Day 2
Morning Flight over Everest + Kathmandu sightseeing
Early in the morning, you will be taken to the airport to board flight to fly over various Himalayan peaks, including the world’s highest mountain peak – the Everest. These flights are conducted either by plane or by helicopter. In case of airplane, there will be no landing at Mount Everest base camp. It will be a simple flight passing over the Everest and lasts for almost an hour. Another flight takes place by the helicopter. The helicopter lands at the base camp close to the Everest. A tourist steps down ther, takes breakfast, spends some time and captures beautiful views in his/her camera.
After returning from Everest Flight, relax a bit in the hotel & proceed on for a full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu with a professional guide. Among various attractions, you will be visiting Kashthamandap Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa & Museum, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. Swayambhunath Stupa is at the top which has two giant Buddha eyes and eyebrows painted on. Kashthamandap Durbar Square is a complex of ancient palaces. In the early 1970's, it was the center for hippies. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu with many Buddhists and Tibetan resident in the surrounding area.
After sightseeing of the historical, religious and cultural monuments of Kathmandu, visit Thamel which is famous for its nightlife. Thamel has been the tourist center of Kathmandu for decades and the tourist heaven for some low-budget travelers. An amount of small shops lined on the narrow streets. They sell everything from food, clothes to handicrafts and budget hotels etc. There are also many good restaurants. Visit Thamel to observe the local lives and shop before moving to the hotel.
Later in the evening, return to Kathmandu hotel for overnight stay.
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