ITINERARY
Duration: 09 Nights /10 Days
Location: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini, Nagarkot
Price: USD 900 / INR 45,000
Description:
Culture, Nature and Adventure Trip in Nepal. Enjoy Temple, Safari, Lakes, Mountains & River
Accommodation:
3 Nights Kathmandu | 2 Nights Pokhara | 2 Nights Chitwan National Park / 1 Night Lumbini Garden & 1 Night at Nagarkot / Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast basis except Chitwan.
Tour Itinerary
DAY 01: ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own. Overnight in Kathmandu.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU / NAGARKOT
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then process to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we will Bhaktapur Durbar and then continue our journey to Nagarkot 2300m above the sea level. This spot provides an excellent view of the sunset and Mt. Everest can be seen on a clear day. Overnight in Nagarkot.
DAY 03: NAGARKOT / KATHMANDU
Early morning wake up to see the sunrise over the white mountains, we can see the ranges of mountains views from NAGRKOT. After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu and visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. Overnight in Kathmandu.
DAY 04: KATHMANDU/ CHITWAN
Drive to Chitwan National Park upon arrival, rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities. 4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on an elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours. 7:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining hall. Overnight in Chitwan.
DAY 05: CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
7:30 AM: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee, and then proceed on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the environment will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter. Breakfast 9:30 AM: Elephant briefing program: Learn more about these fascinating animals during a visit to our elephant stable. (For the brave ones there is even a crash course in riding and leading the elephants) 1.00 PM: LUNCH. After lunch, Canoeing: A traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Back to resort through the Jungle. 7:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances. 8:00 PM: Dinner around the camp firing. Overnight in Chitwan.
DAY 06: CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK - LUMBINI
7:30 AM: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee, and then proceed on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the environment will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter. Breakfast 9:30 AM: Process Drive to Lumbini further 3 hrs and transfer to Lumbini Hotel
After Lunch, Lumbini: tour the Birth place of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace, compassion. The old Monastery, images of Buddha’s mother Maya Devi, etc. are still preserved in Lumbini.
DAY 07: LUMBINI / POKHARA VIA TANSEN
After Breakfast, Drive to Tansen the most popular summer resort with far stretching views of the Himalayas. Tansen is a great rarity, a Nepali town big enough to be interesting, yet so far utterly unspoiled. Set at 1400 meters on the southern side of the Mahabharat range in south central Nepal, it’s an ideal hill station, with a marvelously fresh climate. On arrival, we will proceed for lunch before we start our tour. Drive to Pokhara.
DAY 08: POKHARA CITY TOUR
Early morning, Sarangkot Excursion for Sunrise and Mountain Views. From here, you have great opportunity to see the majestic panorama views of Annapurna Himalays.
After breakfast we've sightseeing around Pokhara valley. Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row centre" to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of Machapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip. You're free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various interesting place like a boating in Fewa lake over looking the region of Annapurna Areas, David Falls, Mahendra Cave and some Temples. Evening you're free to explore the colorful town. Overnight in Pokhara.
DAY 09: POKHARA / KATHMANDU
After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu. You are free in Kathmandu as your own. Overnight in Kathmandu.
DAY 10: DEPARTURE
After breakfast free for you until time to leave the international airport for your final destination.
Inclusion:
Meeting and assistance at the airport / Arrival and Departure transfer by private non a/c Vehicle / City sightseeing Pasupatinath, Boudha Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Swyambhunath, Kathmandu & Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pokhara, Lumbini Garden & Nagarkot as per above itinerary , All necessary ground surface transportation by private non a/c vehicle as per the package request through out the trip. (CAR / VAN / JEEP / HIACE / COASTER / BUS / FLIGHT SERVICE OR TOURIST BUS SERVICE ETC)
Accommodation for 2 Nights in Chitwan with all Enterance fee, Park fee, Jungle Safari activities and all meals breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Cost Excludes:
Lunch and Dinner while Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini & Nagarkot hotel stay / Temple,Monastery and Monument Entrance fee during sightseeing period / Personal Nature Expenses such as laundry, telephone call, bar bills,beverage and tips etc / International Flight tickets / Boating fee etc / Optional tour if any which is not includes mention below itinerary
Hotels:
As per package requirement.
