Best Of Nepal Tour

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We recommend you to participate in Best of Nepal Tour if you have couple of weeks of stay in Nepal and if you wish to explore Nepal in an easy way without going through arduous trekking.
Walk leisurely in the meandering street corner of Kathmandu and explore its antique courtyards, palaces and monuments. Kathmandu is in fact known as City of temples. Great opportunity of witnessing Newari culture awaits you in Kathmandu. Explore UNESCO sites of Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swayambhunath and the ancient Royal Palace of Kathmandu Durbar Square which willprovide you with glimpse on the flourished art and culture of ancient Nepal.
Best Nepal Tour continues from Kathmandu to Chitwan where you will explore Nepal’s first National Park and get close encounter with ferocious beasts like one horned rhinoceros and tiger from the top of elephant. You will visit Elephant Breeding Center while you will be taken to Tharu village for witnessing Tharu Cultural Dance in the evening.
Next destination of Best of Nepal Tour is Pokhara. Pokhara is best known for extreme sports activities in Nepal like zip flying, ultraflight and paragliding. We will take Day Tour in Pokhara. We will reach Sarankot Hill for best sunrise view.
Our next destination will be Lumbini- the birth place of Lord Buddha. After engaging in Full Day Lumbini Tour, we will return to Kathmandu and explore Patan and Bhaktapur which will complete our Kathmandu Valley Tour.
Best Nepal Tour is possible throughout the year. We can provide you with tailor made Best of Nepal Tour if the schedule does not match your needs.     

Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1310m)
Day 02: Kathmandu UNESCO Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu to Chitwan 150m 5-6hrs
Day 04: Jungle Activities in Chitwan National Park
Day 05: Chitwan to Pokhara 146km, 5-6hrs, 827m
Day 06: Pokhara Day Tour
Day 07: Pokhara to Lumbini
Day 08: Lumbini Exploration
Day 09: Lumbini to Kathmandu
Day 10: Patan and Bhaktapur Sightseeing
Day 11: Departure
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1310m)
After you disembark from the plane, you will have to go through custom formalities. Later, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to hotel for your luxurious stay. You will get briefing from your tour leader. Enjoy the welcome dinner. 

Day 02: Kathmandu UNESCO Sightseeing
After breakfast, guide will take you for wonderful Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour during which you will visit UNESCO sites like Pashupatinath, Swayambhu, Bouddhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kathmandu is the wonderful city where culture is embedded in the daily life of people. Pashupatinath is one of the holiest Hindu temple in the world. Swayambhunath is the oldest Buddhist stupa and Bouddhanath is the largest stupa. Bouddhanath is located in ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet and it is in Bouddhanath that you should be if you want to experience Tibetan life in Kathmandu. Pashupatinath temple is located at the bank of Bagmati River where we can observe Hindu crematorium ceremony. Swayambhunath means self-existing. It was discovered more than 2500yrs back.  

Day 03: Kathmandu to Chitwan 150m 5-6hrs
Chitwan is located 160km far from Kathmandu. We will take a tourist coach from Kathmandu to Chitwan early in the morning. We will reach Chitwan in 5hrs. We will visit Tharu community in the evening to watch cultural dance. Stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 04: Jungle Activities in Chitwan National Park
Early in the morning, we will start Chitwan exploration. This is the first National Park of Nepal. We will explore the dense sal forest and witness more than 500 species of mammals including wild boar, Bengal tiger, Rhinoceros, Musk Deer and Monkeys. It also holds several varieties of floras, amphibians and reptiles. You can select from canoeing, jungle walk, elephant riding and jeep safari to explore Chitwan jungle. Elephant riding offers advantage of height and allows better views of wildlife. Canoeing in Rapti River allows views of crocodiles.    

Day 05: Chitwan to Pokhara 146km, 5-6hrs, 827m
From Chitwan, we will drive north through the plain land. This part of journey is a rewarding experience as it offers scenic views of several majestic mountains, waterfalls and rivers including view of Annapurna Mountain. We will stay overnight in a hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara.

Day 06: Pokhara Day Tour
Wake up early in the morning. Travel to Sarankot hill for best sunrise view in Pokhara. Sarankot Hill offers views of Manaslu, Hiunchuli, Annapurna Mountain Range and Machhapucchre Mountain. Pokhara Tour begins after breakfast. We will explore Seti Gorge and David’s Fall. We will stop by International Mountaineering Museum and step in to Gupteswor Cave. We will engage in boating in Phewa Lake in the evening.

Day 07: Pokhara to Lumbini
Follow Siddhartha Highway and cover 203 km in about 4hrs to reach Lumbini. After checking in hotel, we will visit Lumbini garden. Lumbini is the UNESCO site that is visited by thousands of Buddhists pilgrims each year. Stay overnight in a hotel in Lumbini.

Day 08: Lumbini Exploration
We will participate in exciting Lumbini sightseeing on this day. Puskarini Pond and Ashoka Pillar are highlights of Lumbini. It was in Puskarini pond in which Buddha was given first bath by his mother Mayadevi after giving birth to Buddha. Later, the legendary King Ashoka from India visited this place and erected a great pillar in Lumbini with a written script confirming Lumbini to be the exact birthplace of Lord Buddha. We can visit Mayadevi temple and explore the monastic zone which will entice us with views of Royal Thai Monastety, Chinese Monastery, Vietnam Phat Quoc Tu, The Great Lotus Stupa of Germany and Myanmar Monastery.

Day 09: Lumbini to Kathmandu
Return from Lumbini to Kathmandu. There are two ways to return to Kathmandu. Direct flight is available from Bhairahawa to Kathmandu. It takes 8-9hrs to reach Lumbini from Kathmandu if we choose land transportation. Once we return to Kathmandu, you will be transferred to hotel where you will stay overnight.

Day 10: Patan and Bhaktapur Sightseeing
Drive to Patan Durbar Square early in the morning. Patan or Lalitpur is known as City of Fine Arts. We will visit famous shikhara style Krishna Temple, Taleju Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Rato Machhindranath Temple and Ashok stupa. Later, we will drive to Bhaktapur which is known as City of Devotees. We will visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Nyatapol Temple, Pottery Square, fifty-five window palace and Golden Gate are major attractions in Bhaktapur Durbar Square. We will return to Kathmandu for overnight stay.

Day 11: Departure
You will be dropped off at Tribhuvan International Airport approximately 3hours before your flight. Have a safe journey. We hope to see you soon.
Cost Include
  • Airport pick up and drop
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbini
  • Chitwan Jungle Activity
  • All ground transportation
  • English guide for Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour
  • Service charges and government taxes
  • Farewell dinner before departure
Cost Exclude
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Lumbini, Chitwan and Pokhara
  • Travel insurance
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • Nepal entry visa fee
  • Tips (not mandatory)

Trip's Quick Facts

Duration: 11 Days
Activities : Sightseeing
No. of Pax : min 2 to max 12

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