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DAY 01: KATHMANDU                                                                                                    

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. A representative from our office will greet you at the airport and transfer to the Hotel. Briefing on your tour itinerary. Afternoon walking tour and exploration of traditional local market “Ason” in old Kathmandu city. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 02: KATHMANDU                                                                                            

Morning sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath. Afternoon Patan Durbar Square and Golden Temple. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03: KATHMANDU                                                                                            

Morning sightseeing of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Afternoon Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 04: KATHMANDU – CHITWAN                                                                              

Morning drive (170 KM – 5 hrs approx) to Chitwan. During the drive you will enjoy the scenic view of Landscape and Trishuli River as well as Narayani River. Upon arrival at Resort, a welcome drink is served and briefing on the programme by senior staff. Lunch then Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you can observe about the lifestyle of Tharu people. View sunset with Tea/ Coffee. In the evening jungle expert will brief you about history and data of Chitwan National Park with Slide Presentation. Dinner and overnight at Resort.

DAY 05: CHITWAN                                                                                                        

Full day Jungle activities: Elephant safari or Jeep safari, Elephant briefing, Elephant bathing (seasonal). Lunch then Canoeing on the Rapati River, Bird watching, Nature walk. Evening Tharu stick dance. Dinner and overnight at Resort.

DAY 06: CHITWAN – LUMBINI                                                                                    

Morning drive (158 KM – 4 hrs approx) to Lumbini “Birthplace of Lord Buddha”. Afternoon sightseeing of Lumbini Garden and visit Maya Devi Temple. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 07: LUMBINI – TANSEN – POKHARA                                                                        

Morning drive to Tansen (77 KM – 3 hrs approx) then to Pokhara (125 KM – 5 hrs approx). Afternoon free. Overnight.

DAY 08: POKHARA                                                                                                  

Morning boat ride in the Phewa Lake, visit Barahi Temple and cross the Lake then hike (45 min) World Peace Stupa. Afternoon sightseeing of Devi’s Fall, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Bindhyabasini Temple and Old Bazaar (traditional market).

DAY 09: POKHARA – BANDIPUR                                                                              

Morning drive (75 KM – 2.5 hrs approx) to Bandipur. Afternoon sightseeing of Bandipur Village. Overnight.

DAY 10: BANDIPUR – KATHMANDU – PHARPING                                                         

Early morning view sun rise. After breakfast drive (170 KM – 5.5 hrs approx) back to Kathmandu to Pharping. Check in at Neydo Hotel. The most peaceful location. Almost 200 monks live and study in this place. In the evening you can see worship by Monks in the Neydo Monastery and interact with monks. Overnight at Hotel Nyedo.

DAY 11: PHARPING – KATHMANDU                                                                                

Morning sightseeing of Dhakshinkali Temple, Pharping and Kirtipur.  Afternoon free. Evening Farewell Nepalese dinner with culture dance. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 12: KATHMANDU                                                                                                  

Departure transfer to the airport for your onward flight.