In the morning, visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the oldest and most significant Buddhist shrines in Nepal, also known as Monkey Temple because of the monkeys that inhabit the area. Afternoon at the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the ancient temples, palaces and shrines. In the evening, visit the Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu temple with cremation ghats along the Bagmati River.
Take an early morning flight to Bagdogra, a gateway to the Himalayas. Drive to Darjeeling, a picturesque hill station known for its tea plantations, and take the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway ride on the toy train. In the afternoon, visit the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park to see the endangered species of animals and birds of the Eastern Himalayas. In the evening, stroll along the Mall Road for food and shopping.
Visit the Happy Valley Tea Estate in the morning to see the tea processing and taste their world-famous tea. In the afternoon, visit the Ghoom Monastery to see the 15-feet high statue of Maitreya Buddha and the ancient manuscripts. In the evening, head back to Bagdogra for your return flight.
Don't miss the opportunity to go river rafting or paragliding in Pokhara, a popular tourist destination near Kathmandu. You can also take a day trip to the Chitwan National Park for jungle safari and elephant rides. In Bagdogra, you can visit the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and the Kali Mandir temple. To maximize your fun, try the local food and drinks, interact with the locals, and take lots of pictures!
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