Day 1
Arrive at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International airport by flight.
Kathmandu – The capital of Nepal and also the headquarters of SAARC, Kathmandu is the largest municipality in Nepal which was established in the late 900 BC. Home to approximately twelfth of Nepal’s population, the Kathmandu valley is the focal point of all urban trade and commerce. In short, the city of Kathmandu is called the “tri-city”. Filled with ancient history of more than 2000 years, Kathmandu has a cosmopolitan culture and majority of the people follow Hinduism or Buddhism. Inscriptions that date back to several thousand years are still preserved here. Agriculture industry, with the help sought from the soil the place is blessed with, has helped Kathmandu establish a society that flourished by growing cash crops. The Pashmina shawls made here are famous worldwide. Ranked first in Asia and third in the world for one of the most visited travel destinations, Kathmandu has a lot to offer to the tourists.
Meet & Assist: you will be met by our representative in the arrival area of the airport after you clear all immigration and customs formalities. You will be transferred to your hotel.
Check-in at your hotel for 2 nights.
Overnight at hotel
| DAY 02 IN KATHMANDU |
After breakfast at the hotel, commence the sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath and Patan city.
Pashupati Temple stands in the center of the town of Deopatan, in the middle of an open courtyard. It is a square, two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth, and it stands 23.6 meters above the ground. Richly ornamented gilt and silver-plated doors are on all sides. On both sides of each door are niches of various sizes containing gold-painted images of guardian deities. Inside the temple itself is a narrow ambulatory around the sanctum. The sanctum contains a one-meter high linga with four faces (chaturmukha) representing Pashupati, as well as images of Vishnu, Surya, Devi and Ganesh.
Pashupati Temple’s extensive grounds include many other old and important temples, shrines and statues. South of the temple, for instance, is Chadeshvar, an inscribed Licchavi linga from the 7th century, and north of the temple is a 9th-century temple of Brahma. On the south side of Pashupati temple is the Dharmashila, a stone where sacred oaths are taken, and pillars with statues of various Shah Kings.
The Bagmati River, which runs next to Pashupatinath Temple, has highly sacred properties. Thus the banks are lined with many ghats (bathing spots) for use by pilgrims. Renovating or furnishing these sites has always been regarded as meritorious.
Arya Ghat, dating from the early 1900s, is of special importance because it is the only place where lustral water for Pashupatinath Temple can be obtained and it is where members of the royal family are cremated. The main cremation site is Bhasmeshvar Ghat, which is the most-used cremation site in the Kathmandu Valley. The preferred bathing spot for women is the Gauri Ghat, to the north.
Bouddhanath is the largest stupa center of Tibetan culture in Nepal. The 36-meter-high stupa of Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in South Asia. Bouddhanath Stupa was renovated by Licchavi rulers in the eighth century. The mandala design in Bouddhanath is a copy of the one in Gyangtse in Tibet. The stupa is located in the area of ancient trade route to Tibet where Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers for many centuries.
Patan City: Located about 5 km south of Kathmandu, Patan is one of 3 royal cities in the valley. A destination for connoisseurs of fine arts, Patan is filled with wood and stone carvings, metal statues, ornate architecture, including dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples, and over 1200 monuments. Patan is believed to have been built in the third century B.C. by the Kirat dynasty later expanded and enriched by the Licchavi and the Malla rulers in the medieval period. Patan Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former Royal palace complex is the centre of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a beautiful museum.
SPECIAL/OPTIONAL: EARLY MORNING MOUNTAIN FLIGHT TO MT. EVEREST (APPROX. 45 MIN)
The Everest view mountain flight, one of the world’s most exclusive tours, is a lifetime experience. A flight that takes deep into the Himalayas, flying into valleys close to the rock face, as close as five nautical miles from the Everest itself.
Overnight at hotel
| DAY 03 KATHMANDU – POKHARA |
After Breakfast, transfer to domestic airport fly to Pokhara (approx. 25 minutes).
Situated approximately 200 km west of Kathmandu, the city of Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal. The city has a rich military tradition and most of the men in the army base in Nepal are from Pokhara. Established several thousand decades back, the city of Pokhara lies in one of the most important and oldest routes for trade between India and China. Favored as the most visited tourist destinations and tourism being the important source of revenue to the economy, Pokhara stands as the tourist capital of Nepal.
Arrive at Pokhara, check-in at the hotel for 2 nights.
Boat ride at Phewa Lake – Spend a quiet time boating in the ultimate lake where the reflections of Mount Annapurna and Machhapuchhare range falls. You will also see a variety of fishes while boating. An island temple is located at the middle of the lake. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake. It’s hard to escape the draw of Phewa Lake and any visitor with even a few spare minutes should endeavour to take a boat out on the water to fully experience the wonderful views of the reflected mountains.
Overnight at hotel
| DAY 04 POKHARA |
Early morning, drive to Sarangkot for Sun rise view over the Himalayas.
Sarangkot is the small hilltop which is famous for its breath taking view of sunrise and Annapurna range and Fishtail (Virgin Mountain). From here, you can see a panoramic sweep of Himalayan peaks, from Dhaulagiri (8167m) in the west to the perfect pyramid that is Machhapuchhare (6997m) and the rounded peak of Annapurna II (7937m) in the east. Most people come here at dawn or dusk, when the sun picks out the peaks in brilliant colors.
After breakfast commence the sightseeing tour of Pokhara city.
Bindabasini Temple – It is of great religious importance to Hindus living in the Pokhara region. It is a vital hub of religious fervour. The temple itself is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, who is Pokhara’s chosen guardian deity. Durg a, also known as Shakti or Kali has numerous manifestations and at the Bindabasini temple she is seen as Bhagwati, a blood-thirsty aspect of the goddess. Durga appears in the form of a Saligram.
Seti River – Nature has gifted Pokhara Seti gorge is a remarkable natural beauty in exotic valley Pokhara. Seti River means White Water River. It is silently flows in centre part of Pokhara. The silver colour river made the wonderful Gorge, which called Seti Gorge. Seti Gorge is an unique and wonderful looking. It flows through the deep rifts of the Conglomerate Mountains. It flows deep into the ground right from Bagar Ki Singh Bridge to Sita Paila, Dhunge Sangu.
Devi’s Fall – Locally known as Patale Chhango (Hell’s fall), Devi’s fall is an amazing waterfall lying about 2 km south-west of Pokhara airport on the highway to Tansen. It was named after Devi, a Swiss lady who was swept away when the floodgates were accidently opened, never to be seen again.
Gupteshwor Mahadev cave is probably the longest and attractive cave in south Asia which is located at the pristine location of northwestern part of Pokhara, a world famous tourist destination in Gandaki zone and Kaski district. Ancestors called this place as desolate Khatri Tara. At that time water steam used to come out from this place and some courageous youngsters used to go inside and catch fishes.
Return back to the hotel after above visits.
Overnight at hotel
| DAY 05 POKHARA – CHITWAN |
Breakfast at hotel.
This morning drive to Chitwan covering in approx. 4-5 hours.
Chitwan National Park is a large and beautiful nature reserve occupying 932 sq. km. of land inhabitant of endangered royal Bengal tiger and the one-horned Indian rhino. Chitwan National Park was protected since the 19th century as a hunting reserve for Nepali royals and foreign aristocrats. In a famous hunting expedition, King George V and his son Edward VIII managed to slaughter 39 tigers and 18 rhinos in a single blood-soaked afternoon. Unfortunately, habitat loss and poachers continue to decimate the number of tigers and rhinos. Today, there are less than 80 tigers and 500 rhinos left in the Park. There are more than 50 species of mammals in Chitwan including monkeys, tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild boar, hyenas, deer, elephants and rhinos.
Arrive at Chitwan and check-in at your hotel for 2 nights.
Elephant Safari and Visit to Observation Tower – Seated high on the back of an elephant, gain a unique viewpoint of the Chitwan jungle. As an experienced mahout tracks animals through the dense jungle growth as you sit back on a howdah, you can imagine yourself being a Rajah or Rani going on a shooting trip (with cameras of course!) in the days of yore. An elephant safari allows you to go places that would be impossible to get to by foot or Jeep and get up close to the wild animals of the jungle that are normally wary, but at home with a fellow creature of the jungle.
Tharu Dance – A melodious tribal dance performed by men and women with rhyme or drums and the clashing of sticks embodies and projects how to keep away the rhino and other wild animals from the human habitat and their farming land. You can enjoy your evening after dinner and watch the Tharu Stick Dance. We will arrange dance for your enjoyment adjacent to our Restaurant.
Return to the hotel after above visits.
Overnight at Resort
| DAY 06 IN CHITWAN |
Bird Watching – Chitwan is an ornithologist’s delight and a must for any serious twitchier, as more than 450 species of exotic birds such as the Oriental Pied Hornbill, Paradise Flycatcher, and Lesser Adjutant Stork congregate at this biological hotspot of Asia. Our experienced guides will take you to select spots ideal for birding, where you can observe a breathtaking diversity of these beautiful feathered creatures.
After breakfast at the resort, commences the jeep safari.
A jeep safari is the fastest way to explore wide area of the park. A whole 4-hours drive takes about 45 km in the park passing through the grasslands, riverine forests and Sal forests to Kasara (the National Park’s head office). Gharial Hatchery Farm where you will learn about how they collect crocodile’s eggs and hatch them and send them to river. So there are chances to see many animals. We also can organize whole day jeep drive with packed lunch as per your interest, which you can explore most part of the park.
Dugout Canoe ride – Floating down to Rapti River by dugout canoe is the best way to discover the habitat of crocodiles on the bank of the river. It is also a relaxing and better way to watch the different kind of birds and wildlife species when they come to the bank of the river to drink water.
Elephant Breeding Center was established in 1985 and is the only EBC in Nepal. At the Elephant Breeding Program, 4km west of Sauraha, elephants are breed and trained. The best time to visit is in the afternoon when the elephants are fed. The Elephant Breeding Centre of Sauraha with great tourist attraction is said to be one of the only 3 such centers in the world.
Return back to the resort after above visits.
Overnight at Resort
| DAY 07 CHITWAN – KATHMANDU |
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Bharatpur airport & fly back to Kathmandu (will take approx. 20 minutes).
Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Check-in at your hotel for an overnight.
Overnight at hotel
| DAY 08 KATHMANDU |
In time transfer to airport to board your onward International flight back to home.
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