Kathmandu Pokhara Tansen Lumbini Chitwan tour

After arriving at the airport in Kathmandu, you will meet with our Himalaya Trip representative. A private vehicle will transfer you to your hotel with a brief orientation of the overall tour in the way. A 30-minute drive will lead you to your hotel in Thamel where you can relax and rest for the day. You can take an evening walk in the lively market and streets with a wonderful showcase of culture. Overnight at a hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu.

We will visit the UNESCO world heritage sites of Kathmandu today. This tour is an ideal one for getting to know the Valley and the lifestyle of people living here from the medieval era and back. After breakfast, you will meet your guide and visit the first destination of today Kathmandu/Basantapur Durbar Square within a short walk from the hotel. This palace of the Malla Kings was also a long-time ruling point of the Shah Kings who unified present Nepal. From here, we will drive to the Swayambhunath popular as “The Monkey Temple.” From the base, we will explore the shrines and prayer wheels to the temple complex at the top. The view of Kathmandu Valley is pristine from here. After witnessing a blend of Hindu and Buddhist religious tradition in Swayambhunath, we will drive to the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath. Dedicated to Lord Shiva (the god of destruction), this shrine is one of the most significant Hindu shrines in Nepal. To end the day tour, we will head towards the Boudhanath Stupa about a 20-minute drive from here. This vast white dome is the center of Tibetan Buddhism in the Valley. With a warm Tibetan tea and a great view of sunset in Boudhanath, we will drive back to the hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.

We will start our journey to western Nepal after breakfast with a drive to Pokhara. This thrilling overland trip of about 5 to 6 hours will take you closer to the lifestyle and culture in the hills of Nepal. We will take brief breaks in the midway settlements and commercial centers to take our lunch. The smooth journey leads to the adventure capital of Nepal, Pokhara. We will head straight to the hotel and rest for a while. In the late afternoon, we will head towards Phewa Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in Nepal. Taking a boat, we will explore the lake and reach the other end of it. From here, we will begin the hike to World Peace Stupa of about 30 minutes. From the top, you can enjoy the sunset view over Phewa Lake and Pokhara Valley accompanied by a pristine view of the Annapurna Mountain range.

Today, we will start the tour early with a short drive to the base of Sarangkot Hill. About half an hour of the hike will take us to the viewpoint at the top of the Hill. We will have a majestic view of the sun’s rays hitting the Himalayas and lighting up the whole Valley from here. After sunrise, we will take our breakfast and head towards the Tibetan refugee camp in Hyangja. This village is surrounded by vibrant prayer flags and reflects Tibetan culture all over. Home to over 200 Tibetan monks, you can also peek into their lifestyle in a quick visit there. Our next site, Davis Falls (or David’s Falls) is truly a masterpiece of Nature’s beauty. Witness one of the most picturesque underground waterfalls in Nepal and have a wonderful time here. Adjacent to it is the Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, a cave complex with many Hindu shrines leading to a great view of Davis Falls at the terminal point. Our tour continues next to the International Mountain Museum, a repository of Mountaineering and Sherpa culture from over a century. You can indulge in various adventurous activities today, such as paragliding over Pokhara from Sarangkot; zip line travels, Bunjee, Kayaking/traditional boat excursion of the Phewa Lake, and many more. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

We will start the day with a drive to the Hill city of Tansen after breakfast in Pokhara. This drive follows a beautiful hill highway past many small and big settlements to this wonderful town. We will have a great time here, exploring the major attractions around this culturally vibrant town. Starting the tour with Mulgate (The tallest gate in Nepal), we will pay a quick visit to the ruins of the ancient durbar here. Similarly, SitalParti, Bhagawat Temple, Taksar, Tundikhel, Karuwa, and Dhaka Factories alongside Shreenagar Hill are the sites we will visit here. From here, we will continue our drive to Lumbini of about 1.5 hours. Heading straight to our hotel here, we will rest for the day. Overnight at a hotel in Lumbini.

Our day in Lumbini starts with the monks exploring the periphery of the area. Entering the main complex, we will join devotees from all around the world to explore the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The Maya Devi temple is the exact spot of the birth of Buddha besides the Mayadevi pool. Next, we will visit the Historic pillar made by King Ashoka back in the 2nd BC. Cameras might not be allowed in some of the places we will visit today. Many countries all around the world have made sculptures and monasteries in Lumbini. We will visit some of this wonderful architecture and have a peaceful time here. Our next destination is the archaeological site of Tilaurakot. We can explore the ruins of ancient palaces some aging back to 500 BC here. We will also take a brief visit to Kudan here. Kudan is situated about 3 km from Lumbini and was the reunion site of Lord Buddha and his father King Suddhodhana after his enlightenment. Now an archeological site, one can visit the three stupas of KUdan and the Nyigrodharama pond. We will return to the hotel and rest for the day. Overnight at Lumbini.

We will visit the remaining places in Lumbini after breakfast. Next, we will drive to our destination for
Today Chitwan, which is about 4-5 hours. On the way, we will visit the Ramgram village for exploration. The Ramgram stupa here is believed to be one of the original sites to contain one of the 8 relics of Lord Buddha. The remaining was scattered in different 84,000 destinations all over the world by King Ashoka. The Stupa is supposed to be over 2500 years old and is an important religious site for Buddhist pilgrims from all around the world. We will continue our drive to Chitwan today and will head straight to the hotel after arrival. In the evening, you can walk to the nearby local Tharu villages and explore the culture and lifestyle. You will also attend the Tharu cultural program accompanied by local snacks and cuisine. Decorated in their traditional dress and ornaments, the Tharu dance and culture showcasing is a unique experience for visitors.

After buying the permits, we will start the Jungle safari in Chitwan National. We will start the day with a canoe ride in the river deep in the lush jungles. The jungle walk follows it, with wildlife spotting opportunities here. You can bring a binocular or rent one for the jungle session. The classic elephant safari will take you deep to the National park. The Royal Bengal Tiger and One-horned Rhinocerous are two rare major spotting attractions here. More than 68 different species of mammals, 27 species of reptiles and snakes, 113 recorded species of fishes, and over 500 different bird species including the 160 different migratory birds inhabit this beautiful national park. After the safari, we will visit the Elephant Breeding center to feed and observe the Elephants. You can bath with the friendly giants and spend the evening there. We will return to the hotel and take our dinner there. Overnight at a hotel in Chitwan.

After breakfast, we will drive to the starting point of our rafting today from Chitwan. Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime with a session of adrenaline-pumping rafting in the mighty Trishuli River. The journey touches your soul, and you will truly feel alive and close to Nature. After rafting, we will take our lunch and start our return journey to the Kathmandu Valley. The Hill Highway drive traces its way through settlements and commercial centers, giving us opportunities to try the local snacks and lifestyle. After reaching Kathmandu, we will continue our ride to the Hilltop village of Nagarkot. On the edge of Bhaktapur city, we will have an hour or so of a drive with great views to reach here. Overnight at a hotel in Nagarkot.

We will start our tour early today with a light tea and a short hike to the view tower in Nagarkot. In a bright hotel, you can have a broad view of hills plains, and the magnificent Himalayas in the far north. From Everest in the East to the Dhaulagiri mountain range in the West, you can enjoy a pristine sunrise with these fantastic views. After breakfast, we will explore Bhaktapur city. This city is best preserved among all others in the Valley and is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the local Newari culture. We will visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square and the surrounding monuments sailing through amazing wooden and stone artworks in the process. Our second part of the valley tour takes us to Patan or Lalitpur (the city of arts). Here, we will walk in the streets and peek into the local culture. The Patan Durbar Square, Mangal Bazaar, and painting schools are the major attractions not to miss in Patan. After the tour of these two wonderful cities of Kathmandu, you will attend a farewell dinner organized by Himalaya Trip. You can share some stories and experiences with our team and guides followed by some Nepalese delicacies and drinks. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

You can explore the Thamel market and do some souvenir shopping before your flight today. The organic products, handicrafts, and garments are the top picks to return home with alongside many different varieties of special Himalayan tea. We will drop you to the airport a couple of hours before the departure. Return with great experience and wonderful memories of himalayatrip.com.