07 Nights/08 Days Kathmandu-Chitwan-Pokara-Kathmandu Tour

 Nepal is a landlocked country surrounded by China from the North and India from the south, east and west.  Geographically, it is located at South Asia in the Himalaya range and the roof of the world called “Mount Everest” lies within itself. Nepal is rich in diverse geography and it also includes hills and plains for wildlife. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and it is also known as city of temples. Lord “Buddha” was born in here at Lumbini.

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu

Upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed and assisted by our tour officer, and brief about your package tour. Transfer to hotel and assist for check-in procedure.

Rest of day at leisure

In the evening, welcome dinner at Local Restaurant with cultural dance program

Overnight at hotel

Day 02: Kathmandu

Breakfast at hotel

AM: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath

PM: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath

Overnight at hotel

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of oldest durbar (palace) of Nepal. The square was built in 17th and 18th centuries and many buildings/temples are much older than 17th century. The whole durbar square is fully crafted with unique architecture of 17th century and before. From 1979, the whole durbar square was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Kathmandu Durbar Square, there are many interesting sites to visit like: Kumari Ghar (House of Living Goddess), Kasthamandap (temple made-up of single tree), Shiva-Parbati Temple, Ancient Big Bell, Krishna Temple (pagoda style in octagonal shape), Ancient Big Drums, Kal Bhairav Statue, Jagannath Temple, Human Statue, Taleju Temple, museum and many more.

Swayambhunath

            Swayambhunath is one of the holiest Buddhist Chaityas in Nepal from an ancient period of time. The word swayambhu refers to “self-existent or self created”. It is located at the top of the hill at the northwest of the Kathmandu Valley. The Swayambhunath stupa was built in 13th century by King Manadeva. It is also enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979. This site is also popular as “Monkey Temple” among the foreign visitors as lots of monkeys live there around the jungle. It is also a perfect place to catch the panoramic view of Kathmandu valley.

Pashupatinath

Pashupatinath temple is the most sacred temple of Hindu religion. It is located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. Pashupatinath temple is dedicated to hindu god Shiva and every year at the day of “Shivaratri” thousand of devotees come to worship and pray for their welfare. This temple exists before 5th and erected anew in the 15th century by Lichhavi King Shupuspa. It is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979. Most of the hindu people believes that if they are cremated in the site of Pashupatinath, they will be able to reborn as human in the next birth.

Boudhanath

Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas in the South Asia which is popular as the center of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. It was built during the 5th century at the major ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The 36 meter high stupa was renovated at the time period of Licchhavi in the 8th century. It is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979. There are many Tibetan Monasteries & Nunneries around the Boudhanath.

Day 03: Kathmandu – Chitwan by surface (165 km/05-06 hrs approx)

Breakfast at hotel

AM: Drive to Chitwan

PM: Upon arrival at Chitwan, Check-in into hotel/resort and join jungle safari/activities package

Dinner and Overnight at hotel/resort

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan national park is rich in flora and fauna that fascinates with a variety of mammals and birds. It preserves endangered species one horned rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal tiger and Gharial Crocodile. It is also popular as home of Bengal Tiger. This national park covers an area of 932 sq. km. where 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds, 56 species of herpetofauna and 126 species of fish are found. It is the first national park of Nepal that was established in 1973 and enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984. The major attractions of the Chitwan National Park are Elephant’s Breeding Center, Tharu Village Tour, Pilgrimage Trip of Chitwan, Bird Watching, Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari, Tharu Cultural Dance Program, Canoeing at Rapti River, Trekking Upper-Dang Gadi.

Day 04: Chitwan

Breakfast at hotel

Continue full day jungle safari/activities package

Lunch at hotel

Dinner and Overnight at hotel

Day 05: Chitwan-Pokhara by surface (136 km/04-05 hrs approx)

Breakfast at hotel

AM: After lunch, proceed journey towards Pokhara by surface

PM: Uppon arrival at Pokhara, Check-in into hotel

Overnight at hotel

Pokhara

Geographically, Pokhara is the largest city with the beautiful landscape of Nepal. It is popular as tourism city of Nepal as the Shore of Fewa Lake is surrounded by a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks of Annapurna Massif that reflects in the lake. Pokhara is close to Himalaya range; just a distance of 25 to 50 km. approximately. Hence, it is the gateway for various hiking, trekking and expeditions to the Annapurna region. The major attractions of Pokhara are Pokhara Old Bazaar, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Tal Barahi Temple, Phewa Lake, Rupa Lake, Begnas Lake, Sarangkot, Shanti Stupa, International Mountain Museum, Gorkha Memorial Museum, Bindhyabasini Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Seti Gorge, David’s Fall, Annapurna Butterfly Museum, Mahendra Cave, Paragliding, Zip Flying, and many more hiking and trekking.

Day 06: Pokhara

Breakfast at hotel

Full day sightseeing tour of Pokhara city including Pokhara Old Bazaar, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Tal Barahi Temple, Phewa Lake, International Mountain Museum, Gorkha Memorial Museum, Bindhyabasini Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Seti Gorge, David’s Fall, Annapurna Butterfly Museum, Mahendra Cave.

In the evening 01 hour boat ride on Phewa Lake

Overnight at hotel

Day 07: Pokhara-Kathmandu by surface (204 km/06-07 hrs approx)

Breakfast at hotel

AM: Drive back to Kathmandu

PM: En-route visit Chandragiri hill station

Overnight at hotel

Chandragiri Hill

            Chandragiri hill station was established in 2016 along with a gondola lift transportation system (Cable Car). It is popular for a hindu religious temple called “Bhaleshowr Mahadev” and the panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley as well as for spectacular view of Himalaya Ranges from Annapurna to Mt. Everest. In the history of Nepal, during the process of unification of Nepal by Gorkhali King Prithivi Narayan Shah, he inspects the kingdoms of Kathmandu Valley from the top of Chandragiri hill and performed a rigorous meditation in order to win Kathmandu valley and annexed into his kingdom.

Day 08: Departure from Kathmandu

Breakfast at hotel

Transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport for final departure

(Please note that international airport time is 03 hours prior to flight departure time)

 

Total Package Cost:

         02 Pax             03-04 Pax             05-12 Pax            13-19 Pax                      20-30 Pax         Single Supplement        
USD 1318.00 Per Person USD 1284.00 Per Person USD 1065.00 Per Person USD 747.00 Per Person USD 675.00 Per Person USD 278.00 Per Person

 

Cost Includes:

  • All ground transfers, and airport pick up and drop down by AC vehicle
  • 03 night hotel accommodation in twin sharing basis at Kathmandu (03 star category) on Bed & Breakfast basis.
  • 02 night hotel accommodation in twin sharing basis at Chitwan (03 star category) on Full board basis
  • 02 night hotel accommodation in twin sharing basis at Pokhara (03 star category) on Bed & Breakfast basis.
  • English speaking tour guide during sightseeing at Kathmandu & Pokhara
  • All entrance fee at Sightseeing monuments

Cost Excludes:

  • Lunch and Dinner at Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Any kind of drinks and personal expenses during entire trip
  • Any kind of personal equipment
  • Travel insurance
  • Any air fares
  • Tips for any staff during entire trip
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the Cost Includes

 

 

Optional tour packages to add up

Mountain Flight

Mountain flight is offered on daily basis (depend on weather) as an optional tour to Himalayas for a close-up view including Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Tibetan Plateau for an hour flight. During a flight, a pilot will provide necessary guidelines to various snowcapped mountains. The mountain flight is operated from Kathmandu domestic airport and ended at same airport within an hour.

02 Pax               03-04 Pax           05-12 Pax            13-19 Pax                      20-30 Pax        
USD 238.00 Per Person USD 227.00 Per Person USD 223.00 Per Person USD 219.00 Per Person USD 215.00 Per Person