Arrive Kathmandu, upon arrival meet, assist and transfer to the hotel.

Rest of the day at leisure

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Morning after breakfast at your hotel, proceed for sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City, Swoyambhunath Stupa & Patan City

AM: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City & Swoyambhunath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square: Kathmandu Durbar Square, one of UNESCO's eight Cultural World Heritage sites, is a collection of old temples, palaces, courtyards, and alleys dating from the 12th to the 18th century. The square is known as the Capital City's social, religious, and urban centre point. Until the 19th century, the Palace Complex served as the royal Nepalese palace and is now the scene of key festivities such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch. The castle is embellished with intricately carved wooden windows and panels. It is home to the King Tribhuwan Memorial Museum as well as the Mahendra Museum.

Swoyambhunath: Swoyambhu literally translates to 'Self-Existent One.' Swoyambhunath is thought to have been founded about 2,500 years ago. According to an inscription dated 460 A.D., King Manadeva oversaw the construction. Swoyambhunath had grown into an important Buddhist study centre by the thirteenth century.

Swoyambhu's birth is said to mark the beginning of Kathmandu Valley's history. The most important image of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Nepal is placed in a monastery near the stupa. Hidden behind the peak lies a shrine dedicated to Manjusri of Saraswati, the goddess of learning. Statues and shrines to Buddhist and Hindu deities can be seen throughout the stupa complex.

PM: Sightseeing of Patan City Square of Patan Durbar Patan, Lalitpur, well known as the city of exquisite arts, is around five km southeast of Kathmandu. Its notable architectural antique masterpieces set it apart from other cities. Patan Durbar Square is a dense collection of temples and the most spectacular display of Nepalese Newari architecture. The former Royal Palace complex, a World Heritage Site, is the focal point of Patan's religious and social life, as well as a museum with a collection of bronze statues and religious objects. The Square has been described as one of the most gorgeous assemblages of buildings set constructed in such a little space by the piety of eastern men. In Kathmandu, spend the night in a hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu at a hotel Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

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After breakfast at your accommodation, depart for a sightseeing trip of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupas. AM: Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa sightseeing trip Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath, dedicated to Shiva the Destroyer, is Nepal's holiest Hindu pilgrimage site. The Pashupatinath pagoda temple has a gold-plated roof, four silver doors, and exquisite wood carvings. Temples dedicated to a variety of Hindu and Buddhist deities surround the Pashupatinath temple. The Bagmati River flows behind the shrine. Raised platforms on the banks of the Bagmati River serve as cremation grounds for Hindus. Only Hindus are permitted to enter the Pashupatinath courtyard.The Boudhanath Stupa (or Bodnath Stupa) is Nepal's largest stupa and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the heart of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and is steeped in Buddhist iconography. The stupa sits near the town of Boudha, on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. Following the entrance of thousands of Tibetans following the 1959 Chinese invasion, the temple has become one of the most prominent centres of Tibetan Buddhism. Today, it is an important pilgrimage and meditation site for Tibetan Buddhists and local Nepalis, as well as a famous tourist destination. Continue driving to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a renowned hill station near Kathmandu. Nagarkot is well-known for its spectacular sunrise and sunset views of the Himalayas. On clear day even Mt. Everest can be seen from here.

Overnight at Hotel in Nagarkot

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Sunrise over the Himalayas in the early morning. After breakfast, return to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur. PM: Bhaktapur City Tour Bhaktapur (or Devotee City): Bhaktapur, located about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley, is known as the "City of Devotees," the "City of Culture," the "Living Heritage," and "Nepal's Cultural Gem." It is one of the three royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, and Patan are the others. Bhaktapur is densely packed with structures, the majority of which are terra-cotta with carved wood columns, palaces and temples with elaborate carvings, golden roofs, and open courtyards.The cityscape is dotted with pagodas and religious shrines. Bhaktapur, on the old trade route between India and Tibet, is surrounded by mountains and gives a breathtaking view of the Himalayas.In the afternoon, pay a visit to Budhanilkantha Temple. Budhanilkantha Temple is situated on the northern outskirts of Kathmandu, at the foot of Shivapuri Hill. It is also known as the Narayanthan temple or the miraculous Budhanilkantha temple.Budhanilkantha is only nine km from the city centre and means "Old Blue Throat" in Sanskrit. It is a Lord Vishnu deity; Lord Vishnu is also known as Narayan and Vishnu (Narayan) Jalasayan, and it is located on Ananta Sesa, in the cosmic ocean. The divinity has been around for thousands of years. Lord Vishnu is around five metres (17 fits) long and is laying in a thirteen metre (43 fits) long tank, his legs crossed, his sleeping body resting on Ananta's coils and his eleven hooded head.Shankha as a conch shell, Chakra as a disc, Gadha as a club, and Padma as a lotusflower adorn his four hands. The deity is supposed to have been carved during the Licchavi period in the seventh or eighth centuries. The remainder of the day is free.Overnight in Kathmandu at a hotel

PM: Visit Budhanilkantha Temple Budhanilkantha Temple is located on the northern side of the Kathmandu valley, at the base of Shivapuri Hill. It is also referred to as the magical Budhanilkantha temple or the Narayanthan temple.Budhanilkantha means "Old Blue Throat" in Sanskrit. is only nine kilometres from the city centre. It is a deity of Lord Vishnu; Lord Vishnu is also known as Narayan and is also known as Vishnu (Narayan) Jalasayan, and it is located on Ananta Sesa, in the cosmic ocean. The deity is thousands of years old. Lord Vishnu is roughly five metres (seventeen fits) long and lying in a thirteen metre (forty three fits) long tank, his legs crossed, his sleeping body resting on Ananta's coils and his eleven hooded head.His four hands contain the four Vishnu emblems, Shankha as conch shell, Chakra as disc, Gadha as club, and Padma as lotusflower. The figure is thought to have been carved around the seventh or eighth century during the Licchavi period. Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

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Morning after breakfast at your hotel, free time till departure Transfer to international airport to connect flight to onward destination