Kathmandu valley (1310m)
Highly
populated present Kingdom City of Nepal, the Kathmandu valley
was at the bottom of the big sea Tethyan Sea, thousands
years ago. A great sage Bipasi came to this valley from
South East Asia and he started to live in Nagarjun near
present Swoyambhu. He saw a dried lotus (seed) in the bank
of the sea in Nagarjun, he picked up the dried lotus and
threw to the sea. After six month, it started to come up
a unique flame in the sea and he (sage) saw a God on lotus
above the sea. He worshipped hard for a long time then the
God turned into a hillock that called Swoyambhunath. After
few weeks, Manjusri came to this valley to worship of Swoyambhu
with his many followers and they lived in Small Island of
Swoyambhu. The valley around the sea was lush green forest
with beautiful views. So Manjusri thought that it would
be the great if there were any clue to drain the water out
from the valley. He walked around the valley and found a
saddle part in Chovar and he cut the ridge with his magic
sword then it started to drain out the water from the sea
and remained a marshy fertile black alluvial soil in the
valley. He made a settlement in the valley and appointed
a king Dharmakar (who is the 1st king of Nepalese history)
then moved to China.
Rapidly growing every day and night nowadays
this is largest city of Nepal. There are many places and
things to see in Kathmandu valley like Hindu's one of the
very important temples Pashupatinath temple area near international
airport, Budhanilkantha Narayan area, Bauddhanath, Swoyambhunath,
monasteries, unique architectural cities Bhaktapur Darbar
Square, Basantapur Darbar Square and Patan Darbar Square
in the valley. Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Sundarijal and Kakani
are the interesting places to visit for the excellent panoramic
views of the eastern, central and western Himalayan ranges
around Kathmandu valley. There are few days trips from the
valley like trek to Sundarijal, Shivpuri, Kakani, Fulchowki
Danda and day hike to Jamachowk. Chobhar gorge, Godavari,
Dakshinkali, Kirtipur and Nagarjun etc are the tourist spots
around the valley.
FULCHOKI (2765m)
It lies 20km far south from Patan just above Gadabari that
is the highest ridge around Kathmandu valley. The place
is famous for bird watching because over 250 species of
birds are found there. There are many different types of
animals like barking deer, leopard, bear and other animals.
It can be seen the beautiful Kathmandu valley to the north
and Terai region to the south from there. It snows there
in the winter but doesn't last for long.
NAGARKOT (2175m)
It is a popular tourist resort of Nepal that lies 32km north
east of Kathmandu. Many years ago, it was a picnic spot
of Kathmandu valley people. The panoramic view of the mountain
from Khumbu to Manaslu Himalayan range can be seen from
there.
KAKANI (1982m)
It
lies 29km north west of Kathmandu that is also a popular
picnic spot of the valley people. The best view of Ganesh
Himal and Langtang Lirung is seen from there. The panoramic
view of Himalayan massif from Rolwaling/ Gaurishanker to
Annapurna Himalayan range can be easily seen in the clear
day. Generally the trek starts for Nagarkot, Shivpuri, Sundarijal
and Dhulikhel from here.
Kakani is the Tamang village which can be
the good place to study the Tamang culture not going far
from Kathmandu.
POKHARA (819m)
This is very nice lakeside valley of Nepal where is situated
the Fewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Rupa Lake etc. Machhapuchhre
Himal is 28km north of Fewa Lake. The reflection of Machhapuchhre
Himal in the level of Fewa Lake looks really beautiful and
attractive. The lakeside city is surrounded by the Manaslu,
Annapurna Himalayan range, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre, Lamjung
Himal and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range from east, north and
west side and lesser Himalayan range from south side. It
is the only one place in the world from where it can be
seen the Himalayas very closely having a cold drink in the
low land city. A Japanese monk-Ekai Kawaguchi came to Nepal
in 1900AD, he was the 1st trekker visited Pokhara. There
are many side places and things to see in and around Pokhara
valley. This is one of the scenic, popular and important
tourist destinations of Nepal.
ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
This
is very popular National Park of Nepal listed in World Heritage
Site. It lies in subtropical rain forest where are over
400 species of birds and many different types of animals
like one horned rhino, elephant and Bengal tiger, leopard,
sambar, barking deer, bison, Gangetic Dolphin, gaur and
blue bull etc and endangered reptiles like Gharial, crocodile
and golden monitor lizard. There are many different types
of facilities available to be provided to the trekkers like
elephant riding, chasing the Bengal tiger riding on the
back of elephant, canoeing, elephant breeding center, communication,
transportation, swimming pool, hotels and resorts etc. This
National Park is completely developed Eco-friendly that
is only 5 to 6 hours drive from Kathmandu but it is also
linked by the airway service.
Detailed itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu (1310m).
Day 02 : Mountain flight before noon
that is the Himalayan adventure with scenic views of the
Himalayas very closely then fly to Pokhara (819m).
Day 03 : Fly to Jomsom(2700m) and stay
there.
Day 04 : Hike down to Tukuche(2590m).
Day 05 : Hike up to Marpha(2670m).
Day 06 : Hike to Jomsom.
Day 07-08 : Fly back to Pokhara and explore the valley.
Day 09-10 : Drive to Chitwan (150m)
and enjoy with nature and Tharu culture. Chase the elusive
Bengal tiger riding on the elephant, jeep safari, jungle
walk, watch the elephant breeding center, explore the Tharu
culture, enjoy and dance with them.
Day 11 : Drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 12 : Drive to Nagarkot or Dhulikhel or Kakani
and stay there.
Day 13 : See the view of the Himalayas and the river
valley then drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 14 : Sightseeing and shopping in Kathmandu. Day15
Fly back home.