Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tour
with Nagarkot Hill Station

Nepal, the landlocked multiethnic, multilingual country, is situated north of India in the Himalayas where the Indian subcontinent crashed into Asia. The Kathmandu Valley, at 1,400m, is a bowl-shaped valley where Hinduism and Buddhism have coexisted from time immemorial.

• Fly to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal
• Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, having cleared immigration and collected your luggage, our representative will greet you with a paging board bearing your name
• Transfer to your pre-booked hotel
• Rest of the day at leisure — settle in and explore the neighbourhood
• Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

Swayambhunath literally means 'Self-Existent One.' Believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago, an inscription dated 460 AD states that construction was carried out by King Manadeva. By the 13th century it had developed into an important Buddhist learning site. Also known as the Monkey Temple for the holy monkeys living in the North West.

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Morning: Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square (UNESCO) — located in the heart of the old city, home to around 50 temples. Explore the 17th-century Durbar complex, Hanuman Dhoka, Parvati Temple, the Great Bell and Drum, Bhairav, and Taleju Temple
• Swayambhunath Stupa (UNESCO) — the ancient Buddhist stupa atop a hill, featuring the iconic all-seeing eyes of the Buddha. Known as the Monkey Temple, it offers panoramic views of the entire Kathmandu Valley
• Afternoon: Visit Patan Durbar Square (UNESCO) — the old Newar city showcasing the historic Durbar Square, the Golden Gate, the sky-piercing Temple of Taleju, the statue of Yogendra Malla, Krishna Mandir, Sati Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabiar (the Golden Temple), and Mahabouddha
• Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

The 45-minute Mountain Flight offers the closest possible aerial views of Mount Everest and the Tibetan Plateau. You'll see peaks like Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), and Annapurna (8,091m) — the next best alternative to climbing for those restricted by time.

• Early Morning (Optional): Everest Mountain Flight — a 45-minute flight offering breathtaking views of the Himalayan range including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Annapurna. *Weather permitting*
• After this lifetime experience, return to the hotel for breakfast
• AM: Visit Pashupatinath Temple (UNESCO) — the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu, dating back to 400 AD. Situated on the banks of the Bagmati River, the richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga of Lord Shiva
• Boudhanath Stupa (UNESCO) — the Vatican of Tibetan Buddhism, the world's largest Buddhist stupa built in the 14th century. Circumambulate the base surrounded by 108 small images of Dhyani Buddha Amitabha and prayer wheels
• PM: Drive 30 min east to Bhaktapur Durbar Square (UNESCO) — one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley. Highlights include the Lion Gate, the Golden Gate, the Palace of Fifty-five Windows (built in 1427), and the magnificent Nyatapola Temple
• After Bhaktapur, transfer to Nagarkot (32 km, approx. 1 hr 15 min drive). Nagarkot at 2,195m is one of the most scenic spots in the valley, commanding views of 8 Himalayan ranges
• If time permits, enjoy the sunset view over the Himalayas
• Check into your hotel in Nagarkot
• Overnight: Hotel in Nagarkot

Nagarkot commands one of the broadest views of the Himalayas in the Kathmandu valley (8 Himalayan ranges of Nepal out of 13 from here). The ranges include Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal, Rolwaling, Mahalangur (Everest), and Numbur — with views of the Kathmandu Valley and Shivapuri National Park below.

• Early morning: Enjoy the sunrise view from Nagarkot (2,195m). Watch the first golden rays illuminate the Himalayan peaks — from Annapurna in the west to Mount Everest in the east
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Free time till departure — take one last walk through this serene hilltop village
• In-time transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport (via Kathmandu, approx. 1.5 hrs) to connect your onward flight
• Tour concludes. Carry with you the timeless beauty of the Kathmandu Valley — the chanting at Swayambhunath, the wood carvings of Bhaktapur, the sacred energy of Pashupatinath, and the unforgettable Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot.