The Kathmandu Magic

Day 1 — Istanbul ✈ Kathmandu 18:45
Flight Information: (Flight times may change - please confirm 1 month before departure)
✈ G9 0288 | Istanbul (IST) 🕕 18:45 → Sharjah (SHJ) 🕛 00:05 (+1)
✈ G9 0536 | Sharjah (SHJ) 🕒 03:00 → Kathmandu (KTM) 🕘 09:10
Today we are setting off on an unforgettable journey toward the shadow of the Himalayas.
We meet with Ejder Tourism representatives at Istanbul Airport International Terminal at 15:30, and after passport and check-in procedures
we depart for Kathmandu with Air Arabia Airlines via Sharjah.
As our flight passes among the stars, we feel Asia's mysterious
atmosphere and imagine waking up the next morning in the colorful world of Kathmandu, in the heart of Nepal.
🌙 Overnight on the plane
Day 2 — Kathmandu Arrival & Start of City Tour
At 09:10 local time in the morning, we arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport.
After passport and baggage procedures, we transfer to the city center with our private vehicle waiting for us. Along the way, we pass through narrow streets adorned with prayer flags and traditional Nepali houses.
Before heading to our hotel, we take a short panoramic city tour:
📍 Durbar Square — The square of ancient royal palaces, temples, and history.
📍 Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) — The Buddhist temple located on a hill overlooking the city and one of Kathmandu's most iconic landmarks.
📍 Thamel District — The heart of the city with shopping, cafes, and colorful markets.
After the tour, we go to the hotel and have free time to rest.
In the evening, we enjoy a pleasant welcome dinner featuring delicacies from Nepali cuisine.
🌙 Overnight in Kathmandu — Lo Mustang Hotel 4★ or similar
🍽 Dinner included.
Day 3 — Full Day Kathmandu Culture & Temples Tour 🇳🇵
After breakfast, we begin our full-day cultural tour where we will deeply feel Kathmandu's mystical atmosphere.
Temples rising all over the city, the scent of incense, the sounds of praying monks, and the cool breeze from the Himalayas make us feel the spirit of Nepal.
📍 Boudhanath Stupa — The largest Buddhist stupa in Asia.
At this sacred center, whose giant eyes watch over every corner of Kathmandu, we witness monks' prayer walks.
📍 Pashupatinath Temple — The most important Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River, one of the tributaries of the Ganges River. Here we observe the sacred ceremonies from afar and discover the spiritual side of Nepali culture.
📍 Patan (Lalitpur) Royal Square — This old royal city, famous for stone carving and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most elegant places in the Kathmandu Valley with its magnificent architecture.
At the end of the day we return to Kathmandu and settle into our hotel.
In the evening, we have dinner at a specially selected restaurant with traditional flavors of Nepali cuisine.
🌙 Overnight in Kathmandu — Lo Mustang Hotel 4★
🍽 Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 4 — The Spirit of Kathmandu: Bhaktapur & Art Workshops 🇳🇵
After breakfast, we head to Bhaktapur, one of the most distinctive cities in the Kathmandu Valley (about 1 hour drive).
Bhaktapur is one of the places that best preserves Nepal's traditional architecture and handicrafts. With its red brick streets, wood-carved windows, and handmade pottery workshops, it is like a living open-air museum.
📍 Bhaktapur Royal Square:
We explore this UNESCO-protected square with its old palace buildings, golden gate, and decorations.
We observe the daily life of the local people and witness the work of traditional ceramics masters.
📍 Taumadhi Square & Nyatapola Temple:
This structure, the tallest pagoda temple in the Kathmandu Valley, is one of the finest examples of Nepali architecture.
📍 Visit to the Arts and Crafts House:
On the way back from Bhaktapur, we make a short stop and learn about the intricacies of wood carving and mandala art.
In the afternoon we return to Kathmandu.
After a short rest, free time for shopping and coffee in the Thamel District.
In the evening, we have dinner with selected dishes of Nepali cuisine at a traditional restaurant in the city center.
🌙 Overnight in Kathmandu — Lo Mustang Hotel 4★
🍽 Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 5 — Chandragiri Hill & Kirtipur Trip 🇳🇵
After breakfast, we set off toward Chandragiri Hill, one of the most beautiful nature and viewpoint spots around Kathmandu (about 1 hour).
As we ascend to the 2,500-meter summit by modern cable car, the Kathmandu Valley remains below our feet. On clear days, it is possible to see the peaks of the Himalayas — even the silhouette of Everest from afar.
📍 Chandragiri Summit:
We take a walk around the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple located at the top and watch the panorama of the Kathmandu Valley from the observation terrace.
For those who wish, we enjoy a coffee break with a view.
At midday, we descend and stop by the historic town of Kirtipur on the way back to Kathmandu.
Kirtipur is one of the most authentic settlements in the Kathmandu Valley and is known for the traditional stone houses and narrow streets of the Newari people. Here we take a short walk and observe the daily life of the local people.
Return to Kathmandu in the late afternoon and check into the hotel.
In the evening, with a special dinner to be arranged in the city center
🌙 Overnight in Kathmandu — Lo Mustang Hotel 4★
🍽 Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 6 — Free Day in Kathmandu & Farewell to the City 🇳🇵
After breakfast, free time in Kathmandu.
Today, guests who wish may explore the colorful streets of the city on their own, stroll around the temples, or complete their last shopping in the Thamel area.
It is an ideal day to visit traditional markets, buy souvenirs from Nepali handicrafts, or take one last breath of Himalayan air on a cafe terrace.
As we say farewell to the city, its people, and its mystical atmosphere, the magic of Kathmandu remains in our minds.
🌙 Overnight in Kathmandu — Lo Mustang Hotel 4★
🍽 Breakfast included.
Day 7 — Kathmandu ✈ Istanbul Journey Begins 21:20
After breakfast, free time in Kathmandu.
Guests who wish can explore the colorful streets of the city, do their final shopping, or relax at the hotel.
At the time indicated by our guide, we transfer to the airport.
📍 Flight Information – Air Arabia
✈ G9 4931 | Kathmandu (KTM) 🕘 21:20 → Sharjah (SHJ) 🕛 00:35 (+1)
Our flight continues throughout the night.
🌙 Overnight on the plane.
Day 8 — Sharjah Transfer & Arrival in Istanbul 09:40 13:50
We arrive in Sharjah in the early morning hours.
During our long transfer, the “The Lounge” Premium Waiting Area service has been gifted exclusively for our guests.
In this modern and comfortable area, we benefit from breakfast, hot and cold drinks, open buffet snacks, Wi-Fi, and rest facilities.
📍 Flight Information – Air Arabia
✈ G9 0284 | Sharjah (SHJ) 🕘 09:40 → Istanbul (IST) 🕐 13:50
Arrival in Istanbul at noon. 13:50
We complete this unique journey carrying the enchanting temples of Nepal, the sounds of prayer, and the peace of the Himalayas in our hearts.