On your arrival at the international airport in Kathmandu and after clearing customs & immigration, a representative will escort you to your hotel.
Kathmandu is the capital and the most populous city of Nepal and is located in the Kathmandu Valley, a large valley in the high plateaus of central Nepal. The city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, founded in the 2nd century CE. The valley was historically called the "Nepal Mandala" and has been the home of the Newar people, a cosmopolitan urban civilization in the Himalayan foothills. The Kathmandu valley (1450 M) is famous for its cultural heritage, scenic beauty, beautiful countryside, ethnic settlements, and pilgrimages to the holiest shrines for Hindus and Buddhists. With seven World Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO in the Kathmandu valley, this city is a cultural hub and the center of various multi-attractions for all Nepal visitors.
In the afternoon, take a drive to Boudhanath Stupa, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Stupa is a spiritual home to the Tibetan exile community in Nepal. On the original trade route to Lhasa, it is one of the world's largest and oldest Buddhist stupas. Apart from its religious interest, the life around the Stupa is colorful, unique, and vibrant, and a wide array of Tibetan antiques, brocades, and jewelry.
After walking around the Stupa, embark towards Shechen Monastery for evening prayers, located near the Stupa in the alleys. This beautiful Monastery is famous for its architecture, founded by the late Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Most Buddhist monasteries welcome visitors and entering these atmospheric buildings can be a powerful and evocative experience. During the evening prayers, the lamas (high-ranking Tibetan Buddhist monks) and novices gather to chant Buddhist texts, accompanied by a cacophony of crashing cymbals, thumping drums, and booming Tibetan horns.