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The journey
Discover Nepal's rich culture, sacred heritage, and natural beauty on this 7-day journey through Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, and Chitwan. Explore the historic temples and stupas of Kathmandu Valley, enjoy the lakeside charm of Pokhara and sunrise views from Sarangkot, and visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. The tour also takes you into Chitwan National Park, where you can experience Nepal's remarkable biodiversity and look out for rare wildlife. This itinerary offers a rewarding introduction to Nepal's history, spirituality, landscapes, and wildlife in a short time.
Early at dawn, we hike up to Sarangkot viewpoint to witness nature's ethereal light show as the sun rises over the Annapurna range, turning its peaks from white to gold.
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Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city at your leisure.
Meals: Welcome Dinner
After breakfast, we depart from 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, historical significance, and 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, majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley.
We then proceed to Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits along the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple courtyard, while tourists can view 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 one of the four cardinal directions, watching over the righteous behavior of mankind and human prosperity.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, we take a scenic 25-minute flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival, we visit the deep and narrow gorge of the roaring Seti River, then continue to Davi's Falls, Gupteswar Cave, and the Bat Cave.
In the evening, we head to Phewa Lake for a leisurely row on its sparkling waters.
Meals: Breakfast
Early at dawn, we hike up to Sarangkot 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 drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. In Lumbini, we enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour. The spiritual heart of Lumbini is the Maya Devi Temple, where Buddha was born under a Bodhi tree. Other sights in Lumbini include the Ashoka Pillar, Buddhist Monasteries, the World Peace Pagoda, and the Lumbini Crane Sanctuary.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, we drive to Chitwan National Park, a famous wildlife-viewing national park in Asia and a World Heritage Site. Here, we will have an excellent chance of spotting one-horned rhinos, deer, monkeys, leopards, wild elephants, the Royal Bengal Tiger, and 450 species of birds.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and observing rare species of flora and fauna, we can either go deep into the park on a jungle safari in a four-wheel jeep, explore on foot, or choose a more relaxing canoe trip on the Rapti or Narayani Rivers. You may also opt for elephant riding, which is more thrilling than comfortable. In addition, we can head out to explore the surrounding Tharu villages.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We drive back to Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Where this trip takes you
Sarangkot sunrise over the Annapurna range, Phewa Lake, Kathmandu Durbar Square
The route
The fine print
All airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private car/van
3 nights' accommodation in Kathmandu, including breakfast
1 night's accommodation in Pokhara
1 night's accommodation in Lumbini
2 nights/3 days full board in Chitwan National Park, where all meals, activities, and accommodation are included
Driver, including salary, meals, and accommodation
Welcome and farewell meals, and breakfasts while in Kathmandu
National Park Permit and TIMS for Everest
Airfare from Kathmandu to Pokhara and domestic flight departure taxes
Fuel, road taxes, and parking fees
Government taxes and service charges
Nepal entry visa fees
International airfare and departure tax
Bar bills, laundry, and other expenses of a personal nature
Travel insurance, including evacuation
1 lunch in Kathmandu
Tips for local staff, guides, and porters
Entrance fees in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Trip Detail
Of course, a week is rarely enough to explore this mountainous country with the rich culture and customs of Nepal's myriad people and their unswerving good humor, which is as big a draw as the peaks themselves. Nepal's culture is greatly influenced by its music, architecture, religion, and literature. The first sight of Nepal might leave you speechless with its great number of temples, churches, monasteries, and other religious buildings, the hurly-burly in the streets, and the crowds of people. Join our one-week tour to Nepal to explore and understand its culture, heritage, monuments, natural wonders, and the rare species of flora and fauna that make Nepal such a beautiful and popular destination.
Trip Highlight
Wildlife
Birth Place of Lord Buddha
Fewa Lake
Mountain
Culture and History
Important Note
Your safety is of paramount importance to us at Alpine Club of Himalaya. We have the absolute authority to cancel the trip or change the itinerary when deemed necessary or when we have reason to believe your safety is at stake. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group member, natural disasters, and similar circumstances can contribute to changes in the itinerary when traveling in remote mountainous regions. In these extreme situations, we kindly request your full cooperation with the trusted leader of the group appointed by Alpine Club of Himalaya. However, we assure you that we will make every effort to keep to the above itinerary.
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Your 7 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.
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