08NIGHTS /09 DAYS TOUR INCLUDING KATHMANDU / NAGARKOT / CHITWAN POKHARA AND LUMBINI
Arrive at Kathmandu international airport, you will be received by the representative of airport and would be further assisted & transferred to your hotel. Afternoon short walk around thamel. Evening culture program with dinner in Nepali Chulo. Overnight in Hotel in Kathmandu.
Nestled in the lap of Snow Mountains, the verdant Kathmandu Valley abounds in archaic temples, shrines and palaces that reflect its glory of the bygone era. Colorful Kathmandu with its old Asian legacy houses seven Cultural Heritage Sites four of which are its art-excelling temples while three are residential palaces of ancient Royals. The Valley is situated at 1,336 meters above sea level and comprises three cities within its parameters. Kathmandu is connected by air and by road to most parts of Nepal. It is also connected by air to major cities in India and some parts of the world. With its many facades, Kathmandu is a true little city of wonder for its visitors
DAY 02: FULL DAY SIGHSEEING INCLUDING THREE MAIN CITIES
SWAYAMBHUNATH / BOUDHANATH/ KOPAN MONASTERY
KATHAMNDU DURBAR SQUARE
PATAN DURBAR SQUARE
MEALS: B, D
Later visit the Kathmandu Darbar Square, Patan Darbar Square (Both UNESCO World Heritage Sites). Patan is the oldest and second largest city of three main cities in Kathmandu valley. Swayambhunath Gompa – it is one of the most magnificent Buddhist Chaityas in the world. Bodhnath - one of the largest Stupas of Nepal and also is one of the ancient Buddhist stupas.It is believed to be 2000 years old structure. Overnight in Three star hotel in Kathmandu
DAY 03: FULL DAY SIGHSEEING INCLUDING
· PASHUPATINATH
· BHAKTAPUR
· DRIVE TO NAGARKOT
MEALS: B, L, D
Morning take an excursion to the ancient city of Bhadgaon. Later in the day take a tour of Pashupatinath – one of the very sacred temples for Hindus dedicated to Lord Shiva and Boudhanath - one of the largest Stupas of Nepal and also is one of the ancient Buddhist stupas. In the evening, you would be taken to Nagarkot for a panoramic Mountain View and experience sunset on the Himalayas.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 04: AFTER BREAKFAST DRIVE TO POKHARA OR FLY TO POKHARA FROM KATHMANDU.
· BOATING IN LAKE
· ON THE WAY VISIT TO MANAKAMANA TEMPLE BY CABLE CAR (OPTION)
· OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL IN POKHARA
MEALS: B, L, D
In the morning after having leisurely breakfast, drive further for beautiful town Pokhara. On the way Visit to Manakamana Temple by Cable car Rest of the time is free at the discretions. In the evening take an enjoyable boating over the pretty Fewa Lake. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05: AFTER BREAKFAST DRIVE TO SARANGKOT
· PARAGLIDING ONE HOUR-ONE HOUR FOURTY FIVE MINUTE OR SIGHTSEEING- SUNRISE VIEW EARLY IN THE MORNING.
· BACK TO HOTEL
· AFTERNOON SIGHTSEEING IN POKHARA INCLUDING BINDEBASINI TEMPLE, DAVIS FALLS, MUSEUM IN POKHARA VISIT WORLD PEACE PAGODA.
· OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL IN POKHARA
MEALS: B, L, D
Pokhara area shows the greatest contrast in landscape. Nowhere in the world can the highest mountains reaching 8000 meters level be admired from such small distance and from the tropical lowland without any intermediate mountain ranges. Pokhara is certainly one of the most extraordinary and beautiful places in the world.
Today take a daylong sightseeing tour of Pokhara visiting Sarangkot, Seti George, Bindhebasini Temple, Tibetan refugee Camp, World Peace Pagoda and Davis fall. Stay overnight at the hotel.
World Peace Stupa is the massive white Buddhist Stupa situated on top of Ananda hill. This Stupa is one of the 71-peace pagodas constructed by Nipponzan Myohoji order of Buddhism symbolizing world peace.
Davis Fall also known as Patale Chango in Nepali. This fascinating waterfall is named after a tourist who fell and died in it. Near the fall is a cave of Gupteshwor Mahadev (Temple of lord Shiva). The water travels through a natural tunnel before emerging from here.
Phewa Lake is the second largest fresh water lake of Nepal. In the lake you can see the beautiful reflection of Mt. Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. It has many inlets in monsoon including Harpan Khola. You can take a small ferry and go for boating in the serene lake; you may also visit Taal Barahi Temple situated in an island on the lake
DAY 06: AFTER BREAKFAST DRIVE TO CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
· AFTERNOON LUCH IN HOTEL AND SOME JUNGLE
· INCLUDING JUNGLE SAFARI, JEEP SAFARI, ELEPHANT RIDE
· OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL IN CHITWAN INSIDE OR OUTSIDE
MEALS: B, L, D
CHITWAN
The Royal Chitwan National Park, Nepal's first ever national park lies at the foot of the Himalaya in the Inner Terai lowlands of Chitwan. Covering an area of 932 sq. kilometers the park extends over decidous forest foothills and river floodplains. The park is rich in its variety of vegetation and wildlife. The park provides one of the last habitats for endangered species like the Asiatic one-horned rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal tiger. Royal Chitwan National Park was officially established in 1973 and included as Natural Heritage Site in 1984.
In the morning proceed to one of the largest and well-known safaris in Asia – The Chitwan National Park. Rest of the time is kept free to enjoy the natural beauty.
DAY 07: FULL DAY JUNGLE ACTIVITIES
· OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL IN CHITWAN INSIDE OR OUTSIDE
MEALS: B, L, D
The day will be used in taking various thrilling jungle activities like elephant safari, escorted jungle walk, bird watching tour along with a naturalist, canoe ride, Tharu stick dance and slide show.
DAY 08: AFTER BREAKFAST DRIVE TO KATHMANDU
· CHECK IN
· OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL IN THAMEL OR SIMILAR HOTEL
MEALS: B, L, D
DAY 09: FINAL DEPARTURE TO BACK HOME
At appropriate time, you will be transferred to Kathmandu international airport to embark the flight back to the onward destination.