Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet and greet with flower garland at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel, Kathmandu
Day 02: AM: (Optional) Mountain Flight. Full day sightseeing tours of Kathmandu city, Swoyambhunath stupa and Patan city (B)
Early morning, transfer to the domestic airport in time to connect your mountain flight. After the flight, transfer to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, proceed on to a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Visit Kumari Bahal, the Temple of the Living Goddess, Kumari who is considered to be the incarnation of the “virgin goddess”. Further visit the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar. The temples, shrines and different sections of the palace are contributions of various dynasties over centuries and epitomize the religious and cultural life of the people.
Continue further to Swoyambhunath stupa, situated west of Kathmandu. It is a 2500 years old Buddhist stupa located at a top of green hillock with the eyes of Buddha painted on its pinnacle overlooking righteous behaviour of the valley inhabitants.
Afternoon, visit Patan city, also known as Lalitpur or the "city of beauty". Patan is well known for its intricately carved temples, narrow lanes and quaint shops. See the intricately stone-carved Krishna temple, Patan Durbar Square and Hiranyavarna Mahavihar (golden temple).
Overnight at Hotel, Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu/Chitwan. PM: Half day jungle activities (B, L, D)
After breakfast, drive along a scenic mountain highway to Chitwan. Upon arrival in Chitwan, you will be welcomed by the naturalist and will transfer you to your resort. Check in at your resort.
Lunch at the dining complex.
Afternoon, elephant back safari through the jungle to see the Nepali wildlife such as; the great Asian one-horned Rhinoceros, sloth Bear, wild Boar, several species of Deer, rhesus Monkey, the black-faced Langur, the Gaur (wild cattle) and if we are lucky, the spotted Himalayan Leopard or the Royal Bengal Tiger.
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Resort, Chitwan
Day 04: Chitwan (B, L, D)
Full day of jungle activities including nature walk to see birds and smaller animals, dugout canoe ride to see crocodiles and water-birds, elephant briefing/bathing, slide presentation on flora and fauna or Tharu stick dance, etc;
Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Resort, Chitwan
Day 05: Drive Chitwan/Pokhara. PM: Sightseeing tour of Pokhara city (B)
After breakfast, drive Chitwan/Pokhara. Upon reaching Pokhara, commence on a sightseeing tour of Pokhara city and its colorful bazaars. Visit includes Bindvabashini temple, Devis falls, Phewa lake side visit etc.
After the visit, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel, Pokhara
Day 06: AM: Sunrise view from Sarangkote. PM: Free (B)
Early morning, hike to Sarangkote for the beautiful sunrise view. Sarangkote is the village located on a mountainside ridge at an altitude of 1600m with panoramic Himalayan views. The village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city. Return to your hotel.
Afternoon is free for relaxation or optional activities.
Overnight at Hotel, Pokhara
Day 07: Fly or drive Pokhara/Kathmandu. PM: Free (B)
After breakfast check out of the hotel. Drive back to Kathmandu retracing the same highway.
(Possibility of flying from Pokhara to Kathmandu with supplement airfare)
Day 08: Departure (B)
Free for leisure or last minute shopping until departure. Then, transfer to the international airport on time to connect your outbound flight.
“Have a nice trip”
