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Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu airport at 15h45. Welcome and transfer to hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities.

American breakfast.

Morning sightseeing to Patan and the Camp of Tibetan refugees:
Patan (or Lalitpur)
7 Km from Kathmandu. Named Lalitpur (City of beauty) by its founder king (299 AD), Patan is above all known by the name of "The city of thousand golden roofs". Formerly separated from the capital city , Patan and Kathmandu are only separated today by the river Bagmati. Here we visit mainly the Royal Palace with its statues of Lord Hanuman and Lord Vishnu, the very beautiful Krishna Temple on which is seated a Garuda perched on a high pillar, the Kumbheshwar, one of the rare pagodas with five storeys still standing , and the Temple of Maha Buddha where every brick is decorated with an effigy of Buddha. Apparently there are more than 9000 bricks…This visit should be conducted preferably in the evening for a better light on the façades of the Palace.

The Tibetan refugee camp
The Jawalakhel village, near Patan, shelters an important community of Tibetans who took shelter here since the invasion of Tibet. This community has preserved its customs and its handicrafts, particularly the weaving of carpets of very good quality.

Afternoon sightseeing in Kathmandu and Swayambunath:
Kathmandu
Capital of the country, Kathmandu appears to be a tangle of Temples, of sanctuaries and Pagodas. Here one should visit especially the Durbar Square, a strange mix of temples , towers , pillars, stalls filled with merchandise and houses with finely carved wooden balconies and windows , The ancient Royal Palace and the statue of Hanuman Dhoka the monkey god, the Kumari's Palace - this girl child god is chosen at a very young age since the last two centuries and is said to be the reincarnation of Goddess Kali . Other than these famous monuments, there are a large number of temples and sanctuaries, small little streets, and a host of markets and shops in Kathmandu. This Kathmandu should be discovered individually, by walking at random, and largely justifies a day of discovery all by oneself.
Swayambunath
Situated about 4 km to the west of Kathmandu. It is the most ancient stupa in the valley (2500years old) and one of the most ancient Buddhist sanctuaries in the world . Built on a small hill, large eyes are painted on the four sides of the base in vivid colours, the best image of Nepal. This should be visited in the late afternoon in the light of the setting sun. Place of worship and pilgrimage Lamaïste, religious ceremonies are carried out all the time. Return to your hotel at the end of the afternoon.

American breakfast.
Morning free for walking around the city and its markets, or optional excursions like the Himalayan flight (135 USD / person).

American breakfast.

Excursions to Dhulikhel and Panauti:
Dhulikel
This small town of 5.000 inhabitants situated 32 km from Kathmandu offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Himalayas and, among other summits, the Gauri Shanker, the Nupsé, the Lhotsé, the Himalchuli and the Makalu can be seen. The Kali temple situated on a promontory is a half hour walk and is an ideal place for the observation of these mountain peaks and the sunrise.
Panauti
Built on the confluence of two rivers, this Newari village of 6,000 inhabitants is considered the fourth artistic site of Nepal and it was recently restored by French specialists. Besides these magnificent ancient monuments, Panauti abounds with small local handicraft shops . Return to Kathmandu in the evening. Overnight at your hotel.

American breakfast.
Free day for walking in the markets of Kathmandu, or optional excursions.