NEPAL TOUR PACKAGE : 9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS

Day

Itinerary

Activities & Sightseeing

DAY 1

Arrival transfer from TIA International airport – Transfer to hotel –overnight stay at Kathmandu

Our representative will be there to receive the guest at TIA airport, Kathmandu – Kathmandu - At an height of 1400meters / 4600 feet lies the central region of Nepal - Kathmandu is the capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal -  The city has a rich history, spanning nearly 2000 years - Most of Kathmandu's people follow Hinduism and many others follow Buddhism - Nepali is the most commonly spoken language - English is understood & spoken by educated & professional residents – welcome & receive the guest at TIA airport - transfer to hotel - hotel check in –  free for own activities - overnight stay at Kathmandu.

DAY 02

Full day local sightseeing – overnight stay Kathmandu

Breakfast - after breakfast full day sightseeing of Kathmandu - PASHUPATI NATH TEMPLE – 05 Kilometers east of Kathmandu city centre. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important holiest sites for Hindus all over the world - BAUDHA NATH STUPA – 05 kilometers east of Kathmandu central Kathmandu. The Stupa stands on a three – tiered platform raised over the crossed rectangles in order to bring the Yantra form - SWAYAMBHU NATH STUPA – 04 kilometers west of central Kathmandu on a little hillock. PATAN DURBAR SQUARE - 05 KM south of central Kathmandu, across the Bagmati river. This city founded in 3rd century A.D by King Veera Dev. The monuments in this square date back to the medieval Malla period from 16th to 18th century - Overnight stay at Kathmandu or KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE – heart of the Kathmandu city- local name of this area is Hanuman Dhoka – an ancient seat of the Nepalese Royalty. The Royal palace during medieval times used for Royal Activities, Center of Administration, Cultural Activities and Festivals – overnight stay at Kathmandu

DAY 03

Transfer to Chitwan - activities – overnight stay at Chitwan

Breakfast – hotel checkout Kathmandu – transfer to Chitwan 168 kilometers 03 – 04 hours – Chitwan National Park – hotel check in – lunch at hotel – after lunch visit Tharu (Local) village tour -  The village tour is famous for personal observation of the Tharu community & their culture - Museum -  The Museum is famous for study and observation of the Tharu community and their culture. The museum exhibits various equipments, utensils, dresses and daily items used by the Tharu people – overnight stay at Chitwan with cultural program & dinner.

Day 04

Activities – Elephant back ride safari – overnight stay at Chitwan

Breakfast – Canoe trip - Canoe ride along the Rapti River inside the Chitwan National Park gives a opportunity to take a close view of crocodiles and other wild animals at Chitwan National Park – Jungle Walk – Elephant Bathing -  one can play with the Elephants and dive in the river from the back of elephant while it is bathing – lunch at hotel – Elephant back ride safari - Elephant ride is also the safest way to enter the jungle while one can observe wild animals and birds from up-close – overnight stay at Chitwan with dinner .

DAY 05

Transfer to Lumbini – overnight stay at Lumbini

Breakfast - hotel check out - transfer to Lumbini – Lumbini- Lumbini is the pilgrim for every Buddhist & others. It is a beautiful garden full of green Sal trees. Many Buddhist visit here yearly and the shrines of different countries are built inside here which gives the image of holy spiritual and religious values inside it. The beautiful and peaceful monasteries inside it give the pleasure of peace and devotion inside us. Lumbini, one of the holy and sacred places where the Lord Buddha was born is listed in the World Heritage Site in 1997. thus Lumbini holds the historical and religious significance of Nepal -   hotel check in - overnight stay at Lumbini(Bhairahawa).

Day 06

Transfer to Pokhara – Lumbini Garden visit – overnight stay at Pokhara

Breakfast - after breakfast - Lumbini – Birth place of Buddha - Maya Devi Temple - where Buddha’s Mother giving birth to him - Ashoka Pillar  - which was erected by Emperor Ashoka to commemorate his pilgrimage to the sacred site -   Puskarani or Holy Pond  - where Queen Mayadevi had taken a bath just before giving birth to the Buddha  - hotel check out – transfer to Pokhara - overnight stay at Pokhara.

DAY 07

Early morning excursion Sunrise tour to Sarangkot – half day local sightseeing – overnight stay at Pokhara

SARANGKOT - Early in the morning 4 – 4.30 AM departure from hotel - drive up Sarangkot hill & few minute walk to observe a stunning view of Sunrise over snow caped mount Fish Tail & mount Annapurna range (about 02 hrs) - Breakfast - half day Pokhara – sightseeing - Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev temple cave, Goddess Bindyabashani Temple, Seti river gorge & Tal Varahi Temple - evening free for own individual activities - overnight stay at Pokhara.

 DAY 08

 Transfer to Dhulikhel – Manakamana temple darshan – overnight stay at Dhulikhel

Breakfast - hotel check out - transfer to Dhulikhel  240 kilometers  6 – 7 hours drive - via  Manakamana Temple Darshan by Cable Car (Cable Car tickets own) - after Manakamana Darshan proceed to Dhulikhel 30 kilometers east of Kathmandu – Dhulikhel - A Tourist Paradise: The spectacular snow fed mountains seen from Dhulikhel must be one of the finest panoramic views in the world. When a blue haze covers the lower portion of the mountains, they seem to be floating in the air. With the snowy mountains on the backdrop, Dhulikhel is a stage of immense beauty and a paradise for nature lovers. Green inviting hills of which still virgin and some turned into beautifully carved agricultural terraces cater to the beholders' pleasure - hotel check in - overnight stay at Dhulikhel.

DAY 09

Transfer to Nagarkot – overnight stay at Nagarkot

Breakfast – transfer to Nagarkot - Nagarkot - 58 km from Dhulikhel & 32 km from Kathmandu in Bhaktapur District - At an elevation of 2,195 meters, it is one of the most scenic spots for its sunrise view of the including Mount Everest as well as other snow-capped peaks of the Himalaya range of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu valley - overnight stay at Nagarkot.

DAY 10

Departure

Breakfast - free till departure - departure transfer to TIA airport Kathmandu or Bus stand Kathmandu for onward journey.

TOUR END