Day by day itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu [1300m]

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be received by our representatives and will be transferred to the designated Hotel.

Overnight at the Hotel Dwarika’s, Kathmandu [-/-/-]

Day 02: Kathmandu

Schedule Mt. flight to Everest followed by full day sightseeing tour

We will be spending the day exploring some world heritage sites.

AM: Mountain flight: Mountain flights offer the luxurious option of a Himalayan experience. The one-hour mountain flight from Kathmandu takes one close to the highest peaks, including Mt. Everest.

During the flight,  you get to see Gosaithan (also called Shisha Pangma), Dorje Lhakpa, Phurbi Chyachu, Choba Bhamare, Gaurishanker, Melungtse, Chugimago, Numbur, Karyolung, Cho-Oyu, Gyachungkang, Pumori, Nuptse and, of course, Everest. Mountain flights are offered by several airlines in the morning from the domestic airport in Kathmandu. Flights from Kathmandu reveal the Eastern Himalaya, while flights from Pokhara take you on a bird’s eye view of the Western Himalaya.

Kathmandu City: The capital of Nepal is an exhilarating, fascinating and maddening city of color and chaos. Nestled in a large valley which according to legend was a huge lake, the city has a variety of attraction to offer that include a heady array of exquisite medieval monuments, museums, temples and statues. Kathmandu Valley comprises the three ancient cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, which were once independent states ruled by the Malla kings from the 12th to the 18th centuries. The three cities house seven UNESCO World Heritage shrines which are together listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 meters and experiences 5 weather variations during the year- spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter.

Swayambhunath: A golden spire crowning a conical wooden hill, Swayambhunath Stupa is the one of most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu. Approximately 2000 years old, Swayambhunath Stupa, is a dome 20 meters in diameter and 32 meters in height. The temple is colloquially known as the 'monkey temple' because of the large tribe of roving monkeys who guard the temple. Many other smaller temples and places of religious importance for both Hindus and Buddhists are available at Swayambhunath making it a perfect example of the symbiotic co-existence of different religious beliefs found only in Nepal. 

Lunch: Lunch at Garden of Dreams

Garden of Dreams is a historic neo-classical garden located in the heart of the city of Kathmandu. The garden was created by Kaiser Sumsher Rana at the beginning of 1920. After the completion of this garden, it was regarded as one of the private gardens the most sophisticated of the epoch. It constitutes a set of exquisite pavilions, fountains, garden furniture and decorative characteristics inspired by European verandas and pergolas.

After lunch proceed for the sightseeing tour of Patan

Patan or Yala: Patan as it is known today is located on the southern banks of the Bagmati River and is one of the three main cities in Kathmandu Valley. The city is believed to be the first settlement in the Valley and was established by the Kirat dynasty who ruled for more than 1200 years from the 3rd century BC. Patan is famous for its amazing collection of fantastically carved temples, palace courtyards, water spouts, public baths and houses with their equally elaborate wood, stone and metal carvings under the patronages of the Kirat, Lichivi and Malla kings. Patan has more than a 1000 temples and monuments dedicated to the uniquely Nepali mix of Buddhist and Hindu gods, chief among which are the mounds erected by the great Indian Emperor Asoka in the four corners of the city when he visited Nepal in 250 BC. Patan Durbar square is one of the seven Monument Zones that make up the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Dinner: Dinner at Krishnarpan at Dwarika’s

Overnight at the Hotel Dwarika’s, Kathmandu [B/L/D]

           Day 03: Dhulikhel

Early morning drive to Dhulikhel, on the way visit Bhaktapur city.

Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur also known as Bhadgaon is an old city which was probably founded in the ninth century. This city is extraordinarily beautiful because of its ancient architecture of pagoda style copper roofs on wooden and mud-brick buildings. An authentic representation of the Nepali culture Bhaktapur is said to look like what Kathmandu was before centuries ago before the arrival of the modern era. 

Bhaktapur is located east of Kathmandu and is mostly inhabited by Newars who still follow age old traditions and customs. It houses some of the best examples of Nepali craftsmanship on wood and stone such as the Palace of 55 windows built in 1697, the five storied Nyatapola Temple, the Kashi Biswanath Temple, and the Dattatreya Temple among many others. Considered a living museum one can witness ancient traditions carried out even today as they were centuries ago in many areas of the city such as in Potters square where the local potters use age old techniques to make clay pots. Bhaktapur is also among the seven Monument Zones that make the valley World Heritage Sites.

Afternoon: After check in at Dwarika’s Resort, Dhulikhel

The Dwarika’s Resort Dhulikhel is a holistic lifestyle retreat, drawing on ancient Himalayan knowledge and philosophy of care for nature and for one’s self. Set in magnificent natural surroundings, we offer a place in which to contemplate, to learn and to explore the connectedness between mind, body and earth.

Overnight at the hotel Dwarika’s Resort Dhulikhel [B/L/D]

Day 04: Dhulikhel

Please note: Activities and timing will be provided upon arrival at the resort in Dhulikhel

Activities in Dwarika’s Resort, Dhulikhel offers as follows:

·         Daily yoga sessions in a group

·         Daily meditation sessions in a group

·         Sound Chakra therapy

·         Use of Himalayan Salt House

·         Fitness centre, swimming pool and pottery centre

·         Visit to the Farm

·         Use of Garden of nine planets

·         Use of Meditation Maze

Overnight at the hotel Dwarika’s Resort, Dhulikhel [B/L/D]

Day 05: Depart Kathmandu. [B/-/-]

After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu International airport for onwards flight back home.

Tour ends

[B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner]