NEPAL TOUR PACKAGE : 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS

Day

Itinerary

Activities & Sightseeing

DAY 1

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

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 Pokhara  by surface Nearly 200 kilometers 5 – 6 hours drivevby road - Pokhara  at an height of 827 meters / 2717 feet lies the western region of Nepal – Pokhara valley - evening reach Pokhara – hotel check in Pokhara - overnight stay at Pokhara.

DAY 02

Excursion Sunrise tour to Sarangkot in Pokhara – 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 activities - overnight stay at Pokhara.

DAY 03

Transfer to Lumbini (Birth place of Lord Gautam Buddha) – 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.

Day 04

Lumbini garden visit half day – transfer to Chitwan – overnight stay at Chitwan

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 Chitwan – overnight stay at Chitwan, cultural program with dinner.

DAY 05

Full day activities at Chitwan – 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 06

Morning activities in Chitwan – transfer to Kathmandu – Manakamana temple darshan – overnight stay at Kathmandu

Breakfast - Bird watching - Elephant Breeding center visit  - hotel check out - transfer to Kathmandu 168 kilometers 05 – 06hours  -– on the way of Kathmandu Manakamana Temple Darshan by Cable Car( 02 – 03 hrs) –  after Temple darshan proceed to Kathmandu - evening reach Kathmandu -  hotel check in Kathmandu - free for own activities - overnight stay at Kathmandu.

DAY 07

Full day local sightseeing Kathmandu – overnight stay at 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.

 DAY 08

 Departure

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

TOUR END