Kathmandu – Nagarkot – Chitwan – Lumbini – Pokhara – Kathmandu 11 Days Tour

Our guide will meet you at Kathmandu airport (TIA) once your flight arrives and transfer you to the hotel. After some refreshment, you will visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is a royal plaza in front of the old royal palaces of Kathmandu. It is surrounded with royal palaces, temples and other spectacular architectures, showcasing the Newar art from 16th to 19th century.

Today we will continue your Kathmandu tour to Swayambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa.

Swayambhunath Stupa is an ancient religious complex atop a hill to the west of Kathmandu city, which consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples and now it is one of the most sacred religious pilgrimage sites. Patan Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley. Surrounded by royal palaces, shrines and courtyards, this Newa architecture is well worth your visiting. Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. The temple is of the typical Nepalese pagoda style. Its roofs were of copper with gold covering and the four main doors were covered with silver sheets. The Bouddhanath is a must see for Tibetan Buddhists as the legend of the stupa is related to the Tibetans.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning you can have an optional tour. If you want us to arrange it, you need to get up early to take a one-hour flight hovering over the Himalaya Mountain. On the modern jet stream aircraft, you will enjoy the breathtaking panorama of Mt. Everest from the height of over 25,000 feet. Looking out of your individual window, you will see the glaciers, lakes, rivers and gorges. Enjoy aerial photography and keep the magnificent landscape of Nepal in record. Instead of taking the jet stream aircraft, you could also choose the helicopter.

Our guide will accompany you to visit the most beautiful durbar in Nepal, Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Like other Durbar squares, you will visit the palace complex along with the exclusive Buddhist architecture. Besides that, you will get a chance to visit the painting school to see the dying art of Nepal and also visit the Pottery Square, Dattatraya Square and Peacock window in Bhaktapur. The last stop today is Nagarkot, 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu. It is an international tourist spots, famous for its spectacular sunrise view of Himalaya and also for a panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying the sunrise view at the hotel, we will drive you to Chitwan. It takes about 7 hours by car and we will transfer you to the resort hotel. In the afternoon, you will have a village tour in Chitwan. Visit a local village and get close touch with Tharus, the indigenous people of southern lowland of Nepal. After that, you enjoy a cultural Stick Dance of Tharus in the resort.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Have a whole day jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park, Nepal’s first national park, which has a wide range of flora and fauna than any other on the Indian Subcontinent. You will experience the elephant and jeep safaris, rafting tours and guided jungle walks and visit the elephant breeding camp. Besides that, you will also have chances to see the baby elephants, rhino, crocodiles and a number of bird species.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we continue driving to Lumbini, a cultural and historical site. It is 175 kilometers west from Chitwan and needs approximately 4-5 hours driving. Later we take you to the World Peace Pagoda at dusk, where you can appreciate the beautiful sunset in the lowland.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today’s unique tour is on the three-wheeled rickshaw getting around Lumbini. This sacred land was where the Buddha was born. Lumbini has a large number of temples, among which, the Mayadevi Temple is the most famous one. This temple houses the Marker Stone, the exact birthplace of the Buddha. Lumbini is also home to many monasteries of various sects built by different countries like Nepal, China, Thailand, Srianka, etc.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Pokhara is the second largest city and a major tourist destination in Nepal, which is 240 kilometers northeast from Lumbini. After about 8 hours driving, we will reach this popular tourist city – Pokhara. En route, you can enjoy the charming countryside views.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will get up early this morning and we will transfer to Sarangkot to enjoy the most magnificent sunrise view over the central and western Himalayas. Later you will have a whole day tour of World Peace Stupa, Mahadev cave, Davis falls, river gorges, temples and coast of the lake. David Fall is a natural wonder that the water goes in the earth that can be seen from the lower part of the Cave of Hidden God. Fewa Lake is famous for having a shrine on its island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we leave Pokhara for Kathmandu. It is 200 km west of Kathmandu and needs about 6 hours scenic driving. Arrival in Kathmandu, you will have the afternoon free to have a good rest or to explore on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

We will pick you up at the hotel after breakfast and transfer you to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your homeward flight. Hope a safe and happy holiday for you.

Meals: Breakfast