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Arrive Kathmandu
Transfer to airport in time for flight to Kathmandu. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Kathmandu
Morning sightseeing tour of city and Swayambhunath. CITY: Visit the Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient royal resident quarter, Mahadev and Parvati Temple , Machhender Bahl - (a royal place for the Buddhists and Hindus). Temple House of Kumari the restal virgin or the living goddess. Walk around the local bazaars.

SWAYAMBHUNATH : A 2500 years old site where, it is believed, the Radiant Lotus of valley mythology settled when the water was drained by Manjushri, the God of Wisdom. The 5 dhyani Buddhas attended by their consorts are enshrined at the base of the stupa. Also visit the adjoining Museum (closed on Tuesdays). Afternoon tour of Patan visiting the Old Newar City, and the historic Durbar Square. See the golden Gate, the sky piercing temple of Teleju and the statue of Yogendra Malla among other temples. Walk through streets lined with old windows, carved balconies of wood, curio shops and bazaars.