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This fourteen-day trip is an intensive
tour of Nepal, which offers an insight
into its rich ancient cultures and
ethnic diversity. Explore the different
areas and combine it with the simple
pleasures of hiking through scenic
countryside and the thrills of viewing
the mighty Himalayan peaks from dose
quarters. There are many country trails
of which several of them are old trade
routes or pilgrimage paths which lead
through terraced hillsides, forested
ridges, river banks, paddy fields;
connecting picturesque hamlets and
mountain villages. The most rewarding
way to see Nepal and her people, their
culture and rich heritage by walking or
hiking like the traders or pilgrims.
Outside the Kathmandu valley
accommodation will be in small but
comfortable country style hotels/lodges.
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3 nights 4 days Kathmandu
Nepal Tour Program |
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Day - 1 |
Welcome and Arrival
transfer to Hotel. |
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Day - 2 |
After Breakfast, Hallf
Day Sightseeing in
Swayambhu Stupa, Buddha
Nath and Pasupati Nath
Temple , drop to
Kathmandu Durbar Surire.
( Aprox 4 hrs) Rest free
time. |
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Day - 3 |
After Breakfast, Half
Day Sightseeing in Patan
Durbar Squire and
Bhakatpur Durbar Squire
(Aprox 4 hrs) Rest free
time. |
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Day – 4 |
After breakfast, final
departures transfer to
International Airport . |
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Himalaya
Holiday 4 nights 5 days Kathmandu
Nepal Tour Package |
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Day - 1 |
Welcome and Arrival
transfer to Hotel. |
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Day - 2 |
After Breakfast, Full
Day Sightseeing in
Swayanbhu Nath Stupa,
Buddha Nath, Pasupati
nath Temple , Patan
Durbar Squire and drop
to Kathmandu
Durbarsquire. |
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Day - 3 |
After Breakfast drive to
Sightseein in Bhaktpur
Durbar squire and drive
to Nagarkot or Dhulikhel
o/n at Nagarkot or
Dhulikhel's
Hotel/Resort. |
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Day – 4 |
After Breakfast, drive
back to Kathmandu o/n at
Hotel, evening free day. |
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Day – 5 |
After breakfast, final
departures transfer to
International Airport . |
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5 nights 6 day Nepal Tour
Package - Adventure Tour |
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Day - 1 |
Welcome and Arrival
transfer to Hotel. |
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Day - 2 |
After Breakfast, Full
Day Sightseeing in
Swayanbhu Nath Stupa,
Buddha Nath, Pasupati
nath Temple , Bhakatpur
and Patan Durbar Squire
and drop to Kathmandu
Durbarsquare. |
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Day - 3 |
After early Breakfast
drive to Chitwan
National Park and over
night at Hotel or Camp
or Resort with all Meals
and some activities. |
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Day – 4 |
After Breakfast, Jungle
Activities like,
Elephant Ride, Jungle
walks or village Tour,
Tharu Cultural dance and
o/n at Hotel or Camp or
Resort. |
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Day – 5 |
After Breakfast, drive
back to Kathmandu o/n at
Hotel, you can visit
Manakamana Temple by
Cable Car on the way to
Kathmandu , Free time in
the evening. |
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Day – 6 |
After Breakfast, final
departures transfer
International Airport . |
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A complete Nepal Tour
Itinerary of 07 Nights / 08
Days
Day
01 Kathmandu:
Arrive Kathmandu. On arrival
assistance at airport with our
office representative and
transfer to the Respective
Hotel.
O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02 (Kathmandu-Chitwan)
Optional Everest Mountain Flight
The largest domestic airline,
Yeti Airlines regularly conducts
a number of flights over the
Everest region. These flights
are about 50 minutes long and
supplies breathtaking views of
all the mountain peaks that come
under the region of Everest as
well as several others. Everest
mountain flights are conducted
early in the morning between
06.30 and 08.00am. Once the
flights take off it can go as
high as 25,000 feet! The
experience itself is thrilling
and worth remembering once you
are in the country of the
Himalayas. Jetstream-41, the
state-of-the art technology
based aircraft is used for the
flight with guaranteed window
seat for all the passengers.
Breakfast
at the Hotel, and drive to
Chitwan which will take 5 to
6 hours of journey under normal
road condition.
Upon arrival the naturalist will
host reception, refreshments,
briefing about the programs and
the lodge/camp facilities.
Royal Chitwan National Park:
The Royal Chitwan National Park is the
lush valley of Chitwan situated
in the foothills of Churia
ranges which houses the first
National Park of the Kingdom.
This National Park is famous for
its variety of wildlife
especially the Great Indian One
Horned Rhinoceros and the
elusive Royal Bengal Tiger.
Lunch, Dinner and O/N in Chitwan
Day 03 (Chitwan)
Breakfast
at the resort. Full day jungle
activities as per lodge program.
Where you will get excellent
opportunities for bird watching
and excellent chance to see four
kinds of deer, wild roar,
rhinoceros, monkeys, sloth bear,
gaur and many other smaller
mammals.
Lunch, Dinner and O/N in Chitwan
Day 04 (Chitwan-Pokhara)
Breakfast
at the Resort, and drive to
Pokhara, which will take 5
hours of journey under normal
road condition.
POKHARA
The rare combination of
snow-clad peaks and snow fed
lakes and rivers has helped to
make the valley of Pokhara
(210kms/131 miles from Kathmandu)
one of the most picturesque
natural attractions in the
kingdom. It is located virtually
in the geographical center of
Nepal. Located on the main road
between Kathmandu and Bhairawa,
there may be no other place in
the world from where Great
Himalayas peaks can be admired
from such a close distance. The
Bindhyavasani Temple on its
well-kept platform overlooks a
modest amusement park. Phewa
Lake, skirted by a large numbers
of unpretentious lodges and
simple restaurants, is the most
congenial spot for visitors.
Rest of the day at leisure in
Pokhara.
O/N at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 05 (Pokhara)
Breakfast
at the Hotel.
You might take an early morning
Optional visit to
Sarankot for beautiful
sunrise view.
SARANKOT
Sarankot is 9 kms to the north
west of Pokhara is one of the
most popular tourist
destinations in Nepal.
Conveniently perched high on the
top of a ridge at 1,592m., the
serene hill resort offers the
spectacular panorama of the
entire Annapurna range
stretching from east to west and
the un-spoilt rural settlements
just below those towering peaks.
Viewing 700m down from the top
of Sarangkot you can have
awesome sights of the stretching
Pokhara Valley, Phewa Lake and
many more.
AM:
Sightseeing tour of Pokhara city
with our local English Speaking
Guide.
POKHARA OLD BAZAR:
Pokhara’s Traditional Bazaar Is
Colorful and So Are Its
Ethnically Diverse Traders.
Temples and Monuments have Ties
to the Newar Architecture of the
Kathmandu Valley. Located About
4 Km From Lakeside, The Markets
Original Charm Is Alive And
Well.
BARAHI TEMPLE:
Built on an island in Phewa
Lake, this two storied pagoda is
dedicated to the boar
manifestation of ajima, the
protector’s deity representing
the female force. Devotees can
be seen, especially on
Saturdays, carrying animals
across the lake to be sacrificed
to the deity
DEVI’S FALL:
Locally Known as Patale Chhango,
Devi’s fall (Also Known As
Devil’s, Devin’s David’s) Is an
Awesome Waterfall Lying about 2
Km South West of Pokhara Airport
on the Highway to Tansen. Legend
Has It That A Trekker (Devin,
David) Was Washed Away By The
Phardi Khola And Disappeared
Down Into An Underground Passage
Beneath The Fall.
GUPTESWAR GUPHA:
Is A Sacred Located Near Devis
Fall. The Cave Is Almost 3 Km
Long. It Has Some Big Hall Size
Rooms And Some Passage. This
Cave Holds Special Value For
Hindus Since A Phallic Symbol Of
Lord Shiva Is Preserved Here In
The Condition It Was
Discovered. Taking Pictures
inside the Cave Is Prohibited
FEWA LAKE: - (Optional)
Boat trip in the lovely Phewa Lake
is the foremost attraction of
Pokhara. Paddling out into the
middle of the lake is a nice way
to spend a quite afternoon.
Phewa lake is the largest lake
in Pokhara valley and the second
largest lake in Nepal. Encircled
by Sarangkot and Kaskikot hills,
the lake holds a pagoda-style
temple. Another attraction is
the reflection of Mount
Machhapuchhre and Annapurna
range on the crystal clear water
of the lake. While boating in
Phewa Lake, you can see several
verities of fish.
PM:
- Free to explore the city by
their own Or for Shopping
in Pokhara.
Day 06 (Pokhara-Kathmandu)
Breakfast
at the Hotel. And drive back to
Kathmandu, which will take
around 5 hours of continue
journey under normal road
condition.
MANKAMNA is a temple of the wish fulfilling Goddess on top of
a hill in the Gorkha district.
It is a scenic and pilgrim site.
Innumerable devotees have
touched the soil of this holy
place and it continues till this
day to offer solace and peace to
all those who choose to lay
their wearied heads on the
loving lap of the wish
fulfilling mother. To reach this
temple we can experience cable
car, which is first introduce in
Nepal.
Spectacular views include deep
valleys, terraced fields and the
Manaslu-Himalchuli and Annapurna
ranges. In the past, the only
access to the region was by
arduous climb of over five hours
but one can now visit the shrine
in comfort by Mankamna cable
car. The reward on reaching the
shrine is spiritually
satisfying.
PM:
- Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur
City.
BHAKTAPUR
CITY
As you walk in you cannot but be
over come by a feeling of inner
harmony. Such is the art and
architecture and the special
layout here. The 15th
century palace of 55 windows,
situated to the left as you
enter through the city gate,
inspire admiration. The
National Art gallery is also
housed inside. The Palace
entrance, the golden gate is a
masterpiece in repose art. In
front of the palace building is
a medley of temples of various
designs.
Day 07 (Kathmandu)
Breakfast
at the Hotel.
PM:
Half day sightseeing tour of
Pashupatinath + Bodhnath with
English Speaking Guide.
PASHUPATINATH
6kms/4miles from Kathmandu City,
Pashupatinath Temple is one of
the holiest Hindu Temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Situated amidst a lush green
natural setting on the bank of
the sacred Baghmati River, the
temple built in Pagoda Style has
gilded roof and richly carved
silver doors. Visitors will be
permitted to view the temple
from the east bank of River
Baghmati, entrance in the temple
being strictly forbidden to all
non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the
centre of annual pilgrimage on
the day of Shivaratri which
falls in the month of
February/March. Behind the
temples are the cremation
grounds.
BOUDHNATH
This Stupa situated 11km/7 miles
from Kathmandu City is one of
the biggest in the world of its
kind. It stand with four pairs
of eyes in the four cardinal
direction keeping watch for
righteous behavior and human
prosperity. This Buddhist Stupa
was built by King Man Deva at
the advice of the Goddess Mani
Jogini. It is built on an
octagonal base inset with prayer
wheels. The shrine is ringed by
houses of Lamas or Buddhist
priests.
KATHMANDU CITY
Known as Kantipur Nagri,
the capital of the Kingdom of
Nepal. Here you will visit the
temple of the Living Goddess who
acknowledges the greetings of
the devotees from the balcony of
her temple residence.
Kashtamandap the source of the
name Kathmandu and supposed to
be made from the timber of a
single tree and the Durbar
Square are with its array of
temples overlooked by the
Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the
ancient place of the Nepalese
Royalty.
SWAYAMBHUNATH
Located approximately 4 kms.
/2.5 miles, this Buddhist Stupa
is said to be 2000 years old.
The Stupa which forms the main
structure is composed of a solid
hemisphere of brick and earth
supporting a lofty conical spire
capped by a pinnacle of Copper
gilt. Painted on the four sided
base of the spire are the all
seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This
hill is a mosaic of small
Chaityas and Pagoda temples.
Day 08 ((Kathmandu-Departure)
Breakfast
at the Hotel, free till
departure and transfer to
Tribhuvan International airport
(TIA) to connect the onward
flight.
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Buddhist Pilgrim
Tours 6 nights 7 days |
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Day - 1 |
Welcome and Arrival
transfer to Hotel. |
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Day - 2 |
After Breakfast,
Sightseeing in Swayambhu
Nath Stupa, Buddha Nath
Stupa, Patan Durbar
Squire and Pharping
Monistary. |
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Day - 3 |
After Breakfast,
transfer to domestic
Airport to fly Bhairawa
(Lumbani) You will
receive by Hotel
Representative and o/n
at Hotel. |
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Day – 4 |
After Breakfast,
Sightseeing to Lumbani
and o/n at Hotel. |
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Day – 5 |
After breakfast, drive
to Domestic Airport
Bhairawa to fly back to
Kathmandu , and over
night at Hotel. |
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Day – 6 |
Free day or optional a
day tours to Kapan
Monastery in Kathmandu
or Namo Buddha day
return Tour in Dhulikhel. |
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Day – 7 |
After breakfast, final
departures transfer to
International Airport . |
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Nepal Tour Package - 7 Nights / 8 Days -
Best Nepal Tour program:
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Day 01 |
Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Take your
Nepal visa on arrival. Costs $ 25 for
minimum 15 days visa and needs 2 PP size
Photos too. Meet and greet
by the Angel Tours staff, assistance at the airport and transfer
to your hotel. |
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Day 02 |
Kathmandu
After Breakfast Move out for city tour
around 10.00 AM Visit Boudha Nath,
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar
Square and Swyambhunath. - BB |
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Day 03 |
Kathmandu - Pokhara
After BreakFast drive to
Kathmandu domestic
airport and fly to
Pokhara. Or if you like
you can drive to Pokhara
from Kathmandu by land
also. It takes 6 hours
and is 200 km west of
Kathmandu. Flight time -
11:45. Airlines - Yeti
Air flight No - 173.
Arrival in Pokhara
Transfer to Hotel - Trek
O Tel/ Mount Kailahs /
Grand Evening 1
Hour Boating in Fewa
Lake and Pokhara Lake
side visit by walking.
Note: In Kathmandu air
port you need to pay NPR
Rs 170.00 Per Person as
airport tax.
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Day 04 |
Pokhara
Early morning around
5.15 drive to Sarangkot
for to see beautiful sun
rise and the beautiful
Himalaya range of Mount
Fishtail and Annapurna.
Day visit Bat's cave,
Seti River gorge, Grokha
Museum. Devi's fall. |
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Day 05 |
Pokhara - Chitwan
After Breakfast around
8.00 Am we will drive
from Pokhara to Chitwan.
The road is nearly 185
Km and takes 5 hours on
drive. The road goes
through the bank of
river and it's windy and
curvy. Arrive in Jungle
Safari Resort Chitwan.
Take lunch. IN the
Evening, sun set at the
bank of the river and
tharu cultural show |
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Day 06 |
Chitwan
Walk up call at 6.00.
Breakfast. After
breakfast go for
Elephant Ride Jungle
Safari and return to
Hotel around 9.30. If
you like you can
directly go to see the
Elephant bathing in the
river. Tell to guide.
Free and lunch at 11.30
or 12.00 free till
14.00. At 14.00 Move out
for Canno boat riding at
River. At this time you
can see crocodiles and
birds in the river.
After canno go for
Jungle walk and visit
Elephant breeding
centre. Return to Hotel
by Jeep drive.
Note: During Jungle
Safari, please if
possible use green
cloths and avoid red,
yellow and bright color
dress and carry
binocular with you. |
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Day 07 |
Chitwan -
Kathmandu - Drive or Fly
- Drive to Nagarkot
After breakfast in the
morning go for bird
watching if you like. Be
ready for check out and
drive to airport by Jeep
at 9.30 and reach to
Bharatpur airport. Fly
to Kathmandu . Here is
also you need to pay air
port tax 2.5 each and
drive to Nagarkot. It
is One and half hour
normal drive. The
altitude of nagarkot is
1900 m. so it may cold
for the children. Please
not it.
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Day 08 |
Nagarkot -
Airport
Nagarkot/Kathmandu -
After breakfast drive
back to Kathmandu.
Transfer to airport for
return flight. |
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COST INCLUDES:
Airport Pick up drop, all hotel
accommodation with breakfast as per
itinerary on twin sharing basis,
transportation as per program, Guide
during tour.
EXTRA COST :
All personal nature expenses, Guide
Tips, Single supplement Charge, Lunch -
Dinner, Insurances, Flight cost, Everest
Mountain flight,
anything not
specifically mentioned in the "Tour Cost
Includes" etc
13 Nights / 14 Days - All Nepal Tour
package
Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered : Kathmandu - Pokhara -
Tansen - Lumbini - Chitwan - Nagarkote -
Dhulikhel - Kathmandu
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Day 01 |
Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet and greet
assistance at the airport and transfer
to your hotel. |
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Day 02 |
Kathmandu
Morning take a walking tour of old
Kathmandu city following the old path
across Vishnumati river to Swayambhunath.
Afternoon visit the low-tiered golden
temple -Pashupatinath, the holiest of
Hindus temple and Bodhnath -the largest
Buddhist Stupa. |
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Day 03 |
Kathmandu
Drive south to
Dakshinkali. Visit
Pharping village and
continue on to the old
Newari villages of
Bungmati and Khokana.
Newars are inhabitants
of a Tibeto-Burman
origin and are among the
largest indigenous
groups of Nepal. They
are usually inclined
towards commerce, trade
and farming and follow
Buddhism as well as
Hinduism. |
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Day 04 |
Kathmandu - Pokhara
Morning drive to the
most scenic Himalayan
destination -Pokhara
(200km/6hrs) in the
centre of Nepal.
Afternoon free. |
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Day 05 |
Pokhara
A Day hikes to
Begnaskote or Sarangkote
village. |
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Day 06 |
Pokhara
Sightseeing tour of
Pokhara City and its
bazaars. Afternoon take
a boat ride on Phewa
lake. |
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Day 07 |
Pokhara - Tansen
Drive to Tansen
(80km/4hrs) a typical
small hill town in
western Nepal. Check-in
at hotel. |
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Day 08 |
Tansen
Full day hiking trip to
Ranighat built on the
banks of Kaligandaki
river or a day tour of
Tansen town and its
colourful bazaars. |
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Day 09 |
Tansen - Lumbini -
Chitwan
Morning drive to Lumbini
(105kms/4hrs) the
birthplace of Lord
Buddha. Visit Lumbini on
own. Later continue on
to Royal Chitwan
National Park (75kms/4½
hrs) and check in at the
jungle lodge. Dinner and
overnight at the jungle
lodge. |
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Day 10 |
Chitwan
Full day jungle
activities including
elephant back safari,
nature walk, canoe ride,
bird watching, elephant
briefing, Tharu stick
dance, slide
presentation etc. |
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Day 11 |
Chitwan - Nagarkote
Drive back to Kathmandu
(145kms/4½ hrs) from
where you continue on to
Nagarkote (Alt 2100-m
(34 kms/1½ hrs) set on a
ridge above Kathmandu
with a panoramic view of
the great Himalayan
peaks including
Annapurna, Fishtail,
Everest and
Kanchendzonga. |
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Day 12 |
Nagarkote - Dhulikhel
Visit Nagarkote and
continue on to
Changunarayan temple,
the oldest and finest
pagoda architecture in
the world. Commence
walking through paddy
fields and typical
farming villages to
Bhaktapur. Late
afternoon drive to
Dhulikhel. |
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Day 13 |
Dhulikhel
Magnificent sunrise
views from your hotel.
After breakfast,
commence a full -day
hike to Namoboudha
carrying lunch boxes.
Walk through scattered
huts and farms to
Panauti, an old and
interesting village.
Drive back to Dhulikhel
in time to see a
colourful sunset. |
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Day 14 |
Dhulikhel - Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu
(35kms/1½ hrs) and
transfer to connect your
outbound flight. |
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A complete Nepal tour - 16
Nights / 17 days Nepal Tour
Package.
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Day 01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu airport, take Nepal
visa. It costs US $ 25.00 and
you need 2 PP size Photographs
too. Meet our office staff at
the out coming gate of the
immigration building after
collecting your luggage.
Transfer to Hotel. |
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Day 02 |
Kathmandu
Half day city tour – Around 13.00
o’clock go for city tour. Visit Boudha nath and
Swyambhunath. |
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Day 03 |
Kathmandu
Early morning go
for
Everest Mountian Flight .
Return to Hotel, take breakfast
and go for city tour. Visit
Patan Durbar Square and
Kathmandu Durbar Square. Return
to Hotel and go for Nepali
dinner with Nepali cultural show
( Optional ) . |
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Day 04 |
After breakfast drive to Bhaktapur and visit Bhaktapur
Durbar Square and further drive
to Nagarkot. Overnight at
Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a small
hill station of 1900 m, good to
see Nepal country side, sun set
and sun rive, wide range of
Himalaya and beautiful nature. |
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Day 05 |
Pokhara
Drive back to Kathmandu
and Fly to Pokhara. Evening
boating in Fewa lake.
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Day 06 |
Pokhara
Early morning
Visit Sarangkot and at day time visit
Bat’s cave, Seti river Gorge,
Gorkha Museum, Devi’s fall. |
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Day 07 |
Pokhara
A day to Tibetan
Refugee camp to see the
Tibetan culture and to
know the Tibetan
History. |
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Day 08 |
Pokhara -
Tansen : Drive from
Pokhara to Tensen |
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Day 09 |
Tansen
Full day hiking trip to
Ranighat built on the
banks of Kaligandaki
river or a day tour of
Tansen town and its
colourful bazaars. |
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Day 10 |
Tansen - Lumbini -
Chitwan
Morning drive to Lumbini
(105kms/4hrs) the
birthplace of Lord
Buddha. Visit Lumbini on
own. Later continue on
to Royal Chitwan
National Park (75kms/4½
hrs) and check in at the
jungle lodge. Dinner and
overnight at the jungle
lodge. |
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Day 11 |
Chitwan
Full day jungle
activities including
elephant back safari,
nature walk, canoe ride,
bird watching, elephant
briefing, Tharu stick
dance, slide
presentation etc. |
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Day 12 |
Chitwan - Nagarkote
Drive back to Kathmandu
(145kms/4½ hrs) from
where you continue on to
Nagarkote (Alt 2100-m
(34 kms/1½ hrs) set on a
ridge above Kathmandu
with a panoramic view of
the great Himalayan
peaks including
Annapurna, Fishtail,
Everest and
Kanchendzonga. |
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Day 13 |
Nagarkote - Dhulikhel
Visit Nagarkote and
continue on to
Changunarayan temple,
the oldest and finest
pagoda architecture in
the world. Commence
walking through paddy
fields and typical
farming villages to
Bhaktapur. Late
afternoon drive to
Dhulikhel. |
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Day 14 |
Dhulikhel - Kathmandu
Rest
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Day 15 |
Kathmandu -
Airport
transfer to connect your
outbound flight. |
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According
to your interest we can add –
Paragliding,
Bungee Jumping,
river rafting programs with
this packages.
Short Description about
Bungmati and Khokana Village
Nepal -
Bungmati
is a medieval village lies about
6km South of Patan medieval town
has to go straight road from
Jawalakhel (Tibetan Refugee
Camp) crossing the ring road.
According to the legend Bungmati
was founded during 7th century,
Bungmati is a home, one of the
most important Gods of the
Kathmandu Valley known as
Machhindranath (Matsyendranath),
the God of rain and compassion,
worshipped equally by Hindus and
Buddhists and accredited by
locals with the introduction of
paddy-rice plantations in the
valley. There is a
Machhindranath Temple in
Bungmati, where the God
Machhindranath is kept for 3 - 4
months in a year as well as one
temple in Patan.
Khokana
is just in 20-30 minutes walking
distance from Bungamati another
Newar village. The village
begins with a narrow cobbled
street and in the middle of the
main street lies the temple of
Shekali Mai a local mother
Goddess. Khokana is famous for
its mustard oil, they still make
in a traditional way and the
mustard oil is still very
popular in Kathmandu valley.
Most of the people are from
ethnic Newars community in these
villages with their typical
Newar houses. The villagers hang
red chilly and vegetables
garland from top floor almost to
the ground floor in most of the
houses in these villages after
the month of September. The
villagers are involved mostly
either in farming, or spinning
wool yarn.
Short Description about
Pathan, Swyambhunath, Boundha
and Bhaktapur:
Swayambhunath:
This is said to be more than
2000 years old and is one of the
world's oldest Buddhist Chaityas.
The stupa which forms the main
structure is composed of a solid
hemisphere of brick and earth
supporting a cornice of copper
and gilt. Painted on the four
sided base of the spire are the
all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.
It is two miles west of
Kathmandu city. Situated
on a hillock it is about 250
feet high above the level of the
Valley. The hill is a mosaic of
small chaityas and pagoda
temples and possesses great
dignity and beauty.
Patan:
The city of Patan is believed to
have been built in the third
century B.C. by the Kirat
dynasty. It was expanded by
Lichhavis in the 6th century
A.D. and again by the Mallas in
medieval period. The Malla kings
ruled the Kathmandu Valley until
the ascension of the Shah
dynasty. In 1768, King Prithvi
Narayan Shah began his campaign
to unify Nepal and Patan became
a city in the kingdom of Nepal.
In the early 1800's the Shah
heirs fought the Anglo-Nepalese
War (1814-1816) against the
British East India Company over
the annexation of small
neighboring states. The Nepalese
lost and were forced to cede
land to the British in exchange
for autonom
Bhaktapur :
Bhaktapur or 'the City of
Devotees' is situated at an
altitude of 1.401 m and covers
and area of about four square
miles. This small little city
still retains the medieval charm
and visitors are treated with
numerous natural wonders. The
ancient glory of the Malla
rulers reflects in the Durbar
Square and pottery and
weavingare their traditional
industries.
Pashupati Nath :
Pashupatinath temple is the
biggest Hindu temple of Lord
Shiva in the world located on
the banks of the Bagmati river
in the eastern part of Kathmandu,
the capital of Nepal. The temple
served as the seat of national
deity, Lord Pashupatinath, until
Nepal was secularized. The
temple is listed in UNESCO World
Heritage Sites list. On the bank
of bagmati river and near
Pashupati the crimination
ceremony of Hindu occors.
Stupa Boudha nath :
The village that surrounds the
great Ka?yapa tower is generally
known by the name of Boudhanath which in Tibetan is called Yambu Chorten Chenpo. Yambu is
the general name by which
Kathmandu is known in Tibet; and
Chorten Chenpo means great
tower. The real name of the
tower in full is, however, Ja
Rung Kashol Chorten Chenpo,
which may be translated into:
"Have finished giving the order
to proceed with." The tower has
an interesting history of its
own which explains this strange
name. It is said in this history
that Ka?yapa was a Bu??ha that
lived a long time before
Shakyamuni Budha.
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