Splendors of Nepal

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative welcomes you with flower garland and transfer to hotel.
After breakfast keep engaged the rest of the day exploring the attractions of Kathmandu valley includingPashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swayambhunath and Patan Durbar Square. Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.
After breakfast, drive to Chitwan which is approximately 185 kms from Kathmandu and takes about 5 hours to reach. Upon arrival in Chitwan, check in hotel followed by lunch. Take a tour to Tharu Village – one of the ethnic tribal communities of the Terai region, to get the insight of their culture and way of life frozen in time for centuries. Relax in the bank of BudhiGandaki River for a magnificent sunset view late afternoon. Overnight at resort.
After breakfast, go for a canoe ride which lasts about 45 minutes followed by a visit to elephant breeding centre. Take an Ox-card ride – a local means of transport, to return to hotel which can be an amazing experience. After a healthy meal and brief refreshment, explore the heart of Chitwan National Park – one of the best preserved national parks in entire Southeast Asia, in an elephant back for about 2 hours. Elephant Back Safari is one of the best ways to observe the flora and fauna of Chitwan enabling to penetrate deep into the jungle through tall grasslands. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at resort.
A scenic 3 hours 192 km drive from Chitwan takes you to Lumbini situated at the terrain plains of the southern Nepal. After lunch visit Maya Devi temple and the vicinity of Lumbini – the supreme Buddhist pilgrimage site and the symbol of world peace. Overnight at hotel.
Drive 270 kms north on Siddhartha highway from Lumbini to reach Pokhara. En-route, take a halt at colorful and ancient Tansen – a beautiful town situated at the southern slope of Mahabharat range. Tansen is popular for its metal crafts and Dhaka cloth, shawls and caps. Explore a while around Tansen – including Shrinagar hill, Amarnarayan temple and Tansen Durbar. Reach Pokhara at evening, overnight at hotel.
Sightseeing of Pokhara kicks off early in the morning. Take a ride to Sarangkot hill for a magnificent Sunrise and panoramic view of mighty Himalayas followed by a visit to Bindabasini Temple and old bazaar. Other point of interest around Pokhara are Davis fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Mahendra Cave, Seti gorge and Tibetan refugee camp. Take a boat ride in the evening for an hour to outstanding Phewa Lake with Mt. Macchhapuchhre on the background. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, take a 2 and half hour drive to Bandipur – a hilltop town situated on Mahabharat range some 85 kms east of Pokhara. This picturesque town is renowned for its preserved old time cultural atmosphere, provincial architecture, interesting walks, astounding views, and warm and amazingly friendly people. Bandipur and its hinterland offer a glimpse into village life and a chance to partake in the typical laid-back lifestyle of the middle hills of Nepal. Overnight at hotel.
Take a drive for about 2 hours 25 kms to Gurkha – a historical town where the foundation of unified Nepal was laid by then king Prithivi Narayan Shah. Apart from the Palace and temples, Gorkha's natural beauty also makes it a favorite among visitors. After exploring the vicinity of Gurkha, take a drive for about 3 hours to reach Daman – a hill resort. Situated some 55 kms away from Gurkha, Daman is surrounded by majestic and spectacular views of mountains and natural scenery. Overnight at resort.
After breakfast drive for 4 hours to reach Nagarkot – a hill station located some 110 kms from Daman renowned for magnificent sunrise view over the Himalayas. Overnight at resort.
Get mesmerized very early in the morning with magnificent sunrise view over the Himalayas! After breakfast, take pleasure from a visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu Narayan Temple en-route returning back to Kathmandu. Rest of the day is at leisure to roam around the city or do some last minute souvenir shopping. Overnight at hotel
Leisure until get transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport with warm farewell from our representative.

Trip Notes

This trekking route has been chosen with attention to preventing AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) through adequate time for acclimatization via a gradual ascent. This trek is considered moderate difficulty, involving 4 – 6 hours of walking daily across varying grades. Autumn (mid Sep – mid Dec) and Spring (Mar – May) are the best seasons to trek in the Langtang Valley, with clear, sunny days and the best visibility. The Winter months (late Dec – Feb) can also be enjoyable, though the cold can be discouraging to some. The summer monsoon (Jun – Aug) will bring plenty of rain, though flora will be exceptionally lush.

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