Overland Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan

In the morning, you will arrive Kathmandu. On arrival, you will be met by our representative and transfer you to hotel. Check in hotel, freshen up, and relax until afternoon.

In the evening, we will take you for a sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.

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 BhupatindraMalla 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 AryaGhat cremation grounds are here. Those of Hindu faith only may enter the main Pashupatinath courtyard only.

Boudhanath Stupa: Boudhanath is among the largest stupas in South Asia, and it has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms thirty-six meters overhead. The stupa is located on the ancient trade route to Tibet, and Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many of them decided to live around Bouddhanath. Many people believe that Bouddhanath was constructed in the fifth century, but definite proof is lacking. The stupa is said to entomb the remains of a Kasyap sage who is venerable both to Buddhists and to Hindus.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

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.

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 early breakfast at the hotel of your stay, you will be taken for a day long sightseeing tour of Pokhara city, that includes visit to:

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 afternoon.

Later in the evening, proceed you overnight journey back to Kakarbhitta.

Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

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

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 breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kakarbhitta by day journey.

Arrive Kakarbhitta in the evening. On arrival, you will be met and assisted by our representative for your journey back home, or will drop you to Siliguri, or NJP Railway Station.