Itinerary

1. Arrival KATHMANDU (1300m/4265ft)

   • Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. 

   Meals: Welcome Dinner

2. Sightseeing around KATHMANDU

   • After breakfast, we depart the hotel for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the “city of glory.” We visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicenter of religious and cultural life, an area filled with old temples and historical significance with old glorious Newari architecture. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar; home to the Living Goddess. 

   • Afterward, we visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, said to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, which is majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. We proceed towards Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the courtyard of the temple, whereas tourists can see the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River.  

   • Later, we visit Boudhanath, a Buddhist Stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for righteous behavior of mankind and for human prosperity. 

   Meals: Breakfast

3. Drive to BANDIPUR

   • We drive to Bandipur which is a living museum of Newari culture. With its glorious 18th century architecture and medieval ambiance, all of Bandipur is a sight and we can make short hikes to villages, temples, viewpoints, and mysterious caves. 

   Meals: Breakfast

4. Drive to POKHARA (884m/2900ft)

   • After morning breakfast in Bandipur, the tour moves ahead with the scenic view of beautiful hills, countryside lifestyle driving along the Trishuli River. 

   Meals: Breakfast

5. POKHARA

   • Early at dawn, we hike up to Sarangkot's viewpoint to witness nature’s ethereal light show as the sun rises over the Annapurna range turning its peaks from white to gold. 

   • After breakfast, we go to see the deep, narrow gorge of roaring Seti River from where we drive to Devi’s Falls and further to Gupteswar Cave and the Bat Cave. 

   • In the evening, we go lazing by the Phewa Lake for the leisurely row on its sparkling waters. 

   Meals: Breakfast

6. Drive to LUMBINI

   • From Pokhara, we drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. The spiritual heart of Lumbini is the Maya Devi Temple where the Buddha was born under a Bodhi tree. Other sights in Lumbini are Ashoka Pillar, Buddhist Monasteries, World Peace Pagoda, and Lumbini Crane Sanctuary. 

   Meals: Breakfast

7. Drive to CHITWAN

   • From Lumbini, we drive ahead for Chitwan National Park, famous wildlife viewing national park in Asia enlisted by the World Heritage where we will have an excellent chance of spotting one-horned rhinos, deer, monkeys, leopards, wild elephants, royal Bengal tiger and 450 species of birds. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

8. CHITWAN

   • For watching wildlife, birds and the rare species of flora and fauna, we can either go for Jungle Safari deep into the park in a four-wheel jeep or on a walk or choose an altogether relaxing way on a canoeing trip on the Rapti or Narayani Rivers or by elephant riding which is much thrilling rather than comfortable. Moreover, we can head for exploring surrounding Tharu villages. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

9. Drive to NAGARKOT (2175m/7136ft)

   • Starting early in the morning, we drive back to Kathmandu and onwards to a one and half hour scenic drive to Nagarkot village (2175m) set on a ridge, just 32km from Kathmandu, facing one of the broadest possible views of the Himalaya. 

   Meals: Breakfast

10. Drive back KATHMANDU and Drop to AIRPORT

    • In Nagarkot after watching sunrise, we can take in a panorama from Dhaulagiri in the west to Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga in the east, via Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Shisha Pangma, Dorje Lakpa and Gauri Shanker. 

    • We then drive back to Kathmandu and you will be dropped to the airport at your flight time. 

    Meals: Breakfast