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Janai Purnima is known as the Sacred Thread Festival. On this day Hindu men, especially the Brahmans and Chettris perform their annual change of Janai, a yellow cotton string worn across the chest or tied around the wrist of the right hand. This thread is only given to males during a lengthy and impressive religious ceremony called the ‘Bratabandhan’. This cord initiates them into manhood and commands them to faithfully the follow the religion Raksha Bandan is the day when male, females, and children regardless of station and caste tie a sacred yellow thread around their wrist. The males tie the thread around their right and the women tie it on their left. Raksha means ‘protection’ and Bandhan means a bond. The festival of “Gai Jatra”, the procession of cows, is generally celebrated in the Nepalese month of Bhadra , the next day of Janai Purnima(August-September). The festival of cows is one of the most popular festivals of Nepal. The whole complex of Gai Jatra festival has its roots in the ancient age when people feared and worshipped Yamaraj,”the god of death”. NTB Holidays brings you the following Janai Purnima, Raksha Bandhan and Gaijatra Festival Tour to enjoy the real culture & festival of Nepal.
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Type: TOUR
Destination: NEPAL
Destination Coverage: Kathmandu Valley Only
Day 01: 28thAugust 2015: Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: 29th August 2015: Observe Janai Purnima Festival. Visit Kumbheswar or Gosaikund by
helicopter. ( Extra cost)
Day 03: 30th August 2015: Observe Full day Gai Jatra Festival/ UNESCO Heritage site Tour.
Day 04: 31st August 2015 : Drive to Pokhara by surface.
Day 05: 1st September 2015: Pokhara Sightseeing & Activities.
Day 06: 2nd September 2015: Drive Pokhara to Gorkha , visit Gorkha and drive to Bandipur.
Day 07: 3rd September 2015: Drive to Nagarkot.
Day 08: 4th September 2015: UNESCO Heritage site Tour
Day 09: 5th September 2015: Final Departure transfer
Day 01: 28th August 2015: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal Breakfast only
Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, meet welcome and transfer to hotel. Briefing program will be carried out along with welcome drink. Rest of the day is free for personal activities. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: 29th August 2014: Visit Kumbheswar/ Visit Gosaikund ( additional) B/L/D
Early in the morning proceed to visit Kumbheswar temple and Patan Durbar Square- One of the most important UNESCO world heritage site. Afterward Chartered helicopter flight to Gosaikund can be organized with an extra cost as given below. Rest of the day is free to explore around the city to witness the celebration of festival. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: 30th August 2014: Gaijatra Festival / UNESCO heritage site Tour B/L/D
Breakfast and proceed to observe Gaijatra festival around the city and UNESCO heritage site Tour to Chnagu Narayan Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Return to hotel and overnight.
Day 04: 31st August 2015: Drive to Pokhara B/ L/D
Breakfast , and drive to Pokhara( 200 Km, 7 hours drive). On the way you can witness many types of scenery – villages, rivers, mountains etc. Finally arrive Pokhara and Check into hotel .Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: 1st September 2015:: Pokhara Sightseeing/ Activities B/ L/D
Wake up early in the morning and drive to Sarangkot view tower to enjoy the view of Sunrise and Himalayas. Return to hotel, breakfast and proceed for local sightseeing tour to Bindabashini temple, Seti George, International Mountain Museum, Devi’s fall and 1 hr boating in Fewa Lake. Rest of the day is to participate in various additional activities as Paragliding, Ultra light , Zip flyers, pony Trek etc. as per your personal interest. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: 2nd September 2015:: Visit Gorkha & Bandipur B/ L/D
Breakfast and drive to Gorkha- the Historical city. visit Gorkha historical sites-the ancient palace, Museum, temple etc. and drive to Bandipur – one of the most popular village , situated on the ridge of the mountain overlooking valleys , mountains ranges and Himalayas. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07: 3rd September 2015:: Drive to Nagarkot B/ L/D
Wake up early in the morning and witness the view of sunrise and Himalayan view. Breakfast and drive to Nagarkot ( 185 Km, 5 hours drive) . Arrive Nagarkot and enjoy the view of Himalayas with sunset. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08: 4th September 2015:: UNESCO world heritage site Tour B/ L/D
Wake up early in the morning to witness the view of eastern Himalayan ranges including Mt Everest ( 8,848 m) at sunrise. Return to hotel , breakfast and proceed to UNESCO world heritage sightseeing tours program covering Pashupatinath temple- the holiest hindu temple situated at the edge of holy Bagmati River and Boudhanath Stupa- one of the biggest stupa of the world . Lunch and continue local UNESCO world heritage sightseeing tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square(Kumari House) and Soyambhunath stupa. Evening farewell dinner at Nepali Restaurant with Cultural dance program.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 09: 05th September 2015: Final Departure Transfer Breakfast only
Breakfast and timely transfer to International airport for onward flight.
Special traditional welcome on arrival at International airport.
4 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu at below hotel as per the tour category.
1 night accommodation at Nagarkot at below hotel as per the tour category.
2 Nights accommodation at Pokhara at below hotel as per the tour category.
1Nights accommodation at Bandipur at below hotel as per the tour category.
All meals as per the itinerary.
Tours and transfer by a/c vehicle as per the above itinerary .
Kathmandu/ Pokhara/Gorkha/ Bandipur/Kathmandu/Nagarkot/ Kathmandu transfer by a/c vehicle.
English speaking guide during sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley.
Tour escort throughout the tour for the group over 10 pax.
All entrance fee at sightseeing spot.
Mineral water will be provided in the vehicle during entire the tour.
Special souvenirs from Nepal
All the personal expenses as tip, laundry, beverages and bar bill etc.
Baggage and personal expenses.
Any other expenses due to political, act of nature or any other reason which are beyond control of Fishtail Travel or its associate agents.
Easy tour with normal walking during city sightseeing tour only.
