Kathmandu valley is a legendary land where Gods mingle with mortals, ancient pagoda-roofed temples fill. The skyline and where a devout population have created one of the finest human cultures on earth. The valley history begins with the Buddhist saint manjushree who sliced a passage in the surrounding hills to drain out the water and made it inhabitable. Extremely fertile agricultural land, flourishing trade and a deeply religious, population worked together to trans-center of art and culture unparalleled in the Himalayan region. The three cities, Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur,are adorned with artistic monuments, fabulous palaces and mystical temple squares. Its quaint streets echo to the music of festivals and flash in the color of sacred celebrations. Temples embellished with gorgeous artworks and houses decorated with exquisitely carved windows line the streets of the three cities. And high above the valley are the world's greatest peaks forming a protective cordon around this amazing land.

Let us take you through the living museum that is the Kathmandu valley we will wonder in the streets of the ancient capitals: Kathmandu, Patan and Bahaktapur. Here are temples and palaces, old monasteries and secluded courtyards embodying the fascinating culture of the Newars people. Here on pedestals of stone are famous kings, life- like in burnished metal. Here are golden doorways and silver windows, towering Hindu temples and massive Buddhist stupas. To walk amidst the architectural glory of the valley is to thrill to a unique experience.

 

Walks around the Valley

The rolling green heights on the Kathmandu Valley rim offer the incomparable pleasures of pristine wilderness without the rigors of a full- scale mountain trek. Among the many exciting destinations for nature walks and Himalayan views, the hilltop of Nargakot is immensely popular for its splendid mountain panorama. The view extends from Dhaulagiri in the west past Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east Kakani hill at 1,982 m to the northwest of Kathmandu offers spectacular views of Ganesh Himal , Langtang and the Annapurna range. The four highest hilltops ringing the Kathmandu valley offer great hiking opportunities as well as diverse flora and fauna. The highest among the four is Phulchoki at 2,762m. The others, Dhilocho (2,242m), Jamacho (2,096 m) and Shivapuri (2,732 m), lure walkers with their idyllic environment and many sacred spots.

Mountain Flight

One of the best ways to get close to the Himalayas is the mountain flight that takes you alongside the awesome peaks for an hour of exhilarating sight seeing. The mountain flights that take of from Kathmandu provide spectacular close- up views of the eastern Himalayan range while the one form Pokhara takes you on a gorgeous eye level tour of the western Himalayas. The aircraft used are hawker - Siddley Avro carrying a limited number of passengers to ensure everybody a good view, or the Dornier which offers a window seat to each passenger.

Tibet Tour
Tibet exudes an aura of an austere land and mystical traditions. Through out history. Tibet has drawn adventures, pilgrims, scholars, and traders with its mind-boggling landscapes and rich Buddhist culture ,and also as a center of commerce, a legacy of the Silk Road days. The high plateau of Tibet stretches north of the Himalayan massif and rises more than three kilometers into the sky. Travelers encounter Buddhist monks, Yak caravans and sheep herders on its immense windswept plains that extend as far as the eye can see.

KAILASH - MANASAROVAR

The Kailash - Manasarovar region in western Tibet attracts the faithful of four great religions. Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Bon devotees journey to this pilgrimage site to take ritual dips in the icy waters of the sacred Manasarovar lake. The entrancing peak of Mt. Kailash. a 6.714 m pyramid of rock and snow presides over the area. With the recent easing of travel restrictions. Adventurers are also going there in increasing numbers to admire the spectacular view and revel in the stark landscape. Our trek begins with a scenic flight to Simikot in the north western corner of Nepal. We then walk through forests, valleys, fields, and villages to cross the border, into Tibet at Sher. The next portion of the journey consists of a drive to Taklakot and on to Darchan at the foot of Mt. Kailash. The trek around the holy mountain takes around three days and a circuit of Manasarovar lake requires another four days of walking. We return to Kathmandu by making a detour to Lhasa which is another exciting adventure in itself.

Depend of Clients and Group price high and below level special Kailash trekking service with flight US$ 2850/ person only.