Day
01:
Arrive Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel.
Day
02: Full day guided sightseeing around of the Kathmandu valley, taking
in such sights as Swayambhunath,
one of world's most glorious, ancient, enigmatic and holiest of Buddhist
Chaitya, Bouddhanth,
a colossal and ancient Stupa; Guheshwari,
which is where Sati, the consort of Siva, immolated herself due to her father's
insult and Pashupatinath
with two tiered golden roof and silver doors.
Around 1900 hrs evening the same day, we will meet you and continue to a
nearby peaceful restaurant to join the Welcome Dinner with Live Nepalese
Cultural Program. Back to Hotel around 2210hrs.
Day
03
We will drive to
Bhaktapur for the sightseeing situated at an altitude of 1401 m, is a home
to medieval art and architecture and was the site for Burtoluchhi's Little Buddha. The urban city covers an area of 4 sq. miles. Shaped like a
conch-shell, Bhaktapur meaning city of Devotees, pottery and weaving are
its traditional industries. Bhaktapur, essence of the Newari City, 14 km
east of Kathmandu is Nepal's greatest treasures. Will have our lunch
here before continuing to Patan (The City of Finest Arts)
Patan:
Also known as 'Lalitpur' literally the city of fine arts is perhaps a
living museum as she still retains her medieval air of the ancient times
and almost half the inner city residents are craftsmen in their own right.
We then head to
Nagarkot for the overnight stay at a Resort.
Day
04
With an early
morning wake up, you'll be off to see panoramas of the eastern Himalaya
including 5 of world's ten highest peaks - Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho O
Yu, Makalu and Manaslu. After breakfast we will drive to Pokhara (the very
beautiful picturesque town). Overnight Hotel.
Day
05
The day will be
full of sightseeing of the attractions of Pokhara city. You have to drive
early morning to Sarangkot for the view of sunrise. Returning Pokhara
back, we'll have visit to Vindyavasini Temple, Mahendra Cave and get back
to the Hotel for the breakfast. Later we'll continue to beautiful Fewa
Lake for a peaceful hour of boating. With a little hike of about 45
minutes, you'll get to the World Peace Stupa of Lord Buddha situated at
the small hill in Pokhara where you will see the magnificent view of
Pokhara and the stunning mountain range. We will them move to the Tibetan
Refugee Camp and then continue to David Falls before getting back to the
Hotel. You can have some free time around the main Pokhara city to explore
in on your own.
Day 06
After breakfast
at the Resort, we'll have drive to Royal Chitwan National Park. We will
reach around 16:00 hrs there and we will be welcomed with warm
hospitality. Naturalists at the ghat (river crossing point) will transfer
you by canoes across the River to the waiting elephants which will ferry
you to your camp, situated in the heart of the Park the home to the great
one horned rhinoceros, sloth bear, wild boar, gaur(bison), 4 species of
deer, 2 species of monkeys, 2 species of crocodiles, leopard, the elusive
Royal Bengal Tiger, over 400 species of birds and various other reptiles.
Briefing takes place as you arrive and lodges are assigned. Some
activities takes place to penetrate deep into the jungle for viewing and
photographing wildlife, experience the abundant bird-life, the flora and
fauna. Overnight stay at Island Jungle Resort, which is inside the
National Park and located at the place like Island surrounded by the
river.
Day
07
Early
morning you will be mounted on elephant back and then taken for a jungle
safari for 2 -3 hours penetrating through dense 18-20 ft grasslands. It is
the favorite habitat of the rhinoceros and other mammals. After breakfast
you will be taken to the elephant stables where talk about the habits of
the elephants takes place. Here you may witness the rare scene of the
elephants at bath. Take your bathing suit along. In the afternoon you may
just relax around the camp or take a dugout canoe ride down the Narayani
River to view the gharial and the marsh mugger crocodiles. Dinner will be
served around the campfire at the Island Jungle Resort
Day
08
This morning
some activities take place before breakfast. After breakfast, elephant,
land rover and canoes will transfer you to waiting vehicles for the drive
to Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.
Day
09
Free day in
Kathmandu. Overnight Grand Hotel.
Day
10
Departure
from Kathmandu at the end of your Kathmandu to Pokhara Tour
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