Day 1

Arrive Katmandu (1350)

Meet our representative at airport and get transferred to hotel. We drive across the center of Katmandu city, taking approximate 45 minutes along the busy streets and glimpses of local Nepali market. Upon arrival at the hotel served with welcome drink and a short briefing about the country, and get checked in. Overnight at the hotel.

Katmandu Valley: Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and is also the largest city of the country. It stands at an elevation of approximately 4,265 ft (1,300 m). It is an urban and suburban area of about 2.5 million inhabitants in the tri-city area in the Kathmandu Valley in central Nepal, along the Bagmati River. The two other cities are Patan and Bhaktapur. Kathmandu is located at 27°43′N 85°22′E (27.71667, 85.36667). The Kathmandu Valley lies at the crossroads of ancient civilizations of Asia, and has at least 130 important monuments, including several places of pilgrimage for the Hindus as well as the Buddhists. The cities of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, located in this valley, present a high style of Nepalese art and architecture. Kathmandu valley was accorded the status of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1979. It is rich in culture and the valley itself is and has been the cultural and political hub of Nepal.

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Day 2

Full Day Sightseeing of Valley (B)

Morning after breakfast start a full day sightseeing tour of various places. We visit the sites and places which have great importance by various reasons, which are listed below. Night in the hotel, with dinner and breakfast provided.

Highlights of the Day:

Pashupatinath

Baudhanath

Swayambhunath

Durbar Square

Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for Shiva devotees. Pashupatinath, dedicated to Shiva the Destroyer, is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. Although the Pashupatinath Temple was only built in the fifth century and later renovated by Malla kings, the holy site is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium. Pashupatinath is the other popular name of Shiva. Shiva in the form of Rudra was imagined by the early Aryans and later was worshipped in the form of a Linga, a Phallus, a vertical piece of stone placed in an upward position on a round pedestal. The Indus Valley civilization in Pakistan has shown that the people there worshipped Shiva in the form of a Linga in about the 3rd century BC. Besides south Asia, archaeological excavations in some ancient cities of Europe have revealed that the linga-worship cult existed there too. Behind the temple is the River Bagmati. On the banks of Bagmati are raised platforms used as cremation sites for Hindus. Pashupatinath, in a limited sense, literally means the Lord of the Animals. But animal is also a term that denotes the animal like instincts in human beings. Capable of destroying instantly every evil force either with his trident or the third eye, when it comes to his devotees, the Lord Pashupatinath destroys their ignorance.

Boudhanath: The 36-meter-high stupa of Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in South Asia. The Stupa was renovated by the Licchavi rulers in the eighth century. The stupa is located in the area of ancient trade route to Tibet where Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many decided to live around Bouddhanath. Hence, a complete township has developed around Bouddhanath. The stupa is said to entomb the remains of a Kasyap sage venerable both to Buddhists and Hindus.

Swayambhunath: Swoyambhu literally means 'Self-Existent One.' Swoyambhunath is believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago. An inscription dated 460 A.D. states that the construction was carried out by King Manadeva. By the thirteenth century Swoyambhunath had developed into an important Buddhist learning site. The history of Kathmandu Valley is said to have started with the beginning of Swoyambhu. The largest image of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Nepal is in a monastery next to the stupa. Behind the hilltop is a temple dedicated to Manjusri of Saraswati - the goddess of learning. Statues and shrines of Buddhist and Hindu deities dot the stupa complex. Large numbers of Buddhists and Hindus alike visit Swoyambhunath. Swoyambhu is perhaps the best place to observe the religious harmony in Nepal. The stupa is atop a hill, the choice exists of walking uphill stair cases or taking road right up to the base.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur, is in the heart of old city Kathmandu (Durbar meaning Royal Palace in Nepali). The complex was residence to the Royal family before the construction of the Narayanhiti Palace. The founding of the Palace dates back to Licchavi times. With considerable renovations by Malla rulers and later the Ranas, construction was accomplished progressively over many centuries. There are numerous temples in the vicinity including Taleju Bhawani. Kumari Ghar, the residence of the Living Goddess is the major attraction of the site. The Shiva-Parvati Temple, and the inner consisting of Hanuman Dhoka and the main palace, are also additional monuments to Kathmandu Durbar Square.

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Day 3

Drive to Nagarkot (B)

After breakfast we set off to Nagarkot. Its located 32 kilometer east of Kathmandu, is one of the most scenic spots in Nepal, renown for its spectacular sunrise view over the Himalayas. Most visitors travel to Nagarkot from Kathmandu to spend the night so that they can have the best views of the breathtaking sunrise. Nagarkot has become famous as one of the best spots to view Mount Everest as well as other snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal.

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Day 4

Drive back to Kathmandu, fly to Pokhara (B)

Morning is spent for staring over the mystical sunrise over the Himalayas, with bed tea or coffee. After breakfast, prepare yourself ready to leave for Kathmandu domestic airport for our flight to Pokhara. Pokhara: Pokhara is 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu. This small city is not as old as Kathmandu but is full of natural beauty, with two beautiful natural lakes from both east and west sides. Pokhara is one of the tourist hubs of Nepal. It is a combination of nature and culture. Lakeside is one of the happening places of Pokhara, where tourists can find everything. Since this city is quite a modern city with only few touristic attractions inside the town itself. Most interesting is the old centre in the north of the city (purano bazaar) where still many old shops and warehouses in the Newari style can be found. Mule caravans still arrive there from Mustang. On a hill overlooking Phewa Tal from the south is the World Peace Stupa (at 1,113 m) built in 1996 with a nice view of the lake, across the city and of the snow peaked mountain range consisting of namely, Fishtail, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himals (mountains). This 35 minutes flight, if the weather is clearly we will have fortune of seeing captivating Himalayan panorama of western Himalaya of Nepal.

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Day 5

Pokhara-Kalikathan (1495M)(B/LD)

Our team and bus waiting us out side the hotel ground, With heavy breakfast, we drive to Vijayapur, here our driver will drop us, we start trek form here. Walking about an hour through flat rice field and crossed the river. River level will rise and summer this trekking not recommended; normally we treat May-June-July as off season for trekking, these are main rainy months. After crossing the river the trail starts to climb up to Kalikasthan. Our Kitchen team will prepare our lunch at appropriate location in the middle of the climb. We will approach to Kalikasthan where, we stop overnight, our camp are set and ready by our Sherpa staffs. Take rest after long walk with cup of tea or coffee. Dinner overnight Camp.

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Day 6

Kalikathan - Syanglung (1225M) (B/L/D)

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Day 7

Shaklung - Chisopani (1990M)( B/L/D)

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Day 8

Chisopani - Pokhara (B)

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Day 9

Pokhara - Rafting - Chitwan(B/L/D)

After breakfast , we will drive to rafting point at Fishling, we will have about 3 hours rafting and continue to drive to Chitwan National Park. Overnight (B/L/D)

Highlights of the day:

Breakfast in the hotel Kathmandu

Lunch at the Resort in Chitwan

Tharu Village walk

Local cultural dance followed by Dinner.

Tharu Village Walk: A stroll through the village will provide an opportunity to see their traditional farming, relics and way of their daily life of this unique society of the Tharu people.

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Day 10

Full day jungle activities, CHITWAN(B/L/D)

5:30 am our hotel boy will give you wake up call, get ready for tea and coffee and here starts the day.

Highlights of the day:

Elephant ride

Canoeing

Elephant Breeding Centre.

Elephant Ride: Seated high on the back of a trained elephant exploring the grasslands and forest, you become a part of the life of the jungle. It is an experience of lifetime approaching closely but safely to some of the world’s rarest animals

Canoeing: A journey down the river Rapti in a traditional 'dug out canoe', offers you the chance to quietly observe the exotic species of birds and animals that come for a sip at the water’s edge.

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Day 11

Chitwan - Kathmandu (B)

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Day 12

Kathmandu sightseeing (B) then we drive down towards Bhaktapur for the sightseeing. Bhaktapur is a medieval city, then Patan.

Highlights of the Day:

Bhaktapur

Patan

Thamel

Bhaktapur Durbar Square: is located in the center of Bhaktapur, the next ancient city about 10 kilometers towards the east of Kathmandu. The Square exhibits the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights some of the finest medieval arts of Nepal. The main attractions of the square such as Golden Gate, was erected by King Ranjit Malla as the entrance to the main courtyard of the Fifty-five Windowed Palace. The palace was built during the reign of the Malla dynasty. The Palace of Fifty-five Windows was built during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the seventeenth century.

Patan Durbar Square: complex, situated in the center of Patan city, about 5 kilometers to the south east of Kathmandu, houses the residence of the former Royal family of Patan. The Square and its surroundings provide very good example of ancient Newari architecture. The palace has three main courtyards the central and the oldest is Mul Chowk, meaning the main courtyard. Krishna Temple, Bhimsen Temple, the Golden Temple of Hiranya Varna Mahavira and Sundari Chowk mark the architectural excellence of its era. Exquisite woodcarvings, stone, and metal sculptures represent the creativity of ancient Nepalese culture.

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Day 13

Departure (B)