Best of Nepal: Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Kathmandu

  Upon your arrival at the airport in Kathmandu, the local representative will pick you up and take you to your hotel. You will get a brief introduction about the following tours in Nepal on the way. The rest of the day is to relax and recover from jet lag after checking in.
  

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• Day 2: Kathmandu - Patan - Kathmandu

  Take a walk at Ason Tole Vegetable and Spice Market before proceeding to Kathmandu Durbar Squares where the city's kings were once crowned and legitimized. Watch local people worship with respect at Kumari Temple.

  In the afternoon, continue to Swayambhunath Stupa, a good place to catch panoramic views of the city. Later, stroll around at Patan Durbar Square located in the heart of Patan City which was once the palace of the kings of Patan.

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• Day 3: Kathmandu - Bhakapur - Kathmandu

  This morning, you will visit Pashupatinath Temple where people practice outdoor cremation before admiring the Buddhist symbolism at Boudhanath Stupa.

  In the afternoon, discover Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a plaza in front of the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom. Before driving back to Kathmandu, take a visit to Changu Narayan Temple known as a living museum of carvings from the Licchavi period.

  In the evening, you are suggested wander around the Thamel streets for leisure on your own.

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• Day 4: Kathmandu - Chitwan (Approx. 4-5 Hrs' Drive)

  After breakfast, drive about 5 hours to Chitwan. Chitwan National Park is renowned for royal Bengal tigers and greater one-horned rhinoceroses. Activities here include jungle walks, bird watching, game drives, river safaris and jeep safaris. Your lodge guide will briefly introduce the Chitwan program to you after arrival. Start your jungle activities according to the schedule after lunch.

  Note: Jeep ride is suggested instead of the elephant ride at Chitwan National Park due to the consideration of being responsible.

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• Day 5: Chitwan

  Today is a full day to explore the park, try your luck at spotting tigers and continue to enjoy the jungle activities as per the program.

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• Day 6: Chitwan - Pokhara (Approx. 5-6 Hrs' Drive)

  Start a drive to Pokhara, a paradise for hikers, trekkers and those who love the outdoors. Pay a visit to Bandipur Village en route, which has mud houses round in structure to the ethnic group. After arriving in Pokhara, check in to your hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to explore this area on your own.

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• Day 7: Pokhara

  Enjoy a full day private tour in Pokhara considered to be the most beautiful place in the world. Take a private boat ride to experience the charm and serenity of Phewa Lake. Explore World Peace Pagoda balanced on a narrow ridge high above the lake. You can enjoy views of the Himalayan peaks, as well as Phewa Lake and Sarangkot Mountain. Later, continue to visit Devi's Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, and International Mountain Museum.

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• Day 8: Pokhara - Kathmandu

  Get up early and drive to Sarangkot, a beautiful village famous for its vivid sunrise and sunset views of the Annapurna Range. After that, fly back to Kathmandu. Take an afternoon walk leisurely around Thamel District and marvel at the medieval temples. Later, move to Garden of Dreams, a neo-classical garden. It offers a pleasant environment away from the hassle of Kathmandu City.

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• Day 9: Departure

  Bid farewell. After breakfast, the representative will take you to the airport for your return flight.

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