On arrival, meet &
assistance at the Airport. Transfer & check into the
hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
02Kathmandu
Early morning transfer to the airport for your
hour-long Everest flight. After mountain flight a full day
tour of the Kathmandu valley and its numerous UNESCO World
Heritage sites. Soak up the atmosphere at Durbar Square, a
UNESCO World Heritage site, with its numerous temples and
intriguing Royal Palace. Then visit the nearby Kumari Bahal,
where a living goddess resides. This afternoon, take a short
drive to the ancient Buddhist stupa at Swayambhunath; at
first glance you will recognize it as Nepal's definitive
icon. Situated on top of a hill, the stylized eyes of the
Buddha look out in all directions. Return to the city, where
evening is free to relax or explore on your own
Day
03Kathmandu
Enjoy a second full day of sightseeing in
Kathmandu. This morning, explore Pashupatinath, another
UNESCO World Heritage site. You may even witness an ancient
Hindu cremation ritual. The wrapped body is placed upon a
mound of smoldering logs and brush, then set alight. And
then proceed to Boudhanath, the largest Buddhist Stupa in
Nepal. This afternoon visit Patan Durbar Square, a
concentrated mass of temples, the most stunning display of
Newari architecture to be seen in Nepal. Listed in World
Heritage Site, the former Royal Palace complex is the center
of Patan's religious and social life, and houses a museum
containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects
Day
04Kathmandu - Pokhara
Transfer to Kathmandu Airport for flight to
Pokhara. You are met and transferred to Shangrila Village
Hotel. The rare combinations of snow-clad peaks and snow-fed
lakes and rivers has helped to make the valley of Pokhara
one of the most picturesque natural attractions in Nepal.
Enjoy a visit to the local market this afternoon
Day
05Pokhara
Early morning drive to
Sarangkot, see the sunrise over the Himalayas. Sightseeing
of Seti gorge, Devi's Falls, Vindyavashini Temple, and
Mahendra cave, etc. Enjoy a leisurely walk along Phewa Lake
and one hour boating
Day
06Pokhara - Chitwan National
Park
Transfer to Royal Chitwan National Park, and
spend the next two days exploring one of the finest national
parks in Asia, renowned for its diverse and dense wildlife.
Its award winning eco-lodges allow the opportunity to
observe animals in their natural habitat. After settling in
to your timber-frame bungalows, depart for an afternoon of
exploration. This afternoon, climb atop an elephant for a
safari through the golden grasses in search of animals. The
Royal Bengal tiger, leopard, Greater One-Horned rhinoceros,
four kinds of deer, two species of monkey, two types of
crocodile and 450 different birds all make their home in the
park
Day
07Chitwan National Park
Indulge
in jungle safari activities. Main highlights are elephant
rides to see the rare one-horned rhino, sloth bear, four
species of deer, a dazzling array of tropical birds and
perhaps a leopard or tiger. The birdlife is fantastic –
some 450 species have been sighted within the park. We’ll
also take a dugout canoe ride into the watery realm of the
threatened gharial crocodile, mugger crocodile, and numerous
waterfowl
Day
08Chitwan National Park -
Kathmandu - Nagarkot
This morning enjoy one last sunrise safari before
you are transferred to the airport in time for your flight
back to Kathmandu. You are met and transferred to Nagarkot
for sunset view and overnight.
Day
09Nagarkot - Bhaktapur -
Kathmandu
Today you rise early
and view the beautiful sunrise against the backdrop of the
Himalayas. After breakfast drive to Bhaktapur, a
history-soaked medieval town, that is also a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Here you will visit the Golden Gate at the
Palace of 55 windows; the Pashupatinath temple, famous for
its erotic carvings; the Nyatapole temple, the tallest in
the country and best example of the pagoda style; the
Dattatreya temple; and Pujari Math, with its uniquely carved
wooden windows. Drive back to Kathmandu for overnight.
Day
10Kathmandu
This morning, optional Everest flight by
Helicopter (extra fee) with a brief layover at Thasinga or
Tengboche. Afternoon free for shopping in Kathmandu.
Day
11Kathmandu - onward
destinations
Transfer to the airport for your homebound
flight.
