9 Days Highlights of Nepal
Price from NZD 1869 / AUD 1682 per person on twin sharing basis
Kathmandu - Pokhara – Chitwan National Park – Nagarkot - Kathmandu
Enjoy Kathmandu valley with its temples, old capital, the modern city and the well-kept monuments. Visit Pokhara, the city of lakes and the starting point of most adventure routes and mountain treks, with a backdrop of the mighty peak of Annapurna and continue to Chitwan National Park, home to one-horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger and a variety of flora and fauna. Take a break in the mountain resort town of Nagarkot from where you have a good panoramic view of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest on a clear day.
Tour Highlights: Pashupati Temple, Boudhanath stupa, Pokhara Bazaar, Jeep Safari in Chitwan, Bhaktapur City.
Day 1: Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Later you will go for the afternoon tour and visit Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Taleju Temple, Jagannath Temple, gigantic figure of Kala Bhairaba, Shiva Parvati Temple, Kumari Ghar and Kasthamandap.
Day 2: Kathmandu (B)
Today you will have a full day city tour of Kathmandu and will visit the Boudhanath stupa with its colossal stupa and the iconic four pairs of the Buddha’s eye painted on the four cardinal directions, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan city and Swayambhunath Chaitya - one of the world’s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas. Chaityas offer an excellent panoramic view of Kathmandu valley.
Day 3: Kathmandu - Pokhara (B)
Leave Kathmandu for a scenic drive to Pokhara. Afternoon free to explore Pokhara on own.
Day 4: Pokhara (B)
A half day sightseeing tour of Old Pokhara Bazar, David Fall, Kali Temple & Gupteshwor Cave along with one-hour boating on Phewa lake.
Day 5: Pokhara – Chitwan (B/D)
Leave Pokhara and drive to Chitwan National Park which is a world heritage site. It is a rich natural area in the Terai, the subtropical southern part of Nepal. The park is especially renowned for its protection of One Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger and Gharial Crocodile. In the afternoon, you will be taken for a Jungle safari through open grasslands and forests.
Day 6: Chitwan (B/L/D)
Enjoy a full day of jungle walk, enjoy bird watching and do a canoe ride to view the water birds and reptiles later walk through the local Village.
Day 7: Chitwan – Nagarkot (B)
Transfer from Chitwan to Nagarkot, a small village close to Kathmandu Valley. It offers stunning Himalayan views and some nice shorter treks. It is also possible to see Mount Everest from here and sunrise and Sunset Mountain watching is most popular. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 8: Nagarkot – Kathmandu (B)
Transfer from Nagarkot to Kathmandu en route visiting Bhaktapur City. Bhaktapur is filled with monuments, most terra-cotta with carved wood columns, palaces and temples with elaborate carvings, gilded roofs, and open courtyards. The city is dotted with pagodas and religious shrines. Lying along the ancient trade route between India and Tibet, Bhaktapur is surrounded by mountains and provides a magnificent view of the Himalayas.
Day 9: Kathmandu (B)
Transfer to the airport for your flight or extend your stay in Nepal or add India portion as well.
Included: Accommodation for 8 nights, meals as per itinerary, transfer and sightseeing as indicated, local guides and entrance fees
Departs: Daily (September - May)