This tour is designed to combine 3 major aspects of Nepal, namely: Hinduism, Buddhism, and nature. It includes observing cremation rituals which itself is unique in the world.
Tibetan culture, which has been a major contributor to world peace, exists in Kathmandu, a city that is renowned for being the center of Buddhism.
Lastly, the major highlight of Nepal is its mountains and nature with ethnic, cultural, and natural diversity in a small geographical size.
Pickup included
Travellers will see Tibetan culture, monasteries, Tibetan art galleries, rooftop view of the main monument and encircle around the grand stupa of Boudhanath. Details of the date founded, concept behind it's existence, the physical objects present within the premises will be briefed by the guide. Have lunch in one of the rooftop restaurant or local place if needed.
First, after arriving at the temple premises, walk for about 10 minutes to reach the cremation ground, located on the bank of the river Bagmati. In that vicinity, Hindu monks (Sadhu), astrologers, and general Hindu priests do their daily activities and rituals. Post-death ceremonies, conducted by the families are usually seen within the same perimeter. Hindu pilgrims from all over the world visit this temple at least once in their lifetime. Attractive flowers and offering markets for the main temple are visited. Non-Hindus are allowed to see the temple from the main entrance as well as from the terrace of the eastern rim. The guide explains the existence, importance and background information of Hinduism.
Drive from Boudhanath to Nagarkot for about 90 minutes in a private car through rice terraces, local ethnic villages, medieval cities, and nature. Reaching Nagarkot, stop at a viewpoint from where a sunset view is visible. In case the weather is favorable, mountains of the Himalayan range can be seen. The viewpoint itself is at an elevation of about 2100 meters (6000 ft.) approx. Observing the mountain can be done in a less crowded spot and driving back to the pick-up point
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Clients are required to specify their pick-up points, hotel and time.