This tour provides Kathmandu Tour with Chitwan and Pokhara. You will get the opportunity to explore the cultural heritages of the medieval period as well as natural heritage of Nepal. A visit to the temples and religious shrine in Kathmandu valley helps you understand more about the people and culture. In Kathmandu you will be visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square which is the ancient palace square of the Malla and the Shah Kings that ruled in the valley for many centuries. You will also visit the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, “Swoyambhunath”; a common site of homage for both Hindus and Buddhists. The other important attraction of this trip is the visit to the holiest “Shiva Temple” for Hindus; the “Pashupatinath” temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the god of destruction and one of the members of the Holy Trinity. Your next destination will be Chitwan, which is a famous national park where you can see the endangered species of one horned rhinoceros and if you are lucky enough can have a glimpse of Royal Bengal Tiger. Further you will be driven to Pokhara, a beautiful city and one of the most famous tourist destinations. During the course of this trip, you will be guided to the most popular places in Pokhara like Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Mahendra Cave, the Davis Fall, the gorge of the Seti River, etc.
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Upon arrival at the Land of the Himalayas; Nepal, you will be welcomed by our representatives at the airport who will escort you to your Hotel in Kathmandu.
PM: Rest of the day at leisure
Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City, Zwoyambhunath and Pashupatinath
KATHMANDU CITY
Listed as one of the eight Cultural World Heritage sites by UNEZCO, Kathmandu Durbar Zquare is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date back to the 12th to 18th centuries. The square is known to be the social, religious and urban focal point of the Capital City. The Palace Complex was the Royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and is the site of important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch. The palace is decorated with elaborately-carved wooden windows and panels. It houses King Tribhuvan Memorial Museum and the Mahendra Museum. Kathmandu Durbar Zquare was where the city’s kings were once crowned and legitimized, and from where they ruled (durbar means ‘palace’). As such, the square remains the traditional heart of the old town and Kathmandu’s most spectacular legacy of traditional architecture.
ZWAYAMBHUNATH
The Buddhist temple of Zwoyambhunath is situated on the top of a hill, west of Kathmandu. It is one of the most popular, holy and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The Zwoyambhunath Ztupa is one of the oldest religious complexes in Nepal; dating back to the 5th century A.D. Zwoyambhunath Ztupa has a shape of a dome standing on a base which represents the entire world. A pair of big eyes on each side of the dome symbolizes Wisdom and Compassion. They are, in fact, Buddha’s eyes — they give the impression as if he is looking right into you no matter where you stand.The Zwoyambhunath complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Lichchhavi period. A Tibetan monastery, museum and library are more recent additions. The site has two access points: a long stairway, claimed to have 365 steps, leading directly to the main platform of the temple, which lies in the east direction; and the other way to reach the temple is via a road trip around the hill leading to the southwest entrance.
PAZHUPATINATH
Lying 6km/4miles from Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath Temple is the holiest Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Zhiva. Zituated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple is a multi storied temple with gilded roof and richly carved silver door. The sanctum deity is a five faced Zhiva in the form of a lingam. He is also considered as the god of destruction who holds a special position in the Hindu Trinity. Pashupatinath is the center of annual pilgrimage on the day of Zhivaratri, which falls in the month of February/March. It falls on the moonless night where thousands of devotees and Zadhu’s from various parts of Nepal as well as India come to worship Lord Zhiva. The festival is observed for one day and one night. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds for the Hindus.
CHITWAN
Chitwan is one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the ‘Terai’ region. One of the last populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros lives in the park. The national park is also home for the last refuges of the Bengal tiger. The Royal Chitwan National Park, established in 1973, provides a great wildlife experience with its rich flora and fauna.
Chitwan is only 150m above the sea level. The place gets steamy from March-June, with peak temperatures reaching 43°C in the shade. Zhort grass makes Feb-May the best game-viewing season, but the autumn months are gorgeous, with Himalayan views, and in winter (December-January), Chitwan is pleasantly warm compared to Kathmandu. The monsoon season (July-August) is intense, with pounding rain, swollen rivers, and luxuriant vegetation. While the rain isn’t constant, the humidity is all pervasive.
The most famous wildlife in Chitwan is perhaps the single-horned Asian rhinoceros. A few decades ago, their number had fallen to less than 100, but recent count puts them at 645. These animals have thick armor like hide that is hard to penetrate even with a bullet. The Chitwan National park offers interesting sites and activities. Elephant Zafari provides opportunity to get a closer view of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros. One may also get a glimpse of the exclusive Bengal tiger. Jeep Zafari and Jungle Walk also help to explore the jungle.
After arrival at Chitwan you will be transferred to the Lodge at Chitwan. Arrive at ‘Lodge or similar ’via Chaubiskothi, which is 32 K.M. from the main highway in Bharatpur. Upon arrival, welcome drink is served and there will be a short briefing on the program and our facilities, rooms will be assigned.
At 1:00 O’clock Lunch is served
3:00 PM: Elephant-back safari:
Zhort drive for about 5 minutes from the resort for a ride on elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife, the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours.
7:00 PM: Zlide presentation.
One of our jungle experts will introduce background data and history of the Chitwan National Park as well as some other topics relating to wildlife. Your questions are most welcome.
8:00 PM: Dinner at the central dining hall.
6:00 AM: Bird Watching/Nature Walk:
Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee then proceed for Bird watching/Nature walk. Out of 519
species of the birds we have recorded 276 species in our area. Hence, the area around Lodge is considered a Paradise for bird watchers. Our guides will help you to identify some of the species of these birds.
8:30 AM: Breakfast at the resort.
9:30 AM: Elephant briefing/Bathing program:
Learn more about these fascinating animals during a visit to our elephant stables followed by Elephant Bathing in the River. (Note: Elephant bathing is done during summer season as elephant loves to bath in the river willingly. Elephants are not forced to take bath during the cold season/day).
1:00 PM: Lunch at the dining hall or outside around pool area.
3:30 PM: Boating (subject to weather conditions & water level in the river):
Ztart boating in a traditional patela boat for about 45 minutes which takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti River to view aquatic birds, crocodiles, Gharials and the animals of the river banks. After Boating walk or drive back to the resort.
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Zlide presentation.
One of our jungle experts will introduce background data and history of the Chitwan National Park as well as some other topics relating to wildlife. Your questions are most welcome.
8:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining hall or outside around pool area.
5:30 AM: Village Visit & Bullock Cart Ride:
Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee and then proceed for a short walk for the Village Visit. Naturalist will brief you about the social and cultural aspect of the villagers and their lifestyle. After the visit ride on a bullock cart and come back to the resort.
8.00 AM: Breakfast at the resort.
(The above itinerary is intended as guideline only. Exact itinerary/program will be briefed by the Camp Manager &depends upon the weather condition and arrival timeof the guest in Chitwan)
9.30 AM: Departure transfer by road to Pokhara. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure
AM: Half day sightseeing tour of Pokhara City
POKHARA
Pokhara is the city of lakes that lies at the foothills of the majestic Annapurna range and consists of thick forests, gushing rivers and clear lakes. Located about 200km west of Kathmandu, it offers a perfect getaway from the busy and chaotic life of the city. If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, then Pokhara is the center of adventure. Pokhara is an adventure paradise offering activities such as paragliding, trekking, mountain biking, ultra light flight, zip line adventure, bungee jumping, rafting, kayaking and much more. It is the only place in the world from where one can enjoy the magnificent views of mountains having elevation above 8000 meters while sitting below 1000 meters above sea level. “You have not seen Nepal if you have not been to Pokhara. It is, as the tourists say, “one of the paradises on earth.”
PM: Rest of the day at leisure
Departure transfer by road to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Or
You can option for a 25 minutes flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara airport.
Rest of the day at Leisure
Leisure till departure
Our representative will escort you to the International Airport for onward destination.
