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The journey
Come close to Nepal's major highlights on a 10-day journey through Kathmandu, Bandipur, Pokhara, Lumbini, Chitwan, and Nagarkot. Discover sacred temples and monuments in the Kathmandu Valley, admire centuries-old architecture in Bandipur, and enjoy Himalayan scenery from Pokhara and Nagarkot. The tour also takes you to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, and into Chitwan National Park for unforgettable jungle adventures and wildlife viewing opportunities. From cultural heritage to mountain panoramas and rich wildlife, this trip showcases the remarkable diversity of Nepal.
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.
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Day by day
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.
Meals: Welcome Dinner
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, 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 alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the courtyard of the temple, whereas 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 the four cardinal directions, watching for righteous behavior of mankind and for human prosperity.
Meals: Breakfast
We drive to Bandipur, a living museum of Newari culture. With its glorious 18th-century architecture and medieval ambiance, all of Bandipur is a sight to behold, and we can make short hikes to villages, temples, viewpoints, and mysterious caves.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast in Bandipur, the tour continues with scenic views of beautiful hills and countryside life as we drive along the Trishuli River.
Meals: Breakfast
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 the 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 Phewa Lake for a leisurely row on its sparkling waters.
Meals: Breakfast
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, the World Peace Pagoda, and the Lumbini Crane Sanctuary.
Meals: Breakfast
From Lumbini, we drive onward to Chitwan National Park, a famous wildlife-viewing national park in Asia and a World Heritage Site, 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
For watching wildlife, birds, and the rare species of flora and fauna, we can either go for a jungle safari deep into the park in a four-wheel jeep or on foot, or choose an altogether relaxing way on a canoeing trip on the Rapti or Narayani Rivers. You may also opt for elephant riding, which is much more thrilling than comfortable. Moreover, we can head out to explore the surrounding Tharu villages.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Starting early in the morning, we drive back to Kathmandu and continue on a one-and-a-half-hour scenic drive to Nagarkot village (2175m), set on a ridge just 32 km from Kathmandu and facing one of the broadest possible views of the Himalaya.
Meals: Breakfast
In Nagarkot, after watching the sunrise, we can take in a panorama stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west to Mt. Everest and 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 at the airport according to your flight time.
Meals: Breakfast
Where this trip takes you
Sarangkot sunrise, Phewa Lake, Chitwan National Park wildlife, Nagarkot panorama
The route
The fine print
All airport and hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private car or van
2 nights in Kathmandu, including breakfast
2 nights in Pokhara, including breakfast
1 night in Bandipur, including breakfast
Car with driver, including the driver's salary, food, insurance, and lodging costs
2 nights and 3 days in Chitwan National Park on a full-board basis, including all meals, all programs, entrance fees, and accommodation
Welcome and farewell meals and breakfasts while in Kathmandu
1 night accommodation in Lumbini, including breakfast
1 night accommodation in Nagarkot, including breakfast
Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and Pokhara Valley sightseeing by private vehicle, including round-trip transport
Fuel, road tax, and parking fees
Nepal entry visa fees
International airfare and departure tax
Bar bills, laundry, and other expenses of a personal nature
Travel insurance, including evacuation
Tips for local staff, guides, and porters
Entrance fees
Trip Detail:
Beautiful mountains, hills, valleys, and plains dominate the geography of landlocked Nepal, which extends from the Himalayan range in the north to the Indo-Gangetic lowlands in the south. Mt. Everest, the highest point of the Himalayas, is in Nepal. The country is well endowed with perennial rivers and glacial lakes that originate in the Himalayas. The variety in Nepal's topography provides a home to wildlife such as tigers, rhinos, monkeys, bears, yaks, leopards, and many different species of insects and birds. Nepal is home to almost 10 percent of the world's bird species, 500 of which can be found in the Kathmandu Valley.
On this journey to Nepal, we discover its numerous temples and monuments and drive to Bandipur, famous for its centuries-old architecture, and onward to Pokhara, Nepal's second most popular tourist destination, nestled beneath the snow-crested Annapurna Massif. After Pokhara, we drive to Chitwan National Park for unforgettable jungle adventures and wildlife-viewing opportunities and enjoy participating in various jungle activities such as an elephant safari, jungle drive, and a nature walk. On our drive back to Kathmandu, we stop at Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.
Trip Highlight:
Temple tours
History and culture
Local meals
Local people
Fewa Lake
Himalayan range
Wildlife
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 that you offer your full cooperation to 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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