Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan

After your breakfast at the hotel of your stay, we will take you out for a daylong excursion tour of Chandragiri Hills by cable car, followed by sightseeing tour of some of the UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley:

Chandragiri Hills: Chandragiri Hills is a quick getaway & an enchanting oasis right outside the city. Just 7 km away from Thankot, Kathmandu, and Chandragiri Hills feels like a completely new world, altogether. The 2551 meter-high natural haven is surrounded by temperate wilderness with a fantastic panorama of the Himalayas as the backdrop. The closest location from Kathmandu to get a view of the majestic Mt. Everest is surely something that you should not be missing. Chandragiri Hills has its historical significance as well. It was from these hills that King Prithivi Narayan Shah caught the first glimpse of a much scenic and prosperous Kathmandu valley, which in fact instilled in the king’s mind an idea of annexing the valley into his kingdom.

How to reach there

Cable Car: The 2.5 km cable car ride takes 9 minutes to reach the Chandragiri Hills’ top station.

A cabin accommodates eight passengers. The 11km off-road drive to the top of the hill awaits adventurers.

Kathmandu City: Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is one of the world’s oldest cities. It is also known as Kantipur. Here one can find distinctive pagoda-roofed temples, stone sculptures, and old monasteries and histories monuments. Here you will visit the temple of the Living Goddess, who acknowledges the greetings of devotees from the balcony of here temple residence Kasthamandap – the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree and Durbar Square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient place of the former Nepalese Royalty.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between 12th and 18th Centuries, used to be the seat of ancient Malla Kings of Kathmandu. It is the place where kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnized. An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages.

Kumari Temple: Kumari temple is the residence of the Living Goddess. Kumari, known as Virgin Goddess has some specialties, she must be chosen from a typical Newari cast with no body marks & injuries & will be replaced by another Kumari after puberty. Kasthamandap: Kasthamandap is believed to be constructed from the wood of a single tree in the sixteenth century situated near to the Kumari Temple. The name Kathmandu was named after this.

Swoyambhunath Stupa: The four seeing eyes of Swoyambhunath Stupa watch over the valley from the top of 77-m high hillock on western side. This most glorious Stupa in the world is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of Kathmandu valley out of a primordial lake. The surroundings of the Swoyambhunath are covered with small Chaityas& monasteries as well as some Hindu temples. The National Museum and the Museum of Natural History are situated at the foot of the hill.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

After your breakfast at the hotel of your stay, we will drive you to Pokhara 205 kilometers/ 5-6 hours (by Prithvi Highway) under normal road traffic condition.

OR,

You have Kathmandu - Pokhara the option of flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara with a spectacular flight of 25 minutes.

On arrival at Pokhara, you will be assisted with your check in to your hotel.

Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty.  At an elevation lower than that of Kathmandu, it has much more tropical feel to it; a fact well appreciated by the beautiful diverse flowers that prosper in this environment. The enchanting city with a population of around 95,000 has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The valleys surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forest, gushing rivers, emerald lakes and of course, the views of world famous Himalayas. The serenity of the lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic.

Rest of the evening is at leisure.

Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

After your breakfast at the hotel of your stay, we will take you out for a daylong sightseeing tour of Pokhara city that includes visit to:

Optional: Early morning, depending on time of sunrise, we will drive you to Sarangkot for a sunrise view excursion tour.

Sarangkot is the small hilltop, which is famous for its breath taking view of sunrise and Annapurna range and Fishtail (Virgin Mountain). From here, you can see a panoramic sweep of Himalayan peaks, from Dhaulagiri (8167m) in the west to the perfect pyramid that is Machhapuchhare (6997m) and the rounded peak of Annapurna II (7937m) in the east. Most people come here at dawn or dusk, when the sun picks out the peaks in brilliant colors.

After the sunrise view, you can either choose to come back to hotel for your breakfast, or opt for adventure activities such as paragliding, zip line flyer, ultra-light flight.

Devi's fall: Locally known as PataleChhango (Hell's fall), Devi's fall is an amazing waterfall lying about 2 km south-west of Pokhara airport on the highway to Tansen. It was named after Devi, a Swiss woman who was swept away when the floodgates were accidently opened, never to be seen again.

Seti Gorge: Seti Gorge is one of the important places to visit in Pokhara. The SetiGandaki flows right through the city. The river flows underground at many places and up to 250 meters deep at some places. There is a local myth that the entire Pokhara valley floats on the Seti River.

Mahendra Cave: located north of Pokhara, the area is known as Batulechaur. Regular microbuses and taxis are available to go to Mahendra Cave from Main town of Pokhara. Tourist can hire taxi or book sightseeing from hotels. MahendraGufa is one of the most popular visiting spot in Pokhara Nepal. 95% tourists go to visit Mahendra Cave. Tell your Taxi Driver to take you MahendraGufa no other Gufa. MahendraGufa is completely different from other Gufa.

Bindabasini temple: Bindabasini Mandir is of great religious importance to Hindus living in the Pokhara region. It is a vital hub of religious fervor. The temple itself is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, who is Pokhara’s chosen guardian deity. Durga, also known as Shakti or Kali has numerous manifestations and at the Bindabasini temple, she is seen as Bhagwati, a bloodthirsty aspect of the goddess. Durga appears in the form of a Saligram. A Saligram, according to Hindu mythology is a propitious stone. It is said that the temple was created after the goddess ordered king Khadag Bum Malla to set up her statue here. The Bindabasini temple was then founded in BS 1845. Since its establishment, Bhagwati has been an object of worship here on a daily basis. Animal sacrifices are typically presented at the temple on Saturdays and Tuesdays. The Hindu festival of Dashain sees large numbers of believers coming to offer sacrifices at Bindabasini Mandir. Indeed, there is little space for tourist during the festival of Dashain.

GupteshworMahadev Cave: GupteshworMahadev is a beautiful cave just opposite to David Fall. A giant stalagmite within this cave is honored as a Shiva lingam and the devout flock here to pray. Entry tickets allow you to enter the temple. For some extra money, you can also obtain entry to the tunnel behind, which comes out at a wet cavern right behind the gushing Devi's fall. Once inside the cave, look up at the ceiling and you will see detritus and branches in cracks in the rock. These have actually been pushed up there by floodwaters that fill the cave during the monsoon.

Boat ride on Phewa Lake: Spend a quiet time boating in the ultimate lake where the reflections of Mount Annapurna and Machhapuchhare range falls. You will also see a variety of fishes while boating. An island temple is located at the middle of the lake. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake. It is hard to escape the draw of Phewa Lake and any visitor with even a few spare minutes should endeavor to take a boat out on the water to fully experience the wonderful views of the reflected mountains.

Return to hotel in the evening.

Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

After breakfast at the hotel, drivetoChitwan National Park- 152 kilometers/ 4hours. (By Prithvi Highway).

OR,

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

Check in Resort at Chitwan.

Enjoy your lunch in the resort.

In the evening, you will be taken for a sunset viewing from the banks of Raptiriver. 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/ hotel of your stay, we will drive you back to Kathmandu170 Kilometers / 5-6hoursunder normal road traffic condition (by Prithvi Highway).

OR,

You have the option of flying from Bharatpur airport to Kathmandu with a spectacular flight of 20 minutes, and then transfer to hotel.

Rest of the evening is at leisure.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

After your breakfast at hotel of your stay, or depending on your flight schedule, our representative or chauffeur will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport 3 hours before departure of your return flight.