Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan (A Journey of Lifetime Experience)

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival

Stop At: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Arrival at Kathmandu airport, pickup by our representative and transfer to hotel, rest of time leisure.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Vaishali or similar)

Day 2: Kathmandu to Pokhara, Boating at Phewa Lake

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
After breakfast your English speaking driver will pick you up from Hotel and assist you to get in to your Tourist coach. You will enjoy 5 hour scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by a luxurious AC Tourist Bus. After you reach Pokhara, your English speaking driver will transfer to hotel from Bus station and enjoy boating at Phewa Lake afterwards. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Queens Park or similar).

Day 3: Sarangkot sunrise and Pokhara City Sightseeing

Stop At: North East of Town Sarangkot, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
Early morning drive to Sarangkot hill for sunrise and mountain views, back to hotel for breakfast.

The view of the Annapurna Himalaya from Sarangkot is almost a religious experience. From here, you can see a panoramic sweep of Himalayan peaks, from Dhaulagiri (8167m) in the west to the perfect pyramid of Machhapuchhare (6997m), the tent-like peak of Annapurna II (7937m) to Lamjung (6983m) in the east.

Also known as Patale Chhango, Davis waterfall marks the point where the Pardi Khola stream vanishes underground. When the stream is at full bore after monsoon rains, the sound of the water plunging over the falls is deafening

The expansive International Mountain museum is devoted to the mountains of Nepal, the mountaineers who climbed them and the people who call them home. Inside, you can see original gear from many of the first Himalayan ascents, as well as displays on the history, culture, geology, and flora and fauna of the Himalaya.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Davis Falls, Pokhara, Sital path, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
After breakfast: Your English speaking guide picks you from hotel and begin full day sightseeing of Pokhara valley which includes: Gupteshwor cave, Davis falls, Seti George, and International Mountain Museum.

Davis Falls

Also known as Patale Chhango, this waterfall marks the point where the Pardi Khola stream vanishes underground. When the stream is at full bore after monsoon rains, the sound of the water plunging over the falls is deafening. The falls are about 2km southwest of the airport on the road to Butwal, just before the Tashi Ling Tibetan camp.

According to one of the many local legends, the name is a corruption of David’s Falls, a reference to a Swiss visitor who tumbled into the sinkhole and drowned, taking his girlfriend with him.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Gupteswar Mahadev Cave

Across the road from Devi’s Falls, this venerated cave contains a huge stalagmite worshipped as a Shiva lingam. The ticket allows you to clamber through a tunnel behind the shrine, emerging in a damp cavern adjacent to the thundering waters of Devi’s Falls.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: International Mountain Museum, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
International Mountain Museum

This expansive museum is devoted to the mountains of Nepal, the mountaineers who climbed them and the people who call them home. Inside, you can see original gear from many of the first Himalayan ascents, as well as displays on the history, culture, geology, and flora and fauna of the Himalaya.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: World Peace Pagoda, Pamdi Bhambadi G.V, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Drive to World peace Pagoda for sun set then transfer to hotel and overnight at hotel.

Balanced on a narrow ridge high above Phewa Tal, the brilliant-white World Peace Pagoda was constructed by Buddhist monks from the Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji organisation. There are three paths up to the pagoda and several small cafes once you arrive. Sadly, there have been muggings on the trails in the past. Check the latest situation before you head off
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Queens Park or similar).

Day 4: Pokhara – Chitwan

Stop At: Chitwan National Park, Main street Hatti Chwok, Sauraha 44200 Nepal
Pokhara-Chitwan: Leave for Chitwan by private vehicle (4 hrs). Upon reaching the resort a guest relations officer will brief guest. Enjoy the Lunch. Afterwards walk around Tharu Village, enjoy Sunset from Rapti River. At the evening, enjoy tharu Cultural Dance, dinner, overnight at hotel.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel or Resort (Rhino Land Resort or similar).

Day 5: Chitwan Jungle Activities and fly back to Kathmandu

Stop At: Chitwan National Park, Main street Hatti Chwok, Sauraha 44200 Nepal
Chitwan Jungle Activities: Wakeup call followed by tea/coffee. Enjoy Jeep safari or canoe ride (1 hour). After some rest, you will be transfer to Bharatpur Airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport, you will drive back to Hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Vaishali or similar).

Day 6: Kathmandu Full day city sightseeing

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Your expert English speaking tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 10:30 am with their luxurious vehicle to take you for your 6-hour sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.

First, stop at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmadu Durbar Sqaure is one of three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley. Though a few buildings collapsed after the devastating earthquake on April 25th, 2015, you can observe the spectacular art and architecture of the ancient Malla and Shah dynasties. It is also know as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, derived from the statue of Hanuman at the entrance of ancient royal palace.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Swayambhu Maha Chaitya, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
After that, head to Swayambhunath. Swayambhunath, also know as the "Monkey Temple", is situated on a small hillock on the west of Kathmandu city. It is a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrimages from all over the world. Large eyes painted on the four sides of the main stupa represents wisdom and compassion, and a dome at the base of Sutpa represents the entire world. Swayambhunath also could not escape from the devastating earthquake of April 25th, 2015, but one can still observe the art and architecture at Swayambhunath which is believed to date back to the beginning of 5th century.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh Boudha, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Then, head over to Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath is located on the northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, is the largest stupa in the world and is a sacred site for Buddhist pilgrimages. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, Boudhanath is on the ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha. Founded by Licchivi King, Boudhanath has had minor damage caused by the earthquake on the 25th of April, 2015.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shree Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupati Nath Road 44621, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Following your time there, head to Pashupatinath. The sacred Hindu shrine Pashupatinath is located on the bank of the Bagmati river to the eastern side of Kathmandu. Believed to be built by Supuspa Deva, a Licchivi King, Pashupatinath was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The main temple of Pashupatinath was built using Pagoda style architecture with four main doors. The two levels of the roof are made of copper with a gold coating and they have a gold pinnacle. The inner sanctorum is the place where the main idol is placed, and the outer sanctorum is an open corridor like space. Though some of the buildings in the Pashupati area are damaged, the main building was untouched by the earthquake of April 25th, 2015 earthquake.

At 5:30 pm, your sightseeing tour ends and your guide drop you off at your Hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Vaishali or similar).

Day 7: Departure

Stop At: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Depending upon the departure flight, your guide picks you up from Hotel and drops you off at the airport.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.