04-07-2008
Nepal: Suggested Itineraries

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  Culture Tours
 
(Suggested Itineraries)
A Glimpse of Nepal
  4 Nights/5 Days
A very short tour but gives you a good picture of Nepal.
Kathmandu Valley tour and short hike from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel.
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A Week in Nepal
  7 Nights/8 Days
A seven days package comprising cultural sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley, jungle safari adventure in Royal Chitwan National Park and panorama view from Pokhara.
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Temples,Mountains and Tigers
  09 Nights/10 Days
We have not only mountains and temples but we are also rich in wildlife. This trip takes you to famous National Parks of Nepal, Bardia and Chitwan. The chance of tiger sighting is very high in Bardia National Park where as Chitwan National Park is home to more than 500 Asian Rhinoceros and many other games.
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The Visage of Nepal.
  13 Nights/14 Days
This 14-day tour starts from Kathmandu You will visit the temples, monasteries & palaces, but also savor the village life, terraced fields, cultivated lands and landscape. ( Kathmandu-Dhulikhel-Chitwan-Lumbini-Tansen-Pokahra-Kurintar-Kathmandu)
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A Grand Nepal Tour
  14 Nights/15 Days
This trip comprise Gorkha-the ancestral home of Shah Kings of Nepal and famous Gurkha soldiers among other highlights of Nepal.
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Nepal Kaleidoscope
  14 Nights/15 Days
Apart from other highlights of Nepal, this trip brings you to Balthali Village Resort, which is visited by very few tourists, despite being so near from Kathmandu. Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Dhuikhel-Balthali-Panuati-Chitwan-Pokhara-Gorkha-Kurintar-Kathamndu
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Shri Antu Danda-Gem of the Eastern Nepal
  14 Nights/15 Days
Antu Danda, situated in the Eastern part of Nepal is one of the place of high tourism potentiality but un-trodden yet by tourists. Encircled by enchanting views, green forests and tea plantation,
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Nepal Himalayas
  14 Nights/15 Days
This trip comprises culture, nature and an introductory trek to Ghorepani-Poonhill. (Kathmandu Valley, Rafting-Chitwan Safari-Pokhara-Ghorepani Poonhill Trek)
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Round Trip All Nepal
  20 Nights/21 Days
A cultural tour to the medieval royal cities of Kathmandu Valley, a relaxing rafting trip down to the emerald green Trisuli River, a thrilling jungle safari in the tropical environment of the Terai and finally a trek to Annapurna.
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A Cultural Insight to Nepal
  20 Nights/21 days
A leisurely holiday that covers the cultural highlights as well as naturalbeauties(Kathmandu Valley-Nagarkot-Daman-Chitwan-Lumbini-Tansen-Pokhara-Gorkha-Kurintar-Dhulikhel-Bungamati-Khokana-Kathmandu)
 
 
Suggested Itineraries
A Grand Nepal Tour
  14 Nights/15 Days
This trip comprise Gorkha-the ancestral home of Shah Kings of Nepal and famous Gurkha soldiers among other highlights of Nepal.(Kathmandu Valley-Gorkha-Pokhara-Tansen-Lumbini-Chitwan-Daman-Dhulikhel)
 
  Itinerary
  Day 01
  Arrival in Kathmandu. D
Meet our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel.
   
  Day 02
  Kathmandu. B/D
AM After breakfast in the hotel, proceed for sightseeing tours of Pashupatinath Temple-the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of sacred Bagmati River, Bodhanath Stupa-the biggest Buddhist Stupa architecture in the world! and Swayambhunath Stupa-the 2000 years old legendary stupa also nick-named as monkey temple.
PM Free
Hotel: Vaishali or Manang
   
  Day 03
  Kathmandu-Gorkha ( 136km, 5 hrs) B/D
After breakfast in the hotel, drive to Gorkha-the ancestral seat of the Shah Dynasty Kings and home of the original Gurkha soldiers. After refreshment in the resort, visit the 17th century built Gorkha Palace complex which comprise a temple, palace and fort. The view of Manaslu range from here is just superb.
Hotel: Gorkha Hill Resort or similar
   
  Day 04
  Ghorka-Pokhara ( 110km, 4 hrs) B/D
After breakfast in the resort, retrace 23 km to join the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway. The drive offers excellent views of the Himalayas and passes through several roadside bazaars and villages. Check in hotel and after refreshment boating trip to Barahi Temple situated in the middle of the lake.
Hotel: Barahi or similar
   
  Day 05
  Pokhara B/D
AM After breakfast, take a hike to Sarangkot (1592m, 2 and half hours hiking) that offers the excellent views of Annapurnas, Machhapuchhre and Dhaulagiri on a clear weather day. After some rest atop, drive back to Pokhara.
PM Sightseeing of Davis Falls, Gupteswar Cave, Seti Gorge etc.
   
  Day 06
  Pokhara-Tansen ( 118km, 4 hrs) B/D
After breakfast, drive to Tansen renowned as the Queen of Hills of Nepal.The town sprawls over a ridge with pretty Newar houses lining its cobbled streets. Srinagar, the popular vantage point over Tansen offers the splendid views of the Himalayas.
Hotel: Srinagar Hill Resort or similar
   
  Day 07
  Tansen-Lumbini/Bhairahawa ( 65km, 3 hrs) B/D
After breakfast, drive to Lumbini-the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The road winds and switches back, making the trip thrilling. After refreshment in the hotel, visit the Lumbini Garden. You will visit the temple of Queen Mayadevi Temple and Ashokan pillar that marks the birthplace of Buddha. Overnight hotel.
Hotel Yeti or Pawan International
   
  Day 08
  Lumbini-Chitwan ( 158km, 4 hrs) B/D
Drive to Chitwan National Park- One of the Asia's best preserved natural habitat of Great one horned rhinoceros, Royal Benagal Tiger and many other endangered species of mammals, birds and aquatic lives. After refreshment, take a short walk tour to the village of Tharu aboriginal people whose life style remains unchanged over the century.
Hotel: Baghmara Wildlife Resort or similar
   
  Day 09
  Chitwan B/D
AM: After breakfast, you will set out on a dog out canoe in Rapti River to watch the aquatic birds. If luck favors you, you will get to see the one of the endangered species of crocodiles-Gharial. The boat ride lasts for 30 minutes and you will visit the Elephant breeding camp, where you will have chance to play with the young elephant babies and learn how the elephants are captured in the wild, how they are tamed and trained to work for human beings.
Option: After the canoe trip, interestrd people with prior arrangement can take jungle walk tour that lasts 3 hours. It's a complete jungle walk trek on foot, guided by experienced jungle guides and sikaris. Return to hotel in the afternoon.
PM: After lunch, you will again go to explore the flora and fauna of the park on the elephant back! Great experience! Great One Horned Rhinoceros is the unmistakable sight. Other animals commonly seen are Sambar, Spotted deer and wild boars.
Hotel: Baghamara Wildlife Resort or similar
   
  Day 10
  Chitwan B/D
AM: Early morning, you will take a bird watching trip guided by our experienced and qualified birdwatcher guides. Chitwan National Park, habitat to more than 500 different species of resident and migratory birds, is a haven for bird watchers. Return to hotel for breakfast and free stay till afternoon.
PM: After lunch, you will go for jeep safari. You will drive through different vegetations like wetlands, grasslands, Sal forest etc. Sometime the park authority do not allow jeep safari in the park and in option, we will offer you trip to the lake of "20 thousands lake" in the buffer zone forest of the park where chance of animal sightseeing is not less compared.
   
  Day 11
  Chitwan-Daman ( 140km, 5 hrs) B/D
After breakfast, drive to Daman along the winding and snaking road carved out of the hills densely forested with Rhododendron flowers. In Spring, the forest reddens with Rhododendron flowers and gives the impression that the whole forest is in fire. Daman, situated in an altitude of 2400m, claims to have the sight of Mount Everest on a clear weather day. Overnight bungalow.
Hotel: Vaishali or Manang
   
  Day 12
  Daman-Kathmandu ( 96 km, 3 hrs)
Get up early morning for the most beautiful sunrise view of the world! Go to the observatory for the Himalayan Panorama view and after breakfast, continue your journey to Kathmandu.
   
  Day 13
  Kathmandu B/D
AM Sightseeing of the ancient township of Bhaktapur-the original capital of Malla Kings of Nepal. The town is the best testimony of preservation of ancient and mediaeval arts and architecture. Visit Thimi-the typical Newari town adjacent to Bhaktapur.
PM Sightseeing of Patan and Bungamati
Patan has the fame as the " City of Arts and Crafts" and in fact you will agree it when you visit the town. After Patan, you will visit Bungamati, another Newari Village where you will have chance to meet the local people and witness their life style.
Hotel: Vaishali or Manang
   
  Day 14
  Excursion to Nagarkot or Dhulikhel or Kakani B/D
Today, you can take an excursion to your choice of hill resorts situated in the surrounding hills of Kathmandu. Early morning trip rewards you with excellent Sunrise view over the Himalayan Panorama.
Hotel: Vaishali or Manang
   
  Day 15
  Departure B
Transfer to airport for departure
 
 
 
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