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Highlights of Nepal

Highlights of Nepal

Trip Code: DH/RT-07

from USD 1250Per Person

Duration 10 days

Destination Nepal

Group/Private Min. 2 pax

Grade Easy

Transportation Private Tourist Vehicle

Meals Breakfast at the hotel in Kathmandu & Nagarkote

Activity Tour

Overview

In this tour, you will experience the highlights of the ancient valley of Kathmandu including their bustling colorful bazaars. It is combined with thrills of white water rafting on the Trishuli river and fascinating Pokhara valley and Chitwan National park. The natural beauty of Pokhara in mid-west Nepal is simply bewitching. The wildlife that thrive in Chitwan national park include the great one-horned Asian Rhinoceros, Gaur, sloth Bear, four different species of Deer, Monkey and the black-faced Langur, the spotted Leopard and Bengal Tiger etc;. The tour also includes Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha which is the pilgrimage destination of the world’s millions of Buddhists. You will also spend a night in Nagarkote, which is the best vantage point to view the peaks and offer beautiful sunrise view. Traveling to these places will help you get completely acquainted with the different facets of Nepal.

Trip Highlights

Nagarkote hill
Lumbini Garden
Jungle safari Village tour
Chitwan National Park
Boatride on Phewa Lake
Mountain View
Sarangkote hill
Pokhara valley
Rafting tour
Patan Durbar Square
Swoyambhunath Stupa
Kathmandu Durbar Square

Itinerary

Arrival at Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu, Nepal Meeting and assistance at the airport You will be welcomed with Khada (Tibetan silk scarf) or flower garland outside the arrival terminal gate by our representative. You will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Morning, half-day tour of old Kathmandu city, its Durbar square, myriad of temples including the temple residence of the Living Goddess, Kumari. Proceed on to Swoyambhunath Stupa. Swoyambhunath is a Buddhist Stupa said to be more than 2000 years old, is perched on a hillock 77 meters above the valley floor and offering a bird’s eye view of the Kathmandu City. Afternoon, a tour of Patan, also known as Lalitpur or the "city of beauty" is the oldest city in the valley. A great center both of the Newari Buddhist religion and of traditional arts & crafts with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, visit Bhaktapur, the "City of Devotees" and the home of medieval art and architecture, a classic showcase of medieval Nepalese town life. Walk through the brick-paved Palace Square overlooked by the Palace of the 55 windows with its imposing Golden Gate, The Pashupatinath Temple built as a replica of the original in Kathmandu overlooked by the finely carved Chyasalin Mandap in the centre. Walk to the Nyatapole Temple the five-storied Pagoda, the tallest temple in the country guarded by a series of mythical animals and deities overlooking the Bhairav temple dedicated to the Tantric deity of Bhairav. Proceed on to Nagarkote hill (35kms/1.5hrs from Kathmandu). Situated 2175m above sea level, Nagarkot is a popular tour and hill destination of Nepal. It is a famous mountain and sunrise views. Five of the world's 10 tallest Mountains: Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Makalu (8463m) and Manaslu (8163m) along with many other lesser summits can be viewed from this place (during clear weather). The place is surrounded by the terraced hillside and most beautiful scenery. It is possible to make walking tours to nearby villages (optional). Transfer to your hotel in Nagarkot. Evening, a possibility of the sunset view from the hotel premises (weather permitting)

After early breakfast, drive to Kuringtar (raft put in point). Commence the Rafting trip on Trishuli River. End the raft. Lunch at a local restaurant Later, continue on to Chitwan Transfer to your hotel/jungle lodge. Later, commence on an Elephant back safari to view the games that inhabit this park. This National park having 932 sq. kms is said to be one of the best in South Asia and famous for its population of the one-horned Asian rhinoceros, several species of deer, monkeys, sloth bear, wild boar, spotted leopard, the Bengal tiger as well as other lesser mammals, birds and reptiles. Overnight at your hotel in Chitwan.

Full day of jungle activities such as nature walks, canoe ride, and jungle walks, tribal village visit etc; In the evening a slide presentation on Nepalese wildlife or a Tharu tribal dance programmes. Overnight at your hotel in Chitwa.

Morning, drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha (192 kms / 5-6 hrs). Later, visit the scared Lumbini garden, Mayadevi temple, pushkarni pond, Ramagram etc Overnight at your hotel in Lumbini.

Morning, drive to Pokhara valley (199 kms / 6-7 hrs), famed for its emerald lakes and awesome snow peaks looming overhead. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free. Overnight at your hotel in Pokhara.

Early morning, a tour of Sarangkote hill for sunrise view / Mountain View At an elevation of 1590m, Sarangkote is perched on a high ridge to the northwest of Pokhara and has panoramic mountain views from Dhaulagiri and across the Annapurnas to Manaslu, as well as south over the Pokhara Valley. From Pokhara, short drive to Kalimati (approx. 20 mins) and climb the Raniban forest crossing the suspension bridge. It is a gentle walk of approx. 1.5 hours to the World Peace Stupa (1400m), a massive Buddhist stupa is situated on the top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. Besides being an impressive sight in itself, the shrine is a great vantage point which offers the spectacular views of the Annapurna range, Phewa Lake, and the Pokhara city. Enjoy the spiritual and scenic beauty of this viewpoint. Later walk down from stupa is more enjoyable with the view of Phewa Lake and the mountains. Cross Phewa Lake (approx. 30 mins) by boat with a visit to the island temple (Barahi temple) in the middle of the lake. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Pokhara.

After breakfast, commence your return journey back to Kathmandu. (Possibility to fly back with supplementary charge) Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Free till departure. Transfer to the airport to connect the international flight.

Cost Includes

3 nights twin share accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
1 night twin share accommodation in Nagarkote with breakfast.
2 nights twin share accommodation in Chitwan with all meals
1 night twin share accommodation in Lumbini with breakfast
2 nights twin share accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast.
Airport transfers as per the program on private basis
Kathmandu/Nagarkote/Chitwan/Lumbini/Pokhara/Kathmandu private surface transfer with our chauffeur
Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbini as per the program on private basis with the services of local English speaking guide
Halfday rafting in Trishuli River including lunch at local restaurant
Rafting trip at Trishuli River including Lunch at a local restaurant
Regular jungle activities in Chitwan with the services of local English speaking naturalist
Jungle entry fee
One hour boat ride on Phewa Lake
All applicable entrance fees for the monuments included in the program
All applicable current taxes (10% SC & 13% VAT)

Cost Excludes

Lunch/Dinner (except in Chitwan)
Travel/medical insurance
Expenses of personal nature
International airfare
Uses of vehicle during free time
Tips for guide and driver
Nepal visa fee (US$ 30 pp, payable directly at the airport during the time of entry)
Services except mentioned in included section