Nepal Nature and Culture
Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu (D)
Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. A traditional
warm welcome by our airport representative. Briefing about the package
in the hotel. Rest time at Leisure. Evening typical welcome dinner.
Day 02: Kathmandu-Nagarkot(B)
We begin our full day sight seeing tour of Kathmandu valley by visiting
two very important religious centers, Pashupatinath temple for the
Hindus, nearby along the banks of the river Bagmati is the cremation
area for the dead. Boudhanath is possibly the largest Stupa in the
world and the center for Tibetan school of Buddhism. We then drive on
to Bhaktapur the medical cities of devotees and the best preserved of
all the old cities of Katmandu Valley. We then drive to our resort in
Nagarkot. We have Himalayan sunset views and we spend the night in the
resort.
Day 03: Nagarkot-Kathmandu (B/D)
We wake up early in the morning to enjoy the beautiful sunrise view.
After breakfast we drive back and start our valley sight seeing tour
with a visit to Patan city famous for its arts and crafts. Tour
highlights are the Shikara - style Krishna Temple, Patan Durbar with
Royal bath, Hiranya Varna Mahavir - a Buddhist Monastery. Then we will
visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and then the Shah
Kings of Nepal. Places of interest here are the Kasthamandap, a
medieval rest said to give Kathmandu its name, Kumari Temple, abode of
the virgin goddess. From here we visit Swoyambhunath stupa on top of
the hill overlooking Kathmandu valley. Back to hotel. In the evening
we go by Rickshaw to have a Typical Nepalese Dinner accompanied by
typical culture program. We come back by Rickshaw to hotel.
Day 04: Kathmandu-Pokhara (B)
After breakfast, we drive to Pokhara through scenic mountain terrain.
This picturesque town set on the laps of Annapurna Mountains is the
staging area of all treks in this region. And upon reaching Pokhara we
relax in our hotel. Boating on Fewa Lake is an optional you can enjoy.
The evening can be spend most enjoyably on the bank of the Fewa Lake
which reflects the towering Fishtail Peak in its water.
Day 05: Pokhara-Chitwan (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we are driven to Royal Chitwan National Park, our
destination for wild viewing. We bring our safari activities just after
Lunch with a briefing, elephant ride/ jungle walks/canoe ride/ jeep
ride in pursuit of myriad flora and fauna including the rhinoceros and
the Royal Bengal Tigers. In the evening we have some cultural
entertainment plus bonfire during winter.
Day 06: Chitwan (B/L/D)
Today we have full day jungle activities.
Day 07: Chitwan - Kathmandu (B)
We drive back to Kathmandu and relax in our hotel. Day at leisure. Time for last shopping. Evening farewell dinner.
Day 08: Departure (B)
We are free today until our departure transfer to the airport