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Chhahari
Group conducts special volunteering and tour program in Nepal. This
program focused to those people who has limited time period and dont
want to go for trekking. During the program period, you will stay with
host family.
Program
Details:
Day
01 : Arrive Kathmandu - Drop to Host Family
Arrive
Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to host family
and rest.
Day
02 : Kathmandu Durbar Square Sightseeing - Language Class Starts(optional)
Later
sightseeing of Swayambhu and Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Valley
has an exotic setting. It is surrounded by a tier of green mountain
wall above which tower mighty snow-capped peak.The history of the Valley,
according to the legends, begins with Swayambhu, or the "the
self existent". Swayambhu is, perhaps, the best place to observe
the religious harmony in Nepal. The stupa is among the most ancient
in this part of the world.The largest image of the Sakyamuni Buddha
in Nepal is in a monastry next to the stupa.
Day
03 : Kathmandu Sightseeing - Language Class Starts(optional)
Kathmandu-Morning
sightseeing of Pashupati and Buddha.The Pashupati is the holiest
Hindu pilgrimage in Nepal. There are linga images of Shiva along with
statues, shrines and temples dedicated to other deities in the complex.
Buddhanath is among the largest stupas in South Asia, & it has become
the focal point of Tibetian Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound
looms 36 mts. overhead. Later sightseeing of Patan Durbar Square,
an ancient city situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati
and is about 5 kms southeast of Kathmandu. The city is full of Budhist
monuments and Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways, guardian deities
and wonderful carvings.
Day
04 : Kathmandu - Changu Narayan Temple
Kathmandu
- Morning sightseeing of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur means "the
city of devotees" in the Sanskrit language. It is also known
as Bhadgaon. The palace complex in the middle of the city potrays
the prosperity of the Malla years and the details at which the crafts-
people then worked. The palace of fifty-five windows stands in the square
and it was home to many kings of Bhaktapur.It is perhaps the most popular
of the three Newar towns of the Kathmandu Valley. Rest of the day at
leisure.
Day
05-06 : Kathmandu City-Village - End of the Language Class
Singha
Durbar: A grand imposing palace built on the neo-classical style.
It was the private residence of Rana Prime Minister. Now it's the Secretariat
of His Majesty's Government of Nepal. Bhadrakali TempleIt is at the
eastern edge of the Tudikhel, near Shahid Gate. This temple is one of
the main "Shankta or Shaktipeeth" temples of Kathmandu City.
Narayanhity
Durbar:
It
is the Royal Palace of present King, His Majesty King Birendra Bir BikramShahdev
of Nepal. The Shah kings moved to this palace from their old palace
in the late 18th century. The new edifice was inaugurated in 1970 on
the occasion of the wedding of His Majesty king Birendra Bir Bikram
Shahdev.
The
palace takes its name from the Narayanhiti, a famous historic waterspout
situated at the southern corner of the Palace. The Palace compound is
immense, surrounded by high walls and guarded by soldiers.
Balaju
Water Garden:It
is situated below Nagarjun Hill about five-kilometer northwest of Kathmandu
City. The garden is known for its bank of 22 stone waterspouts (hiti)
carved in the shape of sea-dragons. It also consists of religious shrines,
fishponds and a replica of the statue of Budhanilkantha. . There is
also a swimming pool inside the park.
Budhanilkantha:Situated
below Shivapuri hill at the northern end of the valley, Buddhanilkantha
temple is 9 km from Kathmandu city. The temple consists of a pond in
which lies a great stone figure of the Hindu god Vishnu reclining on
the coils of a cosmic serpent. The huge statue of sleeping Vishnu is
carved from the single block of black stone of a type not found in the
valley. It is believed that ages before the two hardworking farmers
(husband and wife) discovered the statue when they were ploughing their
field.
Besides
Budhanilkantha temple, there are other two sets of exactly similar,
but smaller statues of 'sleeping Vishnu' in the Valley. One set is in
the Balaju garden and the other is hidden in the old garden of Hanuman
Dhoka Palace of Kathmandu city. A prophetic dream of King Pratap Malla
generated the belief that the King of Nepal should never visit Buddhanilkantha
temple on threat of death. He then built the similar statue in two places.
Day
07 : Kathmandu Village
Chobhar:Situated
nine-kilometer southwest of Kathmandu, this place is famous for its
gorge. All the water of the valley drain through it. There is a small
but picturesque temple of Adinath on the top of a hill. From this top
one can have a panoramic view of snow capped mountain peaks.
Kirtipur
: It
is a small town, situated on a ridge 6-km southwest of Kathmandu. The
ancient township is a natural fortress and has a proud and courageous
history. The Chilamchu stupa and the temple of Bagh Bhairav are major
sights here. The city offers quaint streets lined with artistic houses
and temple squares. The people are known for their skill in building
and weaving.
Jaishi
Dewal : Five minutes from Kasthmandap the Shiva Temple of Jaishi
Dewal is famous for its erotic carvings. It is still one of the main
tourist routes of the chariot festivals of Indra Jatra, Gai Jatra and
other festivals.
Dakshinkali:
The temple of Dakshinkali is situated about two kilometers south
of Shekha Narayan. Dakshinkali is regarded as one of the most important
Hindu Goddesses. Pilgrims visit this temple to offer their prayer and
animal sacrifices to the goddess. Besides, this place has been developed
as a popular picnic spot.
Day
08 : Tour To Dhading o/n family
Day
09 : Dhading Sightseeing o/n family
Day
10 : Dhading Sightseeing o/n family
Day
11 :Back to Kathmandu o/n family
Day
12 : Free Day
For Medical Tour : Bir Hospital/Patan Mental Hospital
Day
13 : Free Day (Shoping and Enjoyment)
Day
14 : Departure to Airport |