6D5N Prilgrimage Tour to Nepal Validity: Jan to Sep 2019

Day 01, SINGAPORE/KATHAMANDU (LUNCH/DINNER) Upon arrival in Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathamandu, transfer for Lunch before transfer to hotel to check in. Proceed for sightseeing to Swoyambhunath crowns a hillock to the west of . A massive white dome surrounded by 13 stage spire, the stupa is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal. According to Swayambhu Purana, the entire valley was once filled with an enormous lake out of which grew a lotus. The valley came to be known as swayambhu, meaning “ Self-Created” The name comes from an eternal self-existent flame (svyambhu) over which a stupa was later built. The Bodhisatva had a vision of the lotus at Swayambhu and traveled there to worship it. Seeing that the valley can be good settlement and to make the site more accessible to human pilgrims, Manjushri cut a gorge a Chovar. The water drained out of the lake, leaving the valley in which Kathamanthu now lies. The lotus was transformed into a hill and the flower became the Stupa.

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Next visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, and this palace lies in the heart of the Nepal Capital, Kathmandu and is poupularly known as the Hanuman Dhoka Palace. Kathmandu Durbar Square Consists of the huge Royal Square that imposes a tremendous variety of temples dedicated to different Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Overnight in Kathmandu

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Day 02, KATHMANDU / POKHARA (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) After breakfast, check out and drive to Pokhara by way of a scenic river valley. Check in hotel, boating on Phewa Lake. Evening free time to explores the surrounding lakeside and shopping areas. Overnight in Pokhara

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Day 03, POKHARA (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Early morning drive to Sarangkot for sunrise view, drive back to hotel, breakfast, sightseeing ahead including the Davi’s Fall, Mahadev Cave, overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 04, POKHARA / KATHMANDU NAGARKOT (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) After breakfast, check out and drive to Nagarkot via Kathmandu, check in hotel overnight in Nagarkot

Day 05, NAGARKOT / KATHMANDU (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Early morning sunrise view, breakfast, check out, drive back to Kathmandu, visit Durbar Square is a conglomeration of and shikihara style temples grouped around a

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Fifty-five window palace of brick and wood. The square is one of the most charming architectural show pieces of the Valley as it highlights the ancient arts of Nepal. The golden effigies of kings perched on the top of stone monoliths, the guardian deities looking out from their sanctuaries, the wood carvings in every place-struts, lintels, uprights, tympanums, gateways and windows, all seem to form a well orchestrated symphony. The main items of interest in the Drubar Square are: The Golden Gate: is said to be the most beautiful and richly moulded specimen of its kind in the entire world\. The door is surmounted by a gigure of the goddesss Kali and Garuda (the mythical main bird) and attended by two heavenly nymphs. Its is also embellished with mythical creatures of marvelous intricacy, In the words of Percy Brown, an eminent English art critic and historian, the Golden Gate is the most lovely piece of art in the whole Kingdown. It is place lik a jewl, flashing innumerable facets in the handsome setting of its surroundings. The gate was erected by King Ranjit Malla and is the entrance of the main courtyard of the Palace of Fifty five Windows. The Palace of Fifty Five Windows: This magnificent palace was built during the regign of King Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was subsequently remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the seventeenth century. Among the brick walls with their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony with Fifty five Windows, considered to be a unique masterpiece of woodcarving. Next Visit Pashupatinath: The holiest shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Shiva Built in the 5th Century and later renovated by Malla Kings, the site itself is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium when a Shiva lingam was discovered in the forest. The largest temple complex in Nepal, it stretches on both sides of the Bagmati River which is considered holy by Hindus. The main pagoda style temple has a gilded roof, four sides covered in silver and wood carvings of the finest quality. Temples delicated to several other Hindu and Buddhist deities surround the temple of Pashupatinath. Nearby is the temple of Gutheshwori dedelicated to Shiva’s consort Devi? Creamation of Hinduestakes place on raised platforms and it is always in use. Only Hindus are allowed inside the gates of the main temple. The inner sanctum has a Shiva lingam and outside sites the largest statue of Nandi the bull, the vehicle of Shiva. There are hundreds of shiva lingams within the compound. The big Shivaratri festival in spring attracts hundreds of thousands of devotees from within Nepal and from India. Bouddhanath is among the largest in South Asia and it has become the focal point of in Nepal. The white mound looms thirty-six meters overhead. The Stupa is located on the ancient trade route to Tibet and Tibetean merchants rested and offered prayers here are many around Bouddhanath. They established many gompas and the Little Tibet is still the best place in the valley to observe Tibetan Lifestyle. Monks walk about in the marron robes.

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Tibetans walk with prayer wheels in their hands, and the rituas of are presented to the Buddha as worshipper’s circumambulate the stupa on their hands and knees, bowing downing to their lord. City Names Hotel 4star Kathmandu Farifield Marriot or similar Pokhara Kuti Resort Spa or similar Nagarkot Country Villa or Similar

Land Tour Price in SGD No.of 02Pax 04Pax 05-10Pax 11-14Pax Pax Twin Sgl Twin Sgl Twin Sgl Twin Sgl

Price 888 1198 868 1179 818 1128 788 1108

Land Tour Price Include: • 02Night Accommodation in Kathmandu on BB Basis • 02Night Accommodation in Pokhara on AP Basis • 01Night Accommodation in Nagarkot on Map Basis • Tour and Sightseeing as per itinerary • Entrance Fee as per itinerary • All Transportation by Private Vehicle with English Speaking GUIDE • Meals as per itinerary – All Vegetarian. (For Non-Vegetarian Meal can be arranged) • 02Bottled of Drinking Water per day in City Only. • Comprehensive Travel Insurance Coverage by Chubb

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Hualien 花莲 Price Quoted Exclude: • International Air Ticket to Kathmandu • Airport Taxes • Entry Visa to Nepal • Personal Expenses • Items not mentioned in the package or itinerary • Drinks during the meals. • Tipping for Guide and Driver in Nepal.

• Terms & Conditions: • The above prices quoted is just a quotation, no blocking of rooms or any land arrangement yet. • All rates quoted are subject to change without prior notice at the time of confirmation. • All hotel rooms, transport, guide, restaurant are subject to availability at the time of booking. • Upon confirmation a 50% deposit is required to secure the booking, balance in full upon confirmation of all the land arrangement prior departure. • There will be no refund value, once booking finalized or last minutes cancellation during the trip.

Important Notes: Travelers are required to have passport which has at least more than 06month validity from date of departure.

Remark: Client reserve the right to book the flight online themselves or Via Prime Travel to assist. Suggested Flight to Kathmandu SIN-KTM-SIN Transit KUL BY Malaysia Airlines DEP MH602 SIN-KUL 0600/0710 DEP MH170 KUL-KTM 0855/1120 DEP MH115 KTM-KUL 2330/0630 DEP MH601 KUL-SIN 0805/0905

SIN-KTM-SIN BY MI /SQ (Direct) (Day Fly Mon to Fri & Sun) DEP SQ5312 SIN-KTM 0900/1205 DEP SQ5313 KTM-SIN 2155/0455

** All Flight Schedule are subject to change without prior notice.**

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