Explore the Highlights of Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan in this 9-day tour
Highlights
Chitwan, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Bhaktapur, Patan
Locations Covered
Chitwan, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Bhaktapur, Patan
safari, architectural, Tribal
Private Tour
9 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore Kathmandu's famous heritage sites and temples to learn more about the history and culture of the local population. Then, visit famous places like the International Mountain Museum, David Falls and Mt. Annapurna while engaging in different activities in Pohkara. Finally, enjoy a cultural dance, an elephant safari and bird-watching in Chitwan.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Go on Kathmandu Heritage Tour
- Go on a Kathmandu heritage day tour to explore the most important world-renown heritage sites, including – Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you can see the living goddess Kumari, temples with erotic carvings, icons, and 16/17th-century palaces.
- Head to Swayambhunath Stupa, known as monkey temple. From there you can get a nice view of Kathmandu valley.
- Then, proceed to Pashupatinath Temple, the holiest and oldest Hindu Temple, and see the holy men called Sadhus.
- Later, visit Boudhanath Stupa, Asia's biggest stupa, find Tibetan and Buddhist influences, and see the highlander Himalayan people there.
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Day 2: Tour of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Sqaure
- Visit Bhaktapur to see its famous wood carving and Newari typical lifestyle.
- Then, go to Patan Durbar Square, well-known for its metal craftsmanship and Bajraya tantric Buddhism.
- Also, visit the Changunarayn Temple, one of the oldest Pagoda style temples of the 3rd century.
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Day 3: Travel to Pokhara
- Drive or fly to Pokhara. If driving, enjoy the scenic and amazing sights of the river, village and terrace landscapes.
- You can also visit the Manakamana Temple, the temple of the wish-fulfilling goddess, or go river rafting on the Trisuli River.
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Day 4: Go on a sightseeing tour of Pokhara
- Explore important sites of Pokhara valley, including the International Mountain Museum, David Falls, Gupteswor caves, Seti Gorge, the bat caves, Bindhyabasini Temple, Barahi temple in the Island of Phewa Lake.
- You can also go and boating on Phewa Lake.
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Day 5: Take a tour of Sarangkot
- Drive to Sarangkot to admire the panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges, including Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Fishtail and other snow-capped peaks.
- You can also go paragliding, zip flying, or take an ultralight flight.
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Day 6: Go to Chitwan from Pokhara
- You have the option to end your tour today by flying or driving back to Kathmandu.
- If you extend the tour to Chitwan, you can drive to Chitwan from Pokhara.
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Day 7: Explore Chitwan
- Go for a tour of the Tharu village and visit the Museum before watching a Tharu cultural dance.
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Day 8: Enjoy several activities in Chitwan
- Spend a full day enjoying Chitwan's tour activities like elephant safari, elephant bathing, canoeing, walking in the jungle, and admiring the view of the sunset from the bank of Rapti River.
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Day 9: Return to Kathmandu
- In the morning, enjoy a bird-watching program before driving to flying back to Kathmandu. End of tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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