Others

<ul> <li> Pick up from and drop off at the hotel and the airport on a tourist vehicle</li> <li> Guided city tour in Kathmandu on a private vehicle</li> <li> The required number of ground staff during the tour i.e. Drivers, Helpers etc.</li> <li> Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for our field staff</li> <li> Entry permits and fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, and cultural and historical sites</li> <li> Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag, sunhat and t-shirt (yours to keep)</li> <li> All government taxes, VAT, Tourist Service charges and official expenses</li> </ul>

Guide

<ul> <li> Ace the Himalaya&rsquo;s licensed English-speaking guide</li> </ul>

Transport

<ul> <li> All Ground transportation by private Tourist Vehicle</li> </ul>

Meals

<ul> <li> Breakfasts in Kathmandu and Nagarkot</li> <li> Farewell dinner in Kathmandu in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural dance performance in the evening before departure</li> </ul>

Accommodation

<ul> <li> Twin sharing in a three star hotel in Kathmandu, Breakfast included. (4 nights)</li> <li> Twin sharing in a three star hotel in Nagarkot, breakfast included. (1 night)</li> </ul>

Not included:

Others

These are NOT included in the trip price: International airfare and airport departure tax Your travel insurance Nepal entry visa – you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Nagarkot – about USD 15 to USD 20 per person per day All Items of Personal nature like drink, Laundry etc Tips for tour staff and driver. (Tipping is expected) Others expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At The Tribuwan International Airport In Kathmandu (1,345M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At The Tribuwan International Airport In Kathmandu (1,345M)

Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transffered to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Overnight at Hotel.
(No Meals Included)
Day 2 Day 2: Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around The Kathmandu Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around The Kathmandu Valley

At around 8am, we host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your trek. This includes a final briefing and preparations for the trip. For the meeting, please make sure you bring passport, two copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer. Please inform us in advance if you will be arriving late and therefore are unable to attend the pre-trip meeting.
After the pre-trip meeting, your sightseeing trip will start at around 8:30 am. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. Overnight at a hotel.
The sightseeing places we visit will include:
Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th- century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also three museums inside the palace building.
Swoyambhunath Stupa - The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site)
Watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhists sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises.
Pashupatinath Temple (World Heritage Site)
Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple. Overnight at Hotel.
(Breakfast Included)
Day 3 Day 3: Sightseeing In Pharping (Daksinkali/ Gorakhnath Cave) And Patan Durbar Square
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Sightseeing In Pharping (Daksinkali/ Gorakhnath Cave) And Patan Durbar Square

We’ll drive around the valley to visit some important religious, natural and historical sites. We’ll visit the following places:
Pharping
Only about 2 kms away, Pharping is an ancient renowned city situated in the southern region of Kathmandu. It was popular with the name "Shikharapuri Mahanagari (Metropolitan City)" which was recognized as an independent state with 48,000 people in the ancient times. Shikharapur was an independent Newari (ethnic) state, but presently hosts several important Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries.
Dakshinkali Temple
Dakshinkali Temple, one of the main temples of Nepal, is dedicated to Kali, the fearful form of Lord Siva’s consort, Parvati. The main deity in the temple is the black stone, six-armed form of Kali, standing on a prostrated figure. Dakshinkali is located 22 km outside Kathmandu, and about 1 km outside the village of Pharping at the south end of the valley between two hills and at the confluence of two rivers. Sacrifices - the main way that the goddess is worshipped - are made two times a week at this temple, on Saturdays and on Tuesdays.
Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
Patan Durbar Square is an enchanting combination of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone.
A trip to the Tibetan Refugee Camp and the Handicraft Center will also be covered while visiting Patan, where one witnesses the hand weaving of Tibetan carpets and mounding of metal statues. Overnight at a hotel.
(Breakfast Included)
Day 4 Day 4: Guided Sightseeing At Boudhanath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple And An Evening Drive To The Nagarkot Hillstation
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Guided Sightseeing At Boudhanath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple And An Evening Drive To The Nagarkot Hillstation

We’ll spend this day on a guided sightseeing tour in the valley, and in the evening, we’ll head to Nagarkot (a 1-hour drive from Kathmandu). The places we visit are:
Bouddhanath Stupa (World Heritage Site)
Lies about 6 kms to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Buddhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during the construction of Bouddhanath.
Changunarayan Temple (World Heritage Site)
Situated on a ridge overlooking the Kathmandu valley, about 12 km to the east of the city. It is dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu. It is one of the finest and oldest specimens of pagoda architecture built in 323 AD by King Haridutta Verma. The temple is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings, and its position above the Kathmandu valley affords a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside.
Nagarkot
Nagarkot is one of the most scenic spots situated about 35 km east of Kathmandu from where an excellent view of snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan Ranges in eastern Nepal can be seen (weather permitting). The place is also renowned for spectacular sunrise sights. There are also some great hiking trails in Nagarkot. Overnight at a hotel.
(Breakfast Included)
Day 5 Day 5: Watch The Spectacular Sunrise, And Bhaktapur Durbar Square Sightseeing. Return To Kathmandu For Farewell Dinner In The Evening
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Watch The Spectacular Sunrise, And Bhaktapur Durbar Square Sightseeing. Return To Kathmandu For Farewell Dinner In The Evening

Bhaktapur Durbar Square (Bhadgaon)
We’ll wake up very early in the morning to watch the stunning sunrise from Nagarkot, which the place is most renowned for. We will return to Kathmandu around noon and do some sightseeing in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a collection of pagoda and shikhara-style temples grouped around a 55-window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the Lion Gate, the Golden Gate, the 55-window palace, art galleries and the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla. After driving back to Kathmandu, there will be a farewell dinner for you in the evening in a typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural dance and music.
You have the option to extend your trip to continue onto Chitwan jungle safari, rafting adventure, Kathmandu valley shopping tour, scenic Everest flight, mountain biking and other activities. Overnight at a hotel.
(Brekfast and faewell Dinner Included)
Day 6 Day 6: Transfer To The Airport For Your Final Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Transfer To The Airport For Your Final Departure

The trip concludes - our airport representative will drop you at Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.

(Breakfast Included)

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Day 1: Arrival At The Tribuwan International Airport In Kathmandu (1,345M)

Day 2: Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around The Kathmandu Valley

Day 3: Sightseeing In Pharping (Daksinkali/ Gorakhnath Cave) And Patan Durbar Square

Day 4: Guided Sightseeing At Boudhanath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple And An Evening Drive To The Nagarkot Hillstation

Day 5: Watch The Spectacular Sunrise, And Bhaktapur Durbar Square Sightseeing. Return To Kathmandu For Farewell Dinner In The Evening

Day 6: Transfer To The Airport For Your Final Departure

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