Itinerary Details
Nepal is famous for magnificent Himalayan mountain and plenty of ancient monuments, as well as numerous wildlife. Combining attractive nature expedition with cultural experience, this 9-day Essential Nepal Tour contains the tour essence of Nepal. During the trip, you will visit the animated and colorful capital city Kathmandu with full of world heritage sites. In Bhaktapur, you’ll see the ancient Newari architecture and lifestyle preserved in every palace and street. Then, Pokhara will allow you to immerse in relaxing atmosphere and breathtaking natural landscape. And Chitwan National Park will offer you interesting wildlife safaris.
dinner
Welcome to Kathmandu - the capital of Nepal.
Upon arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by your private guide with warm welcome and be transferred to your hotel by private car. The rest of today is free at leisure.
In the evening, you will be treated to a welcome dinner at a traditional Nepalese Restaurant where you will enjoy authentic Nepalese food.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Accommodation option:
- Hotel Shanker
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
You will start your tour of Kathmandu from the bustling bazaars in Ason where you can see various vegetable, spice and textiles.
Next, walk to the grand Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is the centre of the old city and preserve the temples and palaces complex from the 12th to the 18th century. There are a number of interesting temples to visit, including Kasthamandap, Taleju Temple, Kal Bhairab (God of Destruction), Nautalle Durbar, Coronation Nasal Chowk, the Gaddi Baithak, and the statue of King Pratap Malla, etc.
Then you will visit Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple. Rests on a hillock 3 km towards the western edge of Kathmandu, it is one of the most important and sacred Buddhist shrines of Nepal. Dating back to 460 A.D., it soon became an important center of Buddhism.
Afterwards, go head to visit the giant Buddhist Stupa - Boudhanath. It is the largest stupa in Kathmandu Valley at about 131ft (40km) high and is the center hub of Buddhism in Nepal. The all-seeing red, white and blue eyes of Buddha are painted on all four sides of the stupa, and surrounded by numerous fluttering prayer flags, temples and painted images of deities. After the tour, return to hotel.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Accommodation option:
- Hotel Shanker
- (4 Ratings)
Swayambhunath Stupa
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast in the hotel, your private tour guide will pick you up to the City of Pilgrims, Bhaktapur. Located in 12 km east of the Kathmandu city, it is the birthplace of medieval Nepalese art and architecture. And it still retains brick paved roads, charming red brick houses and the way of life that goes back to medieval times.
With three different styles square - Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square and Dattatreya Square, this old city is the best place to explore traditional Nepalese architecture and to witness the great achievements of arts and crafts in Nepal's Malla Dynasty (1201–1769). The exquisite religious architecture, ancient palace courtyards, narrow alleys and vibrant squares will allow you to witness the glory of medieval period.
After the tour, have lunch in the local restaurant and then transfer to hotel in Nagarkot.
Overnight in Nagarkot.
Accommodation option:
- Hotel Mystic Mountain
- (4 Ratings)
Durbar Square
breakfast
Wake up in early morning to witness beautiful sunrise over Himalaya. Nagarkot is famous as the best viewing point of Himalaya, here you will catch the remarkable view of towering snow mountains.
After breakfast, depart for airport to catch the flight to Pokhara. Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty, beautiful lakes and stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. Located in the south valley of Himalayan, its serene lakes and magnificence snow mountain rising behind them create an ambience of peace and purity.
In the evening, you can walk around the tourist area of lake side and experience the nightlife of Pokhara.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Accommodation option:
- Temple Tree Resort & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
Nagarkot
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, you will take an excursion to Sarangkot - a beautiful village located on a mountainside ridge at an altitude of 1600m with panoramic Himalayan views. You can also see the traditional folk houses and encounter local residents on the way.
After the sightseeing, drive to see the Devis Fall, a stream from Phewa Lake falls straight down and vanishes underground through a natural cave. Then walk across the Devis Fall area and pay a visit to Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave. It is one of the longest caves in Nepal at 2950 meters and is a sacred cave enshrined Hindu gods.
Continue to visit Peace Temple to see the brilliant-white World Peace Pagoda. Standing on the top of Anandu Mountain, the World Peace Pagoda was constructed by the Buddhists from Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji organization, symbolizing the peace of the world. While seeing the stunning natural sights around, you will immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings.
Afterwards, you will take a relaxing journey on Fewa Lake. Take a beautifully painted boats or walk/cycle around the lakeshore, you will enjoy the beauty and serenity of the lake and mountains. Besides, the most important religious monument of Pokhara, Barahi Temple, is located on an island at the center of Fewa Lake. It is a hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Durga (Barahi), the protector of gods.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Accommodation option:
- Temple Tree Resort & Spa
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, you will drive about 4 hours to Chitwan which is famous for Chitwan National Park. After reaching your hotel in Chitwan, check in and have lunch. Later take a Village Tour and Sunset View from Rapti River Beach.
Chitwan National Park is the most popular destination for tourists who want to experience Nepal's wildlife. It’s home to the last populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger. You have chance to come across numerous of wildlife, such as one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, wild elephant, wild bison, etc. There are estimated to be 470 species of mammals, over 500 species of birds, 126 species of fish, 150 species of butterflies and 47 species of reptiles in the park!
Overnight in Chitwan.
Accommodation option:
- Green Park Chitwan
- (4 Ratings)
Rapti River Beach
breakfast and lunch and dinner
Today you will take a full day jungle activities at Chitwan National Park, such as elephant safari, bird watching, canoe ride, jungle walk. You can even take a bath with elephants and learn how to bath for elephant!
Overnight in Chitwan.
Accommodation option:
- Green Park Chitwan
- (4 Ratings)
Chitwan National Park
breakfast
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu with scenic views of countryside, which takes about 5 hours. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, check in at hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for individual activities.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Accommodation option:
- Hotel Shanker
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast
At appointed time, your driver will pick you up and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.