Panauti – Nagarkot ( 8 Days Program)

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02 :City sight seeing Swayambhu nath, Buddha nath, Pashupati nath and Durbar Square.

Day 03 : Panauti – Bhaktapur: Today we are beginning of horse riding. We drive from Kathmandu to Panauti (41km.) by car or land cruiser. We can start Horse riding from Panauti. This day we can ride from Panauti - Bhaktapur about 4/5 hours, because we are riding short way to reach to Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is Situated at an altitude of 1401m. and covers area of 4 square miles. Shaped like a conch-shell. Bhaktapur means the city of devotees. Pottery and weaving are it’s traditional industries. The city lies about 14km. east of Kathmandu city. The major sightseeing places in Bhaktapur include: DURBAR SQUARE: The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces like the Lion Gate, the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, the picture Gallery, the golden Gate, the palace 55 windows, the Batsala temple and the Bell of Barking dogs etc. The statue of the king Bhupatindra Malla in the act of worship is placed on a column facing the palace. Of the many statues available in Nepal this is considered to be the most magnificent. Main point we will visit here following places:-

THE NATIONAL ART GALLERY, THE GOLDEN GATE, THE PALACE OF 55 WINDOWS, THE STONE TEMPLE OF BATSALA, NYATAPOL TEMPLE, BHAIRAVNATH TEMPLE. We can visit here around afternoon after our riding and we stay overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Bhaktapur - Gokarna: Today we ride almost throughout the city and smaller Villages, it will take to arrive in Gokarna 7/8 hours and this is very beautiful place to stay here and we can stay here over night at camping. GOKRNA: this is lovely Royal Game Sanctuary, also known as Gokarna Safari park, lies about 10km north-east of Kathmandu. Many wild animals such as spotted deer can be viewed in the sanctuary from an elephant back. On the northern side of Gokarna, is pagoda of Gokarneshwor Mahadev.

Day 05 : Gokarna – Sundarijal - Sankhu: Gokarna to Sundarijal is 2 hours riding, it is famous for its scenic beauty. There are magnificent waterfalls, cataracts and rock formations. It is an ideal place for picnic requiring a short walk after the motor able road. From Sundarijal to Sankhu 5 hours riding. It is a typical Newari town, with many fine old buildings and temples. Beyond the village, up a long flight of stone stairs, is Bajra jogini, a historical temple with a beautiful view of the local area and we can stay over night at camping.

Day 06 : Sankhu - Nagarkot: Today is short day we will ride 2hours to reach in Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a popular tourist resort of Nepal. It is situated 32Km east of Kathmandu and 5km from Sankhu. Nagarkot’s altitude is 2175m. The panorama of the major peaks of eastern Nepal Himalayas including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) can be seen from here. Overnight at camping.

Day 07 : Nagarkot – Kathmandu: 2hours drive by car or land cruiser and we have half day rest and Shopping day.

Day 08 : Final departure to home country.