reaches the pottery square where on can see many potteries drying on the sun. You can also try to mould with help of artist who makes the pottery on the place. Lunch at Taumadi in a Wooden Temple
Transfer to Baudhanath stupa one of the biggest Buddhist stupa of Asia and listed in UNESCO. Explore monasteries and market around. Climb up to the first step of the Stupa to see the grandeur and find the inner peace.
Circle the Stupa and enter inside a Monastery situated north of Stupa It is dedicated to Great Master Guru Rimportse or also called Guru Padmashambhawa. Legend says a widow built it in 5th century Padmashambhawa believed to be one of her son that contributed a lot for completion of the site.
Breakfast at Hotel Visit Ram Janaki Temple and walk around Visit Maithili art also call Mithila art Center and explore the village in a traditional Ox driven cart. It is used by local farmer prior to introduction of modern Tractors but still in use in rural area Hindu Epic Ramayana explains that God Ram from Ajodhya, India has married the princes Sita of Janakpur. The Temple is dedicated to the father of princess Sita the king Janak.
Early Morning Sunrise view from the riverbank of Hotel garden Breakfast at Home
Morning Trip:
15 to 20 Minutes Dugout Canoe trip to meet the Mugar and Gharial Crocodile 1 h Rumble in the Jungle by foot Visit Elephant breeding Center
See the Mummy Elephant and Baby Elephant (No Papa Elephant as they love to stay inside the Jungle!) Return for the Lunch
Afternoon Trip:
Penetrate Inside the National Park with open Hood Land-Rover Jeep
Sudden encounter of the big jungle Cats such Royal Bengal Tiger (cross the finger!) Also encounter many wild antelopes, birds, one horn Rhinoceros
Visit the Crocodile breeding Center inside the Park See both PAPA Croc, Mummy Croc feeding their hundreds of little baby Crocs (No worry, they are inside in a big Pond) Return to Sauraha Beach crossing the river by a dugout canoe.
Second biggest favorite place of all visitors after the Park Watch the beauty of sunset shipping local tastes in a offshore restaurant. Drive back to Tharu Home for Diner.
Wake-up Tea/Coffee and an hour long Elephant Back riding Safaris in the Park Return to Home for Breakfast Departure for Lumbini, lunch on board
Arrival and installation in a Monastery in Lumbini. Visit Mayadevi Temple and sacred Garden that is also listed as UNESCO cultural heritage site.
Overnight in the Monastery Guest House (BLD)
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