“ The most beautiful in the world is, of course, the world itself. ”
- Wallace Stevens
Welcome to Nepal!! A country that offers a lifetime experience for everyone from around the globe. A holiday in Nepal offers romance and adventure from the spectacular Himalayas to exotic wildlife safari, exhilarating white water rafting, mystifying variety of flora and fauna, charismatic arts and cultures and some of the best walking trails on earth combined with stirring adventurous bustles.
“Nepal” being embellished with gleaming Himalayan range in the north and adorned with lowland greenery in the south, has always lingered in a class of its own as a magical, mysterious and marvelous tourist destination and remains evermore.
This Himalayan Kingdom, precisely known as the “Land of Mount Everest” and the “Land of Living Goddess- Kumari” is dignified by the heroism of its brave warrior ancestors-the “Gorkhas”.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, meet Himalayan Holidays representative, assist and transfer to the hotel. At the hotel’s lobby welcome refreshments will be served and room check in assistance provided. Shortly afterwards there will be a tour briefing at the hotel’s lobby.
Eve: welcome dinner at a Nepali Restaurant with a cultural dance.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Am: Early breakfast and Meet the waiting vehicle, drive to Kathmandu domestic airport and fly 20 minutes to Bharatpur airport and drive to the resort. Upon arrival meet by naturalists / representatives from the jungle lodge followed by tour briefing.
In the evening, the well stocked bar caters to the needs of the thirsty and a hearty meal of continental or Nepalese cuisine will be served around the campfire. Overnight at jungle lodge in Chitwan. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Overnight at jungle lodge in Chitwan. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Am: Early wakeup call and proceed for an elephant ride or a jungle walk, to view the wildlife in their early repose. This is the best time of the day to see the animals as we silently brush through dewy tall elephant grass (18-20 ft. tall), a habitat for rhinos, tigers and other wild animals. Spend 2-3 hrs. in the jungle, then return to the camp for breakfast.
Shortly afterwards, visit the elephant stables to get a firsthand knowledge on elephants from senior naturalists. Here one can witness the rare scene of elephants at bath.
Pm: After a hearty lunch at camp, the afternoon is free for the much-deserved mid-afternoon siesta or a visit to the library for general in formations on the National park.
In the late afternoon, there is a choice to participate in the programs offered at the camp, which includes Canoe rides/ floats or an escorted Nature walk and bird watching excursion.
Overnight at jungle lodge in Chitwan. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Am: After breakfast, get in to a waiting vehicle and drive to Bharatpur domestic airport and fly to Pokhara. Upon arrival in Pokhara, check in hotel for refreshments.
Pokhara is an enchanting city nestled in the tranquil valley (827m) on the laps of the mighty Annapurna Himalaya Range. With its beautiful lakes, lush green surroundings and fantastic views of the Annapurna range including the Fish Tail Mountain; it is considered one of nature’s finest gifts to Nepal.
Pm: After lunch, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Pokhara Valley, which includes the Bindabasani Temple, the Seti Gorge, the Davis Fall, and the Tibetan Refugee Camp.
Overnight at hotel in Pokhara. (Breakfast)
Am: Early morning wakeup call and drive to Sarangkot (30 min) for sunrise with panoramic view of Himalayas. Later drive back to hotel for breakfast & drive to Dam Side (Hike starting point), leave the vehicle there and commence hiking to the World Peace Stupa (1,100 meters), which is recently built stupa on the perfect forested hilltop of Andu Danda. The walking trail is utterly steep but well defined surrounded with lush green bushes and trees on both sides. Hike duration – one hour.
Pm: Boatride on fewa lake and visit Barahi temple situated at the middle of the lake. After boating transfer to the hotel for refreshment and rest.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. (Breakfast)
Am: After breakfast, transfer to the Pokhara Domestic Airport for onwards flight to Kathmandu. Later proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City.
It includes visit to the Patan Durbar Square: The ancient Royal Palace of Patan faces on to a magnificent Durbar Sq. This concentrated mass of temples is perhaps the most visually stunning display of Newari architecture to be seen in Nepal. Temple construction in the square went into overdrive during the Malla period (14th to 18th centuries), particularly during the reign of King Siddhinarsingh Malla (1619 – 60).
Pashupatinath Temple: Nepal’s most important Hindu temple stands on the banks of the holy Bagmati River, surrounded by a bustling market of religious stalls selling marigolds, prasad (offerings), incense, rudraksha beads, conch shells, pictures of Hindu deities and temples, tika powder in rainbow colours, glass lingams, models of Mt Meru and other essential pilgrim paraphernalia.
Lunch (on own) at Boudanath stupa.
Bouddhanath Stupa: The first stupa at Bouddhanath was built sometime after AD 600, when the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo, converted to Buddhism. In terms of grace and purity of line, no other stupa in Nepal comes close to Bouddhanath. From its whitewashed dome to its gilded tower painted with the all-seeing eyes of the Buddha, the monument is perfectly proportioned.
After sightseeing tour transfer to the hotel, rest of the day at the leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Overnight at hotel in Pokhara. (Breakfast)
Free until final departure transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport. (Breakfast)
- Wallace Stevens