Trip Facts:
Tour Name : Adventure Tour
Accommodation : Hotel/ Lodge
Meal : Bed & Breakfast in cities and full board during jungle safari
Transport : Flight or Private Vehicle
Total Days : 12
Trip Summary:
This tour offers more insight of both the cultural and natural aspect of Nepal. This tour includes the major interesting places in Kathmandu valley which includes most popular world heritage sites Changunarayan, Boudhanath, and Bhaktapur. Visit to ancient town of Sakhu gives you opportunity to witness rural life of local Kathmandu valley, trip to Nagarkot offers majestic view of Himalayan ranges, both sun rise and sun-set. The Royal Chitwan National Park is one of the best national parks in Nepal for seeing animals in the wild. This national park boasts of 450 species of birds including four species of deer, leopard, sloth bear, wild bear and much other wildlife. This park is well known for one horned Rhinoceros and it is a shelter for few Royal Bengal Tigers. Besides, Chitwan also supports a great variety of flora and fauna. Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fishtailed summit of Mt. Machhapuchhare rising behind it create an ambience of peace and magic. Clearly the most stunning of Pokhara's sights is the spectacular panorama of the Annapurna range which forms its backdrop.
Tour begins with warm traditional welcome and quick safety briefing followed by comprehensive trip briefing next day, introduction to your guide and entertain last minutes questions.
What is included in the tour
Kathmandu Portion:
- 6 nights accommodation in twin sharing BB basis (Bed and Breakfast) in Hotel as per the itinerary
- 3 Full day guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
- Mountain flight from Kathmandu
- 1 professional English speaking guide
- Private transportation during sightseeing
- All entrance fee during sightseeing
Pokhara Portion:
- 2 nights accommodation in twin sharing BB basis (Bed and Breakfast) in Hotel Meera as per the itinerary
- 1 Full day guided sightseeing tour of Pokhara
- Boating in Fewa Lake
- 1 professional English speaking guide
- Private transportation during sightseeing
- All entrance fee during sightseeing
Chitwan Portion:
- 2 nights / 3 Days full board Chitwan package in Jungle Lodge as per the itinerary
- Chitwan National park fee
- All meals during stay
- Jungle activities such as Jungle walk, Elephant back safari, visit to Elephant breeding centre, Dugout canoe, Tharu cultural show, visit to Tharu village
- Jungle guide during the tour
Nagarkot Portion:
- 1 night accommodation in twin sharing AP basis in Hotel in Nagarkot as per the itinerary
- All meals during stay in Nagarkot
Transportation:
- All airport transfers as per the itinerary
- Kathmandu – Nagarkot – Kathmandu
- Kathmandu – Chitwan
- Chitwan – Pokhara
- Pokhara – Kathmandu
What is NOT included in the tour
- Nepal Visa
- Travel insurance (must cover all risk undertaken)
- Any arrangement in Kathmandu
- Lunch and Dinner in Hotel in Nagarkot, Pokhara and Lumbini
- Liquor beverages (hard and soft drinks)
- Expenses of personal nature e.g. Phone calls, laundry etc
- Gratuity for staff
- Services not mention herein
- All major world heritage sites in Kathmandu.
- Overnight escape to Dhulikhel for Mountain View.
- Pokhara.
- Jungle safari.
Outline Itinerary
Days |
Itinerary |
Overnight |
01: |
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel |
Hotel (BB) |
02: |
Tour of Changunarayan & Bhaktapur then drive to Nagarkot |
Hotel (BB) |
03: |
Morning walk to Sankhu. Boudhanath and Pasupatinath sightseeing. |
Hotel (BB) |
04: |
Full day Sightseeing in Kathmandu |
Hotel (BB) |
05: |
Transfer to airport for Mountain Flight. Tour of Budhanalikantha |
Hotel (BB) |
06: |
Drive to Chitwan. Afternoon: Jungle activities |
Lodge (AP) |
07: |
Jungle activities |
Lodge (AP) |
08: |
Drive to Pokhara. |
Hotel (BB) |
09: |
Full day S/S in Pokhara |
Hotel (BB) |
10: |
Drive back to Kathmandu. |
Hotel (BB) |
11: |
Day at leisure. Evening: Farewell Dinner |
Hotel (BB) |
12: |
Holiday extension or transfer to airport for departure. |
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Detailed Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel: (BB)
Arrival in Kathmandu where you will be met and transferred to Hotel, just walking distance to any styles of good restaurants and shops. Our Representative will give you short briefing on hotel facilities and safety. Tonight we only have a short introduction to the area, just what you need to know before the main briefing tomorrow. Kathmandu offers varieties of restaurants and fast-food for food lovers. O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu (BB)
Day 02: Morning: Tour of Changunarayan. Afternoon: Tour of Bhaktapur then drive to Nagarkot: (BB)
After having your breakfast, your city guide will pick you up and then take you to Changunarayan Temple. Changunarayan is a pagoda-style Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu in his incarnation as Narayan. It is one of the oldest temples in Nepal. Then you’ll be taken to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur which is also known as Bhadgaon is another Newar city founded in the 9th century. In Bhaktapur you'll be visiting the ancient Gateway, Durbar Square the Royal Residential quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, the famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in pagoda style and other temples. You can also do shopping in local markets of Bhaktapur. You will take your lunch in one of restaurant located in the middle of the square. Then, we'll continue our journey to Nagarkot 2300m above the sea level. This spot provides an excellent view of the sunset and Mt. Everest can be seen on a clear day. Rest of the afternoon we spend in the resort viewing the Himalayan sunset and relaxing. We spend the night in the resort. O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu (BB)
Day 03: Early morning walk to Sankhu. Then transfer to Boudhanath for sightseeing. Afternoon: S/S of Pashupatinath: (BB)
Today you’ll have an early morning walk to Sankhu. It is almost 3hrs of walking from Nagarkot to Sankhu. Here you’ll visit Bajrajogini Temple, one of the famous temples of Sankhu. You can also enjoy looking at Nepali village life. Then you’ll transfer to Boudhanath for sightseeing in a private vehicle. Bouddha also known as ‘The Little Tibet’ is a 2500-year old Buddhist Stupa, - a holy place and center of Tibetan Buddhism. After having our lunch here, then we’ll visit to Pashupatinath temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of lingam. (Only Hindus are allowed inside). There is a Ghat (cremation sites) by the holy river Bagmati where dead bodies are cremated with traditional ritual. O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu (BB)
Day 04: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu: (BB)
After having your breakfast, our Tour Guide will pick you up from hotel for a day sightseeing of world heritage sites. First you will visit Swyambhunath also known as The Monkey Temple is a 2500-years old site where, it is believed, the Radiant Lotus of the valley-mythology, settled when the water was drained by Manjushree, the God of Wisdom. Then, you'll visit Patan City where you can see the historic Durbar Square, The Golden Gate, The Sky piercing temple of Taleju and the statue of King Yogendra Malla. After having lunch in Patan City your guide will bring you to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Here you will visit Hanuman Dhoka (the ancient royal residential quarter), Temple House of Kumari (The living Goddess) and local markets. Later on, you'll be return back to the hotel walking through local market. O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu (BB)
Day 05: Early morning transfer to airport for Mountain Flight. Afternoon: Tour of Budhanalikantha: (BB)
Today you’ll have an early morning wake-up call then we’ll transfer you to domestic airport for enchanting Mountain flight. A Mountain flight gives you the opportunity to experience spectacular views of the Himalayas. Wandering in the sky you will observe the natural serenity, beautiful mountain valleys, large open clear sky, lush flora and fauna of the valley and sights of nature and wonder during a mountain flight you will encounter the tallest mountains in the world, giving you spectacular views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, the Tibetan plateau and many others. On return you’ll have your breakfast. Then on afternoon you’ll be visiting Budhanalikantha. Budhanalikantha is about 8km northeast of Kathmandu and 15km from Thamel, at the base of Shivapuri hill. Budhanalikantha is a colossal statue of lord Vishnu reclining on a bed of snakes. The fifth-century statue lies in the middle of a small pond. An interesting feature of this shrine is that the reigning King of Nepal may not visit the spot according to an old tradition. O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu (BB)
Day 06: Drive to Chitwan. Afternoon: Jungle activities: (Full Board)
After having breakfast, drive to Chitwan approx. 5/6 hours of driving will finally take you to Chitwan. Upon arrival in Chitwan Lodge will serve you welcome drink and followed by Lunch. Later Guide will brief you on Jungle activities. And start your jungle activities. First you’ll do a short canoeing to reach to Elephant breeding centre. Then, on return you’ll have your dinner. O/N at Jungle Lodge in Sauraha, Chitwan (AP)
Day 07: Jungle activities: (Full Board)
After an early morning wake-up call by your guide, you’ll start doing remaining of your activities. First you’ll be enjoying elephant back safari inside the jungle. Then you’ll enjoy bathing the elephant in Rapti River. On return you’ll have your lunch and then you’ll be visiting ancient Chitwan Museum where you’ll learn about the history of wildlife of National Park. Then you’ll be going on a Jungle walk with your guide and experience the thrill of wildlife. Then on return you’ll be enjoying a cultural dance program shown by the local Tharu people with sticks and fire. O/N at Jungle Lodge in Sauraha, Chitwan (AP)
Day 08: Drive to Pokhara: (Full Board)
Today you’ll have an early morning wake-up call by your guide and enjoy bird watching near Rapti River. This place is heaven for bird lovers. After having your breakfast, you’ll then drive to Pokhara which is almost 6hrs of driving. You’ll then transfer to your hotel and rest of the day is a free day for you for necessary shopping and washing. O/N at Hotel in Pokhara (BB)
Day 09: Full day sightseeing in Pokhara: (BB)
Today after having your breakfast you will first visit the International Mountain Museum from where you will learn about the history of Mountains of Nepal. Then you will have a 30mins of boating in Fewa Lake and walk an hour to reach Peace Pagoda Temple. It is a Buddhist temple. Then you'll return to Lake Side for lunch. Later on you will visit Mahendra Cave and Davis Fall. O/N at Hotel in Pokhara (BB)
Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu: (BB)
Today we'll have an early morning drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu . It will take 6-7 hrs to drive. We'll reach Kathmandu late afternoon then enjoy our night at Thamel. Upon arrival your reconfirmed international flight tickets will be distributed. O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu (BB)
Day 11: Day at leisure. Evening: Farewell dinner: (BB)
This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure and either relax at hotel or explore Kathmandu city, shopping, washing etc. Later on evening you’ll have a farewell dinner in a typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance. O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu (BB)
Day 12: Holiday extension or transfer to airport for final departure:
Today either you’ll have your holiday extension for another tour or we will transfer you to airport for final departure flight. Tour concludes