NEPAL TOUR

DAY 01: Arrive Kathmandu

Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal.

On arrival in Kathmandu: Having cleared immigration, collected your luggage and passed through customs, please make your way towards the exit of the terminal building and your local Guide will be waiting to greet you with a paging board.

Welcome by our Guide and Board to the Coach then proceed to hotel.

Arrival at hotel and check in at hotel. (Early Check-in subject to availability of room) & free time for rest.
Overnight is at Hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 02: In Kathmandu

Early morning transfer to Kathmandu Domestic airport
OPTIONAL: The Ultimate Experience “Mountain Everest Flight”. [1st chance] *weather permitting*

MOUNTAIN FLIGHT offers the closest possible aerial views of Mount Everest and the Tibetan Plateau. The 45-50 minute flight offers an incredible panorama, and you can take a photograph of the world’s highest mountain from the cockpit.
Mountain flights are one of the biggest attractions for the Himalayas view & Everest view in Nepal. For those who are restricted by time or other constraints, mountains flights are the next best alternative to climbing and bring you within almost touching distance of these most enchanting peaks; ensuring you a lasting memory of some of the extremely beautiful parts of this planet we live on.
Mt. Everest is highest mountain in the world, it is the reason why you are here, to see it, to put it into your film rolls, to get as close to it as possible. While on board, you will be able to see some of the highest peaks in the world – Mt. Everest, which is 8848m (29029 ft.) and other eight peaks in Nepal which stands above 8000 meters high among the fourteen all over the world, such as Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7855m), Amadablam (6812m), Chamlang (7319m), Makalu (8463m), Gauri Shankar (7134m), Langtang Lirung (7234m), Annapurna (8,091m), Manaslu (8,136m), Ganesh (7,429m).

After this once in a lifetime experience, drive back to hotel for breakfast.

After Breakfast sightseeing tour of Swoyambhunath & Kathmandu Durbar Square.

AM: Proceed to Swoyambhunath for sightseeing (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Swoyambhunath literally means 'Self-Existent One.' Swoyambhunath is believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago. An inscription dated 460 A.D. states that the construction was carried out by King Manadeva. By the thirteenth century Swoyambhunath had developed into an important Buddhist learning site. It is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in parts of the temple in the North West. Swayambhunath occupies a central position; it is probably the most sacred among Buddhist Pilgrimage sites.
Proceed to Kathmandu Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Kathmandu Durbar Square is in the heart of old city Kathmandu in Basantapur. The complex was residence to Nepal's family before the construction of the Narayanhiti Palace. The founding of the Palace dates back to Licchavi times. With considerable renovations by Malla rulers and later the Ranas, construction was accomplished progressively over many centuries.
There are around 50 temples in the vicinity including the temple of titu lar deity, Taleju Bhawani. The Durbar is divided into two courtyards, the outer comprising Kasthamandap, Kumari Ghar, and Shiva-Parvati Temple, and the inner consisting of Hanuman Dhoka and the main palace. It also houses two museums. Important ceremonies, including the coronation of the Nepali monarch, are held in the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Most parts of the palace premise are open for tourists throughout the week during office hours.

PM: Transfer to Patan Durbar Square
Half day sightseeing of Patan Durbar Square [UNESCO World Heritage site]
Patan City - In Patan, the old Newar city, you will see the historic Durbar Square, the Golden Gate, the sky piercing temple of Taleju and the statue of Yogendra Malla, Krishna Mandir, Sati Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabiar (the golden temple), and Mahabouddha with views of old carved wooden windows through the streets, curios shop and Bazaars. Patan durbar square is the ancient Royal Palace. This durbar square is the smallest amongst the three durbar squares it often referred to as the most beautiful one. There are many temples around this place and it is perhaps the most stunning display of Newari architecture to be seen in the country. There are three main courtyards or chowks, they are Mul Chowk in the center, Sundari Chowk and Keshav Chowk are in the square. The Sundari Chowk holds in its center a masterpiece of stone architecture. On the way visit Golden Temple, statue of Yogendra Malla, Krishna Mandir etc.

Proceed back to hotel
Free time for rest

Overnight is at Hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 03: Kathmandu – Bhaktapur & Nagarkot

Breakfast is at hotel.
After BreakfastProceed to Bhaktapur [Approx. 17 KM/ 45 min drive]
Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola, Dattraya Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Bhaktapur is located about 18 km east of Kathmandu and drive around 30 min. Bhaktapur is another Newar city founded in the 9th century. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the center of Bhaktapur city. The Square is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights some of the finest medieval arts of Nepal. The main items of interest in Bhaktapur Durbar Square are the Lion Gate, the Golden Gate and the statues of kings on stone monoliths. The Golden Gate was erected by King Ranjit Malla as the entrance to the main courtyard of the Fifty-five Windowed Palace. The Palace of Fifty-five Windows was built during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the Seventeenth century. Bhaktapur Durbar (Royal) Square was added to the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1979.

PM: Continue proceed to Nagarkot [Approx. 17 KM / 1 hour drive]
Arrival at Nagarkot and check in at Resort
Nagarkot is a small Hill station near Kathmandu famous for observing the beautiful view of Himalayas. A captivating view of mountains takes places with the mountains like Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Gauri Shankar, Numbur and Melungtse..
Evening Enjoy Sunset view from Nagarkot [Subject to weather]

Overnight is at Hotel in Nagarkot.

DAY 04: In Nagarkot

Early morning enjoys Sunrise view from hotel [Subject to weather]
Breakfast is at hotel
Excursion to Nagarkot Tower and visit local village including Hiking of Nagarkot.
PM: Free time in hotel for relax and enjoy mountain views

Overnight is at Hotel in Nagarkot.

DAY 05: Nagarkot – Kathmandu drive

Early morning enjoy Sunrise view from hotel [Subject to weather]

Breakfast is at hotel
09:00 AM: Drive to Telkot [Approx 10 KM/ 30 min drive]
09:30 AM: Arrive at Telkot and hike to Changunarayan [Approx. 5 KM/ 2 hours gentle hike]
11:30 AM: Arrive at Changunarayan & visit Changunarayan Temple.

The Changu Narayan Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in Bhaktapur, Nepal, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It's one of the oldest temples in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is renowned for its intricate stone and wood carvings, including a 5th-century stone inscription, and is a significant example of Licchavi architecture.

12:30 PM: Free time for lunch [ Own arrangements]
1:30 PM: Drive to Kathmandu
2:30 PM: arrival at hotel and free time in hotel for relax.

Overnight is at Hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 06: Kathmandu – Chitwan drive

Breakfast is at hotel.
07:00 AM: After Breakfast drive to Kurintar, about 135 KM/ 4.5-5 hour drive.
Arrival at Manakamana & proceed to Manakamana Temple by Cable Car.
Manakamana Temple is sacred place of Hindu Goddess Bhagwati,an incarnation of Parvati. The word Manakamana is originated from two words ‘mana’which means heart and ‘kamana’ means wish. People believed that if anyone makes a wish by their heart in Manakamana, would obviously be fulfilled. Therefore, the Goddess of this temple is known by wish fulfilling goddess. It is 105km away from Kathmandu valley by bus and from Pokhara / Chitwan, it is of 3 to 4 hours way by bus or car. From there we can see a clear view of Manasalu and Annapurna Himalayas. It is 12km south from Gorkha town and is 1302m above from the sea level. People from other districts come to worship the goddesses of this temple as well as to have a wish knowing that Bhagwati is wish fulfilling goddess. People from abroad also come to visit Manakamana Temple to spent their holidays or leisure time.
Lunch is at Restaurant in Kurintar (Included) Continental menu.

After lunch drive to Chitwan, about 01 ½ -2 hours. Distance about 65 km.
Royal Chitwan National Park is the first national park of Nepal established in 1973 to preserve a unique ecosystem significantly valuable to the whole world. The park covering a pristine area of 932 sq. km is situated in the subtropical inner Terai lowlands of southern central part of Nepal. There are more than 43 species of mammals in the park. The park is especially renowned for the protection of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros, tiger, gharial Crocodile along with many other common species of wild animals. The estimated population of endangered species of animals such as gaur, wild elephant, four horned antelope, striped hyena, pangolin, gangetic dolphin, monitor lizard and python, chital, hog deer, barking deer, sloth, palm civet, wild dog, langur, rhesus monkey, etc.
Upon arrival at Chitwan, check in at resort.

Dinner and overnight at Resort in Chitwan.

DAY 07: In Chitwan

Breakfast is at the resort.
In the morning, the most exciting activity in Chitwan - Jeep Safari in the jungle (Approx. 3 hours).
Enjoy Jeep safari , an unusual program, with an experienced driver at the wheel and an expert naturalist leading you deep inside the forests on motor able tracks, exploring the mystery and magic of the jungle from the comfort of your seat. This exciting activity in search of wild animals such as several types of deer (spotted dear, barking dear, hug dear), monkeys, wild boar, sloth bear, Hyena, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. Apart from the wild animals, we would visit deep inside the national park where the Naturalist would brief you about the forest and its types, trees and its species, different species of birds etc.

Drive back to lodge
Free time until lunch. Lunch is at the main restaurant of the resort

Afternoon, enjoy Canoe ride at the Rapti River. [Canoe ride is depends on river water level]
Canoeing (subject to water level) - Drive or walk to the Rapti River at canoeing put in point. Start canoeing in a traditional dug-out canoe which takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti River to view aquatic birds, crocodiles and the animals of the river banks.
Late evening, Tharu Stick dance from the farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances.

Dinner and overnight at Resort in Chitwan.

DAY 08: Chitwan – Pokhara drive

Breakfast is at the resort.
08:30 AM: Drive to Pokhara( Approx 150 kms, 04-05 Hrs)

On the way toilet break / photo stop at Jalbire waterfall and suspension bridge.

Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty. Situated at an altitude of 900m from the sea level and 200 km west of Kathmandu valley, the city is known as a center of adventure. The enchanting town has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic.
Geology of Pokhara got built up almost 12 to 13 thousand years ago because of having huge floods from the bottom of Fishtail Mountain through Seti River as this river is a glacial river origin from the base of fishtail mountain. Pokhara now is divided almost centrally by this white color limestone river as few limestone caves can be witnessed in various parts of Pokhara because of having layer of depositions of limestone by this river over that period of catastrophic floods. Pokhara is considered as a Hindu dominant valley as almost 64% of total inhabitants are Hindu whereas 30%, 3%, 1% and 2% of total inhabitants are Buddhist, Muslims, Christians and other tiny religions respectively. Pokhara is regarded as having one of the highest cost of living index cities of Nepal because of having significant amount of influences from the earnings of British Gurkhas Armies as well as tourism industries.

Upon arrival at Pokhara & transfer to restaurant for lunch [Continental menu – Included]
Afternoon walking tour of lakeside and enjoy your leisure time at lakeside.

Transfer to hotel for check-in & free Time for rest

Overnight is at Hotel in Pokhara.

DAY 09: In Pokhara

Early morning drive to Sarangkot for sunrise and Annapurna range view. [Subject upon weather]
At an altitude of 1592 meters, this hill station sits north of Pokhara overlooking the valley and Phewa Lake. Sarangkot is a beautiful village best known for its sunrise, where on a clear day you can see an unobstructed view of the Himalayan Mountains of Annapurna range including Dhauligiri, Fishtail Mountain.

Breakfast is at hotel.
After Breakfast Proceed to Peace Stupa (Approx. 8 KM/ 30 Min drive) for Hiking.
Hiking from Peace Stupa to Phewa Lake (Approx. 3 KM / 1.5 – 2 hours hike down), then cross the Lake by boat.
An hour boat cruise at Phewa Lake.
Phewa Lake: The center of attraction in Pokhara is the Phewa Lake - the second largest lake in the Kingdom. It is the largest and most enchanting of the three lakes that add to the resplendence of Pokhara.
Afternoon free time in Lakeside
Overnight is at Hotel in Pokhara

DAY 10: In Pokhara

Breakfast is at the Hotel
Morning sightseeing tour of International Mountain Museum.
Many people in the world may not know much about the small country called Nepal, but they certainly know about this peak, the tallest in the world, called Mount Everest. Not only this highest peak, but also other 8 of the 14 peaks above the height of eight thousand meters in the world stand tall in Himalayan range of Nepal.
Nepal's eight-thousand-meter-high peaks records names of thousands of successful summiteers until now and summiteers record holders and also to the geologists, environmentalists and sociologists as it harbors innumerable mysteries and facts the scientists and geologists are striving hard to dig out. And all its values and mysteries are showcased in the one and only Mountain Museum in the world - the International Mountain Museum, right at the footsteps of the Himalayan range, in Pokhara, Nepal.
Afternoon free time in Pokhara for Optional activities

Overnight is at Hotel in Pokhara

DAY 11: Pokhara – Kathmandu Flight

Breakfast is at hotel

08:30 AM Transfer to Pokhara Airport
Flight # Buddha Air U4 610
Departs Pokhara: 10.45 Hrs.
Arrives Kathmandu: 11.15 Hrs.

Upon arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to Pashupatinath
Morning sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Pashupatinath is situated on the banks of River Baghmati around 8 km from the city, is one of the holiest Hindu shrines. The Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It is not known for certain when Pashupatinath Temple was founded. But according to Nepal Mahatmaya an d Himvatkhanda, the deity here gained great fame there as Pashupati, the Lord of the Animals. Pashupatinath Temple's existence dates back to 400 A.D. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga or holy symbol of Lord Shiva. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world come to pay homage to this temple that is also known as 'The Temple of Living Beings presiding deity here is Shiva, who is worshipped in the form of the lingam. However, only Hindus are allowed inside.
Continue proceed to Boudhanath Stupa
02:00 PM: Sightseeing tour of Boudhanath Stupa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Boudhanath which was built in the 14th century is possibly the world’s largest Buddhist Stupa. The stupa has become one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism. The construction of the stupa serves as a three dimension which shows the Buddha’s path towards enlighten. The base of the stupa is surrounded by 108 small images of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha and prayers wheels. Around the stupa a number of monasteries have sprung up number of the different sects of Tibetan Buddhism including one (on the west side of the stupa) that houses an enormous seated statue of Maitreya Buddha splendidly adorned.

After sightseeing proceed to hotel and check-in at the hotel

Afternoon free time in Thamel for shopping

Farewell dinner at Restaurant- included [Nepali set menu dinner with cultural show]

Overnight is at Hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 12: Kathmandu – Departure

Buffet Breakfast is at hotel or Box Breakfast from hotel
Check-out from Hotel [11:30 AM]
Proceed to Kathmandu airport for flight to your onward destination