Nepal travel program
Day 1.
Airport pickup. Transfer to the hotel. Vacation. Accommodation in a historical 5* hotel. Excursion to the royal square of Kathmandu.
It is a historical hotel, which was opened in the early 20th century by the famous Odessite Boris Lisanevich. This hotel became a meeting place for participants of high-altitude expeditions, who then discovered Kathmandu – the future “mountaineering capital of the world”. Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, cosmonauts Valentina Tereshkova, Kliment Voroshilov and many famous people of that time visited it thanks to Lisanevich. Boris was once asked: “What in your life do you especially love and appreciate? What leads you?” – He, pointing with his hand to the distant mountains, jungles and temples of Kathmandu, replied, “It’s all a game. Only one thing can be worth anything in this life – how many people you make happy.”
Today we will walk to Kathmandu’s royal square, Durbar, to meet the living goddess Kumari! It is a complex of historic buildings, Buddhist and Hindu temples, palaces, courtyards and streets in the center of the old city. Here lives Kumari, the real goddess who descended from heaven into the body of a girl. If you arrive on time and do the ritual, the goddess looks out of the window and you can admire her.
Overnight at Yak & Yeti 5* hotel (can be at another similar hotel).
Day 2. Excursions to the holy sites of Kathmandu – the ancient stupas of Swayambhunath and Boudhanath.
Swayambhunath Buddhist Stupa and Monastery, one of the most famous power centers in Nepal, is located on Monkey Hill. It is the legendary cradle of the Kathmandu Valley, listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site, it is 2000 years old. This place is considered to be the source of Kathmandu Valley, from where the life of the city began and which to this day feeds the city and its people with its energy. Near the Stupa is
the Hindu temple of Harati.
– the protector of children. Childless couples come here from all over the world.
asking for children to be born.
Their requests are granted. One of our acquaintances had a long-awaited child after visiting this Temple. According to legend, Harati was a demon and had hundreds of children. To feed them, she had long kidnapped children in human cities. After thousands of women in grief appealed to the Buddha for protection, he kidnapped one of Harati’s children to show the grief the mothers felt because of her actions. Feeling this with all her heart, she made a vow to protect and help the children of the world.
Boudhanath Stupa is a place with amazing energy. It is the oldest and largest stupa. Buddhists from all over the world come here to visit, including the most famous, movie actor Richard Gere. Here from early morning till late evening people walk around the Stupa – this ritual of going around the holy place is called kora. While circumambulating the Stupa, believers recite mantras and make prostrations. It purifies karma and also our heart and mind.
Once at the Stupa, everyone, regardless of their faith, feels a sense of belonging to the flow of Love and Power that has been going on here for centuries.
One of the main relics of the Boudhanath stupa is the ashes of the body of Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of the world religion. The second relic – it is not so obvious, only the “initiated” – the Tibetan Lamas (Gurus) know about it. It is a statue of the guardian of the stupa itself and the space around it. She
she grants all wishes.
You may or may not believe that. In our experience, it works. After fulfilling a few wishes, you begin to understand the meaning of the expression, “Fear your wishes – they come true!”. Make wishes at a certain place that we will show you. There are dozens of Buddhist monasteries as well as souvenir stores in the Bouda area.
Overnight at Yak & Yeti 5* hotel (can be at another similar hotel).
Day 3. Helicopter tour to Everest
Perhaps this is what you’ve dreamed of all your life – seeing the world’s highest mountain from different angles without the tedium of a multi-day climb or mountain bump!
Early in the morning, you will be driven to the airport in Kathmandu, from where you will fly by helicopter to the snow-capped peaks of the mountains. By helicopter you will make several stops in the most beautiful places:
– at Everest Base Camp (5360 m), where you will be able to walk at the foot of the mountain;
– Have breakfast at the restaurant of Everest View 4* with a magnificent view of Everest and the majestic Mount Amadablam;
– Once again breathe in the fresh mountain air and have tea/coffee in Lukla.
Day 4. Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha.
After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu airport. Flight to Lumbini.
Lumbini is the place where Shakyamuni Buddha was born. It is the holiest place for Buddhists all over the world. Pilgrims from all over the world come here. According to legend, here, on her way to her father’s house, Maya Devi unexpectedly and completely painlessly gave birth to a son, the Buddha.
On this day, we will walk around the Lumbini Temple Complex, consisting of Buddhist monasteries. Nepal government has given the area for building Buddhist temples to any country. Now there are 42 temples being built here, of which about 20 are now in operation. The most beautiful Buddhist temples of different traditions, countries, styles – all in one place! The beauty is unbelievable! The Lumbini Temple Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tour of Lumbini Temple Complex,
Pilgrimage to Buddha’s palace – where he lived with his family and to the place where Buddha met his father after enlightenment.
Hotel in Lumbini Buddha Maya Garden by KGH 4* or similar.
Day 5. Pokhara is a resort town in the Himalayas.
After breakfast transfer to airport and flight to Pokhara. This town was discovered by hippies in the 1960s. It is very cozy and offers a picturesque view of the Himalayas with snowy peaks reflected in Phewa Lake.
Pokhara Walking Tour. Boating on Lake Fewa.
Overnight at Pokhara Grande 5* hotel or similar.
Day 6. Pokhara. Trekking in Sarangkot. Paragliding.
Meeting the dawn in Sarangkot Mountains – the best views of the Himalayas with eight thousand peaks. On this day we will climb to one of the most beautiful viewpoints from where you can see all the Himalayas with eight thousand peaks: Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu. The greatest peaks of the world will open before us at a distance of only 48 kilometers! Mount Sarangkot, located at an altitude of 1592 meters above sea level is a great easy warm up trekking with stunning views along the way. Along the way, we will also see how the local people live.
Paragliding with a view of the Himalayas (optional) (flight from 30 min to 1 hour)
Paragliding enthusiasts consider Sarangkot as the best place to fly in Nepal. There are plenty of air currents that allow you to hover for up to 60 minutes. There’s enough time to admire Lake Phewa, view the river that forms it, the rice paddies and the White Stupa on the opposite slope. Gliders land right on the shore of the lake. If you decide to fly, you won’t have to descend to Pokhara with your feet.
Walk to Devis Falls.
Excursion to the Peace Stupa, which offers magnificent views of the mountains.
Overnight at Pokhara Grande 5* hotel or similar.
Day 7. Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
After breakfast, flight to Kathmandu. Excursion to the ancient city of Bhaktapur, an open-air museum located on the outskirts of Kathmandu (40 minutes by car).
Overnight at Yak & Yeti 5* hotel (can be at another similar hotel).
Day 8. Free day. Shopping.
Transfer from the hotel to the airport and fly home.
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