Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley in one week

Take advantage of this first day to give you a long journey. Stroll through the turbulent streets of the capital and soak up the atmosphere of the city. Don't hesitate to leave the Occasional area to escape from the Rabatteurs and enjoy the spectacle of everyday life.

In the early morning, at a time when the shops have not yet lifted their iron curtains (around 7:30 am), return to Dubar Square. At the foot of the temples that have made Kathmandu a dazzling kingdom, you will witness the unpacking of the market. Soon, the whole city will be awake. Continue the tour towards Swayambhunath (2 km to the west). It is at the top of a long series of steps that the faithful gather every day around the oldest stupa in the valley.

Go to Patan to spend the day there. The museum located within the walls of the Royal Palace is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the country and is a must visit. Explore the streets of the ancient kingdom city to discover the multitude of Buddhist temples, built hidden from view in small hidden courtyards. Return to Kathmandu in the evening.

In this country where Hindus and Buddhists find themselves in the same temples, there are several sacred places. Bodnath and Pashupatinath are part of them. Only twenty minutes walk separate the two sanctuaries and offer a pleasant walk.

It's time to run away from the city. If the weather allows it, it is at dawn that you should go to Nagarkot or Dhulikhel to admire a panorama of the Himalayan peaks: Langtang Lirung (7,246 m), Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m) or Gauri Shankar (7,145 m). Night in the evening in Bhaktapur.

Laissez, the most beautiful of the three medieval kingdoms. " The City of the consecrated "reveals its treasures at every corner of the street and captivated visitors: fenêtre, massive stone sculptures or gardiens temple guards.

Return to Kathmandu and last purchase before resuming the plane (international flights often leave in the evening).