Day 1: Kathmandu. Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu. Morning take a Mountain flight and walking tour of old Kathmandu city following the old path across Vishnumati River to Swayambhunath. Afternoon visit the low-tiered golden temple - Pashupatinath, the holiest of Hindus temple and Bodhnath - the largest Buddhist Stupa.
Day 3: Kathmandu. Drive south to Dakshinkali. Visit Pharping village and continue on to the old Newari villages of Bungmati and Khokana. Newars are inhabitants of a Tibeto-Burman origin and are among the largest indigenous groups of Nepal. They are usually inclined towards commerce, trade and farming and follow Buddhism as well as Hinduism.
Day 4: Kathmandu - Pokhara. Morning drive to the most scenic Himalayan destination - Pokhara (200km/6hrs) in the centre of Nepal. Afternoon free.
Day 5: Pokhara. A Day hikes to Sarangkot Village.
Day 6: Pokhara. Sightseeing tour of Pokhara City and its bazaars. Afternoon take a boat ride on Phewa Lake.
Day 7: Pokhara - Tansen. Drive to Tansen (80km/4hrs) a typical small hill town in western Nepal. Check-in at hotel.
Day 8: Tansen. Full day hiking trip to Ranighat built on the banks of Kaligandaki river or a day tour of Tansen town and its colorful bazaars.
Day 9: Tansen - Lumbini - Chitwan. Morning drive to Lumbini (105kms/4hrs) the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Visit Lumbini on own. Later continue on to Royal Chitwan National Park (75kms/4½ hrs) and check in at the Resort. Dinner and overnight at the Resort.
Day 10: Chitwan. Full day jungle activities including elephant back safari, nature walk, canoe ride, bird watching, elephant briefing, Tharu stick dance, slide presentation.
Day 11: Chitwan - Kathmandu. Early morning bird watching and elephant safari fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 12: Kathmandu. Drive to airport and transfer to connect your outbound flight. |
