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Special Interest Tours for Visit Nepal Year 1998
1. World Heritage Sites: Three cities of Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur) covers seven world heritage sites, i.e. Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath & Changunarayan temples and three Durbar Squares Of Bhaktapur, Patan & Kathmandu. Everest National Park in the Everest Region and AnnapurnaConservation Area of Mount Annapurna Region are two more areasentailed in the world heritage sites in Nepal.
2. Hidden Treasure of Kathmandu: This aims a walking tour passing through unique Buddhist Bahals in Kathmandu like Chhusyabahal to world heritage site, Hanuman Dhoka.
3. Kathmandu Valley Culture Tour: Kathmandu valley is certainly rich in culture. Visits to numerous Buddhist Courtyards, Bahals, Bahis & Choks will enfold a living picture of ancient Nepalese Culture.
4. Theravada Buddhist Tour: Theravada Buddhist Bihars (Shrines) are found all over the kingdom. They represent an important sect of Buddhism in Nepal. Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, Lumbini, Tansen, Pokhara are worth visiting for such Bihars.
5. Buddhist Monasteries in Kathmandu Valley: Bouddha, Swayambhu, Shivapuri, Namobuddha, Pharping have rich and most attractive Buddhist Monasteries in Kathmandu Valley. Tibetan Buddhist Monks pray & worship Buddha in a melodious way amidst drums & musical instruments, meditation, prayer & worship. They offer pujas and maintain places for prayer and rooms for meditation.
6. Ancient City Tour of Patan, Kirtipur & Bhaktapur: Such a tour is an alternative tour for visitors which aims going to narrow lanes and unusual locations to see people living with ancient life style and visit places almost antique in the modern world. Their way of dealing , dressing, dwelling as also feasting, worshiping are still unique of ancient type -- living museums of humans and habitation.
7. Thimi Culture Site: 12 Kms. East of Kathmandu, an ancient craft village famous for clay potteries and folk culture; is also a Homogeneous community with numerous festivals and cultural attractions. There are Buddhist monasteries, Temples, Courtyards and Sattals with lots of things to see and show.
Note:- All the above places are open all seasons throughout the year.
Interesting Festival Tours :
Inside the Valley
Outside the Valley * Ram Navami * Buddha Jayanti * Gosainkunda * Vibaha Panchami
April 5 May 11 August 8 November 24
AIR TICKETING: International & Domestic Ticketing (Including Mountain Flight ).
TOURS & SIGHTING: ( Scheduled & Private ): Kathmandu Valley is a Traveller’s delight and offers many historical and religious monuments.Tours are conducted within Kathmandu Valley –Kathmandu,Bhaktapur(ancient city),Patan( historical as well as cultural)city,and Kirtipur(ancient town)and duration being nine hours.We also conduct full day excursions plus sightseeing outside the Valley and beautiful places like Pokhara,Gorkha,Palpa,Lumbini (Birthplace of Lord Buddha)and Chitwan National Park.
NATURE WALKS (Short Hikes): For Nature Lovers and Senior age group tourists.To enjoy the view of the highest peak – Mt.Everest and other highest peaks and to see the Kathmandu Valley from a close distance.
MOUNTAIN FLIGHT: The mountain flight " Sky Trail To Everest " is the best way to take a close look at the mountains.The enchanting in one hour flight offers the closest look at Everest as it enters Namache Valley.Other peaks viewed on the flight are --- Mt.Kanchenjunga, Mt. Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal, Langtang Lirung, and many more.This flight is recommended for mountain lovers and those who come to Nepal for a short time.
By Aeroplane ---- Avero, Dornier from Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Pokhara by – Twin Orter, Helicopter.
HELICOPTER FLIGHTSEEING: Closer viewing of the great mountains – the Himalayas for mountain lovers. Mountain that can be seen by Helicopter Flightseeing.
Hot Air Ballon Ride: Air Viewing of Kathmandu Valley(Kathmandu, Patan, Kirtipur & Bhaktapur).In just one hour show you will be shown one of the most spectacular views which you haven’t seen in life. Hot Air Ballooning is the only way to get a 360 degree view of the world’s highest mountain range, the Himalayas.
Mountain Bike Rides: Ride with the pioneers of Himalayan Mountain Biking:
The land of mountains has everything a biker could wish for :breathtaking Himalayan landscapes, centuries-old cultures, fresh mountain air ---- and truly abysmal roads. Much of the best riding isin the Kathmandu Valley because, ironically, the real mountains are just too high and too steep !
Riding in and around the Kathmandu Valley takes you into a world of traditional Newari Villages and breathtaking scenery. There’s a real " Lost In Time" feel to many of these areas. Mountain biking in Nepal is always a colourful cultural experience – and this is a major attraction for most bikers.
Mountaineering Expedition: Ever since the country was first opened to climbers in 1949,Nepal Himalaya has become a great theatre of mountaineering activity and their drama of success and failure have provided impetus to more men to meet the ultimate mountains. It is therefore, through all ages, Nepal Himalaya ha been the centre of attraction to the whole world either may be a saint or philosopher of researcher or adventurer.
The core of the mountain complex known as the Himalayas are so very intricately interwoven with the country of Nepal that the name either evokes an association with other. The name is based on the Sanskrit words, " Him" means snow and "alaya" means abode; this referring to the abode of snow.
Trekking: Trekking in Nepal means " Walking around In The Hills". It also means making a commitment to an adventure – a commitment that you should not make lightly. Nepal blends spectacular natural surroundings with diverse, unique cultures. Trekking in Nepal requires good health, stamina and fair measures of humour and commonsense.
Tea House Trek: Staying in Tea shops is a different type of Trekking experience. Tea shops are small family operated inns where meals and sleeping space can be obtained at a very reasonable cost. A tea shop trek involves far less logistical preparation and is very popular from of trekking for budgeted trekkers.
Organised Trek: Organised trek is the trek in which everything is well organised from meals to accommodation in the tent. It involves a good logistical preparation and is costlier than tea house trek. It involves many people.
Jungle Safari : Chitwan is the name not only of the park but also of the surrounding dun valley and administrative district. The name mean "Heart Of The Jungle" - a description that, sadly, now holds true only for the land protected within the park, yet the rest of valley, even through it’s been reduced to a flat, furrowed plain, still provides fascinating again from the hill-climbing existence of upland Nepal.
Royal Chitwan National Park widely acknowledged as one of the best National Parks in Asia, is situated on the lap of famous Mahabharat & Churiya Range spreading over a total area of 967 sq.km. which makes you feel as if you are in the garden of paradise, Eden.
Slide /Video Show: On People & Places Of Nepal (On Request Basis Only).
Hotel Reservations: From Star Hotels to Non-Star Hotels (Within Kathmandu Valley and Outside the Valley).
Rafting: Few countries in the world offer the thrill of White Water in such an impressive setting. On rushing rivers flowing through tropical jungles with snow—capped peaks in the distance. White Water Rafting offers the same rewards as trekking but with less physical effort. It’s a wildness experience available to all and nice alternative for those of us who just don’t feel like tramping up the trail. From the seat of a rubber raft, you’ll see the colourful flora, fauna, and village life of Nepal. and on some trips, you’ll pass through remote hill areas where trekkers have yet to venture.
Special Talk Programmes On:
Rural Tourism:
Package Tours:
Tibet
Avia Club Glider Tour of Pokhara Valley: Air Viewing Of Pokhara Valley – In just a standard circle round Pokhara Valley .
For Detail Information, Please Contact : Sagun Tours & Travels (Pvt.) Ltd. G.P.O. Box: 11033, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal. Tel: 977-1-412896, Fax: 977-1-255487 URL Address : http://www.catmando.com/sagun Email: stt@mos.com.np Copyright 1999 Sagun Tours & Travels (Pvt.) Ltd.
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