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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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 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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Gokyo - Everest Base Camp Trek

Trekking Itinerary of Gokyo Lake - Chola Pass - Everest Base Camp Trek.

The Everest Base camp-Chola Gokyo trek includes the trekking over the highest mountain Mt Everest (8,848m) and many more mountains over 8,000m such as Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu and Gokyo valley. This unique trek gives you eyeful views of mountain vistas and glaciers. Gokyo-Cholapass trek leads to Holy Gokyo Lake over the Cho La at 53,43m making a circuit of Tawache (6,367m), and Cholaste (6,440m). This trek takes 18 days following, highly praised trekking route through the Dudh Koshi to its source of Gokyo Lake in the west of Everest Base camp. This excellent trek gives you the benefit to summit Gokyo Ri (5,357m) offering a fantastic panoramic view of Cho Oyo, Everest Makalu, Lotche and Gokyo.   You camp at Garakshep and provides the opportunity to ascend to Kala Pattar for more spectacular views of surrounding mountains. Gokyo Cholapass trekking gives you the glimpse of Sherpa villages, homes and monasteries offering you an insight cultural vibrant of Sherpas. 

Day 01: Kathmandu arrival 1300m
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lukla 2805m. & trek to Phakding 2610
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440 m.
Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazaar 3440 m.
Day 06: Namche Bazar to Khumjung 3780m.
Day 07: Khumjung to Dole 4200m.
Day 08: Dole to Machhermo 4470m.
Day 09: Machhermo to Gokyo 4790m.
Day 10: Gokyo to Gokyo Ri 5357m, others excursion and rest day at
             Gokyo
Day 11: Gokyo to Thangna 4750m.
Day 12: Thangna-Chola pass 5368m to Dzongla 4830m.
Day 13: Dzongla to Lobuche 4910m.
Day 14: Lobuche to Gorakshep 5180m and  Kala Patthar 5,545m then trek back to Gorakshep
          
Day 15:Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp 5364m and trek
             back to Gorakshep 5180m
Day 16: Goraksheep to Dingboche 4410mm.
Day 17: Dingboche to Namche Bazaar 3440m.
Day 18: Namche to Lukla 2805m.
Day 19: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 20: Free day for other activities in Kathmandu
Day 21: International Departure

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Gokyo trek, the fascinating trek...

Gokyo Trek is one of the best destination for trekkers in Everest Region of Nepal. This trek begins at the mountain airstrip of Lukla. it  is an hour flight from Kathmandu. Our destination is the high altitude lake Gokyo at over 4200 m. Less frequented than the E.B.C route the trek provides some tremendous high altitude trekking and glimpse of second largest glacier in the World. From the top of Gokyo Ri there are some spectacular mountain views including Mt. Everest. First this trek, we go to Gokyo then cross the Chola pass 5368m. and continue towards to Everest Base Camp.

Day 1:
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square or rest day.

Day 2:
Fly to Lukla(2850m.) and trek to Phakding.(2600m.) 3 hrs of walking.

Day 3:
Trek to Namche Bazar. (3440m.) 6 hrs of walking.

Day 4:
Namche Bazar, around the Namche Bazar for acclimatation.One can visit Syangboche, as the place of Hotel Everest View and can try to see the beautiful view.

Dahy 5:
Trek to Khumjung (3790m.) 3 hrs of walking.
Day 6:
Trek to Dole ( 4100m.) 4.30hrs of walking.

Day 7 :
Trek to Macchermo (4410m.) 3:30 hrs of walking.

Day 8:
Trek to Gokyo (4750m.) 5 hrs of walking.

Day 9:
Trek to Gokyo Peak ( 5280m.) > Na (4300m.) 7 hrs of walking.

Day 10:
Trek to Phortse (3840m.) 6 hrs of walking.

Day 11:
Trek to Tengboche( 3860m.) 6: 30 of walking.

Day12:
Trek to Namche.5 hrs of walking.

Day 13:
Trek to Lukla. 6 hrs of walking.

Day 14:
Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. visit Patan, Swayambhunath.

Day 15:
Visit Pashupati, Boddha and Bhaktapur.

Day 16:
Final Departure.

Kalapathar trek

Kalapathar is situated at an altitude of 5565 m. in the upper  side from the Everest Base Camp. One can see Magnificent view of the snow capped Mountains in 360 degree.
 

DAY 01: ARRIVE KATHMANDU 

DAY 02: 3 HRs SIGHTSEEING IN KATHMANDU (BLD)

DAY 03: FLY LUKLA, TREK TO CHUMA (2,743m) 5-6 HRS (BLD)

DAY 04: TREK TO NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,445m). 6 HRS (BLD)

DAY 05: TREK TO THAME (3,801m). 3-4 HRS. (BLD)

DAY 06: TREK TO KHUNDE (3,840m) 4-5 HRS. (BLD)

DAY 07: REST DAY AND ACCLIMATIZATION DAY. (BLD)

DAY 08: TREK TO TENGBOCHE (3,863m). 4-5 HRS. (BLD)

DAY 09: TREK TO DHINGBOCHE (14267FT/4350M). 5 HRS. (BLD)

DAY 10: REST, EXPLORATION AND ACCLIMATIZATION. (BLD)

DAY 11: TREK TO LOBUCHE (16468FT/5018M). 5-6 HRS. (BLD)

DAY 12: ASCEND KALA PATTAR (5,545m) 8 HRS OR TREK TO EVEREST BC (5,300m) DESCEND TO LOBUCHE 9 HRS (BLD)

DAY 13: TREK TO PANGBOCHE (4,000m) 4-5 HRS (BLD)

DAY 14: TREK TO MONG LA (3,973m)  5-6 HRS (BLD)

DAY 15: TREK TO CHUOMA (2,743m). 5-6 HRS (BLD)

DAY 16: TREK TO LUKLA (2,880m). 6 to 7 HRS (BLD)

DAY 17: FLY TO KATHMANDU. (B)

DAY 18: LEISURE IN KATHMANDU. (B)

DAY 19: FLY BACK TO HOME LAND. (B)

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