Nepal at it’s Best

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, meet and assist and then transfer to your hotel. Presided over by snow-covered mountains, the Kathmandu Valley is surrounded by verdant agricultural hills scattered with traditional villages and brick houses, rich in ancient holy temples and shrines used by both Buddhists and Hindu worshippers reflecting a great wealth of culture and tradition. Most of the country’s ethnic groups are represented in the Valley, particularly in Kathmandu itself, but it is the Newars who are the original inhabitants responsible for development and the splendid art and architecture in the cities. Rest of the day free at leisure. O/N in hotel.

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath & Swayambunath. Pashupatinath Temple, with its astonishing architectural beauty, stands as a symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition. Regarded as the most sacred temple of Hindu Lord Shiva in the world, Pashupatinath Temple’s existence dates back to 400 A.D. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world come to pay homage to this temple, that is also known as ‘The Temple of Living Beings’. Swayambhunath Stupa or The Stupa with golden spire is a 5th-century pagoda in Nepal. Typical of other monasteries, the Swayambhunath Stupa is adorned with fluttering prayer flags. This UNESCO Heritage site is situated on a hill that overlooks the Kathmandu valley and can be clearly seen from any part of Kathmandu on a clear weather day. In fact it can be safely adjudged as the most recognizable monument in entire Kathmandu. O/N in hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Chitwan. In this pristine jungle, 90 miles south west of Kathmandu lies the world famous Royal Chitwan National Park established in 1973. It covers an area over 932 sq. km. Which shelter the endangered species viz: Wild elephants, gharial crocodiles, the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger, asiatic on horned rhinoceros, Gaur (the largest of all the bovine) striped hyena. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. P.M. Proceed for jungle safari. O/N in hotel.

A.M. Proceed for jungle safari. P.M. Proceed for jungle safari.

Early morning proceed for jungle safari and then drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is a remarkable place for natural beauty at an altitude of 827 m above mean sea level & 200 km west of Kathmandu. This city is ever known as a real paradise in Earth. The Valley is filled with swift flowing river and dotted with clear gleaming lakes. It is blessed with the back drop is the most dramatic sceneries in world. A 140km of panoramic Himalayan ranges seem close enough to be touched. But also can be felt. The magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind the lake create an ambience of peace & magic, popular for water rafting, Kayaking and trekking expeditions following the unification of Nepal in 1769. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. O/N in hotel.

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing our of the town along with boat ride in Phewa Lake. O/N in hotel.

After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. P.M. Free at leisure. O/N in hotel

Departure transfer to airport to board flight for onward journey.