Explore Nepal and experience the gorgeous countryside, wildlife, and friendly locals. Experience the culture, heritage, and what makes this country so unique on this Nepal Tour.
Nepal is rightly recognized as a paradise for climbers and trekkers for we have the highest and most majestic mountains on earth. However, Nepal has an extremely rich cultural and religious heritage as well as endless natural beautiful surroundings that will take your breath away – it is like journeying through an open museum.
Our trips begin with the sightseeing of UNESCO (World Heritage Sites) of Kathmandu Valley its sacred temples, statues, and narrow winding colorful streets. Pokhara valley, a colorful foray & one of the most picturesque spots of Nepal, Annapurna – the best trekking trail in Nepal & Chitwan – famous for its wildlife jungle safaris, it is another attraction of the trip having a wide range of wildlife the rare one-horned rhinoceros, several species of deer, crocodile & more than 450 species of birds.
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THIS IS A CUSTOMIZABLE ITINERARY FOR GROUPS OF ALL SIZES.
DATES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAY 1: WELCOME TO KATHMANDU, NEPAL
Welcome to Kathmandu! You will arrive at Kathmandu airport and we will then transfer to the Hotel, our base for 1 night.
Enjoy some free time to relax, or those who prefer not to spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing may have time for a little shopping in the colourful streets of the city where our hotel is situated. Enjoy this evening with a wonderful welcome dinner with your travel friends.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Nepali Ghar
DAY 2: TOUR OF KATHMANDU VALLEY
This morning breakfast, we will drive to Bhaktapur where there is a palace of 55 windows, the giant Taleju Bell in front of the palace, the gold gilded gate with beautiful metal works in its semi-circular pediment, the royal bath tank inside the palace, 5 storied Nyatapola temple that survived the earthquake of 1934, Dattatraya Temple, and Pujari Nath complex with Peacock window-the masterpiece woodcarving in Nepal. We walk through the narrow alleys with private houses on both sides, visit the potter’s square where we learn the traditional methods of pottery making and sneak a peek into the wood carver’s workshop near Dattatraya. After spending a good amount of time and lunch in Bhaktapur, we will drive to Patan Durbar Square.
Our next stop is Patan, the oldest of all the three cities of Kathmandu valley. It is best known for its artistic heritage. It is probably one of the oldest Buddhist City in the world. The city is situated on a plateau across the Bagmati River. Another name of Patan, is Lalitpur. The city is surrounded by 4Stupas as 4 corners of Patan, one at each corner of its cardinal points. These stupas are said to have been built by the famous Emperor Ashoka. This is one of the most elegant architectural treasures of which Patan is very proud. About the beauty of Patan, a western lady writer has to say this – “Patan means eternity itself and Patan Durbar Square is the spectacular sight of Asia indeed”. Really it is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, guardian deities, and wonderful carvings and many visitors come here to see these monuments. Patan Durbar square is a famous visiting place. The square is full of ancient places, temples, and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings.
After returning Hotel, we will do an early dinner, so that the next morning we are early up and ready to drive to Pokhara.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Nepali Ghar
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: EARLY MORNING DRIVE TO POKHARA
This morning, we start early with breakfast around 6 am, and get ready for our domestic flight to Pokhara. A 30 mins flight to Pokhara will let you experience some viewing of the Himalayas as you fly.
Flight to Pokhara is scheduled around 8 – 9 am, and is estimated to reach Pokhara well before 10 am in the morning.
Upon reaching Pokhara city, we have a few hours of the tour in the city of Pokhara. You will enjoy a casual walk through the lakeside of Fewa Lake, after lunch and just before late afternoon. We will drive to our hotel located at the ridge top of Sarangkot Hill.
This evening, we are sleeping at the Sarangkot Mountain resort a beautifully located hotel from where you can view the Himalayas in the evening and morning on a clear day. The resort overviews the city of Pokhara as well.
ACCOMMODATION: Sarangkot Mountain Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: HIKE OR ZIPLINE – POKHARA TOUR
On a perfect morning, we get an amazing view of the Himalayas from Sarangkot. This morning we will attempt to wake up early for this view, we start as early as 6 am or just before sunrise. After a breath-taking view of the Himalayas, we will enjoy our breakfast at the Sarangkot Mountain Resort. Followed by breakfast, you will have the option to do either zipline or hike which will take 1.5hrs downhill to the base of Pokhara city.
Once, we reach the base of the Sarangkot hill, then we will drive to see a few more places in Pokhara.
After this leisure time in Pokhara, we will drive back to Sarangkot Mountain Resort around 4 pm for a wonderful dinner and a pleasant sleep-in peace.
ACCOMMODATION: Sarangkot Mountain Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: POKHARA TO CHITWAN
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, we will leave the hotel in Pokhara at 7 am for Chitwan. The drive from Pokhara to Chitwan will be approximately 5 hours. The first half of the drive you will drive through the mid hills of Nepal, and then come to a river junction, from here you will follow the river going down towards the flat lands of Nepal.
Upon arrival, lunch will be ready, and in the meantime, rooms will be assigned. After the lunch break, there is no activities, you can rest and relax at the lodge or take a walk around the area.
A Typical itinerary for the Chitwan Portion would look like the below:
Welcome Drink, check-in, Briefing About Program, Lunch, Tharu /Derai Village Tour, River Side Sunset View with Tea/Coffee, Slide Show, Dinner
(This can change based on the time you arrive at the lodge)
ACCOMMODATION: Barahi Jungle Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6: CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
A Typical itinerary for the Chitwan Portion would look like the below:
Wake Up Call, Tea/Coffee, Breakfast, Walk in the Tharu Community Village, Elephant Briefing, Lunch, Crocodile Breeding Conversation Centre Tour (inside National Park), River Side Sunset View with Tea/Coffee, Tharu/Derai Cultural Dance (Steak)Show, BBQ Dinner
(This can change based on season and guest numbers at the lodge)
ACCOMMODATION: Barahi Jungle Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7: FLIGHT TO KATHMANDU
This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to the domestic airport in Chitwan (Bharatpur Airport) for flight to Kathmandu. The drive from Jungle Villa Resort to Bharatpur Airport is approximately 1.5hrs. We need to be at the airport 2hrs prior to the flight.
Upon reaching Kathmandu around mid-afternoon to afternoon depending on the flight timings, you will be transferred to Hotel in Kathmandu. We will most likely lunch at the Hotel and then walk down towards Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Typically called the heritage walk in Kathmandu, we will begin this from our hotel in Thamel. The walk starts in the main tourist hub of Thamel and ends at the same place. The walk covers all the old streets, temples, markets crossroads, and even a Buddhist temple. We will make an extension of a walk to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square as well. Kathmandu Durbar Square is full of temples, and old palaces with beautiful courtyards. The complex is listed in the world heritage sites by UNESCO and was an active palace until 1896 AD. This popular walk familiarizes the ancient way of life in Kathmandu and the old shopping streets for residents of Kathmandu. Till now many Kathmandu residents consider these streets to do their shopping even same objects are available in their neighbourhood.
We will walk back towards Thamel, and then go for dinner.
ACCOMMODATION: Nepali Ghar
Meals: Breakfast,
DAY 8: TOUR OF KATHMANDU VALLEY
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Shiva. Built in the 5th century and later renovated by Malla kings, the site itself is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium when a Shiva lingam was discovered here.
The largest temple complex in Nepal, it stretches on both sides of the Bagmati River which is considered holy by Hindus. The main pagoda-style temple has a gilded roof, four sides covered in silver, and exquisite wood carvings. Temples dedicated to several other Hindu and Buddhist deities surround the temple of Pashupatinath.
The cremation of Hindus takes place on raised platforms along the river. Only Hindus are allowed through the gates of the main temple. The big Maha Shivaratri festival in spring attracts hundreds of thousands of devotees from Nepal and from India.
After Pashupatinath, we set out to explore the giant Boudhanath Stupa-Asia’s one of the largest Buddhist shrines. The stupa with 100m (328 ft.) diameter and 40 m (130 ft.) height can be spotted from many viewpoints in Kathmandu. There are a number of Buddhist monasteries around and the area is dominantly Tibetan in character and reminds very much of the Barkhor area of Lhasa.
In Boudha, we will do a Momo cooking session, and will likely be eating momo for lunch break in Boudhanath. After an experiential lunch session, we will tour Boudha and its outskirts.
ACCOMMODATION: Nepali Ghar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9: DEPARTURE DAY
The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home or your next destination.
Breakfast at Hotel
Tour Exclusions
IMPORTANT NOTES
PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change. Although we always do our best to stick to the itinerary, due to the ever-changing nature of Mother Nature, activities, hotels, and visits are subject to change due to forces beyond our control.
FLIGHTS: Please do not purchase your flights until this tour is confirmed.
PASSPORTS: Must be valid for at least 6 months upon return date to your home country. Proper documentation is the responsibility of each traveller.
VISAS & VACCINATIONS: Responsibility of the traveller. VISAS (responsibility of the traveller) – Many nationalities do need a visa to enter Nepal.
Date: Custom Departure available upon request
Prices from: $2895 USD per participant based on Double / Twin accommodation
*Please note, that the hotels and routing of this tour can be altered to best suit your needs. Prices may vary.
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Please note that these are just sample hotels and all accommodation is subject to change. We can upgrade hotels for an additional fee.
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