Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our office representative will warmly greet you and transfer you to Hotel Moonlight or a similar standard accommodation. After check-in, you can take some time to relax from your journey. At 6:00 PM, a short briefing will be held about your tour program. If you arrive after 4:00 PM, the briefing will instead be given during breakfast the next morning. Any outstanding payments, if applicable, will also be settled at this time.

Tip: If your arrival is earlier in the day, you can add some optional sightseeing around Kathmandu such as visiting the Garden of Dreams or Ason Bazaar. Meals are not included today, giving you the flexibility to try one of the many restaurants around Thamel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

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After breakfast, your vehicle and guide will pick you up at 9:00 AM for a full-day sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

• Pashupatinath Temple: Nepal’s holiest Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, located along the Bagmati River. Non-Hindu visitors can observe temple rituals and cremation ceremonies from across the river.
• Boudhanath Stupa: A massive white dome surrounded by 108 prayer wheels and smaller stupas, considered the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Lunch is recommended at one of the rooftop cafés nearby.
• Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple): A 2,500-year-old Buddhist stupa perched on a hilltop, offering sweeping views of the valley. The site blends Buddhist and Hindu influences.
• Kathmandu Durbar Square: Once the royal palace of the Malla Kings, the square is filled with ancient temples and courtyards, including Hanuman Dhoka, Kumari Ghar (home of the Living Goddess), and Kasthamandap.

By mid-afternoon (around 3:30 PM), you will drive 30 km east to Nagarkot, a scenic hill station famous for its sunsets and Himalayan panoramas. Settle into Hotel Country Villa or similar, and enjoy your evening in a peaceful mountain setting.

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Rise early at 5:00 AM to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas, including Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Gaurishankar, and, on clear days, Mount Everest. After breakfast, begin your cultural exploration.

• Bhaktapur Durbar Square (13 km from Kathmandu): A living museum of medieval Newari architecture with highlights like the 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple, and Dattatreya Temple. The area is also famous for pottery workshops—you may try your hand at creating a clay pot.
• Patan Durbar Square: Located southeast of Kathmandu, this square is adorned with Newari temples, palaces, and statues. Notable landmarks include Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen Temple, and the Patan Museum, showcasing Nepalese art and artifacts.

By 3:00 PM, your vehicle will bring you back to Kathmandu. The evening is free for shopping and self-exploration in Thamel, where lively shops, cafés, and restaurants line the streets. Overnight at Hotel Moonlight.

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Enjoy your final breakfast in Nepal at your hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have free time for additional activities such as souvenir shopping. Our representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport approximately three hours before your departure.

Optional Activity: An Everest Mountain Flight (06:30 AM departure) can be arranged. This 1-hour flight offers breathtaking aerial views of Mount Everest (8,848m), Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, Shishapangma, Nuptse, and other Himalayan peaks.

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