Details Itinerary
Day 01 :
Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Patan. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Pashupatinath Temple
Situated 5 kilometers north-east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple built in pagoda style has gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of Bagmati River, entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden to all non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of shivaratri which falls in the month of March. Behind the temple are the cremation Ghats.
Boudhanath Stupa
This Stupa, 8 kilometers north-east of Kathmandu City, is one of the biggest in the world of its kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behaviour and human prosperity. This Boudha Stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priest.
Swayambhunath Stupa
Swayambhunath is located approximately 3 kilometers in south-west of Kathmandu's main downtown and this Buddhist Stupa is said to be 2000 years old. The Stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sided base of the spire are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone.
The main attractions in Patan
Beside above mentioned places to visit there are other significant sites to be visited:
a) Golden Temple
b) Kumbheshwar
c) Krishna Mandir
d) Jagat Narayan
e) Mahaboudha
f) Ashokan Stupa
g) Machchhendranath Temple
h) The Tibetan Camp
Day 02 :
Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur and drive to Nagarkot for sunset and sunrise view. Stay overnight at hotel in Nagarkot.
Bhaktapur (1,401m) covers an area of four square miles. Bhaktapur or the city of devotees still retains a medieval charm and visitors to this ancient town are treated to myriad wonders of cultural and artistic achievements. The past glory of the Malla rules continues to be reflected at the Darbar Square. Pottery and waving are its traditional industries. Bhaktapur is famous for woodcarving and the traditional topi or cap. The city lies about 14 km east of Kathmandu. The places of interest include Bhaktapur Darbar Square, the National Art Gallery, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, Dattatreya Temple and Dattatreya Square.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces such as lion gate, the golden gate, the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, Dattatraya Temple etc.
A magnificent statue of King Bhupatindra Malla in the act of worship is placed on a column facing the palace. It was listed in the UNESCO world Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Palace of 55 Windows Being built by King Yaksha Mall in 1427 A.D. and remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in 17th Century, the balcony and the windows are intricately carved is a masterpiece of wood carving.
Nyatapola Temple This five storied Pagoda Style temple was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1708 A.D. well known for its massive structure and subtle workmanship. It is the tallest pagoda structure in the Kathmandu valley.
Nagarkot is a famous place to see the mountain ranges and sunrise. It lies at an altitude of 2211m and is located 32 km north-east of Kathmandu. If weather is good, one can see great views of Himalayas including Annapurna, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa and Gauri Shanker, Ganesh Himala. The mountain flight that goes each day to show Everest and other Himalayas from Kathmandu goes via the Nagarkot route.
Many visitors go to Nagarkot to see sunrise. Once the sun begins to rise from behind the Himalayas, it looks spectacular as mountain changes its color. However to see the sunrise, visitors has to go to Nagarkot 4 o’clock in the morning.
Day 03 :
Drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot. You stay overnight at Nagarkot. After breakfast, drive to Bhaktapur-the best-preserved medieval Malla Principality where you will visit the palaces, temples and courtyards. From Bhaktapur, drive 20 km to Nagarkot (2200m) famous for mountain views on a clear weather day.
Nagarkot is a famous place to see the mountain ranges and sunrise. It lies at an altitude of 2211m and is located 32 km north-east of Kathmandu. If weather is good, one can see great views of Himalayas including Annapurna, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa and Gauri Shanker, Ganesh Himala. The mountain flight that goes each day to show Everest and other Himalayas from Kathmandu goes via the Nagarkot route.
Day 04 :
Drive from Nagarkot to Chitwan and it takes seven hours. Early morning you can enjoy sunrise view over the Himalayan Panorama. After breakfast, drive to Chitwan National Park. If time permits, visit the village of Tharu, indigenous ethnic group whose lifestyle has remained unchanged over the hundreds of years.
Day 05 :
Full day Jungle Activities.
The Royal Chitwan National Park is widely acknowledged as one of the best national parks in Asia, it lies in the Terai region of southern Nepal. Diverse combination of nature is found here in Royal Chitwan National Park providing a perfect habitat of wildlife. It harbors many globally threatened species including the Royal Bengal Tiger, great one-horned Rhino, Gharial crocodile, Asian Elephant, Sloth bear, Leopard etc.
During your stay in Chitwan National Park you are going to come through various nature and cultural program such as: Canoe Trip: You can enjoy canoe trip on either The Rapti River or The Buddi Rapti River which border the National Park. You can see two types of crocodiles, the Gharial and Mugger basking on the river bank.
Bird Watching: For the bird watchers, it is Paradise Island with over 450 species of exotic birds of domestic as well as migratory birds. Many are threatened, e.g. the Great pied hornbill, Bengal Florican, Peregrine falcon, lesser adjutant storks, etc. A bird watching trip will be a memorable experience.
Jungle Drive: A tour by four wheel drive in the less distributed areas of the park to track the rarer species. You will visit Ox-bow Lake and museum of historic interest relating to the park. However during this period we will visit 20,000 areas which afford a varied experience of birds and mammals.
Nature Walk: Our experienced naturalists will accompany you to the more specialized habitats. This is the ideal opportunity to explore and experience at closer quarters and beauty of the flora and fauna. The authority of the naturalist must be closely observed to obviate any risks from wildlife attacks.
Elephant Breeding Centre: This is the first Elephant breeding centre in Asia. You can see baby elephants socializing with their parents and other babies. This centre is government owned and its purpose is to raise the young elephants, and to train them to convey tourist around the region.
Village tour: Excursion in Tharu village will grant you an exhilarating experience. Tharus are the indigenous inhabitant of the Terai. We offer guided cultural tours to meet the people and experience their traditional self-sufficient way of life.
Cultural Program: In the evening you will get an opportunity to be a part of Tharu folk dance. The drummers and symbolic stick dancers perform traditional movements and invite guests to join them in this rhythmic display. Such cultural shows performed by Tharus will be an unforgettable experience. The Tharus in traditional colorful costumes, unique in their disparity with the common mode of dress all over Nepal, are sure to captivate you.
Presentation of Slideshow: The presentation of slideshow about the National Parks, its flora and fauna, illegal poaching and development and plan of National Parks.
Elephant safari: On elephant back you can view the wild life of the area in their natural habitat.
Elephant Bathing: Your guide will take you to the specific place where you can observe elephant bathing.
Crocodile Walk: One more option is to go for crocodile walk. It goes through grassland and forest along the bank of Rapti / Narayani river.
Day 06 :
Drive from Chitwan to Lumbini which takes four hours. You stay overnight at Lumbini. Early morning, take a guided bird watching tour. After breakfast, drive to Bhairahawa. After refreshment, visit Lumbini (22km)-the birthplace of Lord Buddha where you will see the 4th century BC Ashokan pillar that marks the birthplace, and the monasteries and temples of various beliefs.
Day 07 :
Sight seeing tour of Lumbini. You stay overnight at hotel in Lumbini.
Day 08 :
Drive from Lumbini to Tansen and it takes about two hours. Drive to Tansen referred as the Darjeeling of Nepal. Nestled in the lapse of hilly-slopes, Tansen reminds you of Darjeeling-the queen of the hills of the east. After refreshment; visit the town and sites of interest.
Day 09 :
Drive from Tansen to Pokahra which takes about four hours. Drive to Pokhara. After some rest, local sightseeing of Pokhara, including Davis Fall, the mysterious Gupteswar Cave and thrilling Seti Gorge. It’s also a great fun to take boating in the tranquil water of Fewa Lake.
Day 10 :
Sightseeing in Pokhara.
You stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara. Your trip includes visits to all these exotic places. You can go for boating on these famous lakes. Phewa Lake is the center of all attraction in Pokhara. It is the largest and most enchanting of three lakes that add to the resplendence of Pokhara. Here, one can sail or row a hired boat across the water of the lake or visit the island temple in the middle of the lake, the eastern shore, popularly know as Lakeside or Baidam, is the favorite haunt of all travelers’ restaurants, handicraft shops and other tourist facilities are located. Begnas Lake is situated in the eastern part of Pokhara valley, at a distance of 15 km from Pokhara. Tourist can relax in the lodges and resorts situated alongside the lake. Yet another popular lake of Pokhara is the Rupa Lake. It is separated from Begnas Lake by a bridge known as Sundari Danda (Preety Hill). The lakes offer the prefect nature retreat because of their relative’s seclusion and opportunities for boating and fishing.
Exploring the deep-seated mysteries of intriguing caves like Mahendra Gupha (Cave) will further heighten your adventure spirit. Another of nature’s wonders in Pokhara is the Gupteshor Mahadev Cave. This large limestone cave is locally known as the House of Bats an apt name for it.
The Devil's Fall, the gorge of the Seti River, Tibetan Refugee Camp, World Peace Stupa and Bindhyabasini Goddess Temple are the other dotted places you will be sightseeing.
Note: There is a very popular destination from Pokhara is Sarangkot (1500m), is a hill top view point of all the Himalayas (such as Dhaulagiri I (8167m, the 7th tallest mountain in the world), Annapurna range and Manaslu range) and view of sunrise and sunset. One can go there by road or by 3 hours hard walking.
Day 11 :
Drive from Pokhara to Sarangkot for sunrise view. And finally drive from Pokahra to Kathmandu. You stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Early morning, you will go to Sarangkot for sunrise view. On a clear weather morning, the view of the Western Range of Himalayas is just superb. Return to Pokhara, have lunch and proceed to Kathmandu.
Day 12 :
A day for shopping and recreation in Kathmandu. You stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
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