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Location: Kathmandu - Chitwan - Pokhara - Lumbini - Kurintar - Nagarkot
South East Asian countries always give a wide palate of cultural diversity. Nepal is an ultimate example of such varied cultural diversity. It is a land where you will find people all across religions living in harmony. The beauty of the land lies how warmly it welcomes its tourists. A warm hosting is a specialty of the inhabitants of this Himalayan country. The rugged mountainous nature makes a person rigid, but you will feel the warmth of love and emotion among these people. The landscape of the country will give you some amusing sights to cherish for a lifetime. The tranquility of the land, serenity of the mountains and varied color of nature will give you a prominent reason to explore this beautiful land. You will give an exotic taste to your topophilia. Whether you are a pilgrim or nature lover you will completely enjoy your stay in this beautiful land. Similarly, you can enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature while taking your journey into thick woods, or national parks or lush green lands or enjoy droplets splashing out of waterfalls. Nepal shows its glory in all respects to project the high spirits in welcoming the explorers all across the world. The beauty of thick wood will give you an exhilarating habitation for endangered species. The thick Himalayan jungles of Nepal are homes to monkeys, bears, tigers, crocodiles, dolphins and other species. In the high altitude, you will lucky to explore wild inhabitants like red pandas, yaks, blue sheep, and snow leopard and Himalayan Tahr. With such wide biodiversity, Nepal is successful enough to have sufficient spaces to build parks, sanctuaries, wild reserves, and conservation areas. The climate diversity has made the land compatible to stay for all these endangered flora and fauna.
If you are lucky enough to travel in the spring then you will find a plethora of migratory birds in the rhododendrons. The hilly areas, green lush forests, the serenity of the land will give you the hidden treasure to explore.
The conservation areas reserve a complete balance between the flora and fauna and nature. The flourishing color of the natural vegetation will allow you to enjoy the territory. If you are an ardent lover of nature, then the green conifers, palm trees, hardwood, Sal will offer you the best vegetation to enjoy in the Terai region. Thinking to start your day in the beautiful lands of mountains with the chirping of the birds across it will give you memories to cherish for a lifetime.
The fascinating wildlife of this Himalayan country has made it completely wonderful for the backpackers. It is worthy to experience such natural beauty while traveling to Nepal. You will find out how well built natural habitation will give you the opportunity to explore the wildlife of the country. The rich biodiversity of the country will take you close to nature. You will be delighted to find out the beautiful blend of cultural and natural habitation in your itinerary.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 3: Kathmandu sightseeing 2
Day 4: Leisure
Day 5: Kathmandu to Kuringtar
Day 6: Kuringtar to Pokhara
Day 7: Pokhara
Day 8: Pokhara to Lumbini
Day 9: Lumbini to Chitwan
Day 10: Chitwan sightseeing
Day 11: Chitwan to Nagarkot
Day 12: Nagarkot to Kathmandu
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.
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu
Meal: Breakfast
Altitude: 1400m
Distance: Around the city
Mode of transport: Private car
After arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be received by our driver to drop at the hotel. In the hotel, you will be welcomed warmly with the welcome drink. After a short introduction with fellow tourists, our representative will give you a detailed itinerary explanation. In the evening you can go for aarti at Pashupatinath temple. In the night, you will get chances to experience the delicacies of Nepal.
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing
Meal: Breakfast
Altitude: 1400m
Distance: Around the city
Mode of transport: Private car/bus coach
The following day you will be going to explore the beautiful places of Kathmandu. The valley will be an absolutely beautiful experience to explore. Very few countries do have such kind of natural beauty along with architectural masterpiece. This ancient old city will give you a blend of both these aspects. Kathmandu is well known among the tourists for its historical relics. If you spend a few hours a day, then you will explore a few sites dated back from primitive times. It has a total of seven world’s heritage sites as listed by UNESCO. It is a city where you will find pilgrimage sites of different religious values as well.
You will be going for the darshan of Pashupatinath. This place holds a view of religious and spiritual values. You will encounter different hermits practicing penance in the holy shrine. The cremations are also carried out in the holy river of Bagmati. Unless the Hindus, no one is allowed to visit the temple premise. Pashupatinath is the national deity of the country and it comes under the list of UNESCO’s world heritage sites list. On MahaShivaratri, more than 1 million devotees visit the sacred temple of Pashupatinath. PrachandaDev from Lichchavi dynasty built this temple in the 5th century. In the temple complex, you will find other temples, ashrams, and monuments as well. You will stay overnight at the hotel.
Next, you will be traveling to Boudhanath Stupa. The stupa with a height of 36 meters is Asia’s one of the largest stupas. It is the shrine devoted to the Tibetan Buddhist followers. This stupa is built as the replication of Gyangtse of Tibet in the shape of a mandala. In the 8th century, Licchhavi rulers renovated it for the followers. From the past documents, it is noticed that the stupa is situated on the old trade route to Tibet. Earlier, the merchants offered prayers in the shrine during the time of trading. This Buddhist tour is very popular among followers.
Stay overnight at the capital city.
Day 3: Kathmandu sightseeing
Meal: Breakfast
Altitude: 1400m
Distance: Around the city
Mode of transport: Private car/bus coach
After taking breakfast, you will be traveling other parts of the capital city.
Today you will be visiting Patan. You will be followed the visit with Lalitpur, the second largest town located in the valley on the shore of the River Bagmati. You will encounter beautiful ancient architectural masterpieces in the city. Next, you will be visiting the Durbar square. It is mostly the square of temple squad located in the central part of the capital city. In the city, you will find the refugee center of Tibetan community. Here, you will find out the cultural practice of the Tibetan people as well. You will find the carpet industry is the main resources of income for these Tibetan communities. You can also buy beautiful carpets from these local shops. Next, you will be visiting Swayambhunath stupa which is ornamented with beautiful prayer flags. You will see a beautiful overview of the capital city from the top of the stupa. This place is equally visited by both the Hindus and the Buddhists.
Stay overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 4: Leisure
Meal: Breakfast
Altitude: 1400m
Distance: Around the city
Mode of transport: walking
Today you will be enjoying your time in the capital city by taking a day off. After two days of the rigorous journey around the city, you can go for a spa retreat in the capital city. For yoga, spa Kathmandu is one of the exotic locations across the world. Mostly spa and ayurvedic massage are taken by the tourists to overcome the tiredness of the journey. To rejuvenate your mind, soul, and body, you can try out the spa centers in Kathmandu. You will see how such a relaxing spa retreat will cheer you up for the rest of your travel.
In the evening you can hang out at the restaurants located around Kathmandu. 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.
Stay overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 5: Kathmandu to Kuringtar
Meal: Breakfast
Altitude: 1302mt
Distance: 106km(3hours)
Mode of transport: Private car/bus coach
After breakfast, you will be driving to Kurintar. This beautiful small village located on the banks of Trishuli River. The beauty of any mountainous village is due to the visual pleasure of the serene ambiance. The serenity of Kurintar will give you such visual pleasure to cherish. This place is also famous for Mankamna temple visit. Many tourists aim to cover most of the pilgrimage sites due to its architectural values. Manakamana temple is one such temple among the tourists traveling to Nepal. As the name suggests, everyone traveling to this temple shrine will get the fulfillment of their wishes.
The temple is located in the district of Gorkha. In Nepali dialect it means bravery. The temple is located at the top where Kurintar is located underneath. The pilgrims have to board cable cars from here to reach the temple. Due to remote locations, the pilgrims have to take these cable cars to seek the blessings from the temple. Earlier it was quite difficult for the pilgrims to reach the top of the temple. The cable car is introduced to cover a total distance of 104km. If you have a serious issue of vertigo, before taking the cable car you should know the altitude of running cable car (258m) and the temple (1302m). From the top of Manakamana temple, the tourists can get the panoramic view of distant mountains like Annapurna, Himalchuli, and Manaslu.
Stay overnight at Kurintar.
Day 6: Kuringtar to Pokhara
Meal: Breakfast
Altitude: 1400m
Distance: 99km(3hours)
Mode of transport: Private car/bus coach
After breakfast, you will be driving to Pokhara. In the mountainous roads, you will always get splendid views to enjoy. This three-hour 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 7: Pokhara
Meal: Breakfast
Distance: Around the city
Mode of transport: Private car/bus coach
Today you will be exploring the city of Pokhara. 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 8: Pokhara to Lumbini
Meal: Breakfast
Altitude: 150m
Distance: 169km(6hours)
Mode of transport: Private car/bus coach
Today you will be visiting Lumbini, the place quite famous among the Buddhist pilgrims. The sacred landscape of Lumbini will allure you to enjoy the tranquility of the place.
Early morning after taking breakfast you will get yourself ready for another pilgrimage site that is popularly accepted by the 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 antque 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 9: Lumbini to Chitwan
Meal: Breakfast
Altitude: 415m
Distance: 86km(3hours)
Mode of transport: Private car/bus coach
Today you will be traveling to Chitwan to explore the wildlife closely. There are tourists who love to explore the forests, national parks, conservation parks to understand the habitation of endangered species of the world. While traveling to Chitwan, you will be exploring this wild side of nature very closely. Earlier it was just a national park of Nepal, later it came under the world’s heritage site. After reaching the national park, today you can go for canoe riding. Canoe riding on Rapti River will be a complete delight for you to enjoy. If you are lucky enough then you can see the crocodiles sunbathing on the shores. After the ride, you can explore the villages of the ethnic tribes called Tharu. Stay overnight at Chitwan.
Day 10: Chitwan sightseeing
Meal: Breakfast
Distance: Around the city
Mode of transport: Private car/bus coach
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 11: Chitwan to Nagarkot
Meal: Breakfast
Altitude: 2175m
Distance: 115km (4hours drive)
Mode of transport: Private car/bus coach
Today you will enjoy the beautiful sights of the landscapes while driving 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.
While driving you can see how beautiful the crimson red colored sky will engulf you. You will feel the beauty of nature at its peak. The enigmatic sight of sunset will engrave in your mind forever. At night you will be staying at Nagarkot
Day 12: Nagarkot to Kathmandu
Meal: Breakfast
Distance: 29km (1.5hours)
Mode of transport: Private car/bus coach
Today after taking the breakfast you will be traveling to Kathmandu. While going back you will be carrying memories back to your home. 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.
Price Includes:-
- 04nights accommodation in Kathmandu with Breakfast.
- 01-night accommodation in Kuringtar with Breakfast.
- 03 nights accommodation in Pokhara with Breakfast.
- 02 nights accommodation in Chitwan with Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- 01-night accommodation in Lumbini with Breakfast
- 01-night accommodation in Nagarkot with Breakfast
- 02 international airport transfers by a non-A/c vehicle exclusively
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary in Kathmandu and Pokhara by a non-A/c vehicle exclusively
- Jungle activities in the Chitwan National Park with entrance fees and national park fees ( Jeep safari not included )
- Sightseeing in the Lumbini Garden by rickshaws
- Transportation Kathmandu / Kuringtar / Pokhara / Lumbini / Chitwan / Nagarkot / Kathmandu by a non A/c vehicle exclusively
- Presently applicable 24.3% Hotel Taxes (13% VAT and 10% Service charge).
Package cost Details :-
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Hotel Category |
2-3 Pax Per person |
Hotel |
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3 star |
USD 730 |
Hotel Buddy (Kathmandu), Jungle Nepal Resort (Chitwan), Hotel Ananda Inn (Lumbini), City Inn Pokhara (Pokhara), Kurintar River Spring side resort (Kurintar), chautari paradise inn (Nagarkot) |
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4 star |
USD 960 |
Maya Manor boutique hotel (Kathmandu), Center Park Resort (Chitwan), Buddha maya garden (Lumbini), Atithi Resort (Pokhara), Kurintar River spring side resort (Kurintar), Himalayan villa(Nagarkot) |
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5 star |
USD 1370 |
Yak and Yeti (Kathmandu), Green Park Resort (Chitwan), Buddha maya garden (Lumbini), Shangrila village (Pokhara), River spring side resort (Kurintar) , Club himalaya(Nagarkot) |
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.
