Kathmandu Valley discovered

You will visit Bungamati and Patan this morning before returning to Kathmandu to see Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath. You may like to visit Boudhanath Stupa at the end of the day to catch some of the evening chanting as local people and monks circle the stupa spinning their prayer wheels as they go.

After a relaxing start, explore Kathmandu City and Swayambhunath Stupa and you will have the rest of the afternoon to explore.

Leave Kathmandu behind this morning and head east into the Kathmandu Valley to the small village of Nagarkot, nestled on the northern fringe of the valley. On a clear day, Nagarkot offers some of the best panoramic mountain scenery, with spectacular views during sunrise and sunset.

Today you'll head out on a walk through Nagarkot and its surrounding villages. The trail starts with a peaceful walk through a dense canopy of pine trees. You'll then continue onto Kartike and Dhanda village for superb mountain vistas.

This morning, you will take a fairly easy walk to the village of Changu, where you'll visit the ancient Hindu temple Changu Narayan, one of Kathmandu's most atmospheric temples. Afterwards, you'll drive onto culture-rich Bhaktapur, an enchanting settlement whose original architecture has been wonderfully maintained.

Today you will transfer to the sacred pilgrimage site of Namobuddha. From here, you can explore the surroundings of your hotel and enjoy a day at leisure to relax.

Trek to the village of Balthali today. On route, you'll visit the monastery at Namobuddha before continuing down the valley through terraced rice fields and thatched farmhouses to the rural settlement of Balthali.

This morning you will drive to the suburbs of Kathmandu to Patan, one of the three royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley, known as the arts and architectural center of the valley. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.

Today you will explore the temples and palaces of Patan's Durbar Square. Soak up the artistic and architectural wonders. In the afternoon, visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp.

You will be met for the last time and driven to the airport ready for your return flights home.