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Rafting in Nepal 

Nepal is blessed with an amazing diversity of rivers from the foot of the Himalayan Mountains. Nepal has earned a reputation as one of the best destinations in the world for water rafting.  Nepal’s thundering waters, coming from the glaciers of the mighty Himalayans, provide unmatched thrills for rafting and immersing oneself in the landscapes. Our river guides expertly glide the boat along the rivers whilst enjoying all the wild and wacky rapids. Rivers in Nepal are graded on a scale of I-VI according to their size, the intensity of their rapids and difficulties.

Simply put, we live in a white water enthusiast’s paradise with an awesome variety of white water rafting adventures to tempt any type of traveler. From convenient ½ day excursions to full on 12 day river expeditions, the possibilities are endless. In fact, with so many river options, you can dramatically cut down on the need for bus travel in Nepal, as our waterways can connect you to and from many of Nepal’s most popular destinations.

Exploring Nepal via the river is a unique way to get off the beaten track and embrace our fascinating culture, pristine wilderness and diverse wildlife more intimately. Whether you want to try rafting for the first time or you are an avid white water junky looking for a new adrenaline fix – we are your best choice in Nepal for the eco-adventure of a lifetime

We grew up here...on the banks of these rivers.we are proud of our extraordinary country and we invite you to join us and see what white water adventure is all about.

Marshyangdi River

The Raging River 

Flowing through the gorges of the Annapurnas, it runs sandwiched between 52 km of boiling foam & towering peaks. Marshyangdi River promises you an unforgettable trip with continuous class 4 to 5 rapids. It’s a real adventure of one day easy trekking and 2 to 3 days of intense white water rafting.

Karnali River

The Wild West

In the far west is the longest & largest & most exciting  rafting river of Nepal. Originating in Tibet it flows through the untouched remote western region, offering challenging white water and elusive wilderness. Spectacular landscapes, narrow gorges, the most challenging rapids & wildlife are the main attractions.

Distance: - 240 Kms

Grade: - 4+/5

Best Season: - Oct/Dec, March/May

Bhote Koshi River

Bhote Koshi Rafting

The Harmony of Tibet 

The Bhote Koshi is one of the best short whitewater adventures in Nepal (class 4 to 5+ rapids). On the way to the river you’ll enjoy great mountain views but once you’re on the river-nonstop whitewater adventure starts.The Bhotekoshi has many challenging and tricky rapids, it is considered one of the best short river trips in Nepal. Almost twenty-six km of continuous river tip must be negotiated along with a veritable maze of canons and boulders.   

Distance: - 26Kms

Grade: - 4+

Best Season: - Oct/Dec, March/May

Sun Koshi River

The River of Gold

The Sun Koshi River is one among the 10 most exciting whitewater rafting in the world. Passing remote village, mountains covered with forests and rice terraces, the river offers once-in-a-lifetime experience particularly during high waters, when the rapids can swell to massive

sizes, sometimes making the rafts completely disappear from sight.

Distance: - 272Kms

Grade: - 4+/5

Best Season: - Oct/Dec, March/May

Seti River

A Picturesque Family Trip 

Most of the year, the Seti river - famous for its dazzling scenery-is a gentle river, which attracts families, bird watchers, nature lovers and dreamers.

Tamur River

The Best of the East

Breathtaking 4-day trek through remote Eastern Nepal promises an amazing view of Mt. Makalu, Mt.  Kanchanjunga and rhododendron forest. River part offers you 120 kilometer descent through hundreds of most exciting class 4 to 5 rapids. The Tamur gives you an opportunity to explore a beautiful, but rarely seen part of Nepal on foot and raft or Kayak.

Trishuli River

The Classic River 

Nepal’s most frequented and easily accessible rafting river flows from near Kathmandu westward towards Pokhara, the trishuli is considered to be very good introduction to rafting. Rafting the river is often combined with other pursuits in Nepal ( Chitwan National Park and trekking in the Annapurna region). For first time paddlers, a trip down the Trishuli is an experience not to be missed (class 3 to 4+ in high water).

Distance: - 35Kms

Grade: - 3+

Best Season: - Oct/Dec, Feb/May

Kali Gandaki River

The River of God

The river named after the Goddess Kali and descending through the deepest gorge in Asia, this fabulous river (class 3 to 4 + rapids) offers a mixture of breathtaking mountain views and pure adrenaline. Orignating from Mustang to the north of the Annapurna Himal. It is the most popular medium length rafting  trip in Nepal offering spectacular views.

Distance: - 75Kms

Grade: - 3/4+ depending on month.

Best Season: - Oct/Dec, March/May

Paragliding

Overview:

Paragliding is thrilling adventure experience in Nepal. Those who are seeking for scenic fly to see bird-eye view of Nepal’s beautiful with the Annapurna Himalayan peaks and Phewa Lake to the down paragliding may be the best adventure trip.

Nepal paragliding trip offers you various types of flights- half an hour tandem, an hour cross county and multi days para trekking etc. If you are looking to fly in Nepal Himalayan Holiday assists you to organize your paragliding trip as your convenient time is suitable. Generally October to April is the best season to paraglide so in these months if you are halting in Pokhara before or after the trek may you can grab the opportunity.

Mountain Flight

Mountain Flight

Overview:

Mountain flight is an easier way to see the Nepali Himalayan peaks. The flight takes you within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cruising this close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice is an out-of-this world experience. This unique experience gives cilents a quick glance at Nepal's untamed landscapes and a fly-past through the world's tallest peak.

The aircraft takes off and heads eastward and almost immediately the peaks come into view. The first peak that appears on your horizon is the majestic Gosaithan, also called Shisha Pangma, standing at a height of 8,013m. To its right appears Dorje Lhakpa (6,966m), looking like a massive figure of eight lying prone and covered in snow. To its right is Phurbi Chyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu valley.

Duration:- 1 Hour – Kathmandu -Mountain-Kathmandu

Location:- Kathmandu Airport

Departure:-Everyday round the year

Seasons:-

Dec, Jan & Feb – Winter Season – Clear but late flight always due to fog.

March, April & May – Spring Season – Best & Crystal Clear Mt Views

June, July & August – Monsoon Season – Bit Cloudy & Hazy

Sep, Oct & Nov – Autumn Season – Best Mountain View Season

Schedule:-

6.30 AM – 1st Flight

7.30 AM – 2nd Flight

8.30 AM – 3rd Flight

Monday through Sunday (7 Days a Week)

Note: - Flying Cost and Schedule subject to be change with or without prior notice. Depend on Weather Condition

Bungee Jumping

Bungee Jumping

Overview:

The ultimate thrill of a Bungee jump can be experienced in Nepal at perhaps the best site in the world. Nepal's first bungee jumping site is situated 160m over the  wild Bhote Koshi river, and located close to the Nepal-Tibet border, a three-hour bus ride from Kathmandu in the Arniko (Kathmanu/Lhasa) Highway to within 12km of the Tibet Border and the famous Friendship Bidge.

The jump, at 160m, was designed by one of New Zealand's leading bungee consultants,

and is operated by some of the most experienced jump masters in the business. It's mishap-proof. The agency takes safety "very, very seriously".

The Bridge : Swiss designed, specially for bungee jumping with a 4x safety factor.

The bridge has a loading factor of 250kg per running meter. This means that the bridge

will hold 250 x 166 = 41,500kg or 4.5 tones And those are Swiss measurements!

 * Over 6000 meters of steel wire was used to build the bridge * Longest suspension

bridge in Nepal * The bridge joins two sides of a great valley. Before its construction,

locals walked five hours to cross this river gorge.

Bungee Jumping in Pokhara

Water Touch Bungee Jumping in Pokhara

Overview:

Pokhara is already famous in the world for a plethora of adventure sports from Paragliding, parahawking, zip-flyer, trekking, Stand up paddle and many more. Addition of 'Water touch bungy' will suely boost up adventure touism in Pokhara.

Water Touch Bungy, Situated at Hemja near the Tibetan Camp in Pokhara, the around 80m high bungy will consist of a cliff of 50m and 32 m of a steel tower. The facility is expected to come into operation from the first week of September.

The adventure lovers who jump of the steel tower for the water touch bungy will ultimately dive into a natural pond some 15-20m deep. The company who has been operating the Zip-liner in Pokhara is promoting the new establishment as bungy with a thrill.

Some Facts:

The Highest Water Touch Bungee in the world. 

Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the capital and largest municipality of Nepal. Kathmandu, Pokhara and Biratnagar are the first, second and third largest cities of Nepal respectively. It is the only city of Nepal with the administrative status of Mahanagar(Metropolitan City), as compared to Upa-Mahanagar (Sub-Metropolitan City) or Nagar (City). Kathmandu is the core of Nepal's largest urban agglomeration located in the Kathmandu Valley consisting of Lalitpur,  Kirtipur,  Madhyapur  Thimi, Bhaktapur and a number of smaller communities. Kathmandu is also known informally as "KTM" or the "tri-city". According to the 2011 census, Kathmandu Metropolitan City has a population of 975,453 and measures 49.45 square kilometres (19.09 sq mi).

The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) in the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley of central Nepal. It is surrounded by four major mountains: Shivapuri, Phulchoki, Nagarjun, and Chandragiri. Kathmandu Valley is part of three districts (Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur), has the highest population density in the country, and is home to about a twelfth of Nepal's population.

Historically, the Kathmandu Valley and adjoining areas were known as Nepal Mandala. Until the 15th century, Bhaktapur was its capital when two other capitals, Kathmandu and Lalitpur, were established. During the Rana and Shah eras, British historians called the valley itself "Nepal Proper". Today, Kathmandu is not only the capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, but also the headquarters of the Bagmati Zone and the Central Development Region of Nepal.

Kathmandu is the gateway to tourism in Nepal. It is also the hub of the country's economy. It has the most advanced infrastructure of any urban area in Nepal, and its economy is focused on tourism, which accounted for 3.8% of Nepal's GDP in 1995–96. Tourism in Kathmandu declined thereafter during a period of political unrest, but since then has improved. In 2013, Kathmandu was ranked third among the top 10 travel destinations on the rise in the world by TripAdvisor, and ranked first in Asia.

The city has a rich history, spanning nearly 2000 years, as inferred from inscriptions found in the valley. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu. Most of Kathmandu's people follow Hinduism and many others follow Buddhism. There are people of other religious beliefs as well, giving Kathmandu a cosmopolitan culture. Nepali is the most commonly spoken language in the city. English is understood by Kathmandu's educated residents. Kathmandu was devastated by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on April 25 2015.

The city of Kathmandu was named after Kasthamandap temple, that stands in Durbar Square. In Sanskrit, Kastha (काष्ठ) means "wood" and Mandap (/मण्डप) means "covered shelter". This temple, also known as Maru Satal (in Newar language), was built in 1596 by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla. The two-storey structure is made entirely of wood, and uses no iron nails nor supports. According to legend, all the timber used to build this pagoda was obtained from a single tree.

The colophons of ancient manuscripts, dated as late as the 20th century, refer to Kathmandu as Kasthamandap Mahanagar in Nepal Mandala. Mahanagar means "great city". The city is called "Kasthamandap" in a vow that Buddhist priests still recite to this day. Thus, Kathmandu is also known as Kasthamandap. During medieval times, the city was sometimes called Kantipur (कान्तिपुर). This name is derived from two Sanskrit words -Kanti and pur. "Kanti" is one of the names of the Goddess Lakshmi, and "pur" means place.

Among the indigenous Newar people, Kathmandu is known as Yen Desa (येँ देश), and Patan and Bhaktapur are known as Yala Desa (यल देश) and Khwopa Desa (ख्वप देश). "Yen" is the shorter form of Yambu (यम्बु), which originally referred to the northern half of Kathmandu.

Country: Nepal

Districts: Kathmandu

Zone: Bagmati

Development Region: Central Development Region

Established: 900s BC

Total Area: 49.45km² (19.09 sq mi).

Population: 975,453

Elevation: 1,400 m (4,600 ft.)

Local Languages: Newari, Nepali, Sherpa, Tamang, Gurung, Magar, Sunwar/Kiranti, Tibetan

Official Languages: Newari, Nepali and English

Time Zone:  Nepal Standard Time (UTC+5:45)

Visit to Muktinath

Muktinath is Sanskrit name, itself has religious overtone and a sort of emotional ring to it for the devout Hindus. This words separation two word Mukti & Nath. Mukti mean Salvation and  Nath  mean god and Nirvana so It holds great significance for all spiritual people in the south Asian sub continent. Muktinath (the provider of salvation) has been one such holy site, where thousands of devotees flock for attaining the much sought after moksha( freedom) from the cycle of birth and rebirth. It is an ardent wish or a dream if you may say, of every Hindu to get Mukti-Nirvana from this cycle taking births over and over again. It is belief of the Hindus that this world is “MAYA” (an illusion) and the earliest one gets out of it the better and a visit to Muktinath will help them achieve that goal. Since then it called Muktinath.
It is believed that one should visit this temple after completing pilgrimage of four special religious sites, Chardham Yatra of India; Muktinath must be visited once.
The famous Muktinath is a sacred & important pilgrimage place both for Hindus and Buddhists. It located in Muktinath Valley lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18 kms. Northeast of Jomsom in the north central part of Nepal, at an altitude of about 3800 meters at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass (part of the Himalayas). The holy shrine at Muktinath is in a grove of trees and includes a Buddhist Gompa and the pagoda style temple of Vishnu Mandir, Containing an Image of Vishnu The site is close to the village Ranipauwa, which sometimes mistakenly is called Muktinath as well.

The Muktinath temple
The temple is very small. Muktinath is one of the most ancient Hindu temples of God Vishnu. The Pagoda style Muktinath Temple is symbol of the religious symbiosis between both Hindus and Buddhists. Hindu regards Muktinath as Vishnu where as Buddhists regard as Buddha. The main shrine of Muktinath is a pagoda – shaped temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. The statue is of gold and is tall enough to compare with a man. The Statue is of gold and is tall enough to compare with a man. The depicts metal statues of lord Vishnu, goddess Laxmi, Saraswoti, Janaki, Garuda, Lava-Kush and Sapta Rishis.
The building in 1815 of the Buddhist-Hindu temple of Vishnu and Chenrezig at Muktinath-Chumig Gyatsa was initiated by the Nepali Queen Subarna Prabha who considered Muktinath-Chumig Gyatsa Salagrama.
The central shrine of Muktinath-Chumig Gyatsa is considered one of the eight most sacred shrines for Hindu Vaishnavas known as Svayam Vyakta Ksetras which is said to have risen on its own, the other seven being Srirangam, Srimushnam, Tirupati, Naimisharanya, Totadri, Pushkar and Badrinath. It is also one of 108 Vaishnava shrines. There is an old Buddhist monk present in the temple. The worship is conducted by Buddhist nuns.
Here in the early 19th century the Hindus consecrated a Vishnu temple and named is Muktinath – Lord of Liberation. Against a backdrop of incredible starkness you can sit and stare to the south the snow covered Annapurna range, or to the north the Tibetan plateau.
The temple and the religious shrine of Muktinath are about 90m in elevation above Ranipauwa. There are no hotels and the temple committee does not allow camping.

Itinerary

Muktinath tour by flight
Day 01: Welcome to Nepal, upon your arrival in Nepal our representative welcome and assists to transfer in Hotel.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara lake side excursion.
Day 03: Fly From Pokhara to Jomsom and drive to Muktinath – Jomsom.
Day 04: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and Pokhara city tour.
Day 05: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Day 06: Final Departure to your onward destination.

Muktinath tour by jeep
Day 01: Welcome to Nepal, upon your arrival in Nepal our representative welcome and assists to transfer in Hotel.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara lake side excursion.
Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Jomsom.
Day 04: Drive from Jomsom to Muktinath then back to Beni
Day 05: Drive from Beni to Kathmandu via Pokhara.
Day 06: Final Departure to your onward destination.

Muktinath tour by Helicopter
Day 01: Welcome to Nepal, upon your arrival in Nepal our representative welcome and assists to transfer in Hotel.
Day 02: Charter Helicopter to Muktinath excursion.
Day 03: Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour.
Day 04: Final Departure to your onward destination.

Visit to Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur sightseeing city tours offer a wonderful experience to discover places to visit in Bhaktapur and the culture of these places. Places to visit in Bhaktapur are many and this place is often referred as ‘Nepal’s cultural gem’ or ‘city of devotees’. If you have to know about the culture of Nepal then Bhaktapur should be on the top of your list of your trip to Nepal as here you would get to know the traditional dances, vibrant festivals, local lifestyle and so on.  Durbar square is one of the top attractions of Bhaktapur sightseeing tours which has a palace comprising of fifty-five windows and it has pagoda and temples of Shikara-style around it. For those who love arts, Durbar square would provide you a wonderful glimpse of the earliest Nepalese art. The major highlights of Durbar square cover the stunning Lu Dhowka which is also referred as the golden gate, the Lion gate, and the picture gallery, the palace of fifty-five windows, Batsala temple, The Pashupati temple and the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla.
Taumadhi square is another top attraction of Bhaktapur and this temple which is dedicated to Laxmi goddess is the tallest pagoda temple in Nepal. This temple is known for its brilliant architecture. Other attractions of Taumadhi square are the Bhairvanath temple along with Pottery square as well as the temple of Jeth Ganesh. You can find more temples in Dattatreya square and one should visit this place to view the amazing architecture and wood decorations. Dattatreya square also has the wood carving museum which is housed by the Pujari Math and the Brass and Bronze museum which is housed by the Chikanpha math. Some popular trips to Nepal that cover Bhaktapur sightseeing listed below.
You could also visit Changu Narayan which is closely to Bhaktapur which is Kathmandu valley’s oldest temple and it has found place in the list of world cultural heritage site and is famous for its authentic inscription. The oldest pagoda temple in Nepal which is in existence is Changu Narayan temple You can see some remarkable views of the majestic Himalayas from Nagarkot which falls in the Bhaktapur District and the sunrise views form here are quite famous. One can view the full Langtang range from Nagarkot and if you have to see incredible sunrise and sunset then Nagarkot is the place to visit Nepal. Surya Vinayak Shrine is another local attraction around Bhaktapur.

Itinerary
7:15 A.M: Wake up, freshen up

7:45 AM: Breakfast at hotel

8:15 A.M: Agency representative introduce with city guide and briefing about upcoming sightseeing program at hotel by the tour guide.

8:45 AM: Drive to Bhaktapur Durbar square, National Art gallery, Golden gate, 55 windows palace, Nyatapola temple, Bhairavnath temple, Dattatraya temple, Changu Narayan, Nagarkot, Vatsala temple, Surya binayak, Taumadhi square and Potter’s square etc. in between sightseeing in Lumbini take break about 45 minute for lunch.

4:15 PM: Drive back to Hotel

So visit to Bhaktapur has a lot to offer and this place is filled with great tourist spots. Travellers have a great time to exploring this magnificent place to discover the ancient history of Kathmandu valley and the Bhadgaon. Base Camp Excursion arrange day and multi days sightseeing in Bhaktapur Nepal year round. Given programme of Bhaktapur sightseeing tours designed to combine all important places to visit in Bhaktapur and fixed the departure dates for group joining travelers. Minimum 2 days require exploring all places to see in Bhaktapur, if you would like to visit all places in Bhaktapur let us to know we are happy to organize a private day trip according to your desire.

Visit to Kathmandu

We offer specially designed various tours & sightseeing packages in and around major cities of Nepal specially on Kathmandu, Pokhara,Chitwan, Lumbini and other popular destinations with an opportunity to observe and experience different lifestyle of people, culture, history, heritage, religion, social behaviour practices of Nepal in real setting. All our tours & sightseeing programs are well- researched and popular among the students.  

Kathmandu Durbar Square: (World Heritage Site)

View of Kathmandu Durbar Square 

The Kathmandu Durbar Square is an overwhelming frenzy of art and architecture. The medieval palace complex is erected in different styles at the right hand side of the Kumari temple. The house of Kumari (living Goddess), the ferocious Kal Bhairab, the red monkey god and hundreds of erotic carvings are a few examples of the sights at the square! All wood carvings, statues and architecture in this area are exceptionally fine. It is also known as Basantapur Darbar Kshetra.

Several buildings in the Square collapsed due to a major earthquake on 25 April 2015, Durbar Square was surrounded with spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries. The Royal Palace was originally at Dattaraya square and was later moved to the Durbar square. 

The Kathmandu Durbar Square held the palaces of the Malla and Shah kings who ruled over the city. Along with these palaces, the square surrounds quadrangles, revealing courtyards and temples. It is known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a name derived from a statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, at the entrance of the palace.

Pashupatinath: (World Heritage Site)

View of Backside 

The temple of Pashupatinath is the focus of pilgrims from all over Nepal and India. It is situated 5 km. east of Kathmandu city centre, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest Hindu shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 A.D. Located amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple is built in the familiar Pagoda style with gilted roof and richly carved silver doors. Only the Hindus are allowed to visit inside the temple. This holy place hosts a beautiful collection of temples and shrines.  All the recently deceased are bought to Pashupatinath for cremation. 

Guheswari Temple:
Close to Pashupatinath lies another historic and holy temple of Guheswari. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple.

Budhanilkantha

About 8 km north of Kathmandu, at the base of Shivapuri hill is a remarkable colossal statue of Lord Vishnu, reclining on the bed of snakes. This is one of the masterpieces of stone statue in the middle of small pond and seems to float in water.

Lord Vishnu Sleeping Statue

Swayambhunath: (World Heritage Site)

View of Swayambhunath

It is one of the world’s 2000 years old Buddhist stupa that lies on a hilltop and it’s origins are linked to the founding of the Kathmandu valley by draining the water of the lake by Bodhisattva Manushree., 2 km far from the main Kathmandu city. Swayambhunath manifested in the lake as a brilliant light emanating from a lotus and Manjushree let the water out by slashing a passage through the surrounding hills to facilitate paying homage to swayambhu, thus making the valley inhabitable. This spectacular Buddhist stupa with the Buddha’s eyes gaze serenely down is worth visiting. From the hilltop the views of the Kathmandu valley and the mountains look superb. A huge white dome surrounded by 13 spires, the stupa is one the most sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal and the world’s most enchanting, magnificent site. 

Dakshin Kali Temple

Dakshin Kali Temple

This is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site situated approximately 25 km south west of Kathmandu. The temple of Dakshinkali is located amidst a lovely setting by the hillside and a ritual worship followed by animal sacrifice is a common practice in the temple. Magnificent views of the surroundings are marvelous. Dakshin Kali is one of the famous shrines of the powerful mother goddess of the Hindu amidst gree pine woods. The sacrifice of duck, goat, cock and buffalo can be made to the goddess for appeasement. An hours scenic drive from Kathmanu city, Dakshin Kali is a famous hindu temple for sacrifice particularly on Tuesday and Saturday. Wonderful views of the surrounding landscape are marvelous.

Gokarna Mahadev Temple

Gokarna Mahadev Temple

This lovely Royal Game sanctuary also known as Gokarna Safari Park. It is about 10kms.north east of Kathmandu. It is situated on the bank of the Bagmati River. You can view many wild animals in the sanctuary such as spotted deer from an elephant back. On the northern side of Gokarna on the way to sundarijal is a pagoda of Gokarneshwor Mahadev, which stands on one of the sides of the Bagmati gorge.

Chobhar

It is located nine kilometers south of Kathmandu. This place is famous for its gorge. All the water of the valley drains through it. A legend said that Manjushree cut out the gorge to drain out of the Kathmandu valley which was then a lake. There is a small but picturesque temple of Adinath on the top of a hill. From this top one can have a complete view of snow- capped mountain peaks. Just beyond the Chobhar gorge there is the temple of Jal Vinayak. The main image of the shrine is on a colossal rock. It extends outside the temple on the back, only a small part in front vaguely resembles an elephant tusk. The image of Jal Vinayak is different from other images of lord Ganesh.

Sundarijal
It is famous for its scenic beauty. There are beautiful waterfalls, contaracts and rock formations. It is an ideal place for picnic, requiring a short walk after the road and also it is starting point of Chisapani Nagarkot, a wonderful short hike. This romantic place is located 13kms.north east of Kathmandu city at the foothills of surrounding valley.

Kakani
Kakani is situated at 1982m above the sea level and located 29kms.northwest of Kathmandu city. It is famous for its’wonderful view of the valley. It overlooks the northwestern Himalayan ranges against the awe of the blue sky. The fabulous holidays of Kakani features attractions ranging from beautiful alpine scenery to the magnificent Himalayan panorama particularly of the Ganesh Himal. Other Massive peaks that can be closely seen from kakani are Gaurishankar (7134m.), Choba Bhamre (6016m), Manaslu (8463m), Annapurna (8091m) and several others.

Kirtipur
It is a small historic town, situated 8 km southwest of Kathmandu on the top of a hill. The town has many things to offer such as old shrines, temples and old houses. Many of the town’s hilltop position offers fine views over Kathmandu Valley with the Himalayan mountain ranges rising behind. The Hindu temples of Bagh Bairab, Uma Maheshwar and Buddhist monastery are worth visiting.

Visit to Lumbini

Sightseeing in Lumbini attractions Nepal is an opportunity to explore the Lumbini sightseeing places and Buddhism related tourist attractions. Splendid places Lumbini famous all over the earth as birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini has a lot to offer to the travelers. This place which in is one of the greatest pilgrimage site for the Buddhists falls in Nepal’s Terai plains. It is worth mentioning that Lumbini has been granted the status of World Heritage site (Culture) by UNESCO. Sacred Lumbini Garden is one of the most popular destinations of Lumbini as this is the birth place of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha. The commemorative pillar which was erected by Emperor Ashoka of India of the Mauryan dynasty when he visited this holy site in 249 BC is the major highlight of Sacred Garden.
The sacred garden which is spread over 9 km as the spot where the Enlightened One was born is identified by the inscription of the Ashoka Pillar. Mayadevi Temple is visited by many Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world and here the exact spot where Gautam Buddha was born is shown by the “marker stone” revealed by the excavations. Mayadevi Temple has two stunning panels, one in stone which is the older one while the other being in marble. There is a tank outside the temple and in the faint sun, the water of this tank shines and Queen Mayadevi had her bath here prior to the delivery and here only the first purification bath was taken by Prince Siddhartha.
During sightseeing city tour Lumbini you can catch glimpse all pilgrimage sites and local peoples. Monastic zones where various countries have built temples as well as monasteries which depict various sects of Buddha lie to the north of the Sacred Garden. The shiny gold and white structure that bears resemblance to Shwe-dagon Pagoda of Yangon is the Myanmar Temple. If you want to see the replica of the Swayambhu Stupa of Kathmandu then it is the International Gautami Nuns Temple. A complex of pagodas, prayer rooms and meditation cells is the China Temple which is built by the Buddhist Association of China. A 41- m tall structure which has four different Buddha statues which are set into the stupa’s dome facing the four cardinal directions is the Japan Peace Stupa which is built by Nippon Jon Kyohoji of Japan.
Archaeologists have identified Tilaurakot as Kapilvastu’s capital and it is believed that the first 29 years of his princely life were spent in Tilaurakot by Gautam Buddha and this is situated at distance of 27 km to Lumbini’s west. Kapilvastu is known for its historic significance as here there are ruins and mounds of old stupas along with monasteries. King Suddhodhan met Lord Buddha for the first time after coming back from his enlightenment at Kudan which is situated at about 4.5 km from Tilaurakot. This is the place where Lord Buddha was being presented the Kasaya which is the yellow robe worn by monks. Lord Buddha presented the Kasaya to his son Rahul here only. Krakuchanda Buddha who preceded Shakyamuni Buddha was born in Gothihawa which is about 5 km from Tilaurakot. You can see remains of broken Ashoka pillar as well as relics over here.

Lumbini sightseeing tour – Places to see in lumbini

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Kanakmani Buuddha was born in Niglihawa which is aobut 8 kms from Tilaurakot. Remains of a broken Ashoka pillar can be seen here also. The maternal home of Mayadevi and capital of the Koliya Kingdom is Devdaha which is situated at 35 km to Lumbini’s northeast. Gautam Buddha spent his childhood at this place. Identified by the archaeologists as the “Palace of the Massacre of the Shakyas” by the invading forces is the forest site Sagarhawa. You can undertake Lumbini village tour as you discover the villages around Lumbini sightseeing and get to know Nepal’s Terai (plain region) culture. Bird watching opportunities are offered by wetland areas, lakes as well as ponds.
If you want to see Mauryan and Kushana coins, religious manuscripts, stone as well as metal sculptures and terra-cotta pieces, you can visit Lumbini Museum. Thousands of books on religion, philosophy, art as well as architecture are found in Lumbini International Research Institute and research facilities for the study of Buddhism and also religion in general are offered here. 27 km west of Lumbini is Kapilvastu Museum in the village of Tilaurakot. Shanti Stupa in Lumbini is another attraction here. The brick mound which is on the bank of Jharahi River is Ramagrama and this is a high brick stupa which consists of relic of Lord Buddha and is seven meters in height and was built by King of Ramagrama. Aroarakot is a rectangular fortified area which is situated about 10 kms to the northwest of Taulihawa.
So Lumbini is filled with many amazing travel destinations ad you would surely have a great time exploring this wonderful place to discover the history of Lumbini. Base Camp Excursion arrange day and multi days sightseeing in Lumbini Nepal year round.

Itinerary
7:00 A.M: Wake up, freshen up
7:30 AM: Breakfast at hotel
8:15 A.M: Agency representative introduce with city guide and briefing about upcoming sightseeing program at hotel by the tour guide.
8:45 AM: Drive to Mayadevi temple, Pushkarini, Ashoka pillar, Lumbini garden, monastic zone Shanti stupa, international museum, peace flame etc. in between sightseeing in Lumbini short break about 45 minute for lunch.
4:30 PM: Drive back to Hotel
Given schedule of Lumbini sightseeing tours designed to combine all prominent places to visit in Lumbini and fixed departure dates for group joining travelers. To visit all sightseeing spots of Lumbini area related with Buddhism require minimum 3 days, in given itinerary only covered major attractions of the Lumbini. If you would like to visit all places in Lumbini let us to know we are happy to organize a private day trip according to your desire.