Namaste! - We welcome you with folded hands
Our friends keep asking us how we liked our trip. I tell them that it was an education in culture, history and religion. I thought India was overwhelming at times, but found it colorful, spiritual and fascinating. It’s the kind of trip that you’ll be thinking about years later – As Observed By Ms. Joan Landers (A Former Guest Of Trinetra Tours)
Day 01: Arrival / Kathmandu
Welcome to the tour, or as we say ‘atithi devo bhava’ (the guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!
Late night arrival. Upon arrival, our representative will meet outside the arrival terminal building and transfer to Dwarika’s Hotel.
Overnight at Dwarika Hotel (Heritage Deluxe Room)
Day 02: Kathmandu
Breakfast at Hotel
Tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square: The Kathmandu Durbar Square is famous for its exquisite architecture and artistic embellishment. The complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built in 1200 to 1768 A.D. used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu which epitomizes the religions and cultural life of the people.
Swayambhunath : A top a green hillock west of Kathmandnu, stands the great stupa of Swayambhunath which is considered to be over 2500 years old. It marks the point where the legendary patriarch Manjushri discovered the lotus of the ancient valley lake. Constructed to specific rules each with a symbolic meaning, the stupa of Swayambhunath is a model of its kind.
Patan Durbar Square: The Patan Durbar Square has been acclaimed as one of the finest urban streetscapes in the world. Most of the monuments seen today were built between the 16th – 18th centuries.The Patan Durbar Square has been acclaimed as one of the finest urban streetscapes in the world. It is known as the centre of fine arts and for the superb craftsmanship of its artisans. Essentially a Buddhist city, historic inscriptions establish Patan as an important town as it is said to have been founded by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century B.C., although no historical proof exists
Overnight at Dwarika Hotel (Heritage Deluxe Room)
Day 03: Kathmandu / Pokhra
After breakfast, transfer to airport to connect the flight to Pokhara by Buddha Air (U4 607) at 0845 hrs. Upon arrival, our representative will meet, assist and transfer to Fishtail Lodge.
POKHARA
If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, Pokhara is its centre of adventure. An enchanting city nestled beneath the snow-crested Annapurna Massif in a tranquil valley. It is the starting point for many of Nepal’s most popular trekking destinations. Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fishtailed summit of Machhapuchhre (6,977m) rising behind it create an ambience of peace and magic.
Afternoon, boating on Phewa Lake and Visit Peace Pagoda.
A Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds, and to help unite them in their search for world peace. Most (though not all) have been built under the guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii (1885-1985), a Buddhist monk from Japan and founder of the Nipponzan-Myōhōji Buddhist Order. Fuji was greatly inspired by his meeting with Mahatma Gandhi in 1931 and decided to devote his life to promoting non-violence. In 1947, he began constructing Peace Pagodas as shrines to World peace.
Overnight at Fishtail Resort (Standard Room)
Day 04: Pokhra
Early morning, drive to Sarankot (to view the Himalayas close-up). Clearly however, the most stunning of Pokhara’s sights is the world famous views of the Himalayas, especially with the spectacular panorama of the Annapurna range which forms its backdrop. Stretching from east to west, the Annapurna massif includes Annapurna I to IV and Annapurna South. Although the highest among them is Annapurna I (8,091m), it is Machhapuchhre which dominates all others in this neighbourhood.
Return to hotel for breakfast.
Afternoon, tour of Pokhara city that includes includes the visits to Davis Fall, Seti Gorge, Bindhyabasi Temple, Old Bazaar, the Tibetan Refugee Camp etc.
Overnight at Fishtail Resort (Standard Room)
Day 05: Pokhra / Kathmandu
Breakfast at Hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to airport to port to connect the flight to Kathmandu by Buddha Air (U4 608) at 0945 hrs. Upon arrival at 1015 hrs, our representative will meet outside the arrival terminal building and transfer to Dwarika’s hotel.
Later, proceed for the tour of Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Pashupatinath Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva it is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world. It lies 5 km. east of Kathmandu Valleyon the bank of the sacred Bagmati River. Thousands of pilgrims visit this temple every year during Shivaratri, the birthday of Lord Shiva. Entrance to the temple precinct is forbidden to non-Hindus. The Large, gilded triple-roofed temple was built in 1696 A.D. though 300 years earlier this was a structure on this site.
Boudhanath Stupa: This is the largest stupa in Nepal and one of the largest in the world located east of the valley. It was built by the Lichchhavi King Mana Dev in the 5th century A.D. The Rinpoches who reside here have established Boudhnath as one of the most flourishing centres of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. The colossal ancient stupa is 36 metres high.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square: A former capital of the valley, it was once a flourishing city on the trade route to Tibet. It has preserved its traditional character better than the other two cities, due to its more isolated location. It is regarded today as a classic showcase of medieval Nepalese town life. It is situated in the east of Kathmandu valley about 14 km. away. It today retains much of its beauty in ornate woodcarvings and in the famed Golden Gate.
Overnight at Dwarika Hotel (Heritage Deluxe Room)
Day 06: Kathmandu / Departure
Breakfast at Hotel.
Free till transfer to airport to connect onward flight.
We do hope the flavor of India will remain on your taste buds for all times to come and hopefully would kindle an indelible fondness for the country and her people; Thank you for being our guest, and as we say in India
"Please Come Back Soon"
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!!
Tour Cost for 02 People Traveling Together on Twin Sharing Basis
NOTE: - Hotel Upgrades available upon request
*T & C Apply
*Discounts available for larger numbers.
Cost Includes: 3 nights' accommodation (Heritage Deluxe) on twin share and on Bed & Breakfast basis in Kathmandu, 2 night's accommodation (Standard) on twin share and on Bed & Breakfast basis in Pokhara., Airport-hotel-airport transfer by AC Sedan Car with escort in Kathmandu and Pokhara, City tours by AC Sedan Car with local English Speaking Guide in Kathmandu, City tours by AC Sedan Car local English Speaking Guide in Pokhara, Boating on Phewa Lake, Monument Entrance Fees, Airfares as per the itinerary (subject to change and 100% cancellation charges), GST Levy.
Cost Does Not Includes: : Camera & Video fee to monuments, Meals other than as mentioned above, Expenses of Personal nature such as Laundry, Drinks, Telephone calls, Tips etc., Credit Card Transaction Charges, International air tickets & airport tax., Services not mentioned