Arrival in Kathmandu. Upon arrival, our representative will meet, assist and transfer to Hotel.

Day free.

Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast, proceed for the tour of Swoyambhunath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square.

Swoyambhunath Stupa: It is a Buddhist stupa which stands at the top of a green hillock west of Kathmandu. It is believed to be over 2000 years old and was the point where Manjushree discovered the lotus of the ancient valley lake. The main attractions are big Stupa, 365 steps, Pratapur and Anantapur Temples, Manjushree Temple along with numerous small chhortens.

Patan Durbar Square: The Patan city is believed to have been founded by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century B.C. Most of the monuments were built between 12^th to 18^th centuries by Malla Kings. It is known as the center of fine arts and superb craftsmanship of its artisans. The main attractions are the old Royal Palace, Krishna Temple, Taleju Temple, Bhimsen Temple, Golden Temple (Hiranyavarna Mahabihar) etc.

Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square to observe and experience Holi (Phagu Purnima) Festival

Kathmandu Durbar Square: It was founded between 1069 – 1083 AD. The complex of palaces, courtyards and temples were built between 1200 to 1768 A.D. and once used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. The main attractions are Royal Palace, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kashtamandap Temple, Kumari Temple (Living Goddess) etc. 

HOLI (PHAGU PURNIMA) FESTIVAL

Holi is celebrated in Nepal as Phagu Purnima in the month of March. It is one of the national festivals of Nepal and hold both religious and social significance. According to our religious belief, Holi is celebrated to mark the victory by Narasimha (reincarnation of God Vishnu) over a demon called Hiranyakashipu. It is also celebrated  the burning of Holika (an evil aunt of Prahlada) who tried to kill Prahlad by trick. 

Holi is the festival of colors that join everyone to one another with respect, love and joy. During Holi festival, people walk through their neighborhoods to celebrate Holi by exchanging colors and spraying colored water on one another. A popular activity is the throwing of water balloons at one another, sometimes called lola (meaning water balloon). Many people mix Bhang (made from cannabis, milk and spices) in their drinks and food, as is also done during Shivaratri. It is believed that the combination of different coolers at this festival takes all sorrow away and makes life itself more colorful. 

Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast, proceed for the tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square: It is an ancient capital of Kathmandu valley and was founded by King Yakshya Malla in 14th century. It was the trade route to Tibet. It is considered as a museum of medieval art and architecture with many examples of sculpture, woodcarving and colossal pagoda temples. The main attractions are Royal Palace (fifty-five windowed), Golden Gate, Nyatapola Temple, statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, Dattatraya Temple, Bhairabnath Temple, Peacock Window etc.

Boudhanath Stupa : It was built by King Lichchhavi Mana Dev in the 5th century AD. C. Boudhanath is also called Khasti Chaitya in Kathmandu. The huge mandala of the stupa makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal with lots of positive energy. From its whitewashed dome to its gilded tower painted with the all-seeing eyes of the Buddha, the monument is perfectly proportioned. Pilgrims do koras (circumambulations) in the morning and in the afternoon in search of luck, peace and prosperity for all beings that live in this world. 

Pashupatinath Temple: The Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It is one of the sacred Hindu temple complexes located on the banks of the Bagmati River. It is not known when the Pashupatinath Temple was built. But according to Nepal Mahatmaya and Himvatkhanda, the deity here gained great fame there as Pashupati, the Lord of all Pashus (Animal), who are living and non-living beings. The existence of the Pashupatinath Temple dates back to 400 BC. C., the richly ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga or the sacred symbol of Lord Shiva. There are many legends describing how the Pashupatinath temple arose here. 

Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.

Free till transfer to airport to connect onward flight.