Annapurna Base Camp Trek

OPTIONAL: EARLY MORNING EVEREST MOUNTAIN FLIGHT   

One of the must-see landmarks of Nepal is, of course, the highest peak in the world – Mount Everest. An awe-stricken silence comes close to matching the experience of a mountain flight. For one hour, you’ll fly over the Eastern Himalayan Ranges of Nepal where some of the highest peaks in the world including Mt. Everest lie for a surreal feeling as you come face to face with the World’s tallest and most enigmatic of Mountains.

Even those visitors who like the rigors of a trek won’t miss the opportunity to “conquer” the mountains in one stunning swoop.

After breakfast at hotel proceed for the sightseeing tour of Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

Boudhanath Stupa is the world’s largest stupa. It is a site of great reneration to the Buddhists. Bouddhanath is the center of Tibetan culture in Nepal. The 36-meter-high stupa of Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in South Asia. Bouddhanath Stupa was renovated by Licchavi rulers in the eighth century. The mandala design in Bouddhanath is a copy    of the one in Gyangtse in Tibet.

The stupa is located in the area of ancient trade route to Tibet where Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many decided to live around Bouddhanath. Hence, a complete township has developed around Bouddhanath. The stupa is said to entomb the remains of a Kasyap sage venerable both to Buddhists and Hindus. Smaller stupas are located at the base. Gompa monasteries, curio shops, and restaurants surround Bouddhanath. 

Pashupatinath: Pashupati Temple stands in the center of the town of Deopatan, in the middle of an open courtyard. It is a square, two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth, and it stands 23.6 meters above the ground. Richly ornamented gilt and silver-plated doors are on all sides.

On both sides of each door are niches of various sizes containing gold-painted images of guardian deities. Inside the temple itself is a narrow ambulatory around the sanctum. The sanctum contains a one-meter high linga with four faces (chaturmukha) representing Pashupati, as well as images of Vishnu, Surya, Devi and Ganesh.

The priests of Pashaputinath are called Bhattas and the chief priest is called Mool Bhatt or Raval. The chief priest is answerable only to the King of Nepal and reports to him on temple matters on a periodic basis.

The struts under the roofs, dating from the late 17th century, are decorated with wood carvings of members of Shiva's family such as Parvati, Ganesh, Kumar or the Yoginis, as well as Hanuman, Rama, Sita, Lakshman and other gods and goddesses from the Ramayana.

Pashaputi Temple's extensive grounds include many other old and important temples, shrines and statues. South of the temple, for instance, is Chadeshvar, an inscribed Licchavi linga from the 7th century, and north of the temple is a 9th-century temple of Brahma. On the south side of Pashupati temple is the Dharmashila, a stone where sacred oaths are taken, and pillars with statues of various Shah Kings.

The Bagmati River, which runs next to Pashaputinath Temple, has highly sacred properties. Thus the banks are lined with many ghats (bathing spots) for use by pilgrims. Renovating or furnishing these sites has always been regarded as meritorious.

Arya Ghat, dating from the early 1900s, is of special importance because it is the only place where lustral water for Pashupatinath Temple can be obtained and it is where members of the royal family are cremated. The main cremation site is Bhasmeshvar Ghat, which is the most-used cremation site in the Kathmandu Valley. The preferred bathing spot for women is the Gauri Ghat, to the north.

BHAKTAPUR CITY: Also known as city of devotees, Bhaktapur is the home of medieval art and architecture. Lying 14 kilometres/9 miles east of Kathmandu City, this place was founded in the 9th Century and is shaped like a conch shell. The city is at the height of 4,600 ft. above sea level. In Bhadgaon, you will visit the Durbar Square with the Palace of 55 windows built by King Bhupatindra Malla. The famous five-storied Nyatapol temple on the terraces of which stands a pair of figures - two goddesses, two strong men, two elephants, two lions and two griffins is the tallest temple in the valley and was also built by King Bhupatindra Malla. It is one of the best examples of Pagoda styled temples.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at hotel drive to Pokhara.

Upon arrival check into the hotel.

Evening Boating at Phewa Lake and last minute shopping before trekking.

Overnight at Hotel.

Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Nayapul. Trek to Tikhedhunga.

Overnight at Guest House.

Morning after breakfast at Guest House, trek to Ghorepani.

Overnight at Guest House.

Early morning Sunrise hike to Poonhill (3200 m, 1 hrs hike).

After breakfast at Guest House, trek to Tadapani.

Overnight at Guest House.

Morning after breakfast at Guest House, trek to Chhomrong.

Overnight at Guest House.

Morning after breakfast at Guest House, trek to Dovan.

Overnight at Guest House.

Morning after breakfast at Guest House, trek to Deurali.

Overnight at Guest House.

Morning after breakfast at Guest House, trek to Annapurna Base Camp.

Overnight at Guest House.

Morning after breakfast at Guest House, trek to Bamboo.

Overnight at Guest House.

Morning after breakfast at Guest House, trek to Jhinu.

Enjoy natural hot sping dip.

Overnight at Guest House.

Morning after breakfast at Guest House, trek to Nayapul. Drive to Pokhara.

Free day to explore around lakeside.

Overnight at Hotel.

Morning after breakfast at hotel, drive back to Kathmandu.

Rest of the day free time to explore around Thamel market.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at hotel, free time till departure.

Later transfer to international airport for your flight back home.