Highlights of Nepal - 9 Days

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Kathmandu - Rickshaw ride through the city, explore Kathmandu Durbar Square and visit the Swayambhunath Stupa and Bodhnath Stupa, Bhaktapur - Roam around the beautiful Durbar Square and test your pottery making skills, Chitwan National Park - Go on a jeep safari in Chitwan, home to the one horned rhino and the elusive Bengal tiger, Admire spectacular views of the Annapurna mountain range , Pokhara - Visit the World Peace Pagoda, see the daily prayers at Jangchub Choeling Monastery and go boating on Lake Phewa, Patan - Explore the temples and shrines of Patan Durbar Square

Departure dates

From 2024-03-29 to 2024-12-27

What's included

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners including dinner at a Nepali cultural evening.
8 nights 4 star hotels .
Airport arrival and departure transfer day 1 and day 9 .
2 economy class flights - Chitwan to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu .
Touring of Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Pokhara .
Chitwan National Park jeep safari in the buffer zone, jungle activities and park fees.
Rickshaw ride in Kathmandu.
Boating on Lake Phewa in Pokhara.
Escorted by English speaking local tour guides .
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air conditioned vehicles.

Itinerary / more information

  • Day 1, Kathmandu
    Friday. Welcome to Kathmandu and the start of your holiday! You'll be met and transferred to your hotel where you will receive a welcome drink and a briefing about your trip.
    No meals included.
    Day 2, Patan
    Nepal's capital Kathmandu is a fascinating blend of old and new and the largest and most cosmopolitan city in Nepal. This morning we visit Bodhnath stupa, a beautiful Buddhist worship site with spinning prayer wheels and prostrating pilgrims. Our next stop is the ancient city of Bhaktapur, Nepal's cultural gem which has maintained its traditional lifestyle and is famous for its pottery. We explore Bhaktapur's beautiful Durbar Square and visit Pottery Square we can try our hand at pottery making. Our final stop is Patan, the old Newari city with a historic Durbar Square full of temples. This evening enjoy dinner and a cultural Nepali dance performance.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
    Day 3-4, Chitwan National Park
    Kathmandu - Chitwan. On day 3 we travel by road to Chitwan National Park (approx 5 hr drive), arriving in time for lunch. Chitwan is hailed as one of Asia's finest game parks, home to more than 500 species including the endangered one horned rhino and the elusive Bengal tiger.

    Over the next two days we enjoy a selection of activities offered by the lodge including a jeep safari, hoping to encounter the one horned rhino, various types of deer, boar, monkey, leopard and if we're very fortunate the Bengal tiger. Other activities at the lodge include a local village walk and nature walks in the jungle, a scenic dugout canoe ride down the Rapti River, bird watching and a visit to the Crocodile Breeding Centre. We'll also watch a traditional Tharu dance performance one evening with dinner.
    2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 2 dinner included.
    Day 5, Pokhara
    Chitwan National Park - Pokhara. Today we take a short flight from Chitwan to Pokhara. Arriving early afternoon the rest of the day is free to relax and take a stroll around this scenic lakeside town, which is the gateway to the magnificent Annapurna Range.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
    Day 6, Pokhara
    This morning we watch a beautiful sunrise at the hill top World Peace Pagoda which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna range. After a short walk, we will take in the panoramic views of mountains and Pokhara valley while we have breakfast at the Raniban Retreat Resort. Then we take a scenic 2 hour walk through Raniban forest back down to Lake Phewa where we enjoy a boat ride across the lake.

    Later this morning we will visit Tashiling Tibetan refugee camp, giving an insight into the life of Tibetan refugees in Pokhara. This afternoon we visit the large and tranquil Jangchub Choeling Monastery located in Hemja, where we will watch the monk's daily prayer.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
    Day 7, Pokhara
    Today is free day for you to explore Pokhara and participate in optional activities such as paragliding, ultra-light flight, zip line, bungy jump, mountain biking, cycling, boating and horse riding, or if you prefer, simply relax down by the lake.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
    Day 8, Kathmandu
    Pokhara - Kathmandu. This morning we take the short flight back to Kathmandu and in the afternoon we explore more of the city. After visiting the beautiful Swayambhunath stupa which offers wonderful views of the city, we walk to Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is home to over 50 stunning temples and shrines. We'll also enjoy a rickshaw ride from Hanuman Dhoka to Thamel, through the bustling back streets of the city which is a great way to observe the everyday life of the locals. This evening is free for you to wander around the Thamel market, where you can pick up some last minute souvenirs.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
    Day 9, Kathmandu
    Saturday. Our tour comes to an end today with a transfer to the airport.
    1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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