Nepal at Dwarika's Hotels

DAY 1: KATHMANDU
Arrival in Kathmandu, meeting with the local representative and private transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 3 nights, with breakfast.

In the late afternoon, walk around the old Ason and Indra Chowk markets, where you can buy spices, Nepalese products, fabrics, and special items for traditional weddings. Opportunity to explore temples such as Seto Machhendranath, known for its intricate wood carvings, and Aakash Bhairav, guarded by lion statues.


DAY 2: KATHMANDU
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the Pashupatinath temple, the most sacred Hindu temple in the world. Located on the banks of the Bagmati River, it is dedicated to the god Shiva, known as Pashupatinath, the shepherd of fertility.

In the afternoon, reception by a monk and visit to the Bouddhnath temple, a Buddhist stupa built on a flat surface on several levels of terraces and is painted in pastel colors and adorned with prayer flags. Then, visit a nearby Monastery to participate in a prayer and receive a blessing from the monk.

Optional activity suggestion (not included):

• Early flight over Everest, lasting approximately 50 minutes (tour subject to weather conditions).

DAY 3: KATHMANDU
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Patan Durbar Square, located in the heart of the city and filled with palaces, temples, ancient shrines and sculptures. The courtyards (chowk) Mul Chowk, Keshav Chowk and Sundari Chow stand out, which houses at its center the royal bath, Tushahity, where kings used to perform their purification rituals.

Opportunity to receive Tika (blessing) from Kumari, a living goddess who is between 6 and 13 years old and lives in a temple near Patan Durbar.

Then tour Swoyambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple. It is the oldest Buddhist stupa of the sanctuaries in the valley, about 2,000 years old, and is situated on top of a hill.

In the afternoon, stroll around Darbar Square, also known as Hanuman Dhoka. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was once the seat of Nepalese royalty and the city's political and cultural center. Visit the Taleju temples, Kumari Ghar and the Basantapur Tower. The square is also home to several museums and galleries that showcase Nepalese art and cultural heritage.

After the visit, rickshaw ride, an authentic way to discover the city. Starting at Darbar Square, which leads through the Bheda Singh, Killa Gal and Thahity bazaars, passing through small alleys, monasteries, temples and markets, and finally reaching the Thamel neighborhood.

Optional activity suggestion (not included):

• Singing bowl therapy, which relieves stress at all levels and the elimination of toxins from the body. The sound with its vibrations can alleviate mental or emotional pain, improve concentration, and alleviate tension and emotional blockages.

DAY 4: KATHMANDU - Bhaktapur - Dulikhel
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Travel to Dulikhel, with a stop in Bhaktapur to discover the traditional houses and their rich history and culture.

Stroll through the charming Bhaktapur Square, which is highlighted by the Lion and Golden Gates, with the statues of kings in stone monoliths. The Golden Gate was built by King Ranjit Malla as the entrance to the main courtyard of the Palace of Fifty-Five Windows.

Participation in the ceramic manufacturing process, a traditional and familiar art, which involves the participation of all family members, each with their function, in the creation of a vase using a special clay known as “Black Clay” (black clay), of a flexible nature and excavated about 3 to 4 meters from the surface.

Arrival in Dulikhel, accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.


DAY 5: Dulikhel
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to take advantage of the activities offered by the resort, such as:

• Himalayan Salt Room;
• Glass house;
• Chakra sound therapy;
• Meditation maze;
• Garden of the 9 planets (rituals);
• Hot tub;
• Dry sauna;
• Access the gym;
• Yoga class;
• Group meditation;
• Group pottery class;
• Painting class;
• Group Cinema Therapy;
• Relax in the pools;
• Visit the farm;
• Consultation for 30 minutes with an Ayurveda doctor;
• 60 minutes of relaxing Ayurvedic massage (once per stay).
  
  
  

DAY 6: Dulikhel - KATHMANDU
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Private transfer to Kathmandu airport.