With Chandagiri Hills
Overview
Experience a refreshing 3 Nights / 4 Days getaway in Kathmandu, where culture, spirituality, and scenic beauty come together. Explore iconic attractions like Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa, soaking in the rich heritage and vibrant local life.
A highlight of the trip is a visit to Chandragiri Hills, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayas along with a scenic cable car ride. This short yet fulfilling journey perfectly blends spirituality, adventure, and stunning landscapes—ideal for a quick international escape.
Itinerary
Meeting at airport upon arrival by Office Personnel. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. After arrival you will be transferred to the hotel.
This morning you will be taken for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath. This is the place where holy saddhus pray.
The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupatinath and is located on the banks of the Bagmati River 5 kilometres north-east of Kathmandu Valley in the eastern city of Kathmandu the capital of Nepal. This temple is considered one of the sacred temples of Hindu faith .The temple serves as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. This temple complex is on UNESCO World Heritage Sites's list Since 1979. This "extensive Hindu temple precinct" is a "sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images and inscriptions raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati river". We then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this is the place where Buddhists devout come for a pilgrimage. Later you will be taken take you for a visit to Patan. Also known as Lalitpur , the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan's central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: Its an architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathamandu or Bhaktapur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to most of the valley's Tibetan population. While technically refugees, the Tibetans are some of the wealthiest people in the valley because of the carpet industry they operate. For those looking to bring home a fine Tibetan carpet, this is the place to shop. You will then go to Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps
Later visit the Budanilkantha Temple which is also known as the Sleeping Vishnu Temple.
Budhanilkantha Temple, located in Budhanilkantha, Nepal, is a Hindu open air temple dedicated to Lord Mahavishnu. Budhanilkantha Temple is also known as the Narayanthan Temple for Hindus, and can be identified by a large reclining statue of Lord Mahavishnu. However In the Buddhist community, the term "Buddhanilkantha" refers to one of the various manifestations of Avalokiteshvara. The name means "Blue-Throated Buddha."
( The above sightseeing is for a maximum of 08 hours after the vehicle reports at the hotel )
This morning you will be taken to Chandragiri Hill. It is 17 kilometers approx from city center. Lies on the South-West of Kathmandu Valley and is 2551 meters from sea level. Soaring peaks and breath taking views of Kathmandu Valley covered with lush green
blanket of flora makes Chandragiri truly a great bountiful and pristine landscape. The panoramic views of
Kathmandu Valley & Himalayan Ranges from Annapurna to Everest makes any one feel like seeing whole Nepal from this hill.
Drive from your hotel to Thankot and then take a cable car to Chandragiri Hills. Chandragiri Cable Car is a gondola lift transportation system located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Opened on 2016, the Chandragiri Cable Car runs from Thankot to Chandragiri hills.
The 2.4 km (9,095 ft) line has two stations – one at the starting point and the other at top of the Hill. Over night at the Chandagiri Hills Resort in Chandagiri.
Morning will be comparatively free and closer to the time of your flight you will be transferred to the airport in time to
board your flight for onward journey.
Inclusions/ Exclusions
Inclusions
- # 02 nights accommodation at respective hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast only
- # 01 night accommodation at Chandagiri Hills Resort with breakfast only
- # Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers by an a/c vehicle exclusively
- # Sightseeing as per the itinerary by an a/c vehicle exclusively ( Guide and entrance fee not included payable directly )
- # Cable car tickets while going to Chandagiri Hills and returning.
- # Cable car station (Chandragiri Hotel – Cable car Station transfers on SIC basis by hotel coach.
- # Applicable taxes
Exclusions
- * Services other than specified.
- * Entrance fee at the monumental sites during the sightseeing
- * Guide during the sightseeing
- * Any expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone/fax calls.
- * Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations,
- any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, etc.
- * Any tips to drivers, hotel staff, any meals apart from the ones mentioned above.
- * Any other tax or service charge that could be enforced during this period will be extra & need to borne by you.
