Trip Overview
This trip follows will let you deep dive into the culture of Nepal and visit different temples, monasteries, and historical places. The fun starts after you land in Nepal and you will be amazed to explore Kathmandu. We'll spend the evening seeing a neighborhood market in Kathmandu. Kathmandu is one of the top sightseeing places in the world as it has multiple world heritage sites and there are a lot of short hiking trips that can be performed from Kathmandu.
We then move to NamoBuddha, a revered Buddhist Site. And, we go to Bandipur where we will visit few temples but more than that it is a peaceful place to stay. From there we will move to Gorkha where we will visit the historical place and Palace of Prithvi Narayan Shah.
Trip Facts
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Duration:
07 Days
Grade:Easy
Activity:Cultural and Historical Tours
Arrival City:Kathmandu
Depature City:Kathmandu
Accommodation:Hotel and local lodges
Meals:BSD
Trip Style:Family Holiday
Outline Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu
Sightseeing around Buddhist Sites in Kathmandu
Drive to Namo Budha (2565m) - 3 hours & stay at Dhulikhel
Drive to Bandipur (1030m) – 6-7 hrs
Bandipur – Gorkha (1,450m) – 1-2 hrs.
Drive back to Kathmandu
Departure Day
Itinerary
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Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu
When you arrive at Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be welcomed by a guide or a representative from our office and transported to your accommodation.
Overnight at Hotel.
MealsDinner
AccomodationStandard Hotel
Maximum Altitude1300m
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Day 02
Sightseeing around Buddhist Sites in Kathmandu
After breakfast, we will take you on a guided tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Boudhanath stupa, the White Gompa, and Swayambhunath, all of which are places of prayer for Buddha’s students and admirers.
Overnight stay in a hotel.
MealsBSD
AccomodationStandard Hotel
Maximum Altitude1,300m
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Day 03
Drive to Namo Budha (2565m) - 3 hours & stay at Dhulikhel
After breakfast today, we will take you to Dhulikhel and then take you on a sightseeing trip to Namo Buddha, a revered Buddhist site. At the monastery of Namo Buddha, lunch will be given.
Overnight stay in the resort in Dhulikhel.
AccomodationStandard Hotel
Maximum Altitude2565m
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Day 04
Drive to Bandipur (1030m) – 6-7 hrs
After the breakfast, we will leave Dhulikhel and go for a 6-7 hrs. of drive to reach Bandipur where you will be welcomed by the hotel representatives.
Overnight in a hotel.
MealsBSD
AccomodationStandard Hotel
Maximum Altitude1030m
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Day 05
Bandipur – Gorkha (1,450m) – 1-2 hrs.
After breakfast, we will visit Bandipur’s city center, well-known sites as the Bindhyabasini and Khadgadevi temples and the Old House Café, among others. Then, after a quick drive of 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will arrive at Gorkha, where you may tour the historical place that the Shah Dynasty ruled. Nepal Palalce founded by Prithvi Narayan Shah and Ram Shah Durbar are the main attraction. Mt. Manaslu and Ganesh Himal can be seen with a very beautiful view. Also, we go to the Gorkha Old Museum.
Overnight at Gorkha.
MealsBSD
AccomodationStandard Hotel
Maximum Altitude1,450 meters
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Day 06
Drive back to Kathmandu
After having breakfast, we will leave the bandipur and return to Kathmandu. As this will be the short trip for today. So, you can visit the markets of Kathmandu like Asan and other places.
Overnight in a hotel.
MealsBSD
AccomodationStandard Hotel
Maximum Altitude1300m
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Day 07
Departure Day
Transfer to Kathmandu airport in time for your flight. There are no activities planned on the last day and after breakfast, you may depart the hotel at any time. Check-out from the hotel is at 12 noon.
If you are departing later, you can arrange luggage storage at the hotel.
What's Included / Excluded?
Included
- All transfers by private vehicle, including pick up and drop to the airport
- BLD (breakfast, lunch, dinner) include in Duration
- A professional English-speaking guide
- Sightseeing as per itinerary with entrance fees
- Welcome or farewell dinners in Kathmandu
- All government and local taxes
Excluded
- Nepal Visa fees ($25/40 upon arrival)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Meals other than those listed are not included
- Battery charge, extra porters, mineral water or boiled water & hot shower
- Personal expenses. (Tips, Laundry, Telephone, bar, beverages)
- Travel & rescue Insurance
- Extra night accommodation in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the trekking/tour (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- All other personal expenses not listed in the included section
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