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A jazz festival in the Himalayas? That’s right and Travels with Teri offers a music extravanganza to Jazzmandu this fall. The Kathmandu Jazz festival, or Jazzmandu, is an annual event organized by Upstairs Ideas Pvt. Ltd. primarily by Chhedup Bomzan of The Upstairs Jazz Bar, and Navin Chettri, drummer and vocalist for The Cadenza Collective. This year marks Jazzmandu’s 10th anniversary! Jazzmandu has been successful at promoting Jazz in Nepal and bringing world-class musicians to audiences in Kathmandu. Be a part of this unique chance to hear other countries interpet JAZZ!
Day 1 – Kathmandu
Arrive Kathamndu, where you are met and transferred to Dwarika’s Hotel, a boutique heritage hotel built in Nepal’s old Newari style from rescued art and artefacts sourced throughout the Kathmandu Valley. Enjoy a welcome/orientation dinner that evening. Accommodation: Dwarikas all nights except the overnight in Pokhara Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Kathmandu
Today’s tour of Kathmandu includes the Temple of the Living Goddess, Durbar Square, the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the 2,000-year-old Swayambunath Temple, and the colorful lanes and alleyways of the local market place.
In the afternoon travel to the outskirts of Kathmandu to see The Great Stupa of Boudhanath, one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and one of the world’s largest stupas. The tour continues on to the Pashupatinath Temple, Hindu’s holiest shrine on the banks of the Bagmati River. Meals: Breakfast daily
Day 3 – Kathmandu JAZZMANDU
Today begins the annual Himalayan jazz festival, JAZZMANDU. A brief overview of todays events will be given at breakfast. Attend workshops or performances.
Day 4 – Kathmandu JAZZMANDU
A brief overview of todays events will be given at breakfast. Attend workshops or performances.
Day 5 – Kathmandu/Bhaktapur/Kathmandu JAZZMANDU
This morning’s tour takes you to Bhaktapur, once the ancient capital of Nepal during the great Malla Kingdom until the second half of the 15th century and now known for its traditional culture. Your tour of this historic city includes the Palace of Fifty-Five Windows and the Golden Gate. The afternoon and evening will be free to attend performances of Jazzmandu Festival.
Day 6 – Kathmandu JAZZMANDU
After breakfast take a trip to Himalayan Healers and hear about the wonderful program offering girls and women the chance to become certified trained masseuses. Get a massage. The afternoon and evening will be free to attend performances of the 10th annual JAZZMANDU.Jazzmandu Festival.
Day 7 – Kathmandu
Early morning visit to the sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site of Namo Buddha.
Day 8 – Kathmandu/Farewell Dinner
Your day is free to relax or explore as you wish. Enjoy your last night in Kathmandu dining at a lovely local restaurant.Meals: Dinner
Day 9 – Depart Kathmandu
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
This itinerary is subject to change in order to accommodate performances and events for Jazzmandu.
