Kathmandu, the city of temples...

Kathmandu is a capital city of Nepal. The name Kathmandu is derived from the "wooden structure" called Kasthamandapa (The house of wood) . The city has another name Kantipur, used in the past. Kathmandu is the full of living cultural heritage and monuments. Therefor, it is also known as the city of temples and house of Gods. Four sites of city are enlisted in World Heritage Sites of UNESCO in 1979 AD. These are : 

1) Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is  full from the medieval architectural monuments. Here, we find beautiful shrines and monuments with fabulous art; dated from 12th century A.D to 19 the century. The ancient royal palace, Hanuman Dhoka was used by Malla Dynasty from 15th to 18th century A.D Kumari Bahal, the house of living Goddess  - is the superb example of Nepali architecture & house of living  Goddess in Nepal. Kasthamandapa, Taleju temple, Hanuman dhoka, Basantapur palace and many monuments are already in the World Heritage Site of UNESCO on 1979AD.

2) Swoyambhunath

Swoyambhu Nath is the pre-historic Buddhist stupa (chaitya) of antiquity & situated in the hillock. It has not only religious sanctity but also stands as a typical example of the Nepali stupa architecture. Swoyambhu (the self-existent one) was existed as a lotus flower when Kathmandu was a big lake in the ancient time. The  site was registered in World Heritage Site of UNESCO in 1979AD. This temple is also known as Monkey temple among the tourists in Nepal. Walking tour to Swayambhunath from Kathmandu is quite popular with its 365 ascending steps of main entrance gate.

 3) Pashupatinath:

Pashupani Nath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as the God of all living beings.  Pashupati Nath is a one of the most sacred site for Hindus in Nepal. Lord Shiva is the most worshiped God in the Hindu world as the God of the Gods & power of destruction & recreation with His Phallic form. The temple is in pagoda architecture with gold plated roofs, four silver doors and fine wood carvings on it.There is a gold plated statue of large Nandi (Bull) on the western door of the temple.Near of the temple there is a sacred river bagmati along this river there are cremation grounds for the Hindus. The  site was also registered in World Heritage Site of UNESCO on 1979 AD. This site is quite popular for the colorful Sadhus (Holy men) and Hindu Sanskar.

4) Bauddhanath: 

Bauddhanath is  the biggest stupa of Nepal & one of the biggest in the world. This place is known as the center of Tibetan Buddhism in Kathmandu. Surrounded by spectacular Baudha stupa, there are more than 35 Buddhist monasteries  belongs to  different schools of Tibetan Buddhism. It is believed that this 46 m. high stupa was constructed in 5th century A.D and registered in World Heritage Site of UNESCO on 1979 A.D.

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Patan, another royal city of Kathmandu valley..

Patan is the third main city of the Kathmandu Valley & another ancient royal town with typical Newari settlements. This city is enough rich in metal handicrafts and architectural designs. It is full from Buddhist and Hindu shrines everywhere in the city corner. The city was developed in 3rd century by Lichchhavi dynasty. In the four corner of the city, there are four ancient Buddhist stupas & believed these were established by Emperor Ashoka the great, of India in 3 century B.C. Durbar Square of Patan is considered as one of the most beautiful Durbar square in the whole valley & it was registered in World Heritage Site in 1979 A.D. Patan is also known as "Lalitpur"  the city of fine arts.

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Pictures of Patan

Bhaktapur, the home of living heritage..

Bhaktapur is one of the smallest historical royal town and considered as the cultural capital in the valley. It was the ancient capital of the Malla ruler & capital of whole Kathmandu valley until 15th century A.D. Historically the city was built in the 9th century (889 A.D.) during the reign of king Anand Deva. However, it might be older than that. The city was originally built in the shape of a sacred conch (shell), which is associated with Lord Vishnu, the of protector of Hinduism. It is also believed that the city was built in the shape of Mandala (Mandala is a kind of graphic chart of ritual interpretation of Hindu or Buddhist deities). Bhaktapur is the house for over a hundred temples, Shrines and “Maths” (pilgrimage rest house) with rich architecture and master piece of many craftsmanship as wood carving, metal and stone carving of ancient and medieval period. It is a living museum itself and native typical town of newar lifestyle. Bhaktapur is also known as Bhadgoan (village of rice) whereas for the historians it is the " City of Culture ", "Living Heritage " , "Nepal's Cultural Gem " and "An open museum".,The whole city is full from the old houses, narrow tranquil lanes paved with bricks & interesting monuments everywhere.  UNESCO has included this wonderful city in world heritage site in 1979 AD.
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Pictures of Bhaktapur

Pictures of Kathmandu Valley

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Walking in Nepal..

Experience Travel & Trekking Support (P) Ltd offer you 

"Discover of Nepal" & "Walking in Nepal" 

for the Experience of Hiking, Trekking in Nepal. 

Experience of Nepal on foot is the prime attraction of this trip,

it is quite moderate trip for the day hikers, blending with

the cultural, historical, natural and heritage sites of Nepal 

with the exploration of Annapurna Region of Nepal.

Discover of Nepal

Duration : 14 days

Trekking Days: 7days

Maximum Altitude: 2175m.

Maximum Walk: 5 hrs. -1:30hrs

Difficulty: 03\20

Type of Trek: Tea House

Accommodation: Hotel 5 star in KTM,
4 Star in Nagarkot, Pokhara,
3 Star in Hatiwan, Bhaktpaur & Dhulikhel,
Lodge during the Trek (Tea House)

Group Size: 02- 15 Pax

Best season: January- June/August- December

Discover of Nepal (14 Days)

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Drive to Nagarkot,

around 30 Km drive from Kathmandu & we will have the beautiful 
greenery & mountain location. 
If we have a good weather, we will have a chance to see
 awesome sunrise over the Himalaya.

Overnight in Hotel Nagarkot. 

(Hotel Club Himalaya, 4star) (2175m) (D)

Day 02:Walk to Changunarayan (2/4 hrs).
visit the ancient temple of Vishnu built in 325A.D.

Then drive back to Nagarkot  .(2175m) (B,L,D)

Day 03:Walk to Nala village (3-4hrs) and drive to Dhulikhel.

 Overnight in Dhulikhel, Dhulikhel Lodge Resort

(3 star) (1500m) (B,L,D)

Day 04:Walk to Namobuddha (3hrs) and visit Panauti.
Overnight in Bhaktapur, Hotel Heritage (3 star). (1400m)(B,L,D)

Day 05:Visit the royal city as Bhaktapur. 

This city is known as the capital of Newari culture and festivals

then Visi another royal city as Patan.

Visit Durbar Sqare, Krishna Mandir, Kumbheshwor temple,

Golden temple of Buddha etc and Drive to Hatiwan,

Overnight in Hatiwan Resort (3 star)  (1800m)(B,L,D)

Day 06 :Visit to Daskhinkali Temple

( the Kali temple for the wife of Shiva 
and known for the animal sacrifice)
then visit some Tibetan monasteries of  Pharping,
after wards visit the medieval villages of Bungamati & Khokana
and back to Hatiwan Resort. (B,L,D)

Day 07:Drive to Pokhara and Enjoy White Water Rafting

on the way for 1:30/2hrs in the Trishuli river and after

Lunch we drive to Pokhara. Ovenight in Pokhra. 

Hotel Temple Tree (4 star ) (B,L,D)

Day 08:Drive to Trekking Point (Phedi 16 Km) and trek Dhampus

(3hrs climbing) If weather permit 
enjoy the fantastic view of Annapurna Range.
Overnight in Dhampus. Overnight in Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 09:Trek to Landruk (5-6hrs). Landruk is one of the

biggest Gurung village of this area.
If the weather permit enjoy the great Annapurnas.

Overnight in Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 10:Trek to Ghandruk (5-6hrs). Ghandurk is the

 biggest Gurung village of Annapurna Region
and from here the Annapurna South and other mountains.

Overnight in Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 11: Today, we descend from Ghandruk to Nayapul 
through the Bambooand Rhododendrons forest 

(5-6hrs) and Drive to Pokhara.

Overnight in Hotel Temple Tree (4 star ) ((B,L,D)

Day 12: Fly to Kathmandu and visit some UNESCO 

Heritage sites Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swaymbhunath

(the monkey temple built in 5th century A.D.)

Overnight in Hotel Radisson (5 star) (B)

Day 13:Visit the biggest Buddhist Stupa 

and its monasteries then visit PashupatithTemple,

the cremation place of Hindus with its sacred Holy men.

Overnight in Kathmandu. Today, we will have a farewell dinner

 in local restaurant of Kathmandu with the local culture spectacle.

Overnight in Hotel Radisson (5 star) (B,D)

Day 14:Final Departure.

(Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
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Walking in Nepal (11 Days)Duration : 11 days

Trekking Days: 7 days
Maximum Altitude: 2175m.
Maximum Walk: 5 hrs. -1:30hrs
Difficulty: 02\20
Type of Trek: Tea House
Accommodation: Hotel 5star in KTM,

4 Star in Nagarkot, Pokhara,

3 Star in Hatiwan, Lodge during the Trek (Tea House)

Group Size: 02- 15 PaxBest season: January- June/August- December

Walking in Nepal (11 Days)

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and visit Durbar Squre.

Overnight in Kathmandu (5 star Hotel Radisson) (D)

Day 02: Fly to Pokhara and then drive to Nayapul,
Trek>  Birethanti. Overnight in Birenthanti.
 (one and half hours walk). (Lodge) (B,L,D)

Day 03: Walk> Machhigaon and Dhampus (5hrs).

 Overnight  in Dhampus.(Lodge) (B,L,D)

Day 04: Trek> Phedi ( 2:30 hrs) then drive back to Pokhara.

Overnight in Pokhara. (4 star Hotel) (B,L,D)

Day 05: Fly to Ktm and Visit Newari town Kritipur.

overnight in Hatiwan, Hotel Hatiwan Resort. (3 star) (B,L,D)

Day 06: Drive 45 minutes and visit  two medieval villages of 

Bungamati, Khokana

 and Patan. Overnight in Godavari Resort (4 star hotel) (B,L,D)

Day 07: Walk to Lakuri in the forest with the beautiful valleys
 and Himalayan snow capped (4/5hrs).

Overnight  in Lakuri. (Summit Lodge) (B,L,D)

Day 08: Walk>Bhaktapur (2:30hrs).

Visit Bhaktapur and drive to Nagarkot.Overnight  in Nagarkot. 

(Hotel Club Himalaya, 4 star ) (B,L,D)

Day 09: Walk > Telkot (2hrs)  then Drive to Kathmandu

Visit Bodhanath stupa and Pashupatinath temple.

 Overnight in Kathmandu, Hotel Readisson (5 star) (B)

Day 10: Visit Swayambhu and leisure time.

Overnight in Kathmandu, Hotel Readisson (5 star) (B,D)

Day 11: Final Departure. (B)

(Note: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

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