Day One-
We receive you in the airport and transfer to the hotel. Half an hour briefing on the tour and highlights explaining the optional activities you can do during your stay.

Day Two-
KIRTIPUR
It is a small town, eight kilometers southwest of Kathmandu on the top of a hill; Tribhuvan University is located at the foot of the hill. This historic town has many things to offer like old shrines and temples, old houses, the people typically dressed in old traditional customs, people working on ancient loom etc.

CHOBHAR GORGE
Situated few kilometers away from Kirtipur, Carved out of a hillside, the Chobhar gorge is the only outlet for all the water of the valley. Legend has it that Manjushree, an ancient saint cut the mountain with his magical sword, to drain out the water from the Kathmandu Valley which was then just a lake. There is a small but picturesque temple of Adinath on the top of the hill with a magnificent view of the snow capped peaks. Just beyond the gorge is a temple of lord Ganesh. The main image of the shrine is a massive rock, naturally carved. An unique experience would be to enter the cave we find there near the gorge. The cave was formed after the lime stone was diluted and drained out of the valley. It is said that the cave route leads to different parts of Kathmandu Valley under the ground.

PHARPING
This is a popular village amidst a lovely setting by the hillside. It is situated at the southwest corner of the Valley. Inhabited mostly by the Newars and Tamangs both of whom are Buddhists by faith, the village is dotted with numerous Mahayan (Lamaism) monasteries. Another important sight is the Buddhist temple of Bajra-Yogini pertaining to the authentic philosophy of Bajrayan.

DAKSHINKALI
This particular temple lies twenty kilometers south of the valley. The temple at Dakshinkali is dedicated to the ferocious mother goddess who has much energy an power Dakshinkali is regarded as one of the most important Hindu Goddesses. Pilgrims visits this temple to offer their prayer and animal sacrifices to the goddesses. The temple is tantric in nature and is a favourite worship place of the Hindus. Non-Hindus can not enter the building where the deity of Kali is located. Pictures can be taken from outside Beside, this place has been developed as a popular picnic spot.

CHAMPA DEVI
The hike to the top of Champa Devi (2,278m), the highest peak on the Chandragiri Ridge south west of Kathmandu, A popular way up is from Hattiban on the road to Dakshinkali, affords a panoramic view of the west Kathmandu valley, back dropped by the snow covered Himalayas. The trail takes two – three hours and begins next to the Hattiban Resort. If hiking is not your interest you can enjoy the greenery and the view from the resort itself. A pony hiking can be organized for you at extra cost.

Day three-
AM: Duly recognized as a world Heritage Site by UNESCO Kathmandu Durbar Square lies in the heart of Kathmandu City. Locally also called as Hanuman Dhoka Palace Square-an ancient seat of the Nepalese Royalty. Most of the buildings we see here date from 15th to 18th century. Some of the important monuments to be seen here are:

• Taleju temple- tallest of all structures built by King Mahendra
   Malla in 1549 A.D.
• Jagannath temple- built in the 16th century, known for fascinating erotic figures carving on the wooden
   struts eaves.
• Kal Bhairav- one of the largest stone idols in Kathmandu representing the terrifying aspects of Shiva.
• Statue of King Pratap Malla in praying gesture to Digu Taleju the royal family deity right across.
• Kumari Ghar- 17th century Kumari temple, an example of the highly developed Nepalese temple craft.
• Kasthamandap- built from the timber of a single tree. The Kathmandu City derives its name from
  Kasthamandap.
Besides these other fascinating part of this palace complex is the towering Nautale Durbar (Nine Storey Palace) overlooking the beautiful cityscape and the vast Basantapur square where Prithivi Narayan Shah built mansion to commemorate his victory in 1768 A.D. This building complex is known for the most intricately carved wooden doorways roof struts and massive lattice windows full of mythical figures.

Then we drive to Swoyanbhunath Stupa another World Heritage Site. Swoyambhunath literally means 'Self-Existent One.' Swoyambhunath is believed to have been established around 250 B.C. An inscription dated 460 A.D. states that the construction was carried out by King Mandev. The largest image of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Nepal is in a monastery next to the stupa. Behind the hilltop is a temple dedicated to Manjusri or Saraswati - the goddess of learning. Swoyambhunath is perhaps the best place to observe the religious harmony in Nepal.

PM: Patan Durbar Square complex, situated in the center of Patan city, and its surroundings provide very good example of ancient Newari architecture. The palace has three main courtyards but the central and the oldest is Mul Chowk. To the west of the complex are a dozen free standing temples of various sizes and styles. Krishna Temple, Bhimsen Temple, the Golden Temple of Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Sundari Chowk mark the architectural excellence of its era. The Sundari Chowk with the sunken Royal bath of Tusha Hiti contains exquisite woodcarvings, stone, and metal sculpture. Patan Durbar Square also houses a temple of Taleju Bhawani.

Day Four-
We drop you to the airport as per your flight schedule towards your destination.

The above highlights are the basics of the total tour. There are indeed some surprises included in the tour which you will feel once you are here on the tour.