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| Living Goddes Kumari of Nepal |
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| Chitwan National Park |
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| Gurung Village of Nepal |
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| White Water Rafting |
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| Jungle Activiteis in Chitwan |
10 Nights & 11 Days Package
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| Kathmandu Durbar Square, World Heritage Site |
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| Mount Everest seen form Everest Flight |
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| Hotel Rooms |
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| Hiking in Annapurna Region |
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| Fewa Lake , Pokhara |
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| Lumbini 'The birth place of Buddha' |
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| Annapurna Range & Fishtail from Pokhara. |
10 Nights & amp; 11 Days Package
This is a trip which offers a delightful exploration of ancient temples and shrines of the three medieval kingdoms of Nepal. This trip takes you on a mystical historical tour where the past is still alive in the present, where tradition tirelessly repeats itself into a culture that remains imbedded by an ancient history & culture created by the kings of past generations where religious doctrines are strictly adhered to till this very day.
Nepal possesses altogether ten World Heritage Sites within the country, out of which 8 cultural sites; seven of them deify the Kathmandu Valley. This tour program is especially intended to introduce all the cultural World Heritage sites of Nepal with the additional facet of spending two nights in the Natural World Heritage Site of the Chitwan National Park. The tour also includes a fascinating mountain flight that should never be avoided during this time of the year. It’s an absolute thrill and wonderfully satisfying to view most of the highest peaks of the world, almost within touching distance from the window of your plane...!!!!!
Included in the tour is the ancient city of Bhaktapur, the very old Hindu temple and cremation ghats at Pashupatinath and the huge Buddhist stupa at Boudhnath. The tour also covers fascinating temples at Patan Durbar Square and Swayambunath, known as the ‘monkey temple’ (real monkeys - that can really be a pain in the neck sometimes. Make sure you have some bananas on hand) which is located on a small hillock from where you can have a 360 degree view of Kathmandu valley. The another highlight of this tour is a visit to Kopan Monastery, where Monks and Nuns from the age of seven come from all over Nepal and the Himalayan countries such as Tibet, Indian, Bhutan, Sikkim, and even Mongolia to attend classical monastic education.
The trip extends to Nagarkot which is a one hour scenic drive out of the valley into one of the most beautiful natural environs in the country. After your insightful visits to the major places of Kathmandu valley, we offer you Rafting Nepal package, which will let you, enjoy the most thrilling white water river rafting in the Trishuli River for 3 heavenly hours. After a briefing about safe rafting in Nepal from your River guide, you will be all set for your rafting trips down the Trishuli River of grade 3 & 4. This rafting trip is sure to give you the most amazing experience filled with utmost thrill. Added to this will be a blitz into Nepal’s exotic wildlife at the Chitwan National park. You will get to see the massive one-horned rhino, light-footed deer, an elephant breeding centre and the elusive tiger napping in the shade. After this trip in the wild, you will drive to Lumbini, which is the birth place of the Buddha and situated in the Terai plains of southern Nepal. We will be visiting the confinement site marked by a stone pillar erected by the famous Indian Emperor Ashoka
Pokhara through a lush, green highway where from the windows of your vehicle, your eyes will behold snowy mountain landscapes and in the course of your drive, you will pass through little hamlets and villages on the way that will give you some deep insights into Nepal’s rural lifestyles; till you finally reach Pokhara, a beautiful, scenic lake town where nature is amplified with the views of majestic peaks almost at touching distance, clean water lakes with boating and canoeing thrills at your service. You will also see some natural wonders of nature in waterfalls and gorges and at dusk, when the sun dips behind the mountains, glimpses of twilight lighten up the skies that herald the end of day and as you slumber after a wonderfully tiring day; the sound of crickets gently put you into blissful sleep…..it’s another day that will go into your diary….a fireside story on a cold winter evening for the generations to come. A memorable trip that stays with you for a lifetime.
And for those who have limited time but still want a real Himalayan Trekking experience, there is a day hike program in Annapurna Region. This hike start from Pokhara, the trail passes through rhododendron forest and fascinating traditional Gurung villages, a nice opportunity to witness the cultural and tradition of Nepalese countryside. Along the way, there are spectacular views of the snowy peaks of the Annapurna’s, capped off by the unforgettable mountain panorama.
The trip begins with a sightseeing tour to the most remarkable places in Kathmandu and by the end of the trip you will be completely immersed in the beauty and richness of Nepal.
An outline of Itinerary:
1. Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
2. Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu
3. Day 03: Mountain Flight. Half day Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu and Drive to Nagarkot
4. Day04: Day Rafting at Trishuli River. Transfer to Chitwan National Park
5. Day05: Full day Jungle Activities
6. Day06: half day Jungle Activities & Transfer to Lumbini.
7. Day 07: Lumbini Sightseeing and transfer to Pokhara
8. Day08: Dhampus Day Hike
9. Day09: Full day sightseeing tour in Pokhara with boating at Fewa Lake
10. Day 10: Fly back to Kathmandu: Evening: Farewell Dinner with cultural program
11. Day 11: Free till departure and Transfer to Airport for onward flight
Highlight of tour:
• Fully guided tour
• Combination of Cultural Tour,
• Himalayan White Water Rafting
• A day hike at Annapurna Region
• Wild life excursion
• Buddhist Monastery ( Monks & Nunnery)
• Visit to UNESCO’s World Heritage Site
• Mount Everest Flight
• Visit of Lumbini , birth place of Buddha
• All transfer on Private Vehicles
1 Tour Leader Free, if the group is more than 12.
Agent commission: US$ 1000 for every 12 Paying Pax.
• Accommodation on 5 Star or 3 star Hotels / Resorts
• Twin / Triple Sharing * Twin / Triple sharing
• Daily Breakfast * Daily Breakfast
• All Transfer on Private Vehicles
• Service of an English Speaking tour guide
• Entrance Fees for sightseeing & monument visit
• National Park permit fees
• Permit fees for trekking in Annapurna Region
• 1 Farewell Dinner with cultural program
• Fees for day rafting program
• 1hr. boating at Fewa lake
• Fees for all Jungle activities
• All meals while in Chitwan National Park(B,L & D)
• Air fare for Everest Flight & Airport Transfer * (for 5 star package only)
• Airfare : Pokhara – Kathmandu & Airport Transfer (for 5 star package only)
1 TOUR LEADER FREE IF THE GROUP IS MORE THAN 12 PAX
COST DOES NOT INCLUDES: Tips, Expenses of personal nature, Bar Bills, Laundry, telephone, Meals (other than mentioned above), Any other extra expenses occurred from unforeseen circumstances, All items that are not listed in ‘cost includes’ list.
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
It is a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. A representative and driver from our office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. The representative will help you check into your designated hotel. At the hotel, you will be briefed about your daily activities.
Day 2 Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence.
Kathmandu Durbar Square: Centered in Kathmandu, Kathmandu Durbar Square has Hanuman Dhoka, Degutale Temple, Taleju Mandir, Nasal Chowk, Nine storey Basantapur Tower, Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple, Mul Chowk, Mohan Chowk, Sundari Chowk, Tribhuvan Museum, King Mahendra Memorial Museum and Kal Bhairab temple in its vicinity. Hanuman Dhoka was the former Royal Palace of the Malla kings and later was passed onto the Shah dynasty. Royal family lived in the Hanuman Dhoka palace till 1886 and thereafter shifted to Narayanhiti palace. However, the palace is still used for ritual and ceremonial occasions. A new King is crowned inside the palace.
Swayambhu Nath: It is only 3kms away from the West of Kathmandu. Ancient tale has it that thousands of years ago Swayambhunath was an island. Later a stupa was built. At present, the stupa is a solid hemisphere of brick and clay, supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt and has Lord Buddha’s eyes adorned on all the four sides of the spire base. Buddhists regard it as the holiest place. Swayambhunath also offers a majestic view of the entire Kathmandu valley.
Patan Durbar Square: The historical complex of art and architecture: As you explore Patan Durbar Square, Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor Temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple and many other places of Patan, you feel as if Patan has been unveiled before you as an open museum showcasing intricately carved windows, intrinsic roof struts, statues of gods and goddesses, temples designed in pagoda style with erotic carvings and many other exquisite facets. You will also get to see handicraft centre in Patan
Day 3: KATHMANDU/Everest Flight - Nagarkot
May we invite you to join us to see, feel and discover marvelous legendary Himalayas, popularly known as Mountain flight. This flight take-off from Kathmandu airport in the early morning for an hour’s worth of spectacular mountains scenery. Mountain flight is suitable for all categories of traveler. For those who are restricted by time from going trekking can get panoramic view of the Himalayas in just an hour.
Pashupatinath: After breakfast, visit Pashupatinath Temple, the oldest and one of the most sacred Hindu temples in the world, this is located on the bank of the holy Bagmati River.
Bouddha Nath: Next, visit is Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest and oldest Stupas in the world that is located in an area known as Little Tibet.
Explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square, also known as Bhadgaon or City of Devotees, before making your way to Nagarkot, which is situated 2,300–metreabove sea level. On your 45‐minutes drive to Nagarkot, (from Bhaktapur) you get breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Mt.Manaslu and Mt.Gauri Shankar and entire Himalayas Ranges on a clear day. Tonight you will stay at the best resort in Nagarkot. Nagarkot is most popular for its magnificent sunset and sunrise views, along with its lovely weather. Bhaktapur lies on the Eastern part of Kathmandu valley. Also known as Bhadgaon or Khwopa, Bhaktapur is regarded as the abode of ancient Nepali culture, custom and alluring arts pieces of excellent craftsmanship. Each historical monument represents medieval culture, religious and custom of Nepal. Newari populace has largely dominated Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is the only place in Nepal which has remained untouched by western culture. Lion Gate, Golden Gate, Art Gallery, Statue of King Bhupatindra, Nyatapola Temple and fifty-five windowed Malla palaces are the living prides of Bhaktapur.
Kopan Monastery: This is a thriving monastery of 360 Monks, mainly from Nepal and Tibet. Nearyby is Khachoe Ghakyil Ling Nunnery, home to 380 nuns.
Day 4 White Water Rafting / Chitwan National Park
You will be driven to Kurintar early in the morning. After 4-hours drive, you arrive in Kurintar. Under the guidance of a river guide, you venture into a river trip up to Kurintar. Rafting along the exciting rapids of Trisuli River like Twin Rock, Ladies Delight and Scout Upset can be a mind-blowing experience. During this meticulously organized river trip, you journey through breath-taking alpine scenery and amazing rapids cutting through some of the most varied geology. After the day's activity you will be driven to Chitwan.
Day 5 In Chitwan – Jungle Safari in Royal Chitwan National Park
Chitwan prides itself in its rich wildlife and lush vegetation. Rare species of birds and animals, including the one-horned rhino and the Royal Bengal Tiger, inhabit the deep jungle of Chitwan National Park is one of the most interesting tourist destination. You will be taken on a jungle safari to explore its wildlife. Your safari excursion includes elephant safari, jeep safari, canoeing and bird watching. In the evening you get to enjoy the local Tharu stick dance, a slide show demonstrating the culture of Nepal and a special meal.
Day 6 Chitwan – Lumbini (Birth place of Buddha)
We’ll depart Chitwan and we make our Journey to the birthplace of Buddha. This is approx 5 hour overland tour.
We’ll reach Lumbini late afternoon. Check – in Hotel. Overnight
Day 7 Lumbini Sightseeing tour & Drive to Pokhara
Lumbini is the birth of place of Lord Buddha and has been declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. It is small town in the southern Terai plains of Nepal, where the ruins of the old city can still be seen. At the age of 84, Buddha left this world with thousands of followers to keep Buddhism alive. Lumbini has since been a holy ground for Buddhists all over the world. The restored garden and surroundings of Lumbini have the remains of many of the ancient stupas and monasteries. A large stone pillar erected by the Indian Emperor Ashoka in 250 BC bears an inscription about the birth of the Buddha. An important part of Lumbini is the temple of Maya Devi. It has stone image of Maya Devi giving birth to Lord Buddha as she holds onto a branch. There are many temples and monasteries designed by different countries in their own style like, Germany, Chinese, Korean, Shrilankan, Thai and many more. After the tour, we’ll leave for Pokhara.
Day 8: Dhampus Hike (Approx 5 hrs. hike)
This 2 hours climb to Dhampus continues through magnificent rhododendron forest nesting various species of birds to the village of Chandrakot, inhabited by the warm-hearted and hospitable Gurung people. In terms of climbing technicalities, it is an easy to ascend. The overwhelming altitude differences between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges make Dhampus peak a very vantage spot to observe the mountains.
When you emerge from the forest and reach Dhampus, you will be able to marvel at exceptional view of massive Mt. Machhapuchhare, Popularly known as Fishtail Mountain (6900m) for its peak resemble the shape of fish.
Day 9: Pokhara is one of the most picturesque natural valleys in Nepal.
After breakfast, set off for a half–day sightseeing tour of Pokhara Valley, also known as the magic land or the dreamland of Nepal. During your tour, visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp and Bindabisini Temple. After lunch, make stops at Devi’s Falls and Barahi Temple. In afternoon enjoy an hour of boating on Fewa Lake, situated beneath the mountain ranges of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre Himal or “Fishtail”. Explore the area surrounding the lake, which includes a local market place, popularly known as Lake Side.:
Thereafter, spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 10: Fly Pokhara - Kathmandu
Transfer to Airport / Fly back to Kathmandu.
Check in Hotel / Rest of the day is free at leisure
Evening: Grand Farewell Dinner accompany by cultural show.
Day 11: Departure
Free till departure. Sadly this is end of your Nepal Trip. Transfer to airport for onward flight.
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CONTACT:
MR. GAGAN DEV THAPA
KATHMANDU, NEPAL
EMAIL: gaganthapa@hotmail.com
ICQ: 556495037
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| Monks in Kathmandu |
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| Pashupati Nath Temple |
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| Pashupati nath Temple of Hindus |
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| Bouddha Nath Stupa |
