This is the best Package Deal with all Major Cities are included. In this ", you will visit the major part of the Kathmandu city with popular ancient temples and sightseeing of the city. Also you will visit Pokhara, 200 km west of the capital Kathmandu, which is one of the most popular destinations for tourist in Nepal. Three out of the ten highest mountains in the world are situated nearby Pokhara making it a magical vacation package. We will visit Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha, in Lumbini we will visit all the shrine and Monastery of Buddhism. We will visit Chitwan for exciting jungle safari. At Chitwan you will have a Jungle Safari at Chitwan National Park along with local cultural tours. If you love nature and adventurous, then you will love this Chitwan Jungle Safari Package. From Chitwan we will drive towards Nagarkot, You will love this the beautiful sunrise & sunset with beautiful view of the Mountain range at Nagarkot. ." Experience Nepal Tour" makes it perfect Nepal Trip
Itinerary: 08 Nights / 09 Days "Experience Nepal Tour"
Highlights: 2 Nights Kathmandu, 2 Nights Pokahra, 1 Night in Lumbini, 2 Night in Chitwan, 1 Night in Nagarkot.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu:
Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu,
Our company representative will be on standby with our vehicle & a sign-board plaque displaying our name & company's name at the Airport to pick you up and transfer you to your Hotel. After you've freshen up, a senior executive from the office will give you a short briefing about your whole program. Get familiar with your surroundings, rest or take a short stroll down the road. Your first overnight at your hotel in the valley of the gods.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu - Pokhara .
After breakfast in hotel, Half day sightseeing:
A.Syambhunath Temple: / Monkey Temple
Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. It is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in the north-west parts of the temple.Swayambhunath occupies a central position; it is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The Swayambhunath complex consists of a sputa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period. Although the site is considered Buddhist, the place is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. Numerous king Hindu followers are known to have paid their homage to the temple, including Pratap Malla, the powerful king of Kathmandu.
B.Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa (or Bodnath Stupa) is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism. The stupa is located in the town of Boudha, on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. The stupa consists of a dome at the base, above which is a cubical structure painted with eyes of Buddha looking in all four directions with the word "unity" in the main Nepali dialect between them. There are pentagonal Toran present above each of the four sides with statues engraved in them. Behind and above the torana there are thirteen tiers. Above all the tiers there is a small space above which the Gajur is present. The stupa has many artifacts inside it.
C.Depart from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Passing through beautiful landscape, paddy farm, river, tiny villages etc. Pokhara is located 200 kilometer west of Kathmandu city .This is second largest city of Nepal. It is a most beautiful city with lakes and panoramic view of Annapurna Himalayan ranges. The Annapurnas and the famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of Machapuchare can be seen from Pokhara valley.
D.Pokhara: Arrival
Pokhara is blessed with stunning panoramic views of the Annapurna range which forms its backdrop. The mesmerizing Machhapuchhre also called Mt. Fishtail dominates the scenery because of its proximity to the valley and can be seen from anywhere in Pokhara. Stretching from east to west, the Annapurna massif includes Annapurna 1 to IV and Annapurna South. Further away are seen the giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Manaslu (8,163m).
Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Day 03: Pokhara .
A.Sarangkot
Early morning drive to Sarangkot (1590m) to view the sunrise. 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. The village of Sarangkot overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city. Back to Hotel for breakfast.
B.Gupteshwor Cave
Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave contains a huge stalagmite worshiped as a Shiva lingam. The standard ticket only covers the temple, but you can pay extra to clamber through a low tunnel behind the shrine, emerging in a damp cavern behind the thundering waters of Devi's Falls It is probably the longest and attractive cave in south Asia.
C.Devis Fall
Davis Falls is one of the popular tourist destinations of Nepal. It is known as Patale Chango in Nepali. The Gupteshwar Cave is located near this fall. The waterfall gets its water from the Phewa Lake. The Davis Falls is a unique waterfall around 2 kms from the centre of Pokhara city. This falls flows directly into a narrow and deep canal which has no ends.
D.Peace Stupa:
A Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds, and to help unite them in their search for world peace.The view of the Pokhara city, lakeside in focus, another reason why the world peace pagoda of pokhara is a must visit.
E.Boating in Phewa Lake
Boat trip in the lovely Phewa Lake is the foremost attraction of Pokhara. Paddling out into the middle of the lake is a nice way to spend a quite afternoon. Phewa lake is the largest lake in Pokhara valley and the second largest lake in Nepal. Encircled by Sarangkot and Kaskikot hills, the lake holds a pagoda-style temple. Another attraction is the reflection of Mount Machhapuchhre and Annapurna range on the crystal clear water of the lake. While boating in Phewa Lake, you can see several varitiies of fish.
Day 04:Pokhara - Lumbini .
Breakfast, Drive towards Lumbini,
A. We leave Pokhara for Lumbini driving along a very scenic highway via Tansen, a hill station overlooking the plains of Terai.This drive passes through green hills, dense forests, river valleys and beautiful Annapurna contryside and finally reaches the tropical plains of Terai in Lumbini.Lumbini is the birth place of the Buddha, founder of Buddhism.
B. Arrival in Lumbini
Lumbini is the most important site for the followers of Lord Budha and those interested in Buddhism. Lumbini is now being developed as a major place of pilgrimage with the assistance of United Nations. The Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini, around 544 BC.
Lumbini is one of four major Buddhist pilgrimage site related to Buddha's life, the others being at Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya, and Sarnath.
Lunch/Dinner and overnight at hotel in Lumbini.
Day 05: Lumbini - Chitwan.
Breakfast, Seightseeing in Lumbini,
A. Lumbini Attractions
Lumbini Grove
This is the sacred site of Lord Buddha's birth.The sacred site of the Buddha's birth is at the southern end of Lumbini grove. Excavations have revealed a series of rooms and a stone slab, which is now believed to mark the exact location at which the Buddha, (or Siddhartha as he would have been known then) was born.
The Rummendei pillar
Three hundred years after the Mahaparinirvana, Emperor Ashoka visited Lumbini and erected a pillar there. This pillar, though broken, still remains at the site. It is known as the Rummendei pillar after the earlier name of the place (modern name Rupandehi) in Nepal.
The Mayadevi temple
The Mayadevi temple and the tank nearby are part of the sacred complex. There are two beautiful panels in the temple, the older one in stone and the other in marble. Both panels show Mayadevi holding the Sal tree and the young prince emerging out of her right side. Just outside the temple is a tank whose water glistens in the faint sun, the gentle breeze creating endless ripples. Here Queen Mahamaya had her bath before the delivery and it was also here that Prince Siddhartha had his first purification bath.
Dharmaswami Maharaja Buddha Vihara
This Tibetan gompa belonging to the Sakyapa order, is also outside the complex. His Eminence Chogya the complex. His Eminence Chogya Trichen Rinpoche and the Raja of Mustang established it. Every morning around sixty monks who reside here conduct the Tara Puja. At the end of September, two thousand monks congregate for a 10-day Puja and on 13th December each year for the Mahakala Puja, which also lasts for 10 days.
International Monasteries:
A complex of monasteries is constructed on a grand scale. Monasteries in the respective national styles of Myanmar (Burma) China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Thailand are among those that are built. Also in the vicinity are the Lumbini Research Institute, which has an impressive collection of Buddhist literature, and a Museum. Both are open from Sunday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm (10 am to 4 pm in winter)
After we finish the seightseeing of Lumbini we drive towards Chitwan.
B. Arrival in Chitwan
Chitwan is known as Chitwan National Park, mainly because the city's main attraction is the national park itself.If you wanted to see birds and animals in Nepal, this is where you would come. For animal lovers, Chitwan national park offers them an opportunity of a life time to see Royal Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, various species of birds and butterflies. Your choice of Resorts and lodges are located in the region. Most include elephant safaris, jungle walks, canoeing and cultural activities.
Lunch/Dinner and overnight at hotel in Chitwan.
Day 06: Chitwan .
Early morning nature walk,
Bird watching
Breakfast
Canoe ride on Rapti River
Elephant breeding
Lunch
Elephant back ride safari
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Chitwan
Day 07:Chitwan - Nagarkot .
After breakfast,we drive towards Nagarkot.
A.Nagarkot: Arrival in Nagarkot:
Nagarkot, located 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu, is one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur district and is renowned for its spectacular sunrise view of the Himalaya when the weather is clear. Visitors often travel to Nagarkot from Kathmandu to spend the night so that they can be there for the breathtaking sunrise. Nagarkot has become famous as one of the best spots to view Mount Everest as well as other snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal.
Overnight at hotel in Nagarkot
Day 08: Nagarkot - Kathmandu .
breakfast, proceed for sightseeing
A. Early morning sunrise view
B. Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom, 1400m above sea level. It is one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the current town of Bhaktapur,also known as Bhadgoan, which lies 13 km east of Kathmandu. While the complex consists of at least four distinct squares (Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square and Pottery Square), the whole area is informally known as the Bhakapur Durbar Square and is a highly visited site in the Kathmandu Valley.
B. Hanumandhoka Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square or Hanumandhoka Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the old royal palace of the Kathmandu Kingdom. It is one of three Durbar (royal palace) Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites . Hanuman Dhoka (Hanuman Gate), with several complexes spread over an area of about five acres, is the social, religious and urban focal point of Kathmandu. The square is the complex of palaces, courtyards and temples that were built between the 12th and the 18th centuries by the ancient Malla Kings of Nepal. The Durbar is divided into two courtyards, the outer comprising Kasthamandap, Kumari Ghar, and Shiva-Parvati Temple, and the inner consisting of Hanuman Dhoka and the main palace. It also houses two museums. Important ceremonies, including the coronation of the Nepali monarch, are held in the Kathmandu Durbar Square.
C. Shopping Time:
You can indulge yourself with personal activities like shop for locally produced, unique, Nepali products.
E. Farewell Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 09: Kathmandu - Departure (B )
After breakfast, transfer to airport for final departure.
Cost Includes: -
Accommodation as per your requirement, all meals while in Nagarkot on full board, breakfast, lunch, & dinner featuring continental Chinese & Nepali cuisine, all sightseeing, air ticket for Everest flight (mountain flight) all taxes, all land transport by coach/private vehicle & whole tour escorted by trained guide,
Cost excludes -
Nepal entry visa fee, flight tickets, insurance, all kind of drinks (alchohal, hot and cold drinks), bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses such as laundry, all expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. personal illness, natural calamity etc.
All trips can be customized and extended as per requirements.