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Distance: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Lumbini
Nepal is famous among the adventure seekers for its natural beauty and mountainous terrains. Very few tourists are aware of its rich cultural heritage. It is the land where the people cherish the traditional means of life. The mainland of Nepal has always attracted the cultural studies enthusiasts. It has the largest number of the world’s heritage sites as listed by UNESCO. When a traveler visits such exotic land, he packs excitement in his bag to encounter such historically claimed spaces. Such historical sites open up a complete stature of literary context in the minds of the travelers. A short trip to this exotic land opens up a completely new facet of the cultural heritage of the land.
In present days, anthropology influences young travelers to explore different ethnic cultural practices of indigenous groups. As per 2011 census, this country has more than 126 ethnic groups speaking around 123 dialects. These ethnic groups have a difference in cultural practices, linguistic appearance as well as a belief system. The travelers explore such radiant landscapes along with the ethnic practices of the indigenous groups. During the time of specific festivals, the explorers can also come close to understand the unique cultural practices and traditions of these ethnic groups. Festivals are always defined as the complete amalgamation of individuals to celebrate any occasion keeping aside the cultural differences and practices. The vacationers can explore such different cultural practices for a better understanding of the landscape. In terms of tourism as well, every year tourists of different religious values (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bon Po) visit the exotic land. The enthralling landscapes of Nepal have always amused the vacationers for ages. As compared to other exotic locations, you do not have to think much about the travel expense. It is a land where you can go for a budget trip to accumulate experiences. You can also go for a trip lavishly for enjoying the exotic locations on the top of the world. In this itinerary, we try to focus on bringing out the best cultural practices existing in Nepal along with their artifacts.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Everest flight and Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 3: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 4: Drive to Chitwan
Day 5: Chitwan sightseeing
Day 6: Lumbini
Day 7: Drive to Pokhara and sightseeing
Day 8: Pokhara sightseeing
Day 9: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 10: Departure
Day 1: Arrival
Complimentary Breakfast
Altitude: 1400m
Distance: around the city
Mode of transport: private car
After arrival at the capital city of Kathmandu, you will be picked up by our esteemed drivers from the Tribhuvan International Airport to drop at the respective hotels. You will be welcomed warm-heartedly with welcome drinks and our representatives will brief you the tour itinerary.
While traveling to any country or state we are always eager to visit the capital city. With the heart full of such excitement if you travel to Kathmandu, you will not be disappointed. The city has shown its own charm to the travelers. After small interaction and briefing, one can stroll around the city. As you will be tired due to flight, you can start your evening in the amazing streets of Thamel. It is one of the commercialized streets located near the capital city of Kathmandu. While traveling to the streets of Thamel, you will get a kaleidoscopic vision. For the last four decades, the alleys of Thamel are famous for selling different attractive objects. It is a hub of restaurants, cafes, hotels, and bars. You will be completely astonished by the dynamic traffic-free zone as well as horn-free zone.
After coming back to the hotel, an exquisite dinner program will be arranged for the tourists. You will also get introduced with art, culture, and lifestyle of the locals. A cultural program will be organized for our honorable guests.
Day 2: Everest flight and Kathmandu sightseeing
Complimentary Breakfast
Altitude: Everest: 8848m, Kathmandu: 1400m
Distance: 1hour flight and then around the city
Mode of transport: private car
Today you will be getting an early wake-up call. Today you will be flying to catch the glimpse of the highest peak in the world. So you will be boarding an early morning flight to Everest. There will be a guide who will show you the surrounding mountain peaks along with the panoramic view of the highest peaks. It will be an amazing experience as you will be seeing these top mountain peaks around you. The flight will be flying across the gorges and the mountain peaks. You will be taking within the camera range so that you can capture these amazing moments for a lifetime. After seeing this panoramic view of the mountains, you will be traveling back to the capital city.
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and today you will be exploring the cultural histories of the sites located around the valley. It is believed to be one of the ancient cities of the world. More than five sites are listed under UNESCO’s world heritage sites.
After taking breakfast, you will be going for the local sightseeing. You will start your day with Boudhanath stupa and Pashupatinath temple.
Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas located in Nepal. This stupa is listed under the world’s heritage sites made by UNESCO. This stupa route was used earlier as the trade route to enter the Kathmandu valley. It stands as a symbol of peace. This pilgrimage site is quite famous among the Buddhist followers. The Licchavi kings built this monument in the 14th century after the demise of Lord Buddha. The followers offer their prayers in the stupa. The Nepalese calls this stupa ChortenGhenpo that means the great stupa. The refugees from China migrated to Kathmandu and from that time onwards the place became an important site.
Pashupatinath temple: it is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites located on the banks of River Bagmati. It is believed to be 12 jyotirlingas all across India. In the temple, the head of Lord Shiva is placed. It is the soulful reasons for the Hindus to go to this place. The idol of the temple is the mukhalinga covered by the serpent. The linga has four faces that are looking at the four directions. If you are an ardent lover of art and architecture then you will be completely amazed by the wooden craft design of the temple wall.
Later you will be going to visit Swayambhunath stupa. This marvelous stupa back from the ancient time will make you feel complete in this mystic land of Nepal. This stupa is located on the top of the hillock and it is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage sites for the Buddhist followers. This stupa was constructed during the Licchavi period. The giant eyes of Lord Buddha are the most enticing site in the entire complex of the stupa. You can get an overview of the Kathmandu valley from the top of the hillock.
At last, you will be going to Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is one of the royal palaces of old times that come under UNESCO’s world heritage sites. Malla and Shah Kings developed this palace. Inside the temple complex, one will find out different temple shrines devoted to different gods and goddesses.
At night you will stay in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Kathmandu sightseeing
Complimentary Breakfast
Distance: around the city
Mode of transport: private car
Today you will be going to visit Patan and Bhaktapur. You will be going to Lalitpur to visit one of the UNESCO’s world heritage sites. This ancient place is the remarkable specimen for Newari architecture. The cobbled floors with red bricks are quite marvelous to look at. Malla Kings of Lalitpur established this royal square during the 1600s. Inside the temple complex, one can find various temples devoted to different gods and goddesses. If you are an ardent follower of architecture then you will be completely amazed at the beautiful skills of handicrafts within the square. You will feel like engaging in the rich histories of Newari culture and their cultural and architectural heritage. The wooden, metal and stone carvings of Patan Durbar Square will be an enticing visual experience.
Later you will be driving to visit the ancient town of Bhaktapur. This city was under the empire of the Malla kingdom until the 15th century. It comes under the world heritage site as listed by UNESCO. If you are an ardent lover of arts and architecture, you will be completely amazed by the beauty of this ancient city. You will find magnificent artworks in metal, stone, and wood.
Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 4: Drive to Chitwan
Complimentary Breakfast
Altitude: 415m
Distance: 98kms (5hrs)
Mode of transport: private car
Today you will be driving to Chitwan. According to UNESCO, it comes under the world’s heritage sites. It is famous for its wildlife sanctuary. Very few national parks can conserve the wildlife so wonderfully. This national park will give you a few more reasons to fall in love with the country. You will take around 5hours to reach this secluded place. If you love to enjoy solitude and secluded time, then you will really enjoy your sole time in Chitwan. After lunch, you can go for canoe riding at Rapti River. You will be riding your canoe along the Rapti river and enjoy the beautiful sunset in the river. If you are lucky enough then you can catch the glimpse of crocodiles taking a sunbath on the shores. You will be offered delicacies of Nepal in your dinner.
Day 5: Chitwan sightseeing
Complimentary Breakfast
Distance: around the jungle
Mode of transport: private car
Today you can relive your wild fantasies in the deep jungles of Chitwan. If you are an ardent nature lover then this place will definitely give you inner peace. You can visit a small town called Sauraha located near Rapti River. You will definitely get a budget plan for your safari. Traveling to Chitwan Park will remain incomplete without taking an elephant ride. Many tourists are quite scared for safety issues, but you can actually feel royalty at the back of these wild elephants. While taking this exciting ride, you can encounter endangered species of flora and fauna.
Elephant bathing is also another activity quite famous among tourists. You will feel at the top of the world while taking a bath from the splashing out of the trunks. It is quite an enjoyable sight for the tourists. You can also indulge in bird watching. If you are traveling during winters, then you can see different migratory birds as well. You can go to a lake called BishHajarTaal as well. Here you will find out different species of reptiles.
The tourists are quite fascinated with the canoe riding on Rapti River. While canoeing, one can get sight of a crocodile on river banks taking a sunbath. From Sauraha many tourists engage in canoeing to reach another place called Jagatpur.
In the evening, you will go for the cultural show as arranged from our side. Mostly this culture show is designed to introduce the tourists with the ethnic cultural practices of Nepal. The fire dance and stick dance have been quite famous among the tourists as they show the root of ethnic cultural practices. You will have authentic Nepali dishes over here for dinner.
Day 6: Lumbini
Complimentary Breakfast
Altitude: 150m
Distance: 85km (4.5hrs)
Mode of transport: private car
Early morning after taking breakfast you will get yourself ready for another pilgrimage site that is popularly accepted by the pilgrims.
As mentioned earlier, the pilgrims of different religious beliefs come across to visit spiritual sites. Lumbini comes under one of such sites quite famous among the Buddhist pilgrims. You will be thrilled to roam around the places where the enlightened one Lord Buddha had roamed in his childhood days. The mythology and history fanatics will love the holy spirits of the space.
In the Terai region of southern Nepal, Lumbini is located. In 623 BC, Lord Buddha took birth in this sacred place. Buddhism and the Mauryan Empire shared an interconnected relationship. You will find those historical inscriptions in the garden of Lumbini. Emperor Ashoka erected pillars with detailed inscriptions of Buddhism on the walls. Mauryan emperor Ashoka after the bloodshed of the Kalinga war preached the teachings of Buddha all across the wall. In the garden complex of Lumbini, you will find Ashokan pillar with its antique inscriptions written in Pali and Brahmi script dated back in 3rd century BC.
A large number of archeological surveys were conveyed in this location to gather significant proofs. The archeological relics proved Lumbini as one of the major pilgrimage centers in Buddhism. The government of Nepal restored all these antique properties and exhibited them as one of the popular sites in front of world tourism.
At night you will stay overnight over there.
Day 7: Drive to Pokhara and sightseeing
Complimentary Breakfast
Altitude: 1400m
Distance: 170km (5.5hrs)
Mode of transport: private car
After breakfast, you will be driving to Pokhara. In the mountainous roads, you will always get splendid views to enjoy. This drive will take you across the beautiful landscapes of mountains. The beautiful town of Pokhara has been the den for the adventurous sports lover. After 3hours of the drive, you can indulge in any adventure sports.
If you want to reach and feel the height in your life then bungee jumping is the best option for you. Adventurous sports always allow individuals to enjoy free spirits. The very nature of these high mountains is to absorb the pain, sorrow of mortal beings. It is always said to hold head high like a mountain. So while traveling to such a mountainous country, one should explore the beauty of such adventure.
Apart from this, you can also indulge in the beautiful sunset view on Phewa Lake. This beautiful lake is a place of solace for backpackers. The serenity of the lake and the silent ambiance makes it more beautiful. Enjoying sunset while boating on the Phewa Lake will be a lifetime opportunity. This semi-natural freshwater lake is also famous for the reflection of different mountain peaks like Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and Annapurna. Imagine you’re boating across the lake with the beautiful glimpse of surrounding mountains. You can also visit the Tal Barahi temple devoted to Devi Durga on the island located in the southeastern part of Phewa Lake. Both Buddhists and Hindus visit this beautiful temple for worshipping purpose.
Stay overnight at Pokhara.
Day 8: Pokhara sightseeing
Complimentary Breakfast
Distance: around the city
Mode of transport: private car
While traveling to this beautiful country, you will be awestruck with the intact beauty of the neighborhood. Very few South East Asian countries can give you such visual pleasure. Start your day with a beautiful drive across the exotic landscape to reach Sarangkot. With every single day, you will be flabbergasted with the fabulous view of Pokhara. You will feel yourself close to the lap of nature. While backpacking, the travelers start romanticizing nature. This location will give you every opportunity to relish the beauty.
Sunrise and mountains always share a soulful relation. You will get a picturesque canvas in front of your sight in Sarangkot. When the first rays of morning sun will fall on your face, you will internalize the famous view of the rising sun in the mountains. It will be a breathtaking moment for every traveler when the sunrise behind the snow-clad mountains of Himalayas. After enjoying such a memorable sight, you will be driving back to the hotel.
After taking breakfast, today you will be going for sightseeing around Pokhara. You will be visiting Bindebasini temple at first. It is one of the earliest temples located in the city of Pokhara. Kaski rulers built this temple. Goddess Durga is the prime deity of the temple. You will get a complete view of the Himalayas as well from this region. In the area of the local bazaar, you will find out the temple. With the visit to the temple, you will be visiting the old bazar premises as well. You will also go for visiting a waterfall called PataleChongo, located around 2kms away in the southwest direction of Pokhara. In the summers and monsoons, you will get the view of the gushing water falling from the waterfall. Next, you will be visiting the Gupteshwar cave, located just on the opposite side of the fall. If you are an ardent lover of architecture, then you will find this cave fascinating due to its natural forms made out of the deposits of limestone. You cannot take photographs in the premises of the caves. You will stay overnight at the hotel.
Optional: If you are an adventure sports lover then you will definitely love the valley of Pokhara. You will get the chance of exploring different adventure sports in the valley. You will experience an adrenaline rush after taking adventure sports like bungee jumping, paragliding, and ultra-light flight.
Day 9: Drive to Kathmandu
Complimentary Breakfast
Distance: 204km (6hrs)
Mode of transport: private car
Today early morning you will be seeing the beautiful sunrise on Pokhara valley before proceeding for the capital city. Pokhara is famous for it's sunrise and sunset viewpoints. Few trips engrain in our minds deeply. Your trip to Nepal will definitely be one of them for its natural beauty. After reaching Kathmandu you can either stroll around the streets of Thamel or you can indulge in shopping.
Day 10: Departure
Complimentary Breakfast
Distance: around the city
Mode of transport: private car
We aim in making the best travel memories for you in your short traveling to Nepal. We always focus on introducing travelers with the best kind of experience in the foreign land. Even on the final day, we want to extend such kind of warm hosting as well. Our driver will drop you at the airport for your homebound flight. We ensure that you carry a casket of memories for your entire life.
Cost Inclusions:
All airport/hotel transfers
Welcome and farewell dinner
Private car with driver
Mountain flight including transport ( $190.)
4 nights in 3-star deluxe hotel in Kathmandu ( Hotel Arts & Spa or similar standard) and in 2-3 star hotel in Lumbini and Pokhara (All on B.B basis)
2 nights / 3days Package trip in Chitwan National Park
An experienced English-speaking tour guide including his salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging
All government and local taxes
Cost Exclusions:
Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
Airport departure tax ($ 2.5 = Rs. 170 per person per flight)
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Entrance fees to the monuments
Excess baggage charges
All meals except breakfast/ package in Chitwan
Extra night accommodation if needed
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water etc.)
Basic Guidelines for Nepal Tour Packages:
Best time to visit Nepal – March, April, May, June (during summer)
September, October, November, December (during winter)
Nepal Visa - The passport holders of India do not require any Nepal Visa. They must carry their Voter ID card or passport (For Indians).
The foreigners will get Nepal Visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. One can also manual apply and online apply just to avoid the long queue.
Transportation: If you are booking your Nepal tour via Nepal Tourism Package, then you will get cars like Toyota Etios, Skoda Rapid, Volkswagen Polo, Tata Manza or similar kind of cars for 1-3 persons. Cars like Tourist Van (Toyota Hiace) or Jeep or Scorpio will be allotted for 10 persons. We will provide Green Plate vehicles for our tourists.
Recommendation - Some tourists avail flight on way to Pokhara from Kathmandu. It is advisable to take at least one way via road to enjoy the enchanting beauty of the natural landscape of Nepal.
