Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. It is situated at an altitude of 1,350 meters in the Kathmandu valley, which has an exotic setting. Tires of green mountain walls surround the valley. As it is close to the Himalayas and has many other attractions, tourists from all parts of the world come here. The inhabitants of Kathmandu observe many fairs and festivals with great zeal and fanfare. Buddha Jayanti, Indrajatra, Machchindra Jatra, Shivaratri, Bada Dashain and Tihar are some of the major festivals.

Kathmandu has a rich cultural heritage. Stone sculptures; bronze figures, woodcarvings and terra-cotta art are ubiquitous. They bear witness to the eloquent expressions of the rich cultural tradition of the Nepalese people. Mural paintings are another attraction. Religious motif runs through most of the works of art.

KATHMANDU - BHADGAON
BHADGAON is a Newar city of 9th century. Visit the ancient gateway, Durbar Square, royal residential quarter of Bhupendra Malla, temple of Nytapole in pagoda style and other temples. Later visit BODHNATH, the 2500 years old Buddhist Stupa; a holy place for Tibetan Buddhists. Visit Pashupatinath temple with its erotic wooden carvings. Finally visit Dhulikhel, a small township with beautiful landscape

KATHMANDU - DHULIKHEL
Dhulikhel is a small township, 20 miles from Kathmandu, along the Chinese-built road, which leads to the border. It is at an altitude of 6000 ft. and offers superb views of Cho Oyu in the east to Himalchuli in the west. On the way stop at a small village Thimi, known for its pottery and for the manufacture of masks. Also visit Bhadgaon, a Newar city of the 9th century. See the ancient gateway, Durbar Square, etc.

KATHMANDU - BODHNATH
Visit the temple of Bodhnath, the colossal Stupa, one of the largest in the world. This Stupa has the all seeing-eyes of the Buddha by king Mana Deva in expiation of his sins of the advice inset with prayer wheels. Also visit the Pashupatinath Temple which is noted for its erotic woodcarvings of the struts. Also a city tour visiting Durbar Square,Hanuman Dhoka, ancient royal residential quarters etc.

DAKSHINKALI
This temple of the Goddess Kali lies 28 kms away from Kathmandu, at the Southern edge of the Kathmandu Valley. Devotees visit this temple each Tuesday and Saturday to make sacrificial offerings of chicken and goats to Goddess -Kali-. Later visit Chobar Gorge where Manjushri, the God of Wisdom, emptied the valley of its water. Also visit Kirtipur to see the old fortress which was the key to this valley.

PATAN
Visit the Old Newar City - the historic Durbar Square, see the Golden Gate, the sky piercing temple of Teleju and the statue of Yogendra Malla, other temples and old windows and carved balconies of wood, curio shops and bazaars. On return, visit Swayambhunath, the 2500 years old Buddhist temple.