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| HIMALAYAN KINGDOM: (7 nights / 8 days) |
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Kathmandu – Chitwan – Pokhra - Kathmandu |
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Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu |
Upon arrival at Kathmandu check in at the hotel & relax. Day at leisure to explore the local markets and quaint alleyways. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 2: Kathmandu |
This morning you will visit the Pashupatinath and Boudhnath Temples. Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu temples in Nepal, which is situated on the banks of the holy River Bagmati. Boudhnath is possibly the world’s largest Buddhist stupa and a site of great veneration for the Buddhists. This afternoon go on a city tour of Kathmandu visiting the Kasthamandap, Darbar Square & the Temple of Kumari, the residence of the living Goddess. You also visit Swayambhunath which is said to be over 2,000 years old and one of the worlds most fabulous Buddhist stupas which offers panoramic views of Kathmandu city. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 3: Kathmandu - Chitwan |
Today drive to Chitwan (185 kms / 5 Hrs) one of the last settlements of the single horned Asiatic Rhinoceros. Later this afternoon take a jeep safari to view the wildlife and have an opportunity to see the Royal Bengal Tigers and the one-horned rhinos. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 4: Chitwan |
Early this morning proceed on an elephant safari for game viewing. Later take a canoe ride to visit the crocodile-breeding farm inside the park. This afternoon you will have a rare opportunity to see the elephant bathing. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 5: Chitwan – Pokhra |
Today you will drive to Pokhra (113 hrs / 3-4 hrs) the most scenic valley of the Himalayan Kingdom. Day at leisure OR take an optional short trek or try your hand at mountain biking. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 6: Pokhra |
This morning you will tour Pokhra, one of the most scenic valleys in Nepal. View Mt. Annapurna (8091 m), Fishtail (6994 m), Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and Himalchuli (7893 m). Enjoy a boat ride on the Phewa Lake. Rest of the day is at leisure for shopping and own activities. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 7: Pokhra - Kathmandu |
Drive back to Kathmandu (200 kms / 5 hrs). Day is at leisure for shopping and own activities. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 8: Depart Kathmandu |
This morning take an optional Mountain flight to see the Mount Everest. Later transfer to the airport for your return flight back home.
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