Explore Nepal
Nepal is the land of mountains and monasteries. This landlocked country has the perfect fusion of nature and culture. Picturesque Himalayan range in the North, roaring rivers making their way through the hills to the plains, lush green paddy fields and quaint little villages everywhere. Nepal also has a mystical side to it, dotted by medieval city squares, monasteries, and temples. Kathmandu Valley, the capital city, provides numerous World heritage sites, centuries-old stupas, and monasteries to experience centuries old civilization and architecture.
Pricing
Guided tour starting at $1,999* CAD per person, based on double occupancy
8 Days – Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Your package includes
- 3 nights Stay at Hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast
- 2 nights Stay at Hotel in Pokhara including breakfast
- 2 nights Stay at Hotel in Chitwan with 3 meals per day
- Arrival /Departure transfers, sightseeing tours as per itinerary by Air-conditioned Vehicle.
- Entrance fees at the monuments in Kathmandu
- Local English Speaking guide in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- English Speaking Naturalist in Chitwan
- Chitwan- National park fee
- Boating in Pokhara
- Jungle Activities
- 2 Bottles of Water [500 ml] per person per day
- All Applicable Taxes and Service Charges
Not included
- International or domestic airfare and airport taxes
- Gratuities to hotel personnel, guides, drivers
- Optional sightseeing tours
- Meals other than mentioned above
- Beverages
- Porterage charge in hotels, tips etc.
- Visa for Nepal ($)
Day
Day 1
Location(s)
Kathmandu
Meals
Description
Arrive in Kathmandu where you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend your days strolling down the stone paved lanes leading to centuries-old temples, courtyards, and stupas. Kathmandu Valley is perfect for culture vultures with its architectural offering and spiritual feel. Afternoons create a perfect setting for long walks enjoying the mélange of the traditional old city and modern buildings. During the winters, snowy peaks of the Himalayan range will glitter from behind the curtain of mountains, making morning views a treat for your eyes.
Accommodation: Hotel Himalaya (or similar, 2 nights)
Accommodation upgrade to 5* available at a cost.
Day 2
Kathmandu
Breakfast
KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE: Durbar, which means palace, is where the kings were once crowned and where they ruled from. Kathmandu has its Durbar Square at its heart and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The massive complex consists of three main squares, which is home to palaces, temples, and courtyard. South of Basantapur square is a former Royal elephant stable, which today has souvenir stalls and leads to Freak Street (the lane still lives in the former glory of being the ultimate Hippie destination during the Flower Power era). The temple of the Living Goddess, Kumari, is also on the southern end. Kumari is a young Shakya girl from Newar community, chosen through an ancient and mystical selection to become the human incarnation of Hindu Goddess, Taleju.
Later, visit Swayambhunath. Perched on top of a conical hill is a white dome with glittering golden spire, visible from all sides of the valley for many miles. This most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu Valley, Swayambhunath Stupa, is also known as the Monkey Temple. According to the historical records, the stupa is over 2,500 years old. This stupa too has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Sites list. Proceed for the visit to Patan Durbar Square, 5 km south of Kathmandu, the city of artistry, which is one of the three Royal cities in the Valley. Connoisseurs of fine arts and architecture will be delighted with the city’s offering of various Buddhist and Hindu temples and over 1000 monuments boasting of the finest wood and stone carvings.
Day 3
Kathmandu – Pokhara
Breakfast
Drive to Pokhara (5-6 hours), the third largest city in Nepal. It is the starting point for most of the treks in the Annapurna area. This enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic. The major touristic attractions of Pokhara are its scenic views in and around town, Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Rupa Lake, World Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa), Davi’s fall, Sarangkot, Gupteshwor cave, Mahendra cave, International Mountaineering Museum etc.
Accommodation: Atithi Resort (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 4
Pokhara
Breakfast
Proceed for the visit to Kali Temple or Bindabasini temple, then visit Devi’s Fall, a waterfall where legend has it that a trekker (Devin, David) was washed away by the Pardi Khola and mysteriously disappeared down into an underground passage beneath the fall. Across the road from Devi’s fall, this venerated cave contains a huge stalagmite worshipped as a Shiva lingam. The ticket allows you to clamber through a tunnel behind the shrine, emerging in a damp cavern adjacent to the thundering waters of Devi’s fall.
After, take a boat ride at Phewa Lake, the centre of attraction in Pokhara and the second largest lake in the Kingdom. Here, one can sail or row a hired boat across to the water or visit the island temple in the middle.
Day 5
Pokhara – Chitwan
Breakfast, Dinner
Depart for your drive to Chitwan National Park (5 hours). Established in 1973 covering 932 sq km area and granted the status of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, it was the first national park in Nepal. The Park is home to over 50 species of mammals, 55 species of amphibians and reptiles and 525 species of birds. Wildlife that thrive here include; the great one-horned Asian Rhinoceros, Gaur, wild Bison, sloth Bear, four different species of Deer, the Rhesus Monkey and the black-faced Languor, the spotted Leopard, Royal Bengal Tiger, the fish-eating Gharial, the flesh-eating marsh Crocodile and the Gangetic Dolphin among many others. The birdlife too is very rich and varied and a delight for Ornithologists.
Accommodation: Kasara Resort (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 6
Chitwan
Breakfast, Dinner
Early morning guests will be taken for a jungle safari for 2-3 hours penetrating through dense grasslands to view wildlife in their natural habitat. After breakfast, you are taken to elephant stables where a senior naturalist briefs about the interesting and unbelievable habits of elephant. Here one may witness the rare scene of the elephants at bath. In the afternoon you may choose to relax around the resort or you may also feel like going for a nature walk or birding with one of our naturalists to know more about the flora of the Chitwan National Park. Those on canoe ride are taken back to the resort/ Lodge.
Day 7
Chitwan – Kathmandu
Breakfast
Drive to Kathmandu (6-7 hours), with the rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel Himalaya (or similar)
Day 8
Kathmandu
Breakfast
Check out and transfer to airport to take your flight back home.
*Hotel rooms are subject to availability and are confirmed by the supplier at time of booking; they may be replaced by other hotel rooms of similar category at the sole discretion of the supplier.
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