This
eight-day comprehensive tour of
Nepal includes the enchanting
Kathmandu valley visiting its three
principal cities of Kathmandu, Patan
& Bhaktapur along with other
widely-known areas of interest such
as the Royal Chitwan National park
(932 sq. km) in south central Nepal
for a wildlife experience and
combining it with a visit to the
scenic Pokhara valley in mid west
Nepal governed in the north by the
majestic Annapurna massif, a
glittering wall of ice rising above
the tranquil lakes of this beautiful
valley.
Day 01 : Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet & greet
assistance at the airport and
transfer to your hotel.
Day 02 : Kathmandu
Full day tour of Kathmandu city
including Durbar Square which is
also called Hanuman Dhoka named
after the monkey god where a stone
statue of Hanuman is placed right
next to the main entrance protecting
the whole palace; Swayambhunath
stupa built in 250 BC, Patan -the
capital city of Malla dynasty with
many beautiful monuments built
between 15th and 17th century and
Tibetan Refugee Camp.
Day 03 : Kathmandu
Full day tour of Bhaktapur -the city
of devotees, founded in 889, in the
shape of a conch shell,
Pashupatinath -the largest and
holiest Hindu Temple & Bodhnath -the
huge Buddhist stupa built during the
5th century.
Day 04 : Kathmandu - Chitwan
In the morning drive to the Royal
Chitwan National Park (145 km/41/2
hrs.). At the park boundary
naturalist will receive and drive
you to your jungle lodge. Game
viewing in the afternoon. Thanks to
the extensive and effective park and
reserve system, Chitwan has managed
to preserve more endangered species
of flora and fauna than any other
area.
Day 05 : Chitwan
Full day jungle activities such as
elephant safari/jeep safari, dugout
canoe ride, bird watching etc. In
the evening witness a performance of
Tharu stick dance or a slide show on
the flora & fauna of the Chitwan
Park.
Day 06 : Chitwan - Pokhara
Drive to Pokhara. Check-in at your
hotel. Afternoon at leisure in this
beautiful hill resort situated in
the central of Nepal, with its sub
tropical vegetation of banana palms,
citrus trees, rice paddy and mustard
fields. Dominated by the Annapurna
Massif to the North, the Pokhara
valley is dotted with lakes.
Day 07 : Pokhara
Morning tour of Pokhara City and a
boat ride on the Phewa Lake -the
second largest lake of Nepal.
Day 08 : Pokhara - Kathmandu -
Back Home
Drive back to Kathmandu and
departure transfer to connect your
outbound flight.
