Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival
Arrival at Kathmandu airport, pickup by our representative and transfer to hotel, rest of time leisure.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel
Day 2: Kathmandu Full day city sightseeing
Your expert English speaking tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 10:30 am with their luxurious vehicle to take you for your 6-hour sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.
First, stop at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmadu Durbar Sqaure is one of three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley. Though a few buildings collapsed after the devastating earthquake on April 25th, 2015, you can observe the spectacular art and architecture of the ancient Malla and Shah dynasties. It is also know as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, derived from the statue of Hanuman at the entrance of ancient royal palace.
After that, head to Swayambhunath. Swayambhunath, also know as the "Monkey Temple", is situated on a small hillock on the west of Kathmandu city. It is a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrimages from all over the world. Large eyes painted on the four sides of the main Stupa represents wisdom and compassion, and a dome at the base of Stupa represents the entire world. Swayambhunath also could not escape from the devastating earthquake of April 25th, 2015, but one can still observe the art and architecture at Swayambhunath which is believed to date back to the beginning of 5th century.
Then, head over to Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath is located on the northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, is the largest stupa in the world and is a sacred site for Buddhist pilgrimages. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, Boudhanath is on the ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha. Founded by Licchivi King, Boudhanath has had minor damage caused by the earthquake on the 25th of April, 2015.
Following your time there, head to Pashupatinath. The sacred Hindu shrine Pashupatinath is located on the bank of the Bagmati River to the eastern side of Kathmandu. Believed to be built by Supuspa Deva, a Licchivi King, Pashupatinath was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The main temple of Pashupatinath was built using Pagoda style architecture with four main doors. The two levels of the roof are made of copper with a gold coating and they have a gold pinnacle. The inner sanctorum is the place where the main idol is placed, and the outer sanctorum is an open corridor like space. Though some of the buildings in the Pashupati area are damaged, the main building was untouched by the earthquake of April 25th, 2015 earthquake.
At 5:30 pm, your sightseeing tour ends and your guide drop you off at your Hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel
Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara (Tourist Bus)
Our English speaking driver assists you at your hotel and drops you at Tourist Bus station. Enjoy private 5 hours scenic drive to Pokhara via Tourist Bus which is known as city of lakes, transfer to Hotel and roam around Lake Side in the evening, overnight at hotel.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel Eco Tree or similar
Day 4: Sarangkot sunrise and Pokhara City Sightseeing
Early morning wakeup call and drive to sarangkot view point for the glorious view of sunrise and snowcapped mountains and back to hotel enjoy your breakfast and drive back to Kathmandu.
After breakfast: Your English speaking guide picks you from hotel and begin full day sightseeing of Pokhara valley which includes: Gupteshwor cave, Davis falls, Seti George, and International Mountain Museum.
Davis Falls
Also known as Patale Chhango, this waterfall marks the point where the Pardi Khola stream vanishes underground. When the stream is at full bore after monsoon rains, the sound of the water plunging over the falls is deafening. The falls are about 2km southwest of the airport on the road to Butwal, just before the Tashi Ling Tibetan camp.
According to one of the many local legends, the name is a corruption of David’s Falls, a reference to a Swiss visitor who tumbled into the sinkhole and drowned, taking his girlfriend with him.
Gupteswar Mahadev Cave
Across the road from Devi’s Falls, this venerated cave contains a huge stalagmite worshipped as a Shiva lingam. The ticket allows you to clamber through a tunnel behind the shrine, emerging in a damp cavern adjacent to the thundering waters of Devi’s Falls.
Seti George
The roaring Seti River passes right through Pokhara, but you won’t see it unless you go looking. The river has carved a deep, narrow chasm through the middle of town, turning the water milky white in the process.
International Mountain Museum
This expansive museum is devoted to the mountains of Nepal, the mountaineers who climbed them and the people who call them home. Inside, you can see original gear from many of the first Himalayan ascents, as well as displays on the history, culture, geology, and flora and fauna of the Himalaya.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel Eco Tree or similar
Day 5: Pokhara – Chitwan (Private transfer)
There will be a wake up call followed by morning tea at 6 am, then a buffet breakfast will be served at 6:30 am. At 7 am you will proceed to go bird watching and canoe riding along the Rapti river. Here you will observe two rare species of crocodiles - the Marsh Mugger and Gharial. On the way back, you will walk through jungle where you can witness species of flora and fauna.
Buffet lunch will be served at 1pm. At 3pm, continue on a jeep safari which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceroses, wild boars, monkeys, leopards, sloths and even Bengal tigers (if you are lucky). You will also catch sights of many other smaller mammals that have made the Chitwan National Park their natural habitat.
You will visit the Tharu Cultural Museum. The day will be over with buffet dinner served at 8 pm. Includes an overnight stay at a local hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel or Resort (Rhino Land Resort or similar)
Day 6: Chitwan Jungle Activities
There will be a wake up call followed by morning tea at 6am, then a buffet breakfast will be served at 6:30 am. At 7 am you will proceed to go bird watching and canoe riding along the Rapti river. Here you will observe two rare species of crocodiles - the Marsh Mugger and Gharial. On the way back, you will walk through jungle where you can witness species of flora and fauna.
Buffet lunch will be served at 1pm. At 3pm, continue on a jeep safari which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceroses, wild boars, monkeys, leopards, sloths and even Bengal tigers (if you are lucky). You will also catch sights of many other smaller mammals that have made the Chitwan National Park their natural habitat.
You will visit the Tharu Cultural Museum. The day will be over with buffet dinner served at 8 pm. Includes an overnight stay at a local hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel or Resort (Rhino Land Resort or similar)
Day 7: Chitwan to Kathmandu (Tourist Bus)
At 6 am you will get a wake-up call followed by morning tea and buffet breakfast at 6:30 am. At 7 am you will be transferred to the bus park to drive back to Kathmandu. Reach Kathmandu and transfer back to your hotel.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel
Day 8: Departure
Depending upon the departure flight, your guide picks you up from Hotel and drops you off at the airport.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
