Itinerary
KATHMANDU – CHITWAN NP – POKHARA – KATHMANDU
DAY 01 – TRAVEL TO KATHMANDU
Fly today to Kathmandu with Qatar Airlines via Doha
DAY 02 – ARRIVE KATHMANDU – Dwarika’s Hotel
Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel, then at leisure
DAY 03 – KATHMANDU (B)
Optional Extra: Morning Mountain Flight with views of Mount Everest.
Full day tour of Kathmandu visiting Swoyambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Darbar Square.
This morning you will take a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City.
DAY 04 – KATHMANDU (B)
This morning you visit Nepal’s most important Hindu temple at Pashupatinath which draws numerous devotees from all over the Subcontinent each year. As you return to Kathmandu, you will stop at Bodnath and see one of the largest stupas in Nepal and possible in the world.
This afternoon visit Patan or Lalitpur.
DAY 05 – KATHMANDU TO CHITWAN (HB) – Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Bharatpur, Chitwan, on arrival transfer to Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge. After lunch you will have a chance to settle into your rooms and explore the lodge grounds – our large swimming pool beckons temptingly, and it is easy to while away a sunny afternoon swimming and reading with a cool drink in hand. After tea and biscuits in the main area, we suggest you take a stroll to the Narayani river with our resident elephants and one of our naturalists and watch elephants bathe and frolic while you enjoy your sundowners. Elephant bathing is done during the summer season as elephant loves to bathe in the river willingly. (Elephants are not forced to take a bath during the cold season/day). Return to the lodge for hot showers and cold drinks before dinner.
DAY 06 – CHITWAN (FB)
After breakfast prepare for a river safari on the Narayani River. A Nepali-style lunch will be served back at the Lodge, after which you might want to return to the pool for another early afternoon of sunbathing and relaxation.
Later in the afternoon meet with our naturalist for a jeep safari in the national park to get a taste of the jungle.
This evening, the dancing troupe from the village will come and dance before dinner – with their brightly coloured costumes and infectious rhythms, you’ll soon find your feet tapping along!
DAY 07 – CHITWAN (FB)
After breakfast strap on your walking boots, take a sturdy bamboo walking stick and prepare for a day of pure exploration and excitement! There will be a pre-made lunch ready along with refreshments to keep you going through the day.
Later head back over the river and then once back at the lodge, kick off the walking boots, and put your feet up before dinner is served!
Also, visit Tharu Village on Ox Cart
DAY 08 – CHITWAN TO POKHARA (B) – Shangri-La Pokhara
After an early morning’s game viewing, you will be driven to Pokhara (5 hrs), cradled in a bowl in the mountains. On arrival at leisure.
DAY 09 – POKHARA (B)
Early morning, enjoy the sunrise from Sarangkot. Later visit Devis fall and Gupteshwor Cave.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride (1 Hr) in Phewa River
DAY 10 – POKHARA TO KATHMANDU (B) – Dwarika’s Hotel
Drive to Kathmandu (5 Hrs)
On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure
DAY 11 – KATHMANDU HOMEBOUND OR ONWARDS (B)
Today India bids you farewell with your transfer to the International Airport for your homebound flight via Doha. Do you have a few extra days spare; why not talk to a member of staff about extending this tour.
Nepal Wildlife & Culture in Style
Special Value
- International flights included
- Private arrival and departure transfers
- Private car & driver for all road transfers
- Snack Hamper, with juice and water in your private car
- Mobile phone to use while in India to keep in contact with our local office and your driver
- Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast) (HB = breakfast, lunch or dinner) (FB = breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Private guide for sightseeing in all major cities
- Entrances to all monument and places of interest included
- Discover the beautiful sights of Kathmandu
- Elephant Safaris in Chitwan National Park
- See the sunrise at Sarangkot
Our Tour features the following locations
KATHMANDU: The capital of the ancient mountain kingdom of Nepal, Kathmandu has the air of a medieval city including a labyrinth of narrow streets, wooden temples and beautifully decorated palaces. In the background, there is often a gentle sound of cymbals and the markets are a rich blend of colours and aromas. Only in the 1950s was Nepal opened up to visitors, and today there is a thorough mixture of modern technology and traditional lifestyles making the city a fascinating place to visit. Nepal needs tourist numbers to increase to levels before the fatal earthquake, so support Nepal, contact us to advise a bespoke tour for you.
CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK: Chitwan is one of the finest national parks in Asia, renowned for its concentration of wildlife and top class tourist lodges, which provide the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat. Chitwan, which means the ‘heart of the jungle, ’ is amongst the last surviving example of the continuous band of forests and grasslands, which once extended from the Indus River in Pakistan to the Burmese border. Chitwan National Park is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site (natural) list. Visitors to Chitwan may enjoy elephant back excursions, nature walks, canoe trips and jungle treks. There are several authorised agencies to organise such safaris. Visitors may also take a river raft.
POKHARA: Pokhara, an enchanting city, nestled in the tranquil valley (827m), is the starting point for many of Nepal’s most popular trekking and rafting destinations. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fish trail summit of Machachhapuchhre (6,977m) rising behind it create an ambience of peace and magic. The valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, clear lakes and the world famous views of the Himalaya. Situated 200 km west of Kathmandu, Pokhara is connected by air as well as by road from Kathmandu and Bhairawa, a border town near India. Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machchhapuchhre, five peaks of Annapurna and others.
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