Nepal
7 days Kathmandu, Nagarkot & Dhulikhel Tour
Overview
The 7 days 6 Nights Kathmandu, Nagarkot & Dhulikhel Tour is a popular travel package that takes visitors on a scenic journey through the heart of Nepal. Starting in Kathmandu, the tour allows travelers to explore the vibrant city and its many cultural landmarks, including ancient temples and bustling markets. The itinerary then takes visitors to the charming hill station of Nagarkot, where they can witness breathtaking views of the Himalayas at sunrise and sunset. The tour also includes a visit to Dhulikhel, a picturesque town known for its stunning mountain vistas and serene atmosphere. Overall, this tour offers a perfect blend of culture, natural beauty, and relaxation, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to experience the best of Nepal.
From Kathmandu, you can experience Himalaya [Mount Everest and so many other ranges] view from early morning 1 hrs flight. Most of the visitor likes to join this tour to see highest peak of the world.
Why you'll love this trip?
- Natural beauty: Kathmandu, Nagarkot, and Dhulikhel are all situated in the beautiful Himalayan Mountains and offer breathtaking views of the landscape. The lush greenery, scenic valleys, and snow-capped peaks create picturesque scenery that many people find awe-inspiring.
- Rich cultural heritage: Nepal is a country with a rich cultural heritage and history. Kathmandu, the capital city, is known for its ancient temples, palaces, and stupas that reflect the country's artistic and architectural diversity. Nagarkot and Dhulikhel are also known for their cultural significance and historical monuments.
- Spiritual experience: Nepal is also known for its spiritual and religious significance. Visitors can experience the peacefulness and spirituality of the country by visiting the ancient temples and monasteries, participating in meditation and yoga retreats, and observing the local customs and traditions.
- Local cuisine: Nepalese cuisine is delicious and diverse, and visitors can enjoy a range of local dishes during their stay. From momos (dumplings) to dal bhat (lentil soup with rice), visitors can enjoy a variety of flavorful dishes that are unique to Nepal.
Itinerary
On arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Destination Nepal Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the city on your own or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- There are no Meals included on this day
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Changunarayan temple & Bhaktapur durbar square
Changunarayan temple is said to be the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley. Bhaktapur, Durbar Square, a well preserved fine UNESCO world heritage site where you will witness the 55-window palace, the Golden Gate, Nyatapole temple, stone temple and many more.
Proceed to Nagarkot. After getting refreshed, self walk around the villages to witness day to day life of Nepalese villagers. Enjoy a sunset with full eastern Himalayan mountain ranges including the world’s highest peak- Mount Everest, weather permitting of course.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Wake up early to see the sunrise on the Himalayan ranges including Mount Everest.
After breakfast, drive to Dhulikhel, Half day sightseeing tour of Panauti village and drop to Dhulikhel
One of the oldest towns in Nepal, Panauti offers a poignant look at the passage of time. The Old Bazaar, the remains of an ordered and prosperous medieval city that would have been a wonder to behold in its heyday. Dhulikhel is justly famous as a well-preserved Newar town, mountain viewpoint, and hiking and biking hub, but its popularity is waning as road-building and modernization take their toll. Located 5km east of Banepa, just beyond the Kathmandu Valley rim, it sits in a saddle at the relatively low elevation of 1550m, which makes it warmer than Nagarkot.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Wake up early to see the sunrise on the Himalayan ranges
After breakfast, Drive to Kathmandu, full day sightseeing tour of Namo Buddha, Boudhanath stupa & Pashupatinath temple
Namo Buddha is better known by Tibetans as Tag-mo Lu-jin. This means the place where the Buddha offered his body to the hungry mother tigress. There are a couple monasteries and one ancient stupa erected nearby in which one can make offerings, pray, and light butter lamps. Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world, and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhnath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus all over the world.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Patan durbar square, Swoyambhunath stupa & Kathmandu durbar square
Patan Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attractions is the ancient royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. Swayambhunath, is located in the heart of the city and is also called Monkey Temple by the tourists owing to the large number of monkeys in the temple area. Kathmandu Durbar Square (“UNESCO World Heritage Site") holds the palaces of the ancient kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Here you can see Goddess Kumar, Temples etc
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Dakshinkali, Chobhar, Pharping and Kirtipur
We take our breakfast and head towards the southern part of Kathmandu. Dakshinkali Temple is located within a forest and is dedicated to goddess Dakshinkali who is one of the most important Hindu goddesses. Pilgrims throng the area to visit the temple and offer prayers. Chobhar is known for the Chobhar gorge through which all the water of the valley drains and also for the vast network of natural mountain caves. Pharping has several Buddhist and Hindu monuments, temples and monasteries. Kirtipur is a historic town situated atop a hill of the valley. The historic town has many interesting sights, shrines and temples, old houses, people working on ancient looms, etc. which are all delightful to see.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Optional Activities:
- Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at the Nepali restaurant [complimentary]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Today is your last day in the highest country on earth
Free time until departure
Transfer to the international airport for final departure (Or stay longer for short tours - ask us)
We hope you had a magical experience in the Himalayas and we hope to see you again soon.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Includes
- Airport pick up & drop by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
- All tours & transfer as per the given itinerary by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
- Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with an English speaking trained, professional guide
- All applicable monument entrance fees
- All government and local taxes
- Daily buffet breakfast in all hotels
- All accommodation in the mention hotel
Excludes
- Nepal Visa fees & International airfare
- Tips for driver & guide [It is not compulsory but recommended]
- Meals [Lunch & dinner: US$ 10-20 per lunch/dinner]
- Personal expenses such as insurance, medical charges, laundry, shopping, liquor etc
- Cost arising by flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides/emergency evacuation and reasons beyond our control
EPE (Estimated Personal Expenses)
The daily expenses per person listed below are based on market estimates and can vary slightly depending on the hotels, shops, and restaurants you choose, as well as your spending habits. We recommend using services outside of hotels, such as local restaurants, department stores, and markets, to save money.
Upon your arrival in Nepal, we will guide you on how to save money during your tour. This information is provided to help you estimate your tour budget.
| Package Category | Lunch, dinner & Water |
|---|---|
| Luxury | US$ 60-70 Per person per night |
| Comfort | US$ 50-60 Per person per night |
| Standard | US$ 40-50 Per person per night |
| Budget | US$ 30-40 Per person per night |
Informations
GENERAL INFORMATION
TIPPING
Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trip. Tips are not mandatory in Nepal but recommended. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. Where restaurant meals are involved, the tipping is usually 10% of the bill. We would like to request all travelers to give tips separately for driver & guide. Our suggestion is US$ 5 per day by per tourist to driver if same driver is there for whole trip & US$ 10 per day to guide.
VISA
All visitors except the Indian nationals must hold passport and valid visa. Visa can be obtained at the Nepalese diplomatic missions and consulates abroad. Visa is also issued at the entry points. It can be extended at the Department of Immigration, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fee. People willing to get entry Visa at the airport or any of the land entry points are required to fill a visa form with passport photograph. So, please download form from the link below (visa form) and get ready while you are passing through the immigration Point. Only People of these countries do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal: - Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, and Palestine, Afghanistan. For more and updated information: Click here
VISA FEES
15 Days: 30 US$
30 Days: 50 US$
90 Days: 125 US$
Additional 25 USD for a multiple re-entry facility
Tourist Visa Extension
* Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 45 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 3 per day. 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay
* Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January – December).
Gratis Visa is issued free of cost in case of following categories of Visa applicants:
Children below 10 years (except US citizens)
Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa year. Afghan citizens are eligible for Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of Department of Immigration. If you are an Afghan citizen, you can request concerned institution inviting you to Nepal for necessary paperwork with Department of Immigration to get you Gratis Visa ‘On Arrival’.
Non-Residential Nepali (NRN) card holder (issued by MOFA /Nepali diplomatic missions abroad)
Chinese Nationals
Diplomatic/Official passport holders for diplomatic/official visits
PASSPORT AND VISAS:
You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip; please refer to the Trip Notes for details. We are not responsible if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct passport, visa or other travel documentation.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Your booking will be confirmed by email once we receive your deposit of 40% of total trip cost & the balance 60% of total trip cost after on arrival in Kathmandu.
CANCELATION
In case of cancellation by the Traveller, the Agency has the right to charge a percentage cancellation fee according to the following scale:
Up to 30 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 20%
15-29 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 30%
7-14 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 60%
6 or less days until the “Trip Start Day” and in the event of non-appearance a fees of 90%
For trip postpone, we will not take any charges
Why Book With Us?
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- 16 years of experienced in tour & trekking operation
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- Real care customer service
- Tailor made itinerary as per clients interest
- Flexibility in itinerary, price, dates & during the tour operation
- You can book upto 12 person group directly through website; so you can travel togather with your family, co-worker, realtivies.
