Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival
As your aircraft lands in Tribhuwan International Airport
our representative will receive you and help you to transfer into the hotel of
your choice. After having lunch we will start the sightseeing tour by visiting Boudhanath
Stupa which is located 8km east of Kathmandu. Boudhanath stupa is dome shaped
monument representing the mind of Buddha and pilgrimage destination for Tantric
Buddha. From Boudhanath we will drive towards Pashupatinath Temple which is
situated 5km east of Kathmandu. This ancient Hindu temple which is dedicated to
Lord Shiva is one of the most sacred pilgrimages for Hindus. Situated in the
bank of Bagmati River, in many occasions worshippers take a ritual bath in the
river. The temple is famous for its two tiered golden roof with silver doors
which is further adorned by charismatic wood-work. Stay overnight at hotel in
Kathmandu.
Day 2: Drive to
Chitwan
Early in the morning after having breakfast we will leave
Kathmandu behind us and drive for Chitwan National Park. On the way to Chitwan
you can do optional whitewater rafting trip. Alternating between stretches of
calm floating and thrilling whitewater rapids, the trip ends after 3-4hours in
the village of Mugling Bazaar. From here you can continue the drive to Chitwan
National Park. After checking into the hotel we will proceed for Tharu village
tour.
Day 3: Explore
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park before used to be a royal hunting
reserve situated in the lowland of Terai zone in southern Nepal. It provides an
habitat to an extraordinary range of world’s rarest wild animals and native and
migratory birds. We will start the tour with bird watching, followed by jungle
safari on elephant back and canoe ride. In the evening we will enjoy the Tharu
cultural show.
Day 4: Drive to
Pokhara
After having breakfast we will drive through the beautiful
landscape, paddy farms, pristine rivers and small hamlets to the Lake City of
Pokhara. Pokhara is the scenically thrilling city with beautiful lakes and
offering the astonishing view of Annapurna massif. Upon arrival to Pokhara we
will check in to the hotel. After a short rest we will go for 1hour boating at
Fewa Lake which is located within the walking distance from the hotel.
Day 5: Drive to
Sarankot and back to Pokhara
We will wake up very early in the morning and drive to
Sarankot to see sunrise over the magnificently snowcapped Himalayas. Sarankot
situated in the altitude of 1500m from the sea level gives you an option of
paragliding over the lake city. Later we will drive back to hotel and have
breakfast. After breakfast we will set off for city tour and visit places like
David’s fall, Gupteshwor cave and Tibetan refugee camp. Stay overnight at hotel
in Pokhara.
Day 6: Fly to
Kathmandu and drive to Nagarkot
After having breakfast we will fly back to Kathmandu. Upon
arrival to Kathmandu we will drive towards Bhaktapur Durbar Square which is the
home of medieval art and architecture. The main square contains innumerable
temple and other architectural showpieces like Lion Gate, statue to King
Bhupatindra Malla, Golden Gate, iuand the palace with 55windows, Batsaka Temple
and the bell of barking dogs. From here we will continue a 2hour drive to
Nagarkot which is situated at the altitude of 2300m from the sea level. On a
clear day we can see Mt Everest from here. In the evening we will watch the
view of setting sun.
Day 7: Drive back to
Kathmandu
We will wake up Early in the morning for the spectacular
view of rising sun. As the first rays of the sun strikes into the peaks a
hellish red color slowly lightens the whole Himalaya range from Kanchanjunga
and Everest in the east to Annapurna and Dhawalagiri in the west. After this we
will drive back to Kathmandu. As we check into the hotel we will proceed to
visit Patan Durbar Square which is one of the oldest Buddhist cities in the
world. Archeologists say that the city was founded in 3rd century
and is known for the fine traditional crafts and rich artistic heritage. From
here we will head towards Kathmandu Durbar Square which has number of interesting
pagodas and Indian style temples. Kathmandu Durbar Square is also the historic
seat of Nepalese royalty. Here we will visit Kastamandap Temple (a temple
rumored to be constructed from the wood of single tree), Taleju temple, statue
of Kal Vairab, Basantapur palace and Kumari Temple (residence of living goddess
Kumari).
Day 8: Farewell
You will be transferred to Tribhuwan International airport
for your onward journey