Nepal Family Holiday Trip I – Kathmandu Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour with Mountain Flight

As you fly into Kathmandu, you'll have beautiful views over the valley, the snow capped mountain peaks in Himalaya, and of the terraced fields below. As per your arrival time, our representative will be at the airport to receive you and transfer you to your booked hotel.

Mountain Flight

Here you'll discover the grand aura of Mt. Everest with a breathtaking scenic flight high around the peak. This unique flight, undoubtedly the best of its kind in the world, takes you to the very close view of the Himalayan mountain range, including Mountain Everest. You will have the closest and best view of Mountain Everest (8848m), Shisa Pangma (8013m), Gaurishankar(7134m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Pumori(8171m), Lhotse(8516m), Nuptse (7855m), Amadablum (6856m), Melungtse (7023m) and dozens other peaks and the Tibetan plateau. These flights are operated every morning from Kathmandu, we provide window seats to all our customers and also we take each of you to the cockpit of the plane so that you can take good photograph in this rare opportunity. In case of bad weather we give you full refund of the flight ticket. At the end of the flight you will be provided with a flight certificate for lifetime remembrance.

Pashupatinath Temple

Situated 5 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple built in pagoda style has jilted roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of Bagmati River, entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden to all non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temple are the cremation grounds.

Boudhanath Stupa

This Stupa, 8 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, is one of the biggest in the world of its kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behaviour and human prosperity. This Buddhis Stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priest.

Kathmandu or Basantapur Durbar Square

Listed as a cultural World Heritage site by UNESCO, Kathmandu Durbar Square is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that dates back to12th - 18th centuries. At the square, you will find Hanumandhoka Palace Museum, Taleju Temple, KumariGhar(House of the Living Goddess), Kasthamandap and other temples and buildings as old as the city itself.

Bhaktapur, the City of Devotees, has many names and even more facets. Also called by the name of Bhadgaon, Khwopa and Khwopinggram in earlier days, this ancient Newar city is alsolisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bhaktapur was the central palace until the 14th century for whole Kathmandu valley. Bhaktapur is known as the city of devotees. Among the three different royal palaces of the valley, it is the farthest palace. There many old break houses with Newari architect. In total, there are four different squares like durbar square, portray square, Taumadhi square and Dattatreya square. In Durbar square, there are several Hindu temples, statue, 55 windows wooden carving palace, masterpiece artistic golden gate, royal goddess Taleju temple and royal bath. Porters make clay pots and many more in portray square. The tallest temple of the valley, Nyatapola( siddhi Laxmi) is located inTaumadhi square. And trinity Hindu gods temple is in Dattatreya square. Wood carving craftsmanship is one of the best things about Bhaktapur. Newari festivals almost every month and the Bisket Jatra in Nepali New Year is good to see in Bhaktapur. A well carved wooden peacock window is dancing on the wall of pujari math. Many of the people from Bhaktapur are the farmer. They grow Rice and seasonal vegetables. Juju Dhau (King curd) is the main dessert to try for tourists.

Walk further South to reach Pottery Square - where you can admire the beautiful handicrafts and try your hand at spinning your own clay pot.

After the visit, continue your drive to Nagarkot with its breathtaking mountain scenery and check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy scenic vistas from the comfort of the hotel.

Early morning sunrise view from Nagarkot view tower. After breakfast drive to Ancient Hindu temple of Changu Narayan or walk part of the Nagarkot panoramic hiking trail where you'll have plenty of photo opportunities and striking lookout stops along the way.

Once back in Kathmandu, the remainder of the day is at yourleisure to independently explore the city or for last-minute souvenir hunting. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening.

As per your flight time you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home or any other destinations. The airport check-in is 3 hours prior to the departure time and the hotel checkout time is 12 PM.

Or inform us if you want to stay longer for short tours such as Jungle Safari at National Parks, Mountain Biking, Rafting, a Tibet tour, a Tour to Bhutan or India Tour. We will be happy to assist you.