Brief Excursions in Nepal

Staying at some of Nepal’s coziest hotels and enjoying the striking splendor of historical glory, this exotic tour takes you along the bustling city of Kathmandu and introduces you to its busy back streets, its divine temples, and ornate palaces. Kathmandu is a cultural and historical city with different museums, historical and religious attractions. Here you will find a perfect blend of the modern and the ancient, with sites that have been perfectly preserved and still dominate the skyline of the city. Kathmandu has always found mention in lore and legend. As a spiritual center among the land of snows, it spans across a giant valley surrounded by dense forests on all sides. The entire valley comprises of the three distinct districts – Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur. In the ancient times these were three different kingdoms.

A tour to this exceptional city takes us through some of the most culturally and demographically diverse cities of the world; a walk in to a rich and varied ethnographic, cultural, and traditional diversity. The valley of Kathmandu alone has seven UNESCO World Heritage sites (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath Temple and Changu Narayan Temple) and various other historical and religious complexes that continue to shelter Nepal’s strong spiritual essence.  On this tour, you will have time to discover some of the city’s most revered cultural highlights, including some of the heritage sites. Against the dominating backdrop of the Himalayan mountain peaks, your time in Kathmandu affords a chance to visit its bustling lanes, it’s beautiful temples, palace complexes, and museums.