Itinerary

1. Day 1:Arrive Kathmandu

   • Meet at the Tribhuvan International Airport & transfer to hotel. 

   • Walk around in the Kathmandu Durbar Square in the afternoon.

2. Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

   • Start the day by visiting the World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu:-

     • Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the palaces of the medieval Kings who ruled over the then Kathmandu Kingdom.

     • Pashupatinath houses a sacred lingam or the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. The Aryaghat alongside Pashupati and on the banks of the Bagmati River is a famous funeral site for the Hindus.

     • The Buddhist shrine of Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhnath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan monasteries.

     • Swayambhu meaning "self-existent" is popular among foreigners as the Monkey Temple owing to the large number of monkeys population residing in the area.

3. Day 3: Kathmandu - Nuwakkot 1.5 hours

   • Drive to Nuwakot Shivapuri after breakfast. Kakani is the beautiful point of the land terraces and the distant mountains.

   • Enjoy fish farming and watch the rural life of the people in that region during the drive to Nuwakot.

4. Day 4: Nuwakot - Chitwan 4 hrs

   • Drive to Chitwan National Park after breakfast.

   • Reach resort till 1:00 to 1:30 pm in the afternoon. Upon arrival, there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities, and thereafter, rooms will be assigned and lunch will be served.

   • The Program at Resort:
     • 3:30 PM: Elephant-back safari: Ride on an elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife, the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours.

     • 7:00 PM: Slide presentation: Jungle experts will introduce background data and history of the Chitwan National Park as well as some other topics relating to wildlife.

     • 8:00 PM: Dinner at the central dining hall.

5. Day 5: Full day activities in Chitwan

   • 5:30 AM: Have tea or coffee after waking up, then proceed for Canoeing/Jeep Safari. A traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti River to view aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Jeep safari by Land Rover starts from canoeing put out point covering the distance of approximately 10km with chances of seeing rare wildlife.

   • 8:30 AM: Breakfast

   • 9:30 AM: Elephant Briefing: Learn more about the life of these fascinating animals by visiting the elephant stables.

   • 1.00 PM: Have lunch at the central dining hall.

   • Remaining hours before the afternoon program: take a dip in the pool, or relax on your verandah. Hammocks and the library are at your disposal and our bar is close by to refresh with a drink of choice.

   • 4:00 PM: Nature Walk- Walk with the nature will introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan sal forest, open grassland and riverine jungle. Guides will help identify some species of birds, plants and other wildlife.

   • 7:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances. Your participation is highly recommended.

   • 8:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining hall/ outside at the terrace.

6. Day 6: Chitwan - Pokhara

   • 5.30 AM: Go for Bird-watching (or another elephant ride on availability) after early morning tea/coffee. Out of 519 species of birds found in the park, there are 276 species in the area. Guides will help to identify some of the species of these birds.

   • 8.00 AM: Breakfast

   • Visit a souvenir shop before departure, where there is a small collection of local and ethnic items.

   • 9.00 AM: Depart for the return journey to Pokhara. Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the Fishtail Peak rising behind it create an ambience of peace and tranquillity. Pokhara is a perfect place to see the panoramic view of the Himalayan region including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. 

   Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

7. Day 7: Pokhara

   • Drive to Sarang Kot hill station early in the morning to view sunrise and view of Himalaya Sangri-La.

   • Proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of Pokhara City and 1-hour boating at Lake Phewa. 

   • Free at leisure for the remainder of the day.

8. Day 8: Pokhara – Kathmandu- Nagarkot

   •  Depart for Kathmandu after breakfast at the hotel. It will take 6-7 hours for 202km.

9. Day 9: Kathmandu

   • Visit two more World Heritage Site cities adjacent to Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur.

   • Patan is also known as The City of Fine Arts. Patan Durbar Square is one of the places in the Kathmandu Valley where the medieval arts and architecture still remain in its original state. The Durbar Square is full of ancient places, temples and shrines, noted for their exquisite carvings, mostly the Hindu and Buddhist monuments.

   • The medieval town of Bhaktapur, or the Town of the Devotees, preserves medieval arts, architecture, culture, and lifestyle to this date. One is sure to feel like traveling back into the past while walking along the Bhaktapur thoroughfares, squares and streets.

10. Day 10: Departure

    • Go for shopping and personal activities till departure time. 

    • Transfer to the airport according to the departure time for the next destination.