Day 1, Arrival in Kathmandu
On your arrival in Kathmandu, you will meet our staff and you will be transferred to the hotel. After a short rest, we will visit the Swayambhunath Temple, said to be 2500 years old. The place here offers a breath-taking view of the Kathmandu city, especially the sunset view. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Day 2, Kathamndu – Chitwan National Park
After breakfast, you will depart Kathmandu to begin the journey towards Chitwan National Park (4-5 hour drive). Upon arrival at Chitwan National park, check in to the resort and have lunch. After lunch, you will proceed for a village tour. Overnight stay at Chitwan National park.
Day 3, Chitwan National Park
This Royal National Park (932 sq kms), was formerly a royal hunting reserve and lies in the low lands of the Tarai zone of Southern Nepal. It is home to an extraordinary range of some of the world’s rarest animals and birds. Today, you will enjoy bird watching, followed by a jungle walk through an elephant back safari through the jungles followed by a canoe ride and a local Tharu culture show. Overnight stay at Chitwan National park.
Day 4, Chitwan – Lumbani by bus
After breakfast, you will depart to Lumbini by Coach which will be about 4-5 hours ride, passing through beautiful Nepalese villages, rivers and waterfalls. Upon arrival at Lumbini, check in to a hotel and after a short rest, you will start sightseeing. Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 5, Lumbani day tour
For today's afternoon tour in Lumbini, the main attraction will include the Sacred Garden, which is spread over 8 sq km and possesses all the treasures of the historic area. See the Mayadevi Temple, where you will find a bas relief of Mayadevi, that Buddha’s mother had while giving birth to him. The Mayadevi Shrine is the oldest monument of Nepal. There is also the Ashokan Pillar, which was erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC to commemorate his pilgrimage to the sacred site. The other sights include the Sacred pond of Puskarni, where Queen Mayadevi had taken a bath just before giving birth to the Buddha. Overnight stay in Lumbini.
Day 6, Lumbani – Pokhara Fewa Lake & Mt Annapurna
After breakfast, do a scenic drive to Pokhara (8-9 hour), which is about 200 kms west of Kathmandu. Lunch will be served on the way. Pokhara is the second largest city of Nepal. In Pokhara, you will enjoy the panoramic views of snow capped mountains alongside the beautiful Lake Fewa, The Annapurnas and the famous “Fishtial” mountain peak of Machapuchare tower can be viewed over the tropical setting of Pokhara. Upon arrival, check in to a hotel. After a short rest, you will proceed for a 1 hour boating at Fewa lake , which is located at a walking distance from your hotel. This will be the scenic highlight of your trip. Dinner and overnight stay at Pokhara.
Day 7, Pokhara – Sharankot 1500 m – (1-2 hour mini Trek)
After breakfast, do a short drive to Sarankot 1st Viewpoint. Upon arrival at the 1st viewpoint, you will proceed for a mini trekking (about 2 hour walking). Sharankot Hilltop is a scenic place, situated at an elevation of 1500 meter above sea level. It will offer magnificent views of snow-capped mountains in the north & also splendid city views of Pokhara city with beautiful lakescapes. Later in the afternoon, you can walk even further up to another hill town of Kaskikot. Overnight stay in Hiltop resort at Sharankot (Enjoy beautiful sights of panoramic view of Himalayas).
Day 8, Sunrise View Point-Pokhara
Wake up early in the morning; do a 15 min walk to Hilltop for sunrise views over the Himalayan ranges. After a glorious sunrise view, you will go back to the resort for breakfast. After breakfast, do a 30 min walk down hill to the 1st viewpoint and drive back to Pokhara. Upon arrival, you will set off for the city tour, also called “Magic land or Dreamland” of Nepal. View the Devi’s fall, Mahadev Gupteswor Cave and the Tibetan refugee camp. Witness their way of life, especially the women knitting hand made woolen products at the carpet factory, which is is best quality made from mountain goat’s special wool. Later, you will have lunch near the lakeside. Tonight , you get to enjoy a beautiful Cultural Folk Dance whilst enjoying a sumptuous dinner. Overnight stay in Pokhara.
Day 9, Pokhara- Kathmandu -Nagarkot
After breakfast in hotel, drive to Kathmandu for about 5-6 hours by coach or Domestic flight (optional 99 USD). Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will continue with the drive for another 1 hour to Nagarkot, situated at 2300 m above sea level. This scenic spot with a spectacular view of the sunset and Mount Everest can be seen on a clear day. In the evening, watch the sunset of the Himalayan ranges at Nagarkot.
Day 10, Nagarkot – Kathmandu
You will awake to the beginning of a cold but a stunningly spectacular dawn: the first rays of the sun firing the peaks showcasing a hellish red that will slowly light the Himalayas from Kachenjunga and Everest in the far East to the Annapurnas and Dwawlagiri in the West. Drive to Kathmandu city. On arrival here, visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Squar and Patan Krishna Temple and transfer to the hotel for check in.
Day 11, Kathmandu – Sightseeing
Those travelers with limited time can enjoy close views of the highest Himalayan ranges. We would recommend for the mountain flight, which will offer a panoramic view of the Himalayas. This is an exciting one hour flight that takes you through the Eastern Himalayan Ranges of Nepal, some of the highest peaks in the world including Mt. Everest with a guaranteed window seat. Mountain Flight is in morning time (7:00 am to 8:00 am) from domestic airport in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, you will proceed to visit the Pashupatinath Temple. This ancient Hindu temple is one of the most Scared pilgrimage for Hindus, situated on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River There are many occasions when the faithful take ritual predictor baths in the river. The temple of lord Shiva, the Pashupatinath, with a tiered golden roof & silver doors is famous for it's superb architecture. This large gilded triple-roofed temple was built in 1696 AD, though 300 years earlier there was a structure on this site. Entrance to the temple precinct is forbidden to non-Hindus though one can view it from the terrace on the wooded hill across the river. This is the appropriate site to view the tradition of Hindu devotees during the cremation. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 12, Kathmandu – Final Departure
After breakfast, spend some free time at leisure , do your final shopping till your transfer to the airport for your departure flight for onward destination.