An Unforgettable 9 Days Nepal Tour

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: 1 hour

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

Day 2: 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: Pasupatinath Temple, Unnamed Road, काठमाडौँ 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: 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Vaishali or similar) in Kathmandu

Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara (private car)

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Kathmandu-Pokhara by overland (6 hours). Transfer to hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Batika or Hotel White Pearl) in Pokhara

Day 4: Sarangkot sunrise and Pokhara City Sightseeing

Stop At: North East of Town Sarangkot, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
Pokhara City Sightseeing: Early morning drive to Sarangkot hill for sunrise and mountain views.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Davis Falls, Pokhara, Sital path, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Back to hotel for breakfast, then continuously sightseeing at Pokhara city around David fall, Gupteshore cave, Bindabashini temple, International Mountain Museum and boating at Phewa lake.
Duration: 30 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, Rato Pairo, Pokhara 33411 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: Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), Pokhara Nepal
Enjoy 1 hour boating around Phewa Lake.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Batika or Hotel White Pearl) in Pokhara

Day 5: Pokhara – Chitwan (Private car)

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 evening, Tharu Cultural Dance, dinner, overnight at hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel or Resort in Chitwan

Day 6: Chitwan Jungle Activities and drive to Lumbini

Stop At: Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini Nepal
Chitwan Jungle Activities: Wakeup call followed by tea/coffee. Enjoy Jeep safari (1 hour). After some rest, drive to Lumbini which takes around 4 hours, enjoy the lunch then go for Maya devi temple sightseeing.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel (Buddha Maya Garden Hotel or similar) in Lumbini

Day 7: Lumbini City Sightseeing and fly back to Kathmandu

Stop At: Lumbini Monastic Site, Taulihawa Road, Lumbini 32914 Nepal
Lumbini City Sightseeing: After breakfast, walking through the Sacred Lumbini Garden where the Buddha was born converges on the Ashoka pillar, visit the Maya Devi Temple with its base-relief sculpture depicting Maya Devi holding on with her right hand to a branch of Pipal tree and giving birth to the infant Buddha who stand up on a lotus pedestal. Then enjoy sightseeing of various monasteries. Then fly back to Kathmandu.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Vaishali or similar) in Kathmandu

Day 8: Full day Patan, Bhaktapur sightseeing drive to Nagarkot

Stop At: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur 00977-1-4701148 Nepal
Patan-Bhaktapur City Sightseeing: transfer to Bhaktapur, where you will witness unique culture and finest display of craftsmanship. Bhaktapur is the only place in Nepal which has remained untouched by western culture. Lion Gate,Golden Gate, Art Gallery, Statue of King Bhupatindra, Nyatapola Temple and fifty-five windows Malla Palace are the living prides of Bhaktapur.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Patan Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) 44700 Nepal
Drive to Patan, which means "a city of Beauty".Patan has a long Buddhist history and the four corners of the city are marked by stupas said to have been erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka. Patan Durbar Square is well packed with temples giving an architectural feast with a far greater concentration of temples.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Nagarkot View point tower, Nagarkot Nepal
Then drive to Nagarkot, enjoy the lavish night stay at Nagarkot Hill satation.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel (Fort Resort or similar) in Nagarkot

Day 9: Sunrise from Nagarkot and Departure

Stop At: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Enjoy the sunrise over the glorious mountains then transfer to international airport for final departure.
Duration: 2 hours

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