Itinerary
Meeting at the airport upon arrival by Office Personnel. Transfer to hotel. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
This morning you will be taken for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath. This is the place where holy saddhus pray. The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupatinath and is located on the banks of the Bagmati River 5 kilometres north-east of Kathmandu Valley in the eastern city of Kathmandu the capital of Nepal. This temple is considered one of the sacred temples of Hindu faith. The temple serves as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. This temple complex has been on UNESCO World Heritage Sites' list since 1979. This "extensive Hindu temple precinct" is a "sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images and inscriptions raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati river" and then Bodhnath. After that you will be taken for a visit to Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps.After that you go for stroll through old Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
This morning after breakfast I drove to Chitwan. Chitwan is 180 Km from Kathmandu & is a 5 hour’s drive from Kathmandu. Chitwan is one of Asia's premier wildlife reserves. Its 360 square miles of tall grasslands and forests are home to a wide variety of mammals and birds, including several endangered species. Overnight stay in Chitwan.
Enjoy Jungle observation at Chitwan National park. The highlight being the Elephant Safari in the jungles. Other activities are Canoeing, Dugout canoe, Nature Walk and Bird Watching. Also experience walking through the forests with naturalists and watch the Native folk dances of the Terais. Overnight stay in Chitwan. Afternoon, drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is 180 Km & is 4 hours drive from Chitwan. From Pokhara town (2,352 feet) the 25,000+ peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges rise a scant 20 miles away with no intervening ridges to spoil the view. Overnight stay in Pokhara.
This morning you will go for an excursion trip to Sarangkot. Sarangkot is the most popular tourist destination from where the tourist can enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the mountains. Sarangkot is only 13 kms from Lake Side, Pokhara. Sarangkot is the highest view point for a sunrise and it is just 1592m high. Sarangkot is cooler than Pokhara. Sarangkot can be reached easily by 45 to 60 minutes by a car ride to the top from Pokhara. Many tourists come to Sarangkot for a sunrise view and go back. Paragliding can also be done from Sarangkot. From Sarangkot, in the northern direction we can see Dhaulagiri in the far west. Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side. In the southern direction the village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city. After Breakfast enjoy a Half Day visit to Bindebasini Temple Bindabasini Temple quietly sits at some 3000 feet above sea level along the renowned Annapurna and Machhpuchhare mountain ranges. It is located near the busy Old Bazaar of Pokhara, a center of commerce in the Himalayas. and the Gupteshwar Cave where the Shiva lingam is preserved and finally visit the Devi Falls and Seti River George. Afternoon Free for personal activities. Rest of the day free for leisure Overnight stay in Pokhara.
Today check out and drive back to Kathmandu hotel enroute visit Manokamna Temple (Cable Car Ticket on Direct Payment Basis). The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Today after Breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight for onward journey.
Inclusions
- 3 Night stay in Kathmandu.
- 2 Night stay in Pokhara
- 1 Night stay in Chitwan.
- Full day city tour of Kathmandu - The Pashupatinath Temple, Bodhnath, Swayambhunath, Old Kathmandu Durbar Square.
- Chitwan National Park
- Sightseeing of Pokhara - Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges.
- Half day city tour of Pokhara- Bindebasini Temple, Gupteshwar Cave, The Devi Falls and Seti River George.
- Paragliding activity – Sarangkot.
- Explore Manokamna Temple.
- Vehicle is strictly as per itinerary and not at disposal.
- Daily breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara. All meals in Chitwan.
- National Park Entrance Fee, Elephant Safari, Jungle Walk & Tharu Dance is included in Chitwan
- Entrance Fee to the monuments and Guide Charges not included.
- All currently applicable taxes are included
- All transfers as per itinerary.
- Travel insurance (valid for the age group till 60 Yrs.)
Exclusions
- Airfare/ Railway Fare.
- GST 5%
- Early Check in / Late Checkout subject to availability
- Tips, drinks, personal expenses and any services not mentioned in the program
- Surcharges will apply on hotel block out dates like Christmas, New Year & so on.
Payment Policy
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