Description
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu.
On arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your (Rooms will be booked from 1200 hrs).
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu
In the morning visit Kathmandu city, a city that looks like a living museum. You will visit the Durbar square, Hanuman Dhoka, Mahadev and Parvati temple, Machhender Bahl, temple house of Kumari, the vestal virgin or the living goddess.
At the Pashupatinath Temple view the most sacred of Nepal’s Shiva shrines (Non Hindus not permitted in main shrine). Behind the temple are the cremation grounds.
Bodhnath Stupa, the largest Buddhist stupas in the world is said to have been built in 5th century AD. Bodhnath has all seeing eyes of Buddha.
Later visit Swaymbhunath stupa, a Buddhist shrine believed to be more than 2000 yrs old on the hillock of western part of Kathmandu.
Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu
In the morning visit the second Sister City of the capital, Bhadgaon (Bhaktapur) – “the City of Devotees”. Visit Durbar Square with King Palace, the 5- story Nyatopala-Temple, 2-story Bhairabnath-Temple (18th century), Dattatraya Temple and the Pujahari Math with its famous Peacock Window.
In the afternoon visit Patan also known as Lalitpur. Patan is an ancient city filled with exotic pagodas, intricate gateways, fabulous deities, and endless carvings. In the evening, visit Tibetan camps.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Pokhara
In the morning, drive to Pokhara, known for its lovely lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa that have their source in the glacial Annapurna Range of the Himalayas.
On arrival in Pokhara, check in at the hotel.
Rest the day is free at leisure. Overnight in at the hotel.
Day 05: Pokhara
Early morning have excursion to Sarankot hill that offers great view Sunrise over Mt. Fish Tail and other Annapurna range of mountains ( subject to clear weather).
Later have small sightseeing tour of Pokhara City visiting Bindabasani Temple, Pokhara bazaar, Devin’s fall (waterfall) and Tibetan Handicraft Center.
Also have boat ride in Phewa Lake. Overnight in at the hotel.
Day 06: Pokhara – Chitwan
In the morning drive to Chitwan, one of Nepal’s largest jungle and forest regions. It is the home to over 50 species of mammals, 525 birds, and 55 amphibians and reptiles.
On arrival, check in at the Hotel.
In the afternoon visit Tharu Village. Tharus are the ethnic tribal who have been living in the jungle of Chitwan in traditional life style.
Also have Elephant briefing, a visit to Elephant stable where the guide / Mahut explain about the day to day lifestyle of Elephant, how are the taken care of.
Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Chitwan.
Day 07: Chitwan
Today you will have full day jungle activities, like the ritual bathing and feeding of elephants, jungle walks, tribal village visit etc.
The world’s endangered species found in the park include One-horned rhinoceros, Gaur, Royal Bengal tiger, Wild elephant, four horned antelope, Pangolin, Gangetic dolphin, Gharial crocodile, Golden monitor lizard and Python. Similarly, the endangered bird species of the park include Bengal florican, Lesser florican, Giant hornbill, Black stork and White stork.
Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Chitwan.
Day 08: Chitwan – Kathmandu
Moring drive back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival check in the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 09: Kathmandu – Departure
In the morning, transfer to Airport to board the flight for onward journey.
