9-Day Kathmandu Pokhara and Chitwan Tour with Heritage and Safari

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Day 01

Kathmandu Heritage Sites Tour

• Go on a Kathmandu heritage day tour to explore the most important world-renowned heritage sites, including Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you can see the living goddess Kumari, temples with erotic carvings, icons, and 16th/17th-century palaces.
• Head to Swayambhunath Stupa, known as the Monkey Temple. From there, you can enjoy a nice view of the 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, discover Tibetan and Buddhist influences, and see the highlander Himalayan people there.

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Day 02

Bhaktapur, Patan, and Changu Narayan Tour

• Visit Bhaktapur to see its famous wood carving and typical Newari lifestyle.
• Then, go to Patan Durbar Square, well known for its metal craftsmanship and Bajraya tantric Buddhism.
• Also, visit Changu Narayan Temple, one of the oldest pagoda-style temples from the 3rd century.

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Day 03

Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara

• Drive or fly to Pokhara. If driving, enjoy the scenic and amazing sights of rivers, villages, and terrace landscapes.
• You can also visit Manakamana Temple, the temple of the wish-fulfilling goddess, or go river rafting on the Trisuli River.

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Day 04

Pokhara Valley Sightseeing Tour

• Explore important sites of Pokhara Valley, including the International Mountain Museum, David Falls, Gupteswor Caves, Seti Gorge, the Bat Caves, Bindhyabasini Temple, and Barahi Temple on the island of Phewa Lake.
• You can also go boating on Phewa Lake.

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Day 05

Sarangkot Himalayan View Tour

• 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 06

Travel from Pokhara to Chitwan

• 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 07

Tharu Village and Cultural Experience

• Go on a tour of the Tharu village and visit the museum before watching a Tharu cultural dance.

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Day 08

Full-Day Chitwan Jungle Activities

• Spend a full day enjoying Chitwan's tour activities, such as elephant safari, elephant bathing, canoeing, walking in the jungle, and admiring the sunset view from the bank of the Rapti River.

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Day 09

Bird-Watching and Return to Kathmandu

• In the morning, enjoy a bird-watching program before driving or flying back to Kathmandu. End of tour.