We have three options to reach Pokhara; via flight, private vehicle and tourist bus. We will reach Pokhara after 25 minutes flight, 5 / 6 hours by private vehicle and 7 / 8 hours by tourist bus as per client’s requirement. Pokhara is one of the beautiful city in Nepal from where we can see the lakeside view, Mountain View and very chill & peaceful environment. Stay overnight at hotel.
We will pick you up from Pokhara hotel at 8 am morning after having breakfast and then we will ride from Pokhara to Phedi in a private vehicle. From Phedi we will walk for about 2 to 3 hours to reach Dhampus. Dhampus is a beautiful village with the settlement of ethnic community of Gurung people. You can explore around the Dhampus and enjoy the panoramic views of mountains like Annapurna Mountain range, Manalsu mountain range. The sunrise and sunset from the hilltop of Dhampus is a breath breaking view to watch. Stay overnight at lodge.
On this day in the early morning we will drive to Sarangkot. From
this place we can see the magical, beautiful sunrise view and panoramic views
of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan range. We will return back to hotel and
enjoy the breakfast in Sarangkot. In the afternoon we will do the city
sightseeing. We will visit the mysterious Gupteshore cave, amazing David falls,
International Mountaineering Museum, through boating in Fewa Lake we will visit
Bindubasini temple. Stay overnight at hotel.
This day after breakfast in the Himalayan city we will prepare for our flight to Chitwan. We will take private vehicle from Pokhara – Chitwan which is 146 km and takes around 4 hours. Chitwan is known for the most attractive national park located at southern terai region of Nepal. The Park has wide varieties of wildlife offering people from across the world an opportunity to observe beautiful flora and fauna. Here, one can see very rare endangered species like one-horned rhinos, sloth bear, wild boars, leopards, crocodiles and many more than 500 species of birds. This day we will visit Tharu village, visit the sunset view. In evening we can enjoy Tharu cultural dance. Stay overnight at hotel.
Early morning we will enjoy various jungle
activities such as Elephant riding, canoeing, jungle walk and etc. We will do
the canoeing in Rapti River for 35 minutes and get to see the Gharial
crocodile, many different species of birds. Then after we go for the jungle
walk, 2 to 3 hours and Elephant Safari / Jeep Drive in the Chitwan National
Park. Stay overnight at hotel.
Early morning Bird watching trip and after returning from Bird watching trip we will have breakfast drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus 5 / 6 hours or private vehicle 4 / 5 hour drive or by 20 minute flight we will reach Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel.
We will get visit the different places which are listed in
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath
and Pashupatinath today. Stay overnight at hotel.
Kathmandu Durbar Square: (World Heritage Site): Kathmandu
Durbar square is one of the popular place which is liked by many visitors due
to its exquisite architecture and artistic embellishment. It consists of Huge
Royal Palace with different temples dating back from the 15th to the
18th century. The house of the living goddess, the ferocious Kal
Bhairav, the red monkey god, the Hanumandhokha palace, the Ashok Binayak
temple, Kasthamandap, the Temple Taleju and hundreds of erotic carvings are
some few examples of the sights at the square. All woodcarvings, statues and
architecture in this area are exceptionally fine.
Swoyambhunath: Swoyambhunath is one
of the most glorious Buddhist stupa. It is said to be 2000 years old.
Swoyambhunath is, perhaps, the best place to observe the religious harmony in
Nepal. The stupa is among the most ancient in this part of the world and it’s
worshippers are diverse from Newar nuns, Tibetan monks and Brahman Priests to
lay Buddhist and Hindus. Swoyambhunath provides an excellent view of the
Kathmandu valley.
Bouddhanth: Boudhhanath stupa is one of the
largest Buddhist stupa in the world. The Stupa 100 meters in diameter, was
built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels by the Lichchivi King Mana
Deva in the 15th century. The pinnacle of this stupa represent the
stages of enlightenment, symbol of royalty, compassion, knowing and nirvana.
There are many myths about the origins of the Stupa. Early morning and evening
are the times to visit Bouddha to join the local residents in Kora. There is an
enclosure with several monasteries of the different schools of Tibetan
Buddhism.
Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath
is one of the most sacred temples in Nepal. The temple of Pashupatinath is a
large double roofed pagoda of brass and gilt gold; the gateway is plated with silver.
There are linga images of Shiva along with statues, shrines and temples
dedicated to other deities in the temple complex. There are rows of Shiva
shrines and Hindu pilgrims from all over South Asia offering worship to Shiva,
the Lord of Destruction. Entrance to the temple precinct is permitted to the
Hindus only. However, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities
performed in the temple premises from the vantage point across the bank of the
Bagmati River.
Enjoy your last day on Kathmandu before departure. At your mentioned
departure time our correspondent will pick you up from hotel and transfer to
airport and depart you with warm hearts.