Nepal Special Tour

Day 1: Arrival

Meal: Dinner

Altitude: 1400m

Distance: around the city

Mode of Transport: private car

After reaching Tribhuvan International Airport, our driver will pick you up for the hotel. The hotel representatives will offer you welcome drinks. After a brief introduction, you will get brief details of your itinerary. In the evening you will visit Thamel. It is a commercial place located in the capital city of Nepal.  In the narrow alleys of Thamel, you will find out different hotels, restaurants, and bars. After reaching this area you will find out the real face of the country. The cultural diversity is portrayed in a wide manner in these streets. At night you can try Nepalese cuisine for your dinner.

 

Day 2: Everest flight and Kathmandu sightseeing

Meal: Breakfast

Altitude: Mt Everest: 8848m, Kathmandu: 1400m

Distance: flight to the mountains and then around the city  

Mode of Transport: flight and then private car

Today early in the morning you will be taking flight from Kathmandu. It will be an hour long flight. In the flight, you will get the best possible aerial views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Kanchenjunga. As Nepal is located on the foothills of the Himalayas, it will offer some of the best views of the mountains. This early morning flight to Mt. Everest is designed to provide the closest views of the mountains. Many tourists are often unable to go for Everest Base Camp trekking so a close glimpse of these mountains can provide them a flabbergasted feeling. After the morning flight, you will be coming to the hotel for the day trip around the capital city.

You will start with 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 visiting Boudhanath stupa. It is one of the largest stupas located inside the country. UNESCO listed the site as the world’s heritage site. After the sudden demise of Lord Buddha, Licchavi kings built this monument for the followers. This stupa stands out as an epitome of peace. In Nepalese language, this stupa is called ChortenGhenpo meaning the great stupa. The stupa was built on the earlier trade route for entering the Kathmandu valley.

Next, you will be visiting Patan Durbar Square. You will find out marvelous kind of Newar architecture. The squared cobbled shaped streets made out of red bricks are in addition to tourism. The Malla kings constructed this spectacular site. The awe-inspiring architectural site is quite enthralling to look at.

At last, you will be visiting Swayambhunath stupa. It is located in the northwestern part of the Kathmandu valley. The other name of the stupa is monkey temple. One can get panoramic views of the entire capital city from the top of the temple. It is one of the holiest stupas in Nepal. Inside the complex of the stupa, one can find numerous monasteries and temple shrines.

Optional

In the evening you can visit Pashupatinath temple for the enjoying the enchanting chimes of the prayer bells. The cool breeze of Bagmati River along with the prayer bells will make your evening amazing.

At night you will stay in Kathmandu.

 

Day 3: Fly to Pokhara and trek to Ulleri

Meal: B/L/D

Altitude: 2050m

Time taken: 30 minutes flight and 6 hours trek  

Mode of Transport: trekking  

Today early morning you will be flying to Pokhara. It is the second largest populous city after Kathmandu. It is the city where the adventure enthusiasts find bliss. Located on the wide valley of SetiGandaki, the foreign nationals visit this city for exploring the adventure sports. It is called the tourism capital of the country and is the base camp for trekkers who are going towards the Annapurna circuit. Many Gorkha soldiers stay in this belt of the country. On your drive to NayaPul from Pokhara, you will get through some amazing views of the mountains. The sub-tropical forests of rhododendron, conifers will treat you visually. The curved trail alongside the forest is an amazing thing to look at. You will cross the suspended bridge built on ModiKhola in Tikhedhunga village. From there you will start your trekking towards Ulleri. This hill lies on the path of the Annapurna circuit. One has to go through rigorous trekking to reach Ulleri. The upward journey towards the mountains is quite difficult to overcome. From the height of Ulleri hills, one will catch the glimpse few mountain ranges. At night you will stay in Ulleri.

 

Day 4: Ulleri to Ghorepani

Meal: B/L/D

Altitude: 2750m

Time taken: 5-6hrs trek

Mode of Transport: trekking

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will be trekking towards Ghorepani. It is a small village located in the zone of Dhaulagiri. In early days, this place was used mostly by the traders and merchants for resting purpose as they could easily find water for their horses. From these activities, this place got its name Ghorepani. It is mostly on the trekking trail of Annapurna Base Camp. Trekking across the mountainous trails will always offer amazing sights to enjoy. On this trekking trail, you won’t get many opportunities to enjoy. Gurung hills and Poon hills are the two spectacular heights for enjoying the surrounding natural views of the Himalayas.

Here you will find a small settlement of inhabitants. So you can explore the local market for buying gift products. The village has two parts one is on a saddle and the other is at the downhill location. Mostly the trekkers prefer to stay at the top for enjoying the amazing panoramic view of the mountains. In the evening you will enjoy the chilly weather as well. At night you will stay in Ghorepani.

 

Day 5: Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani

Meal: B/L/D

Altitude: 1940m

Time taken: 4hrs trek  

Mode of Transport: trekking  

You will start your day early in the morning to enjoy the beautiful sunrise across the mountains. Very few get the opportunities to enjoy the bright shining first rays of the sun across the mountains. The viewpoint of the sun will always be an incredible one. You will be trekking upwards to get the amazing panoramic views of Mustang. As compared to other hilly regions, you will find cascading waterfalls and the mountains covered with ice. From Ghorepani to Poon hills one requires around 1-2hrs to reach depending on physical fitness. Mostly one has to climb up the stone staircase to reach the hill. You will find the top of the hill is quite crowded but one will get a few marvelous sights of Machhapuchare, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri.

After this, you will be descending down to reach Tatopani. For reaching there you will be going across the rhododendron forests. The amazing natural beauty of the landscape will make you fall for the country. At night you will stay in Tadapani.

 

Day 6: Tadapani to Ghandruk

Meal: B/L/D

Altitude: 1940m

Distance: 4hrs trek

Mode of Transport: trekking  

Today you will be reaching Ghandruk. It is famous for its Annapurna trekking pass. The trekking trail across the deep dark forests has always been an amazing experience for the trekkers. If you are trekking in the time of spring then you will definitely catch the glimpse of blooming flowers. The growth of cherry blossoms on the side of the river is also another amazing experience for the trekkers. After reaching Ghandruk village you will see the small stone houses. Mostly Gurung people live in this particular location. In this trekking trail, you will enjoy the towering views of Annapurna South, Fishtail and other tall mountains. While trekking down the village of Ghandruk, you will come across the cultural traditions of these Gurung people. If you have time you can visit the Gurung museum as well.

 

Day 7: Ghandruk to Pokhara

Meal: B/L

Altitude: 823m

Time taken: 4hrs trek and then 1hr drive

Mode of Transport: trekking then private car

Today you will be trekking to NayaPul from Ghandruk. On the way to Birethanti, you will be trekking downhill. On this route, you will encounter terraced farming as well. Today you will be taking a staircase formed by stone cobbled slabs. Till ModiKhola, you will be reaching Ghandruk. Today you will be arriving at Birethanti and from there you will be reaching to NayaPul. Then you will be driving to Pokhara from NayaPul. Stay overnight in Pokhara.

 

Day 8: Sightseeing in Pokhara

Meal: Breakfast

Altitude: 1400m

Distance: around the city

Mode of Transport: private car

Early morning the tour guide will come and pick you up from the hotel. Then you will be going to Sarangkot for the beautiful view of sunrise across the Mt. Annapurna. Start your morning, with the amazing panoramic view of the mountains. After coming back to the hotel, you will have breakfast.

Later you will be going for the tour around Pokhara city. You will be visiting Bindebasini temple. 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.

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 Chitwan from Pokhara

Meal: B/L/D

Altitude: 815m

Distance: 134kms (5hrs)

Mode of Transport: private car

After breakfast, you will be driving to Chitwan national park. It is also one of the world’s heritage sites as listed by UNESCO.  This national park is quite famous among the tourists for its wide collection of endangered flora and fauna. You can indulge in various wildlife activities within the park. As you will be reaching there post lunch, then you can engage in canoe riding across the Rapti River. It will be an amazing experience to ride canoe on the small stretch of water. If you are lucky enough then you can catch the glimpse of crocodiles and its snouts on the shore of the river. At night you will stay in Chitwan.

 

Day 10: Chitwan National Park

Meal: B/L/D

Distance: around the park

Mode of Transport: jeep safari

Today you will be engaging into one of the best experiences of your life. You will start your day with the jungle safari. Wildlife enthusiasts love to take a jeep safari to go inside the jungle to view these endangered species closely. Inside the jungle, you will be able to find out some rare species of South East Asia like red pandas, wild elephants, boar, Himalayan Tahr, and snow leopard. You will be completely awestruck with the wildlife culture of this naturally conserved park.

One animal that will completely make you flabbergasted is a one-horned rhino. You will be completely amazed. You will see a separated conservation park for them. The beauty of these species lies how well they are being kept at the park. Post lunch you will be visiting the nearby village of the ethnic tribal group called Tharu. You will engage with their cultural lifestyle and their handicraft skills. At night you will see the cultural night of these Tharu people.

 

Day 11: Drive to Kathmandu from Chitwan

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

Altitude: 1400m

Distance: 127km (5hrs)  

Mode of Transport: private car

Today early in the morning you will be driving back to Kathmandu. You have reached the last stretch of your journey. In the evening you can stroll around the streets of the capital to buy memoirs of your dear ones.

 

Day 12: Departure

Meal: Breakfast  

Distance: around the city

Mode of Transport: private car

We, Nepal Tourism package believe in making the best travel diaries for our clients. We want to create memories for a lifetime. We believe in making your short trip amazing with our best services. Our driver will drop you at the airport according to the schedule of your homebound flight.

Cost Includes:

Pickups and drops from the airport(s) and hotel(s) 
All accommodations on twin sharing basis 
Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara and all meals in Chitwan and during the trek 
Transportation in a comfortable private vehicle 
Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley, Pokhara and Chitwan
English - speaking, trained and experienced guide 
Potter service charges during the trek 
All fees for sightseeing including entry fees for visiting the temple (s), monument(s), trekking and national parks 
Domestic flight (From Kathmandu to Pokhara) 
Scenic Mt. Everest flight 
Welcome and farewell dinners Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Nepal Tourism Package. 
Trekking duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
All necessary paperwork(s) and permit(s) 
All applicable taxes and service charges

Cost Excludes:

Nepalese visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport size photographs )
Airport departure tax(Rs. 200 per person per flight)
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Extra night accommodation
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guides and porters
The services which are not included in our What is Included section

 

Package Cost Details:

 

Hotel Category	2-3 Pax Per person	Hotels
3 star	USD1070	Hotel buddy, City Inn Pokhara, Jungle Nepal Resort Chitwan
4 star	USD 1210	Maya Manor Boutique Hotel, Atithi Resort Pokhara, Center Park Resort Chitwan
5 star	USD 1430	Yak and Yeti, Shangrila Village Pokhara, Green Park Resort Chitwan

 

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).

 

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.