Explore Nepal - 11 Days

Pick up from the Raxauol-Birgunj boarder. It’s 5-6 hrs. Drive from Birgunj to Chitwan. Then, transfer to hotel. On reaching the resort in the National Park, our Guest Relations Officer will brief you about the program. Then, you will be participating in the cultural show of the Tharu Community.

• Chitwan is one of Asia’s premier wildlife reserves. Its 360 square miles of tall grasslands and forests are home to various mammals and birds, including several endangered species. Overnight stays at a hotel or resort in Chitwan.

Enjoy Jungle observation at Chitwan National Park. The highlight is the Elephant Safari in the jungles. Other activities are Elephant Safari, Nature Walk, and Bird Watching. Also, experience walking through the forests with naturalists. Overnight stays at a hotel or resort in Chitwan.

After breakfast, we drive to Lumbini. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Lumbini.

Today, we will do a half-day Lumbini sightseeing tour, including Mayadevi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, & some monasteries. After that, depart check out from the hotel for driving to Pokhara. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Evening walks around the tourist area of Lake Side and enjoys the view of the western Himalayan ranges.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Pokhara.

Early in the morning, about 45 minutes drive and 25 minutes hike takes us to the top of Sarangkot to see the best sunrise and close views of many mountains like the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Mt. Machhaphuchre, including views of the beautiful Pokhara Valley and Phewa Lake. After breakfast at Sarangkot, drive back to the hotel in Pokhara, and the rest of the day is sightseeing & visiting around Pokhara.

Destinations we cover:

• Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple
Situated at 800m above sea level, it is the second-largest lake in the kingdom. The Barahi Island Temple in the middle of the lake is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake.

• Devi’s fall
Locally known as Patale Chango and in the Pokhara valley’s southern flank, the stream flowing from Fewa Lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. This is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike.

• Gupteswar Cave
The revered Gupteswar Cave is situated 2 km from Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Devi’s fall, and the cave is almost 3 km long. It has some big hall-sized rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all four. This cave holds special value to Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.

• Bindebasini Temple
This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara. It was a part of the Kaski Kingdom. The main deity of the temple, Goddess Durga, was brought from India. Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the temple premises offer a good view of the Himalayas on a clear day. The temple is in the area of the bazaar; hence a journey to the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple.

• International Mountain Museum
IMM records, documents, and exhibits the past and present developments related to mountains and mountaineering worldwide. The museum contains three main exhibition halls: Hall of Great Himalayas, Hall of Fame, and Hall of World Mountains. It displays the lifestyles and history of the Gurungs, Thakalis, and Tharu while the others.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Pokhara.
Optional Tour : Paragliding / Bunzy / Zip – line

Breakfast & drive for Kathmandu (200KM / 6-7 hours), observing the scenic views on the national highway along the Trishuli River. Reaching the hotel, some rest & free for your own leisure time.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Optional Tour: Visit Manakamana Temple

Today we have a full day sightseeing of in Kathmandu Valley.

Destinations we cover:

• Kathmandu Durbar Square

This complex of palaces, courtyards, and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th- century stone inscription set into the palace wall with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square is the social, religious, and urban focal point of the city. There are also three museums inside the palace building.

• Bouddhanath Stupa (the Buddhist largest stupa in the world)

Bouddhanath stupa is another must-visit place in Kathmandu valley enlisted in world heritage sites in 1979Ad by UNESCO. This colossal Stupa is known by the Boudhanath, the God of wisdom. This Bauddha stupa was built just after the demise of Lord Buddha and is the largest single Chhorten in the World.

• Swoyambhunath Stupa/Monkey temple ( 2000 years old Buddhist Stupa)

A golden spire crowning a conical wooded hill, Swayambhunath Stupa is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible for many miles and from all sides of the valley built during the 5th century AD.

Watch over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. Its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey Temple because of the countless monkeys living on the premises.

• Pasupatinath Temple (one of the biggest, sacred, and famous Hindu temples in Nepal)

Pashupatinath temple is also one of the world heritage sites listed by UNESCO. It is one of the holiest Hindu shrines in the world. It is dedicated to a manifestation of Shiva called Pashupati (Lord of Animals), which was built in the familiar pagoda style during the fifth century by King Prachanda Dev.

Meals: Breakfast Only I Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Optional Tour: Everest Mountain Flight

After breakfast, drive to Nagarkot on our private vehicle en-route visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Reach hotel & sunset view. Finally, enjoy your stay at the hill station near Kathmandu.

Destinations we cover:

• BhaktapurDarbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom, 1400m above sea level. It is one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the current town of Bhaktapur, also known as Bhadgoan, which lies 13km east of Kathmandu. While the complex consists of at least four distinct squares (Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square, and Pottery Square), the whole area is known as Bhaktapur Durbar Square. It is a highly visited site in the Kathmandu Valley. Major attractions are Golden Gate, Lion’s Gate, Mini Pashupatinath Temple, Batsala Temple Golden Gate Nyatapola, Temple Statue of Bhupatindra Malla, etc. Overnight stay at a hotel in Nagarkot.

Early rise to see the magnificent sunrise. After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel & Free for your beach activities, shopping, Thamel, casino, etc.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, drive to Birgunj & transfer to the hotel in Birgunj.
Overnight stay at hotel in Birgunj.

After breakfast, drop at the train station for your onward journey for your final departure with the “SWEET MEMORY” of Nepal.
Meals: Breakfast Only

Tour ends… Sweet memories remain!