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12 DAYS CULTURE TOUR IN NEPAL

Tour code NAP-NPT-004

Places Covered : Kathmandu – Nagarkot – Rafting - Chitwan – Lumbini – Tansen - Gorkha – Pokhara - Kathmandu.
Total duration : 13 nights 14 days
 

 

Detail Itinerary

Days 01 : Arrive at Tribhuwan international airport, Kathmandu, you are welcomed by the hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to your hotel. Short briefing will be followed about necessary formalities and rest of the program. Depending on arrival time you will have choice of visiting nearby sanctuaries or have a rest day.

Days 02 : After breakfast we drive to Daksinkali to see the animal sacrifices. Daksinkali temple located at the foothills south of the valley is the most important venue of animal sacrifices to the goddess Kali. En-route we visit Pharping Monastery & Chovar Gorge. The Buddhist history says, Milerapa from Tibet took one night shelter in the cave, and accordingly blessed this monastery. Hindus have their version that it was Pancha Pandav who had visited this place. The Chovar gorge which god Manjushree to create the Kathmandu valley drained the waters of primeval lake. We then finally visit to Patan Durbar Square. Patan Durbar Square is one of the beautiful Durbar Square in Kathmandu valley. It is very famous for woodcarving, Metal works, Temples and Monasteries. Tour of Patan includes tour of Krishna temple, Patan king’s palace, Golden temple and much more.

Days 03 : After breakfast we drive to Pashupatinath temple. The holiest of holy Hindu temple in south Asia is the focal point of pilgrimage from all over the sub-continent. The holy river Bagmati flowing nearby is the cremation ground of the Hindus. Funeral pyres can be viewed from across the riverbank. We then visit to Boudhanath stupa. Probably the largest stupa in the world is also found in Kathmandu valley the great stupa of Boudhanath. Again the omni-sighted eyes of the Budha stare all the directions. This stupa is the place of worship of Tibetan Buddhists predominantly. Then evening we drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot situated is (2300m) above the sea level. This spot provides an excellent view of the sunset and Mt. Everest can be seen on a clear day.

Days 04 : Wake up call to see sunrise and the Himalayan range. After breakfast we drive to Changunarayan: This is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Kathmandu valley that exists in the valley dating back to the 4th century. We then visit Bhaktapur Durbar square. Bhaktapur is one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu valley. It is well known as Living Museum. Old brick paved enclave of old Royal palace, Nyathapola Temple, Datatriya temple exquisite artwork offers a picture of the grandeur of medieval Nepal. It is very famous for woodcarving and pottery products. After sightseeing drive back to Kathmandu.

Days 05 : After breakfast we drive to rafting starting point at Trisuli River. It takes approximately 2-hrs drive from Kathmandu. This River is popular as access to the Prithivi Highway makes "breaking off" the journey easy. Lunch we'll be served after 2/3-hrs rafting in the riverside. After lunch we have raft again and we drive to Chitwan National Park upon arrival, rooms assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities. After dinner slide presentation. One of our jungle exports will introduce background data and history of the Royal Chitwan National Park as well as some other topics relating to wildlife.

Days 06 : Wake up call followed by tea or coffee, and then proceed on a Nature Walk: This encounter on foot with the environment will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter. Around 8:30AM breakfast will serve. After breakfast we process on Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on an elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able to see the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3-hrs. Lunch will be serving around 1.00 PM: After lunch we have Canoeing Trip: A traditional dugout canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals of the riverbanks. Back to resort through the Jungle. In the evening, Tharu Stick dance show: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances.

Days 07 : Early wake up call followed by tea or coffee, and then proceed on a Bird Watching after breakfast luggage down and departure around 9.30 AM to Lumbini. Lumbini is the Birthplace of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace, compassion. The old Monastery, images of Buddha’s mother Maya Devi, etc. are still preserved in Lumbini.

Days 08 : After breakfast we drive to Tansen the most popular summer resort with far stretching views of the Himalayas. Tansen is a great rarity, a Nepali town big enough to be interesting, yet so far utterly unspoiled. Set at (1400m) on the southern side of the Mahabharat range in south central Nepal, it’s an ideal hill station, with a marvelously fresh climate.

Days 09 : Visiting around Tansen then we drive to Gorkha,then we have a sightseeing tour of Gorkha Palace, the palace of the King Prithivi Narayan Shah who united Nepal in 1881 AD and visit the Bazar.

Days 10 : After breakfast, visiting we drive to Pokhara and transfer to hotel. Pokhara is one of the most picturesque tours. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of Machapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip.

Days 11 : Wake up early in the morning and we drive to Sarangkot to see the sunrise and Himalayas view, after spectacular view and Sunrise, we drive back to Pokhara, after breakfast again we have day sightseeing in Pokhara such as Devi's fall; Mahendra cave; Seti river gorge; Bindabasini temple and Tibetan refugee camp, afternoon boating in Fewa Lake.

Days 12 : After breakfast we drive back to Kathmandu. After arrive in Kathmandu you have free evening for shopping

Days 13 : After breakfast we drive to Bungmati. Bugmati is a traditional Newari village in Kathmandu Valley. It is about 10-kms south of Kathmndu most of peoples are farmers and works in wood carving. Main attraction in Bugmati is living culture of newari peoples and Temple of red Machhendranath (God of Rain). We then drive to Sankhu & Bajra Yogini temple. This is a post on the old trade route from Kathamndu to Lhasa famous for many fine Newari houses with elaborately carved window frames. Nearby is the temple of tantrum goddess Baja Yogi. You have free evening for shopping to pick up last minute souvenir.

Days 14 : After breakfast you will have some free time until the time to leave the international airport for your final departure.

 

  Cost included with following services:
Arrival & departure transfer.
Accommodation at standard hotel as per program schedule on twin sharing bed room with breakfast basis.
City tours as per scheduled program by private transportation with tour guide.
One days rafting organize at Trisuli river including with all the necessary raft-equipment.
2 night 3 days full board organizes in Chitwan national park with all the wildlife activities.
 

  Cost excluded with following services:
Lunch/dinner during the trip and while in city.
Items of a personal expenses such as alcoholic, soft & hard drinks, laundry, hot shower, phone call, internet, tips etc.
Your personal tour equipments
Entry fees of temples and other sites while in sightseeing.
International & domestic airfare & airport taxes
And things which are not mentioned above.

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Short Itinerary

Days 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu
Days 02 : Excursion to Dakshinkali – Chovar – Patan
Days 03 : Excursion to Pashupatinath - Boudhanath - Nagarkot
Days 04 : Nagarkot - Changunarayan – Bhaktapur – Kathmandu
Days 05 : Kathmandu – Rafting – Chitwan National Park
Days 06 : Full day wildlife activities
Days 07 : Chitwan - Lumbini
Days 08 : Lumbini – Tansen
Days 09 : Tansen – Gorkha
Days 10 : Gorkha – Pokhara
Days 11 : Pokhara excursion
Days 12 : Pokhara – Kathmandu
Days 13 : Excursion to Bungmati – Sankhu
Days 14 : Departure day

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  Cost

Pax

US$ per person

1 - 3

1240.00

4 - 6

1135.00

7 - 10

1085.00

 
 
 

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