Arrival at Kathmandu (1300 m)
Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will be received by our team at airport and then transfer to Hotel.
At hotel you shall be welcomed in a very Nepali way by “Panch Kanya” with a group of traditional musician’s playing cultural music (Panche Baja). In Nepalese tradition the word “Panchakanya” means five virgin girls whose presence is regarded as a good omen. In the Hindu religion the word Panchakanya means good luck and symbolizes five goddesses, namely Durga, Sarshwati, Laxmi, Radha and Annapurna. The sacred temple of Panchakanya is located at the eastern end of the Nepal.
Panche Baja (literally – five musical instruments) is a group of five traditional musical instruments played in Nepal during certain auspicious occasions. A small band of five people (traditionally, called Damahi) can form the musical band to perform in such occasions like marriage. The five instruments are: Dholaki (Two sided drum, similar to Madal), Tyamko (small kettle drum), Damaha or Nagara (kettle drum), Sahanai (a short pipe instrument) and Jhurma or jhyali (cymbals).
Your hotel room will be all set with a very special turndown service that includes flower petals on your bed on the first evening of your honeymoon as a romantic gesture with bottle of chilled sparkling wine elegantly arranged in your room upon arrival to toast your future.
Overnight at hotel
full day sight seeing
Early Morning: Optional 1 hour schedule Mountain Flight
Morning for an hour’s worth of spectacular mountain scenery. As the aircraft lifts up and heads towards the east, passengers do not have to wait too long to find out what is in store for them. There they are – the mountains, as they always have been. First to their far left visitors see Gosaithan, also called Shisha Pangma, Standing at the majestic height of 8,013 m. Immediately to the right of Gosaithan, there appears Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m), a mountain that looks like the number 8 lying down and covered with snow. To the right of Dorje Lakpa is Phurbi-Ghyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu Valley. As the plane moves along, the mountains come closer and closer. Next on the vision is Choba- Bhamare, the smallest one of the lot at 5,933 m but singularly stubborn as it has never been climbed. Then appears the mountain that is not only prominent in sight but also spiritually– Gauri-Shankar. Lord Shiva and his consort Gauri are said to protect this mountain, at the proud height of 7,134 m and the summit had a history of unsuccessful attempts till 1979. Gauri-Shankar is sharp and very conspicuous during the mountain flight
Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City and Patan Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square: Kathmandu Durbar Square (“UNESCO World Heritage Site”) also known as Hanuman Dhoka square is one of the major attractions in Kathmandu Valley. Most of the cultural centers of Nepal are concentrated around the Kathmandu valley; among those cultural sites, the important one is the Hanuman-Dhoka Durbar Square. The name Hanuman-Dhoka Durbar came from the statue of Hanuman established by the King Pratap Malla at the entrance of the royal palace in 1672 A.D. storeyed residence built by King Prithvi Narayan shah in 1770, is called Basantapur Durbar (palace). The whole complex is also known as Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Living Goddess Kumari’s house: In Nepal Kumari is given high respect and dignity especially during social and religious functions. There are several Kumari’s including Kumari’s in Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Bungamati within the Kathmandu Valley. However, among all of them, the Kumari of Kathmandu housed in the Kumari Bihar situated at the vicinity of Hanuman Dhoka Palace at Basantapur is regarded as the most important one and is also known as the Royal Kumari. There are several verses in the Vedas which eloquently glorify the position of Kumari’s and their role in various spheres of life.
Patan: Patan is on the elevated tract of land in Kathmandu Valley on the south side of the Bagmati River, which separates it from the city of Kathmandu on the northern and western side. The Nakkhu Khola acts as the boundary on the southern side. It was developed on relatively thin layers of deposited clay and gravel in the central part of a dried ancient lake known as the Nagdaha. Patan City was planned in Vihars and Bahils. Out of 295 Vihars and Bahils of the valley 56% of them are in Patan. The water conduits, stone spouts, Jaladroni (water tanks), artistic gate ways, Hindu temples and Buddhist Vihars adorn the city. The in built cultural heritage like the royal palace, with intricately carved doors and windows and beautiful courtyards adorned with exquisite icons enhance the beauty of the city. Such art pieces are found in stone, metal, terracotta ivory and other objects. All these artifacts exhibit artistic excellence of the craftsmen and the whole city looks like an open museum.
At evening you can explore the city of Kathmandu for illusive Shopaholism Kathmandu offers you wide variety of shopping opportunity which is mostly authentic items as being country rich in culture and traditional arts. Travelers can enjoy shopping mostly handmade items – wooden crafts, metal crafts, and stone crafts, and handmade paper items, jewelries made from precious stones, paintings, and cottage garment product around tourists market. In Kathmandu valley Patan is popular for both metal and stone crafts and Bhaktapur for wooden and potteries. Besides in modern market travelers can also buy several imported items as well.
Nagarkot
Nagarkot is a village and Village Development Committee located 32 km east of Kathmandu, Nepal in Bhaktapur District in the Bagmati Zone. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 3,504 and had 655 houses in it. At an elevation of 2,195 meters, it is considered one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur District. It is renowned for its sunrise view of the Himalaya including Mount Everest as well as other snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley.
Enroute sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur
Pottery at Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur is famous for its traditional pottery industry. The age old craft has survived the calls for modernization and today it enhances Bhaktapur’ value as a city of Heritage. Bhaktapur has 2 famous pottery squares. One is located at the dark, damp alleys beckon on either side of the main road, the most promising destination in this area- Potter’s square, a sloping open space south west of Taumadhi Tol. Walking towards Bolachhen/ Talakwa, better known as the town’s Potter’s square, the streets are lined with small shops selling innumerable items produced in baked clay and the pavements are filled with black clay items drying in the strong sunlight. Within the Talakwa pottery square, 2 important temples of a solid- brick Vishnu temple and the double roofed Jeth Ganesh can be seen in a very traditional way.
Create your very own love story; create your own souvenir of LOVE!!!! Continue driving to Nagarkot and upon arrival check in at Club Himalaya
Club Himalaya is a place to relax your mind and body, to get in touch with nature, experience Nepali hospitality, and escape the hectic demands of the city life all in the comfort of a superb resort in a magnificent setting. Club Himalaya is an ideal destination to listen to the sounds of silence for honeymooners with its romantic setting with nature. Resting on a single independent hill called the Windy Hill, Club Himalaya has become the pride of Nagarkot.
Dhulikhel (1430 m)
Wake up to a wedded bliss with a delivery of fresh flowers and breakfast in bed with the mesmerizing view of the Himalayas
Drive to Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel has for many centuries been an important trading centre on the ancient commercial route linking Nepal to Tibet. Since time immemorial, people of Nepal travel to Tibet to bring home salt and gold. Likewise, the Tibetans every year with their flocks of sheep enter into Nepal during Dashain, the greatest Hindu festival. They use to purchase chilies and other daily necessities in Nepal and return to their homeland. In those days, a whole day walk from Kathmandu to Dhulikhel was comfortable for Tibet trippers with easily available of food and water at Dhulikhel at the evening for overnight stay. Even now, a bird’s eye view from the resorts at Dhulikhel to the landscapes; highway to Tibet and horizons far to the Tibetan borders, clearly exhibits Dhulikhel as the gateway of Tibet. After adjoining with Tibet by motor able road in 1965, Dhulikhel got a face lift and developed as a tourist destination both for Tibet trippers and tourists. Dhulikhel is an ideal station to stop for overnight stay while going to Tibet and coming back to Kathmandu.
Upon arrival at Dhulikhel, check in at Dhulikhel Mountain Resort
Established in 1981, Dhulikhel Mountain Resort pioneered the Resort concept in Nepal. The resort rests on 20 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and is back-dropped by the breathtaking panorama of the Himalayas. Designed with an ethnic theme, the beautifully refurbished cottages are made from red bricks with thatched roofs to reflect the traditional village architecture of the region.
Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the freshness of your companionship in the serene nature
Optional: Witnessed by Everest exchange your marriage wows in Tibetan style at one of the most exotic destination in the world. Experience the Helicopter tour to Everest and be welcomed by the popping sound of fizzing champagne bottle, waited by hearty lunch is for sure an impeccable experience of a life time. You would never go this high for your marriage wows. At the Everest View Hotel, along with the breathtaking atmosphere and views of the Himalayas you will be served lunch of your choice at the hotels viewing deck.
Hotel Everest View is situated at 3,880m height in the Sagarmatha National Park this is the highest located hotel in the world and commands a spectacular view of Mt. Everest (8,848 m.). Hotel Everest View affords a panoramic view of Everest and many other high and awe-inspiring peaks including Amadablam (6,856 m.), described by many as the most beautiful peak they have ever seen.
Pokhara (1000 m) Drive to Pokhara
Pokhara, the city of lakes is nestled in the tranquil valley, surrounded by the foothills of the majestic Annapurna range, thick forests, gushing rivers and clear lakes. Located about 200km west of Kathmandu, it offers a perfect getaway from the busy and chaotic life of the city. If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, then Pokhara is the center of adventure. Pokhara is an adventure paradise, offering activities such as paragliding, trekking, mountain biking, Canyoning, rafting, kayaking, jungle tours and much more. It is the only place in the world from where one can enjoy the magnificent views of mountains having elevation above 8000 meters whole sitting below 1000 meter above sea level. Three out of the ten highest mountains in the world — Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu are situated within 30 miles (linear distance) of the city, so that the northern skyline of the city offers a very close view of the Himalayas.
“You have not seen Nepal if you have not been to Pokhara. Pokhara valley is a hanging garden of the earth. It is, as the tourists say, one of the paradises on earth.”
Enroute lunch will be served at Motel du Mugling
The Motel Du Mugling is the first motel in the history of Nepalese hospitality industry. Located at little picturesque town of Mugling and nestled on the bank of confluence of two major rivers: Trisuli and Marsyangdi.
Upon arrival in Pokhara, check in at Fishtail Lodge
Situated on a peninsula with the Fewa Lake on one side and a forest- covered hill on the other, the Fish Tail Lodge offers spectacular views all round making it a unique lake resort. Guests are received and transported to the Lodge on its shuttle-floats or boats. Established in the late 1960’s with unique round cottages set amidst a lush garden, the Fish Tail Lodge is ideal for travelers desiring the charm of a small hotel with very high service standards.
Kathmandu
This special morning either spend it in the warm cuddle of your life partner or else challenge the inner adventurous kind in you by trying some the world’s most thrilling adventure sports available in Pokhara like Ultra Light, Paragliding and Zip Flying. (Optional)
Take an afternoon flight Kathmandu, upon arrival, check in at hotel.
Dinner: Pamper your loved one with the most romantic Bush Dinner at Garden of Dreams
Garden of Dreams is a historic neo-classical garden located in the heart of the city of Kathmandu. The garden was created by Kaiser Sumsher Rana at the beginning of 1920. After the completion of this garden, it was regarded as one of the private gardens the most sophisticated of the epoch. It constitutes a set of exquisite pavilions, fountains, garden furniture and decorative characteristics inspired by European verandas and pergolas.
Departure from Kathmandu
After Breakfast, transfer to airport for the flight to onward destination.
End of tours
- Airport Pick up and drop
- Private Cab Transfer
- Meals
- Accomodation
- Sight seeing
- All entrance charge
- Air Fares
- Personal expenses
- Coffee, Cold drinks, liquiors
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions