Experiential Career Break trip to Nepal for Gap year and Sabbatical travelers

Day 1 · First Day, Explore the city with an expert Local Guide

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   Swaymbhunath

   45 min

   AKA Monkey Temple, Swayambhunath Temple is a religious stupa atop a hill in Kathmandu Valley. As per records, it was consecrated around 464-505 CE and renovated many times throughout the history.

   It is a major pilgrimage site for both Hindu and Buddhist followers. For Buddhists, it is one of the most sacred sites. A circular walk around the stupa by whipping prayer wheels is a good experience.

   Visitors can embrace the spiritual and cultural importance of the place. Alongside, they can enjoy a great panoramic view of Kathmandu.

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   Stop 2

   10 min

   The next stop is Shobha Bhagwati, a shrine dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Bhagawati. Built-in Nepalese Pagoda Style, the temple hosts an important celebration during Dashian.

   Around the temple area, you will find nine statues that show nine different aspects of Goddess Durga. The temple is on the banks of the Bishnumati River. Hence, you will also see Hindu Cremation practice.

   A moment by the temple is blessed with noble spiritual energy and vibrance. Also, it is also one of the most peaceful shrines in Kathmandu.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10 min

   Our local expert guide guides you some more less explored interesting places like this day and finally take to to another UNSCO world heritage site, Kathmandu Durbar Square.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   20 min

   You differently smell this street which leads you to Kathmandu durbar Square. The smell is from Ayurveda natural medicine stores which are on the both side of street. if you want you can step in one and ask something about or can buy or look more

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   Kathmandu Durbar Square

   30 min Admission not included

   UNESCO world heritage site. Palace of old Kathmandu kingdom. Square of Many different temples and shrine.

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   Kumari Chowk

   10 min

   Kumari is a little lady known as living Goddess. You can visit her house ( temple) and also possible to meet if we reach accurate time. But she doesn't speak with us.

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   Hanuman Dhoka

   45 min Admission included

   It is historical museum of kingdom of Katntipur (Kathmandu)

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   Indra Chowk

   Passing by

   local Market specially wearings and Nepali cultural traditional fashion.

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   Asan

   20 min

   Walking street with local market for everyone for everything. Local fruits, vegetables, traditional dray vegetables, meats, fish, pickles etc. everything small to groceries finds here to sell and buy.

Day 2 · Drive a little bit and walk out of the city

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   Stop 1

   30 min

   World's largest Tibetan Stupa, surrounded by monasteries and Silk Thangka Painting school. You will be remembering the melody of "Om Mane Padhme Hum" and glimpse of colorful praying flags on the top of Stupa after making round through right side and climb up half of the biggest stupa of the world.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   one hour

   Bajra and Yogini together is Bajrayogini, which means very strong woman. Bajra means strong and Yogini means female yogi. it has a very interesting true story in locality and you will be visiting this place and find the proves of it with our local guide. After visiting this place probably you feel yourself more strong and we start hiking to a hill.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   one hour Admission included

   Then you will hike to Jaharsingh Pauwa, a famous hill station near Kathmandu. Reaching the top, you will enjoy enticing views of the Himalayas and adjacent landscapes.

Overnight at Guest House

Day 3 · Breathtaking Sunrise View and Panaorama Hike

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   Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail

   one hour Admission included

   In the morning, embracing the mountain displays, you will hike towards Nagarkot, the most popular hill station near Kathmandu. Ambling via villages, hills, terrace fields, and woods, you will reach Nagarkot.

   Nagarkot will welcome you with a panoramic view of the Himalayas. You will visit the view tower of Nagarkot to relish the 360 degree view.

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   Stop 2

   3 hours

   After enjoying the sunset view from Nagarkot, you will hike to Ghimire Village, a local village in the foothills. You will get a friendly welcome in the village. You will spend time living the local village life amid the locals. A great local life experience.

Traditional Nepali Style · Typical Nepali Dinner

Overnight at the Home-Stay with host family in the village

Day 4 · Explore with Locals like Locals

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   Stop 1

   5 hours

   You will start the day with a visit to a Monastery & several historical local temples. The locals will guide you around the places and explain interesting facts. After that, you will wander to the virgin and hidden places near the village. The whole day will be with locals around the local places.

2. 2

   Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Hiking

   3 hours

   After wrapping up the village visit, you will prepare for the evening hike to Dhulikhel, another popular hill station, via villages, and the greenery of the valley. On a clear day, you will also witness amazing mountains in the backdrop. In all, you will have a refreshing walk to Dhulikhel.

Local Nepali Dish · Typical Local Dinner

Overnight at Guesthouse in Dhulikhel

Day 5 · Lunch, Dinner and Stay with Monks

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   Namobuddha

   4 hours

   You will hike to Namo Buddha from Dhulikhel to learn about the life of monks at the monastery. Namo Buddha is a nestling place of an imperative Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery. You will spend a tranquil time at the monastery with the monks. You'll even have lunch and dinner and the night stay with them.

with monks · With monks

Overnight at the Monastery

Day 6 · Learn and Meditate with Monks

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   Namobuddha

   6 hours

   In the morning, enjoying the mountain panorama, you will descend to a nearby village for a morning hike with the monks. After that, you will return to the monastery to learn the daily lifestyle of the monks, including meditation. Overall, you will have a special day.

Overnight at Monastery guesthouse

Day 7 · Explore Historical and Picturesque Panauti Village

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   Panauti

   3 hours

   You will explore Panauti Village, a historical town full of temples dating to the 15th century. In this timeless town, you will find 40 iconic temples dedicated to different deities. The town is full of things that are explorable, from houses to streets.

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   Panauti Museum

   2 hours Admission included

   While exploring the town's magical ambiance, you will also visit the Panauti Museum located inside the serene Indreshwor Temple. You will eye the mastery of stone, and wooden arts inside the gallery that are evolved in the community. This visit will take you further back in the time.

Overnight at Home-Stay

Day 8 · Immerse in Diverse Culture and Heritage of Bhaktapur

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   Bhaktapur

   3 hours

   Bhaktapur, City of Devotees, is the next stop on the tour. You will drive to the city to experience the extraordinary heritage tapestry of the town. Alongside, there is the whole Newari town full of life, culture, food, tradition, and history.

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   Bhaktapur Durbar Square

   2 hours Admission included

   Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is dotted with impressive temples and architecture. Nyatapola, a five-storied temple, is the major one. A walk in the square is enough to take us back to the ancient time and great architecture.

Breakfast & Lunch is Nepali style Dinner is in your own in Bhaktpur city, you have different choices and option there.

Overnight at 3 star standard Hotel in Bhaktapur City

Day 9 · Back to Kathmandu or drop to Airport

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   Kathmandu

   2 hours

   The last day of the tour. You will spend the day as you wish. There are some places you might want to visit. Or you can visit local shops to buy souvenirs.