Day 01 - Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters).
There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred by private tourist vehicle, to your five star luxury hotel.
Day 02 - Guided sightseeing around Bhaktapur, Monkey Temple, Buddhanath and Bhaktapur.
After breakfast you will be guided by a private vehicle and professional tour guide around the historical and cultural attractions of Kathmandu Valley. The places we visit are as below:
Bhaktapur Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
As you walk in, you will feel a sense of inner harmony. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a collection of pagoda and shikhara – style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is The Lion gate, The Golden gate, The Palace of fifty five windows, Art Galleries, The Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla. It will feel like you have truly stepped back in time.
Buddhanath Stupa (World Heritage Site)
This is the largest stupa and among the most impressive in the Valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Buddhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during its construction.
Swoyambhu Stupa- A Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site)
Watching over the Valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhists sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. The five elements are represented in the stupas structure: the base symbolises earth: the dome water: the spire fire: the umbrella air; and the pinnacle ether. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and Monkey temple.
Overnight at luxury five star hotel.
Day 03, 04 & 05 - Morning flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara with an afternoon of guided sightseeing in and around the beautiful town of Pokhara.
Pure, simple, elegant, a place to relax, a place to enjoy, a place to discover. Lounge, laze, stroll, swim have a massage…take a nap read a book… drink, eat…play. For the active days, hire a mountain bike…explore the mountains, natural caves, historical temples and hilltop palaces…play a round of golf. A 45 minute drive with 25 minute hike take us to the top of Sarankot to see best sunrise & close views of many mountains like Annapurna range, Dhauligiri, Fishtail including views of the beautiful Pokhara valley & fewa lake. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide for the sightseeing in and around Pokhara to visit the following sites:
Phewa Lake & Barahi Temple
Situated at an altitude of 800meters above sea level, it is the second largest lake in the kingdom. With Barahi island Temple in the middle of the lake it is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. This two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the boar manifestation of Ajima, the protector’s deity representing the female force Shakti. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare & Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake.
Begnas & Rupa Lake
Lies in the north-east of the Pokhara valley at the distance of 13kms from the main city of Pokhara. These lakes are located at the foothill of Begnas, mountain and are separated by the Pachabiya hill.
Seti River Gorges
Carved by Seti-Gandaki is one of the natural wonders of Pokhara. K.I. Singh bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool & Prithivi highway Bridge near bus park, provides a perfect view of the river's dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by the turbulent flow of white water.
Devi's fall
Locally known Patale Chhango in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley is where the stream flowing from Fewa lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes.
Gupteswar Cave
Gupteswar Cave is a sacred cave, lies 2 km from Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Devi's fall and the cave is almost 3 km long. It has some big hall-size rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all fours. This cave holds special value for Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.
Tibetan Refugee Camps
Tibetan Village Tashiling in the south and Tashii Palkhel in the north of Pokhara valley is the two Tibetan villages which is inhabitant by the Tibetan people who keeps themselves busy by producing and trading woolen carpets and other handicrafts.
Museums
You will visit two different museums, the first museum displays the life styles and history of the Gurungs, Thakalis and Tharu while the other is Gurkha Memorial Museum dedicated to the famous Gurkha Warriors who earned their name during many fierce battles fought during the World Wars and numerous operations around the world since 1815. They won 13 Victoria Cross medals awarded for exceptional bravery shown in the field.
Overnight at luxury five star hotel.
Day 06 - Drive to Chitwan National Park by private car.
After breakfast we take a scenic drive through High Valleys, displaying a very tranquil side of Nepal. On reaching the National Park resort, our Guest Relations Officer will brief guests after which you will be participating in an Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk / Nature Walk with Boat Ride and dinner will be ready about 8:00 pm. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 - Guided activities in Chitwan National Park.
An early morning wakeup call followed by tea/coffee. The early morning tour provides one of the best times to see the wildlife at its best with Bird Watching / Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk. After breakfast a 45 minute walk through grassland and forest upstream of the Narayani River. Climb aboard the local boats to observe crocodiles along the banks while floating back to camp to enjoy lunch. Late afternoon a guide will take you for camp tour and visit observation tower / nature walk with Boat Ride and back to the camp for dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 - Chitwan morning activities then we fly back to Kathmandu.
An early morning wakeup call followed by tea/coffee. One last chance to see the wildlife in full swing, your guide will take you for a Bird Watching / Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk following breakfast you will be transferred to the Bharatpur airport for your 30 minute flight to the Kathmandu. Overnight at luxury five star hotel.
Day 09 - Leisure day in Kathmandu.
Today is a leisure day. Overnight at luxury five star hotel.
Day 10 - Early morning Mount Everest Scenic flight. Leisurely afternoon to explore the Country before you leave tomorrow.
Early morning you will be transfer to the domestic airport for your Scenic Everest flight. This one hour flight takes you within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cursing this close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice, is an out-of-this world experience. This special mountain flight offers the closest possible aerial views of Mt Everest, Kanchenjunga including many other mountains and the Tibetan Plateau. After you return to your hotel you have a big day to relax or do some shopping before you leaving the country. Overnight at luxury five star hotel.
Day 11 - Transfer to airport for your final departure.
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
NOTE: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. The trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. If you require some thing more challenging than this please visit our Short and Easy Treks.
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