Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL KATHMANDU
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.
Day 2: 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, tour of Patan, also known as Lalitpur or the "city of beauty" is the oldest city in the valley, a great center to both Newari Buddhist religion, and of traditional arts & crafts with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples.
Day 3: KATHMANDU – CHITWAN
Transfer to your hotel/jungle lodge.
After lunch, commence on an Elephant back safari to view the games that inhabit this park. This National park having 932 sq. km 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.
Day 4: CHITWAN
The 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 program
Overnight at your hotel in Chitwan.
Day 5: CHITWAN - POKHARA
Morning, drive to Pokhara valley (165 kms / 4-5 hrs), famed for its emerald lakes and awesome snow peaks looking overhead.
Transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day is free.
Overnight at your hotel in Pokhara.
Day 6: 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.
After breakfast, commence on a half day tour of Pokhara town including Davi’s fall, the old Bazaar and Bindhyabasini Temple. Later, one hour boat ride on Phewa Lake
Afternoon is free.
Evening, stroll around Phewa lakeside (on own).
Overnight at your hotel in Pokhara.
Day 7: POKHARA - KATHMANDU
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.
Day 8: KATHMANDU – DEPARTURE
Free till departure.
Transfer to the airport to connect the international flight.