Itinerary

  1. Arrival in Kathmandu & Thamel Stroll
    • Fly from Lucknow to Kathmandu
    • Check into hotel in Thamel area
    • Evening walk through Thamel's streets
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
  2. Kathmandu Durbar Square & Swayambhunath
    • Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
    • Explore Hanuman Dhoka Palace
    • Walk to Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
    • Sunset view from Swayambhunath
  3. Patan City Tour
    • Drive to Patan Durbar Square
    • Visit Patan Museum
    • See Krishna Mandir and Golden Temple
    • Lunch at a local Newari restaurant
    • Return to Thamel in the evening
  4. Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Day Trip
    • Morning drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    • Explore 55 Window Palace and Nyatapola Temple
    • Lunch in Bhaktapur
    • Afternoon drive to Nagarkot
    • Overnight stay in Nagarkot
  5. Nagarkot Sunrise & Return to Kathmandu
    • Early morning sunrise view from Nagarkot tower
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Drive back to Kathmandu
    • Afternoon rest at hotel
    • Evening at Garden of Dreams
  6. Pashupatinath & Boudhanath
    • Morning visit to Pashupatinath Temple
    • Walk along Bagmati River ghats
    • Lunch near Boudhanath
    • Afternoon at Boudhanath Stupa
    • Evening aarti at Boudhanath
  7. Day Trip to Changu Narayan & Kopan Monastery
    • Drive to Changu Narayan Temple (UNESCO)
    • Explore the ancient temple complex
    • Lunch at a local eatery
    • Visit Kopan Monastery for meditation session
    • Return to Kathmandu by evening
  8. Leisure Day in Kathmandu
    • Late breakfast at a café
    • Shopping for souvenirs in Thamel
    • Visit Asan Tole market
    • Couple's spa or massage session
    • Romantic dinner at a rooftop restaurant
  9. Patan Revisit & Local Cooking Class
    • Morning walk in Patan's backstreets
    • Visit a local pottery square
    • Participate in a Nepali cooking class
    • Enjoy the meal you cooked
    • Evening cultural show (if available)
  10. Departure from Kathmandu
    • Last-minute souvenir shopping
    • Check out from hotel
    • Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport
    • Fly back to Lucknow

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