Duration: 7 nights 8 days
Season: August to May
Means of Transportation: Flight and private car
Activities: Kathmandu Cultural tour, Chitwan Jungle Sarafi, Pokhara nature tour
Note: Could be custom made to meet your interests.
Tour Itinerary
DAY 01: ARRIVE TO KATHMANDU, NEPAL
You will be received at airport by our representative holding your name plate. After formal meeting, you will drive to the Hotel. There is an option of familiarization walk in the evening that ends with an attractive dinner.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
Come down to the Hotel Restaurant for breakfast. Your tour guide will be introduced. He will guide you through the Heritage Sites of Kathmandu. An easy, relaxing day in a comfortable ride with a local guide will uncover totally different perspective of kathmandu.
Kathmandu sightseeing Points – Pasupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
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DAY 03: DRIVE TO CHITWAN (160 KM / 6 HRS)
Drive through the scenic mountainous region in the backdrop of the Himalaya to Chitwan. A private car with a skilled and experienced driver makes the journey pleasant. Check in the Safari Lodge / Rest or take a tour like bird watching, jungle walk, visitor's center etc.
DAY 04: CHITWAN JUNGLE SAFARI
Morning, go for an elephant back safari, come back and have breakfast. After breakfast wallow with elephant in the river. Give a bath to the elephant. Lunch and in the evening go for jungle safari (walk) and canoe ride back to the lodge looking for crocodile. In the evening enjoy cultural dance with dinner.
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DAY 05: DRIVE TO POKHARA (5 HRS) | PHEWA LAKESIDE WALK
DAY 06: POKHARA TOUR
Pokhara is a natural capital of Nepal and a starting point of trekking in Annapurna. Pokhara exploration includes drive to several points for different perspectives of geographical enigmas. One can hike and mountain bike to several hillsides. The Tibetan Refugee Camp is another interesting place to visit in Pokhara. Your exploration sites will be designed according to your preference.
Sightseeing Points: International Mountain Museum, Sarangkot Sunrise View, Devi's Fall, Tibetan Refugee Camp, World Peace Stupa
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DAY 07: DRIVE OR FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU
You have an option of both driving as well as flying back to Kathmandu. The Pokhara Kathmandu flight swifts along the Himalayas unveiling Manaaslu, Ganesh Himal and Langtang ranges. More activities could be planned in Kathmandu for rest of the day.
DAY 08: FINAL DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU
Extra Day's Option in Kathmandu
BHAKTAPUR TOUR & NAGARKOT (overnight)
After breakfast, we will drive to Bhaktapur, which is 17 km (45 mints)from Kathmandu. Bhaktapur is known as 'The Living Museum' as it still retains its medieval fragrance. We will have lunch in Bhaktapur and then drive to Nagarkot (18 km). Nagarkot is a hill station overlooking Himalayan peaks at a distance and lush valleys on the either side.
Overnight in Nagarkot hill station. Enjoy countryside and Himalayan View.
Extra Day's Option in Pokhara
Sarngkot or Dhampus day hike
Sarangkot and Dhampus both offers panoramic view of the Himalayas. Both could be done as a day hiking or couple of days' trekking. The walking could be made easy as well as moderately difficult by driving to the trail head.
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Optional Activities
Everest Flight
One hour flight to Mt. Everest leaves every morning from Kathmandu. This is the best way of capturing 5 out of top 10 highest mountains in the World including Mt. Everest. More >>
Yoga & Meditation
If you have extra days in Kathmandu, try one of our highly recommended yoga / meditation centers.
Chitwan National Park is home to many endangered mammals including one horned rhinoceros.
Eastern Medicine Centers