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Nepal is the world's 93rd largest country by land mass and the 41st most populous country. The mountainous north of Nepal has eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest, called "Sagarmatha" in Nepali. It contains more than 240 peaks over 20,000 ft (6,096 m) above sea level. Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha, is located in this region. Lumbini is one of the holiest places of one of the world's great religions, and its remains contain important evidence about the nature of Buddhist pilgrimage centers from as early as the 3rd century BC.
9 Days from USD 1299Delhi | Kathmandu | Chitwan | Pokhra | Nagarkot | Kathmandu | Delhi ITINERARY DETAILS
Day 1: Delhi/Kathmandu (by flight)
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu. Day 2: Kathmandu City tour of Kathmandu visiting Durbar Square, complex of palaces, courtyard and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries use to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu, Swoyambunath Stupa and Patan City. Swoyambhunath Stupa, is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal enlisted in the World Heritage Site. Patan City is an enchanting melange of palace buildings, artistic courtyard and former palace complex. One remarkable monument here is a 16th century temple dedicated to the Hindu God Lord Krishna. Day 3: Kathmandu/Chitwan (3 hrs. drive) Drive to Chitwan. Visit to Tharu Village and witness the Tharu Cultural Performance, the Elephant breeding centre. Day 4: Chitwan/Pokhara (3 hrs. drive) Drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the Fishtail Peak rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and tranquility. Pokhara is a perfect place to see the panoramic view of Himalayan region including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Pokhara City including Mahendra Cave, David Fall, Tibetan Refugee camp, Seti George, Guteshowr cave and 1 hour boating at Lake Phewa. Day 7: Pokhara/Nagarkot (4-5 hrs. drive) Nagarkot is situated at east of Kathmandu and at an altitude of 2175 m above sea level, Nagarkot is a popular destination for the view of sunrise and sunset and panoramic view of Himalayas including Mount Everest. Day 8: Nagarkot/Kathmandu via Bhaktapur (1 ½ hrs. drive) Drive back to Kathmandu. On the way we do the Sightseeing at Bhaktapur Durbar Sqaure.Bhaktapur Durbar square, the city contains many temples and other architectural showpieces like lion gate, statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, Picture gallery, the golden gate, the palace of 55 windows, batsala temple and bell of barking dogs, the replica of Pashupatinath temple. Day 9: Kathmandu/Delhi (by flight) Inclusions: Room with breakfast + air-conditioned car with driver + English speaking/language guide/naturalist for all sightseeing& safari. |
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