UNESCO World Heritage Tour in Nepal

OPTIONAL TOUR (with additional charges) : Early morning transfer, to the airport for a Helicopter tour to Mt. Everest.

The Helicopter charter tour to Mount Everest takes off early morning from the Kathmandu Domestic Airport and heads towards the east. One does not have to wait too long to find out what is in store! This is one of the most thrilling rides ever. Hovering up the valleys of the Khumbu region surrounded by the snowcapped Himalayan peaks along with some of the highest mountains in the world, the view from the vantage point of a helicopter is exhilarating.

Once in the Everest region, the helicopter will make a stop at a selected location, allowing you to enjoy, photograph and savor the breathtaking view of the Mount Everest and the other great majestic peaks that surround it.Enjoy a Champagne breakfast at Hotel Everest View, which is listed on the Guinness Book of World Records (2004) as the Highest Placed Hotel in the world at 13000ft.

This is a rare and a fascinating opportunity to embrace the legendary Himalayas and discover the ineffable beauty that is guaranteed to be one of the most mesmerizing experiences ever.
Total time: 2.75 – 3 Hours including ground time

After the flight, transfer back to the hotel and freshen up.

After freshen up, we visit Swoyambhunath and old Kathmandu city

Swoyambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It rests on a hillock and is one of the most important and sacred Buddhist shrines of Nepal. Legend has it that when Kathmandu Valley was a lake 2000 years ago, a single lotus flower grew at the center of the lake. When Saint Manjushree, the Bodhisatva drained the lake with a single slash of his sword, the lotus settled on top of a hill and magically turned into a stupa. Thus Swoyambhunath is also known as a Self-Created stupa.

This stupa is the most ancient and perhaps the most enigmatic of all holy shrines in Kathmandu. The area surrounding the stupa is filled with smaller chaityas, temples, painted images of deities and numerous other religious objects.

Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square. ‘Durbar’ means ‘palace’, and takes its name from the old Royal Palace. This is the center of the old city, and there are a number of interesting temples. The Kathmandu Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kathmandu is blessed by a living goddess. The Kumari Devi is the most important of several living goddesses in Nepal. She is seen on the temple’s balcony regularly.

Take an exciting rickshaw (tricycle) ride honking your way through narrow alleys to the bustling bazaars of Ason. Sit back and relax as you navigate for a slightly different experience of exploring the city like a local.

Overnight at Hotel, Kathmandu

Today, we visit Bhaktapur and Patan.
Bhaktapur, also known asBhadgaon, literally the ‘City of Devotees’ is a major tourist destination that takes visitors back in time. Bhaktapur lies on the Arniko Highway that connects Kathmandu to the Chinese border. Bhaktapur is still untouched by rapid urbanization and has managed to retain its brick paved roads, charming red brick houses and a way of life that goes back to medieval times. This ancient city is also famous for pottery and woodcarving amply displayed on the squares and windows respectively.

The extraordinary Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its monuments reflect the glory days of the Malla Dynasty when art and architecture thrived in the three cities of the valley.

In Bhaktapur Durbar Square, visit the Nyatapola Temple, the unique Temple that literally means ‘five storied’ and rises above the city’s landscape as a remarkable landmark.

Bhairavnath Temple, dedicated to Bhairav, the God of Terror, is a three-storied temple noted for its artistic grandeur and stands adjacent to the famous five-storied Nyatapola Temple.
The Golden Gate is the entrance to the 15th century Palace of 55 Carved Windows. The golden gate is a masterpiece in repousse art, which has added splendor to this palace square that consists of buildings dating from the 13th century to the 18th century.
After the visit, transfer to Patan and enjoy the lunch.

For lunch, learn the art of Nepalese culinary at a local restaurant for a more authentic experience, later savor the relish. The chef will demonstrate the cooking procedures and you will have a chance to see, learn & taste the local Nepali cuisine. Full of fun and flavor, this lesson will last for about an hour.

After lunch, explore Patan, also known as Lalitpur, the city of artisans is a paradise of fine arts and best known for its rich cultural heritage. It is home to the valley’s finest craftsmen who have preserved such ancient techniques as the repoussé and lost wax process used to produce exquisite sculptures. The city retains much of its old charm with its narrow streets, brick houses and multitude of well-preserved Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries (vihars) and monuments.

In the heart of Patan, amidst the Patan marketplace lays the Patan Durbar Square, an area filled with ancient palaces, pagoda temples, stone baths, Hindu and Buddhist statues, engravings and bronze cravings. The Palace of the Malla Kings is one of the highlights of Patan. Patan Durbar Square is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also located in the square is the Patan Museum, formerly a Malla palace, which houses bronze statues and religious objects, some dating back to the 11th century.

Overnight at Hotel, Kathmandu

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Note: You will be transferred to Airport 3 hours prior to your international flight back home.