Senior Citizen Tour

Day 1: Arrival and sightseeing

Meal: B/L/D

Altitude: 1400m

Distance: around the city

Mode of transport: Private car

Your journey will be starting from the capital city of Kathmandu. It is one of the ancient cities of the country that will completely offer you a pastiche of awe-inspiring heritage sites. Our driver will pick you up from the airport and drop you at the hotel. You will get a welcome drink on behalf of the hotel. Then you can go to the local sightseeing of the city. If you are an ardent lover of history and architecture, then you will definitely fall in love with the small historical artifacts of the city. Most of the population follows Hinduism in the country but Nepal welcomes followers all across religion. It is the cultural hub where the people all across countries come forward to enjoy. The unique sight of the heritage sites will be a lifetime experiment. In spite of the destructive earthquake, the capital city never loses its spirits in alluring the tourists.

Firstly you will be visiting Pashupatinath temple. This temple is built on the banks of the beautiful Bagmati River. It comes under one of UNESCO’s world heritage sites. Within the temple complex, you will find wide ranges of ashrams, temples devoted to other gods and goddesses. Pashupatinath is the national idol of the country. So it is a ritual to visit this auspicious place on your Nepal tour. Hindus consider it as one of the most sacred ones. On MahaShivratri, the pilgrims actually travel across countries to pour holy water on the idol of Pashupatinath. For Shaivites, it is one of the sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. During the reign of PrachandaDev, Licchavi King this temple was rebuilt.

If you are an ardent lover of architecture, then this pagoda styled Nepalese temple will definitely give you visual pleasure. The cubic structures along with carved rafters made out of wood are an added value to the architecture. The copper roof along with golden covering has given the temple elegant looks. The open corridor like outer sanctum and the inner sanctum of the idol is also adorned with skillful artworks.

Next, you will be visiting Boudhanath stupa. This place is quite famous among Buddhists. The large mandala makes this stupa as one of the largest ones in Nepal. It also comes under UNESCO’s world heritage sites. The staring eyes of Buddha directing into four directs are the main feature of this stupa. As per Buddhist religious scriptures, this site holds the last remains of the 27th of Buddha, Kassapa Buddha. The archaeologists believed that the site was built around the 14th century. After 2015 catastrophic destruction, it took 1 year to reconstruct the building. The priests performed 3days rituals of purification before opening the doors of the stupa. The mystic beauty of the place will definitely allure you to unravel history and architecture gradually.

In the evening you can visit the streets of Thamel for enjoying the nightlife in the capital city. You can also try out local delicacies in the streets of the capital city. At night you will be staying in Kathmandu.

 

Day 2: Kathmandu to Nagarkot

Meal: B/L/D

Altitude: 2175m

Distance: 28kms(2hrs)

Mode of transport: private car

Today after taking breakfast you will be driving to Nagarkot via Bhaktapur Durbar Square. It is one of the heritage sites located in the eastern part of Kathmandu. Within the complex, you will find out four different squares. King JitamitraMalla during 1769 built this 55 window Palace. In the temple complex, you will find out temples devoted to different gods and goddess. If you are an ardent follower of architecture then you will be completely amazed at the skilled handworks of Newari artists. In the temple complex, you will find Pagoda styled temples as well. This place holds a symbolism of Nepalese architecture accurately to the tourists.

After visiting Bhaktapur, you will be traveling to Nagarkot. Driving across the trails of mountainous terrains always give the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature. It is an amazing experience to see the sunset in the mountains. While driving on the road, you will get a pleasant view of sudden changes in your journey. The dusky sunlit sight will captivate your sight. You will treasure beautiful images of mountains both in sunrise and sunset for a lifetime. You will stay in Nagarkot for overnight.

 

Day 3: Nagarkot to Chitwan

Meal: B/L/D

Altitude: 415m

Distance: 115kms (7/8hrs)

Mode of transport: private car

Early in the morning, you can opt for a beautiful sunrise view of Nagarkot. Among the tourists, this location is quite famous for its scenic beauty. One can easily engage in the beautiful panoramic view of Himalayan ranges. If you are adventurous in nature, you can explore your free spirits across these mountainous terrains. It is a great opportunity for the backpackers to go hiking.

This small village is located around 32km on the east side of Kathmandu. Among the foreign backpackers, Nagarkot is quite famous for its extraordinary scenic beauty. You will enjoy the calm and serenity all around you. In city life we never get pure air, here you will get an opportunity to breathe fresh air. The natural vegetation with a bio-diversified environment can also give you a chance to explore different varieties of flora and fauna.

After enjoying the scenic beauty, you will be traveling to Chitwan.

 

Day 4: Chitwan National Park

Meal: B/L/D

Distance: Around the city

Mode of transport: jungle safari

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 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 5: Chitwan to Pokhara

Meal: B/L/D

Altitude: 1400m

Distance: 147km (6hours)

Mode of transport: private car

Today you will be driving to another beautiful city of Nepal, Pokhara. It will take around 6 hours to reach the city of Pokhara. Mostly bus is used for commuting purpose between Chitwan and Pokhara. You will completely get the beautiful mountainous view while traveling. If you have altitude sickness then it is better to gulp medicine before commencing the journey. After reaching there, you can take rest in the hotel room.

 

Day 6: Pokhara sightseeing

Meal: B/L/D

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.

 

Day 7: Pokhara to Kathmandu

Meal: B/L/D

Distance: 204km(6hrs)

Mode of transport: private car

Today you will be driving back to the capital city of Kathmandu. After reaching you can indulge in shopping.

Optional

You can also take your homebound flight that day only.

 

Day 8: Departure

Meal: B/L/D

Distance: around the city (20 minutes)

Mode of transport: private car

After lavish breakfast our driver will drop you at the airport for the homebound flight.

Food

While traveling to an alien land, the travelers are always inquisitive in treating the taste buds well. In terms of Nepalese delicacies, one will find out a complete blend of Tibetan cuisine and Indian cuisine at the same time. Are you a foodie? Then exotic land can offer you to try distinctive dishes. In terms of cuisine, you will find remarkable flavor. Like Indian dishes, you can try rice, curries, lentil soup as one of the major staple foods. Momos are also famous among the tourists in the streets of Nepal. Whether it is veg or non-veg, you can actually treat your taste buds with the authentic Tibetan cuisine. You can also enjoy Newari cuisine in the valley of Kathmandu. If you are into culinary studies, then you will definitely explore different dishes of ethnic groups. Aloo and Bara are quite famous among the locals. Yomari is also another quite celebrated dish mostly made during Newar festival called YomariPunhi. This festival occurs during the months at the completion of the rice harvest. Yomari is a sweet dish in a form of bun with infused coconut, sesame seeds, and molasses. You can also try falafels in the busy streets of Thamel. The ravishing smell of the street stalls of Thamel will engage you in having a mouthful of these Doner Kebabs.

 

Shopping

Unlike other exotic location, you will never experience a huge financial burden while traveling to Nepal. When tourists travel to foreign lands, they always want to bring small gifts as memoirs for a lifetime. If you are a shopaholic then you can enjoy the shopping spree in the busiest streets of Nepal. Among popular gift items, Thangka paintings are believed to be the most common one. These paintings show a blend of symbols from both Buddhism and Hinduism. These embroidered hand painted craft on textile surely shows the mastery of the weavers. For the purpose of painting, it won’t cost you more than INR 1000.

Another gift item that can give you the emotion of Nepalese culture is the rice paper items. These creative handicrafts are made of rice husk. In primitive days, these papers were used for paintings or manuscripts in the royal family. With the passage of time, it is now used for diary paper. The craftsman works tediously to create art out of rice husk. These items are quite popular among the tourists to provide the perfect gift for family members. You will not spend more than INR 300 to bring back memories from Nepal.

The enriched cultural life of Nepal always attracts tourists. So another innovative item is the masks and statues made in the form of mythical figurines. During festivals, the Nepalese locals wear these masks and celebrate cultural nights. While traveling to Nepal, this kind of mask is a must try. The starting price of these masks is around INR 500. Apart from this, if you are a connoisseur of traditional jewelry collection then Nepal is the prime hub for you to explore those pieces of jewelry. The beautiful handicraft items with fabulous designs can be worn as neckpiece or handpiece jewelry. With the similar alloy, the craftsman makes utensils used by Newari tribe. Accompanying your jewelry style, you can also make your wardrobe fashionable by buying stylish hemp bags. These spacious bags will add a boho flavor to your dressing sense. If you love to carry elegant bags then these hemp bags will definitely come to your bucket list. Your intense love to collect all these authentic objects all across the world will make these items as décor in the corner of your living room. As compared to other gift items, these handicraft items are quite expensive. The starting cost of such items is around INR 3000. 

 

Price Includes:

Arrival and Departure transfer by private non ac vehicle
Sightseeing transportation via non ac vehicle
2 nights arrangement in Chitwan all entrance fee, Park fee, jungle safari activities

Cost Excludes:

Personal expense
Any tips
Flight tickets and boating fee
Anything related other than the above mentioned inclusion list

 

Package Cost Details:

 

Hotel Category	2-3 Pax Per person	Hotel
3 star	USD 510	Hotel Buddy (Kathmandu), City Inn (Pokhara), Chautari paradise inn (Nagarkot) , Jungle nepal resort (Chitwan)
4 star	USD 620	Maya Manor boutique hotel (Kathmandu), Atithi Resort(Pokhara), Himalayan villa (Nagarkot), Center Park Resort (Chitwan)
5 star	USD 850	Yak and Yeti (Kathmandu), Shangrila village (Pokhara), Club himalaya (Nagarkot), GreenPark 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.