Breakfast at the Hotel. Pick up time 9:00 AM

- Tour of Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, the oldest Buddhist shrine in Nepal. The 365 steps lead up to the main stupa, nestled on top of a hill, overlooking the Kathmandu valley. It surrounded by different miniature shrines, a monastery, and a museum. The Stupa is home to many monkeys (a reason why it’s also referred to as the Monkey temple), please refrain from disturbing the monkeys. Admire and observe but from a safe distance.
Next, we’ll be visiting Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a sacred Hindu temple located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Although non-Hindu's are not allowed past the main gate, there are still plenty of shrines and sites to see. - Lunch
- Patan, part of the three oldest cities of Kathmandu, is surrounded by four stupas on each corner. The place boasts traditional architecture and intricate wood carvings, an eye pleaser for anyone who appreciates the artistry. Patan also hosts another Durbar Square, Krishna Temple: the most prominent temple in Patan, and the golden temple: believed to have been built in the 12th century, it gets its name from the gilded plating covering it.
Visit Patan Museum.
- We’ll be visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Before the abolition of the monarchy, this is where the Kings were crowned. Part of the old Kathmandu, it holds the architectural charm that Kathmandu once had before the rise of the glass buildings. Hanuman Dokha located inside the Durbar Square is one of the palaces to the old Malla and Shah kings of Nepal. The Kumari House, located on the south side of the Durbar Square, is the home to the living goddess Kumari. If you’re lucky, the Kumari might appear on the window.
- Bhaktapur, which directly translates to “City of Devotees”, is the second city of ancient Kathmandu. The city rich in history and art does not allow cars or heavy vehicles to preserve itself. It hosts many squares, the 55-window palace, Nyataponla Temple, and many other sites. The city offers lots of artistic sightings, it’s pottery square is a sight that you would not want to miss.
Drop off at the Hotel- Option for dinner at the Hotel or can get dinner elsewhere.

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up at 8:00 AM

- We’ll start the day with a canoe ride to the Elephant breeding camp.
- Lunch
- An elephant safari ride for animal sightings. Here you’ll have the opportunity to view deer, wild boar, monkey, one-horned rhinoceros, leopard, and potentially tiger if we’re lucky.
- Back at the hotel, we’ll be able to see the traditional Thuru dance performance. Followed by dinner.

Breakfast at Hotel

- Drop off at Tribhuvan International Airport, Departure from KTM.