Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park & Nagarkot

After your breakfast at the hotel of your stay, we will take you out for a daylong sightseeing tour of some of the UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley, that includes visit to:

Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath temple is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. It is situated in eastern side of main city of Kathmandu on the banks of Holy Bagmati River. This temple is the holiest of all the Shiva shrines in Nepal and is the abode of Lord Pashupatinath, the guardian spirit of Nepal. A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva existed at this site in AD 879. However, the present temple was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1697. A gold-plated roof, silver doors, and woodcarvings of the finest quality decorate the pagoda construction. Next to Pashupatinath is Guheswari Temple, restored in AD 1653, represents the female "force". It is dedicated to Satidevi, Shiva's first wife, who gave up her life in the flames of her father's fire ritual.

A circuit of the Pashupati area takes visitors past a sixth-century statue of the Buddha, an eighth-century statue of Brahma the creator and numerous other temples. Some other places to visit are Rajrajeswari Temple, built in 1407, Kailas with lingas more than 1,400 years old, Gorakhnath temple, and the courtyard of Biswarup. The Bagmati River flows close by and the Arya Ghat cremation grounds are here. Those of Hindu faith only may enter the main Pashupatinath courtyard only.

Garden of Dreams: The Garden of Dreams, a neo classical historical garden, is situated in the midst of Kathmandu city, Nepal. The Garden was famous as the garden of Six Seasons which late Field Marshal Kaiser Sumsher Rana (1892-1964) created in early 1920. After the completion of this Garden, it was considered as one of the most sophisticated private gardens of that time. However, it was a private garden of Kaiser Sumsher; it was beautifully designed inspired by the famous Edwardian style. Kishore Narshingh, a prominent architect who designed and constructed Singha Durbar in 1907, designed and supervised the construction of the Garden of Dreams. Within the Garden walls, Kaiser Sumsher created an exquisite ensemble of pavilions, fountains, decorative garden furniture and European inspired features such as verandas, pergolas, balustrades, urns and birdhouses. He erected six impressive pavilions, each dedicated to one of the six seasons of Nepal. These pavilions provided the Garden's architectural framework and lent a cosmopolitan flavor to the formal arrangement of flowers, shrubs and trees. Today, only half of the original garden is in existence.

Patan city: Located about 5 km south of Kathmandu, Patan is one of three royal cities in the valley. A destination for connoisseurs of fine arts, Patan is filled with wood and stone carvings, metal statues, ornate architecture, including dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples, and over 1200 monuments. Patan is believed to have been built in the third century B.C. by the Kirat dynasty later expanded and enriched by the Licchavi and the Malla rulers in the medieval period. Patan Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former Royal palace complex is the centre of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a beautiful museum. One remarkable monument here is 16th century temples dedicated to the Hindu go Krishna, built entirely of stone.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

Early morning, enjoy Mount Everest Scenic Flight Tour (optional)

After breakfast at the hotel of your stay, we will drive you to Chitwan National Park - 159 Kilometers / 6 hoursunder normal road traffic condition (by Prithvi Highway).

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You have the option of flying from Kathmandu- Bharatpur airport with a spectacular flight of 20 minutes, and then drive 45 minutes to lodge/ resort.

Chitwan National Park is a large and beautiful nature reserve occupying 932 sq. km. of land inhabitant of endangered royal Bengal tiger and the one-horned Indian rhino. Chitwan National Park was protected since the 19th century as a hunting reserve for Nepali royals and foreign aristocrats. There are more than 50 species of mammals in Chitwan including monkeys, tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild boar, hyenas, deer, elephants and rhinos. There are also 450 different species of birds and 67 species of butterflies. The main attraction of Chitwan is the Elephant Safari. It is a unique experience to explore the jungle on the back of a trained elephant. While you are not likely to see the Bengal tiger, you should be able to see the Indian rhino and enjoy one of the nicest nature reserves of the Indian sub-continent.

On arrival at the resort or lodge of your choice, you will be assigned your room and assisted in check in.

Enjoy your lunch in the resort.

In the evening, you will be taken for a sunset viewing from the banks of Rapti river. While at the resort, you will enjoy the cultural show of ethnic Tharu social groups, the inhabitant of Chitwan, where they show their unique performance. Along this performance, you will be holding drinks and roasted meats to make you more entertained.

Overnight stay at hotel/ resort in Chitwan.

This morning experience an exciting safari at the jungle in southern Nepal, where we ride on elephant back in search of one horned rhino and many other wild animals. Later in the afternoon you will take a canoe ride along Rapti River. This is an excellent opportunity for bird watching and you might even see two rare species of crocodile: the Marsh Mugger and the Gharial Crocodile.

Overnight stay at hotel/ resort in Chitwan.

After your breakfast at the resort/lodge, we will drive you to Kathmandu, then to Nagarkot 191Kms / 7 hrsunder normal road traffic condition (by Prithvi Highway).

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You have the option of flying from Bharatpur airport to Kathmandu airport with a spectacular flight of 20 minutes, then drive 1 hour 30 minutes to Nagarkot.

Nagarkot issituated 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu, and is one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur district. This place is renowned for its spectacular sunrise view from the Himalayas when the weather is clear.Nagarkot has become famous as one of the best spots to view Mount Everest as well as other snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. It also offers an excellent view of the Indrawati river valley to the east. With an elevation of 2,195 meters, Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Valley and is described by visitors as a place whose beauty endures year round.

Overnight stay at hotel in Nagarkot

After your breakfast at the hotel of your stay, drive to Kathmandu. En route, you will visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

Bhaktapur city:Also known as, city of devotees, Bhaktapur is the home of medieval art and architecture. Lying 14 kilometers/9 miles east of Kathmandu City, this place was founded in the 9th Century and is shaped like a conch shell. The city is at the height of 4,600 ft. above sea level. In Bhadgaon, you will visit the Durbar Square with the Palace of 55 windows built by King Bhupatindra Malla. The famous five-storied Nyatapol temple on the terraces of which stands a pair of figures - two goddesses, two strong men, two elephants, two lions and two griffins is the tallest temple in the valley and was built by King Bhupatindra Malla. It is one of the best examples of Pagoda styled temples.

Continue your drive to Kathmanduwhere our representative or chauffeur will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport 3 hours before departure of your return flight.