Your 08 Day Luxury Private - Nature & Culture Tour

Welcome to Kathmandu! As soon as you touch down in this magical land at the top of the world, you’ll be eagerly greeted, and then whisked off to your luxury hotel at the heart of the city. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu.

Boudhanath Stupa:

The ancient and one of the largest stupas in the world, Boudhanath or the Khasa Caitya is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu, Nepal. Located about 11 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, the stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal. With diameter of about 100m and 40m height, Boudhanath holds its place among the ancients and one of the largest stupas in the world. The Boudhanath stupa covers a vast area. It has a round path at the bottom while another path is made of three tier plinth. The stupa resembles Swayambhunath stupa to some extent. The most impressive part of the stupa is the eyes of the Buddha which are painted with red, white and blue colors. The Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath dominates the skyline. As of 1979, Boudhanath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Kathmandu.

Pasupatinath Temple:

Pashupatinath tour Nepal is the journey towards the foot of the Hindu suprime god Shiva. Pashupatinath along with the Aryaghat or Funeral Site near the Bagmati River is one of the world most sacred places of worship for the Hindus. The Pashupatinath is the biggest Hindu temple in Kathmandu which lies at the bank of holy river Bagmati, 5 km. far from the city. This is a pagoda style Hindu temple made by bronze that has four doors in four directions. On the top of the temple there is golden pinnacle with gold-glided ruff. The temple is decorated with valuable ornaments. This is the richest temple of Nepal which is very important for all Hindu people from all over the world. It is the national glory of the Nepal. There is no record when the temple was first built. According to Hindu text, the existence of this temple was also in second century which was renovated many times. The present temple was built in 17th century. Pashupatinath temple has been listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979

Fly to Chitwan

Today after your tour, you will leave the valley to head for Chitwan in Scenic flight. Chitwan lies in the Terai region and is famous for its beautiful national park where you can enjoy numerous kinds of exploration. It is one of the finest national parks in Asia, covering an area of 932 km2 and is enlisted as a World Heritage site. It holds an abundance of wildlife and is home to some of the endangered species such as the Royal Bengal tiger, the One-horned rhinoceros, and the Asian Elephant which reside with Gaurs as well as Sloth Bear, monkeys, varieties of deer, crocodiles, butterflies and over 530 species of colorful birds.
Upon arrival to Chitwan, you will be welcome by the hotel. And later in the evening, you’ll also get to experience an exotic Tharu Cultural dance and a village tour. End your day with jaw-dropping sunset views.
Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where you will learn more about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus. Visit to the National Park Visitor's centre where you can learn more about the history of the National Park and about wildlife & Sun set view from the bank of Rapti River.
Tharu cultural dance presentation (which you will also participate in) by the local villagers.

Today is all about you being close to the nature and getting to know the culture of the locals! You will continue doing various activities from the remaining program in Chitwan. The highlights of the Chitwan adventure are village walk, watching the sunset view from the perfect spot. Enjoy the Canoe riding. Visit the elephant breeding center and observe how the elephant bathe themselves. You might want to try Jeep safari or if you are into it do some bird watching. It will certainly be a fun day!

CANOE RIDE

With a canoe you will slowly pass the shores of the rivers which are full with amazing crocodiles and beautiful birds. During the trip you are accompanied by a guide who will tell you about the animals. Off course you don’t have to peddle yourself as a boatman joins the ride.

JEEP SAFARI:

One of the options to see the wildlife in Chitwan national park is to go on a jeep safari. During this trip you will sit in de back of an open jeep to see the animals. The driver will stop to show places and animals. You will have a great opportunity to get some good pictures this way. During the trip, the guide will hang at the back of the vehicle to spot animals. He will also give information about the environment and the wildlife.

JUNGLE WALK

If experiencing the wild plains of Nepal and bird watching interests you, we suggested that you take a Jungle walk with our naturalist. This walk provides you with the ideal situation of viewing the wild animals very close. Bird Watching is always best on foot. Our specialists will help you spot identify the different varieties of birds, both local and migratory, that are found in Nepal.

Today a 0.20 hours’ flight through the scenic landscape of Chitwan to the lake city Pokhara takes place.

Pokhara City Tour

Major Attractions in Pokhara
Barahi Temple
This temple is located in the southeast section of Phewa lake. King Kulmandhan Shah ordered to construct this two-Storeyed Pagoda-style temple to worship goddess Durga. It was made during his reign in 1864. This structure is built with woods, bricks, and stone and consists of a thatched roof. This space is also facilitated with seats where you can enjoy the view of this majestic place.
This is a great place for getting that spiritual or religious vibe. Surrounded by the greenery, you can get to this place by boat. This place is normally covered during the sightseeing of Phewa lake. The name Barahi represents the force of shakti and represented the face of boar ready to pierce her evil enemies with sharp tusks. Goddess Durga is believed to have taken this form to destroy demons with her tusks. It is said that she visited Pokhara after the fight and found it so mesmerizing that she decided to stay.
See, even goddess Barahi couldn’t hold back and you think you can!
Phewa lake
You should know that it’s mandatory to include Phewa lake if you’re gonna talk about Pokhara.Phewa lake is the second-largest in Nepal and popular for boat rides. Previously known as Baidam Taal, it is situated in the south of the Pokhara valley at an altitude of 742m above sea level. The lake is a semi-natural freshwater lake as it is regulated by the dam. On a clear day, you’re in for a treat as you will be able to see the glowing reflection of the summit on the lake making it a surreal experience.
Now that we’ve talked about the lake in its physical form, let’s talk about the experience that you will cherish forever.
The walk along the Phewa lakeside will make you feel as if you are living a character straight out of the movie. Topping it all off, the colorful vibrant lights of various restaurants and music bars will make your late-night walk a walk to remember. Coming back to the lake itself, it has Barahi Temple at the center making the overall boatingexperience quite memorable.
Devi’s Falls or David Falls
Known across the local as Patalo Chhango, this majestic waterfall seems to change its name as Chameleon with names like Devi’s falls, and David’s falls. This is one of the famous tourist places in Pokhara.
Situated just 2 km away from the Pokhara Airport, this waterfall is derived from Phewa Lake. What really sets itself apart from the rest of the popular Pokhara destinations is water from this waterfall vanishes into an underwater pass and disappears.
The path to David falls includes a small typical Nepali house with various statues of Nepali people wearing traditional dress. You can click some pictures there. The best time to visit this place is during the monsoon season as you will be able to enjoy a full cascade. It lies close to Gupteswar Mahadev cave.
If you’re someone who is a hardcore believer of luck, then this place even gets better. There is a pond where you can put your fortune to the test by placing a coin at the deity’s statue in the luck pond. You can wish for your trip to be a little longer. Who knows if the deity fulfills your wish?

Gupteshowor Mahadev Cave
This cave holds a lot of significance for Hindu pilgrims and is considered to have an association with the stories of the holy book of Mahabharat. It has a spiral staircase leading to the entrance of the cave reminding you of the expedition of archaeological sites.
This cave is believed to have been discovered in the 16th century by the locals. It contains various statues of gods and goddesses carved since its existence. There are 2 portions in this cave.
One part of the cave stands long in 40 meters with Shivalinga. The second part starts after the end of the temple and leads to David falls. The opening is 2 meters high and 3meters wide with narrow hall rooms making the movement of passengers quite restricted. If you’re looking for a calm place, then this place is a must.

Today is relaxing day. Where you can spend the day on your own. Or if you wish we can arrange the heli tour to Annapurna on additional cost.

Annapurna Region Helicopter Tour offers extravagant views popular highest peaks of Nepal such as Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna II (7937 m), Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Fishtail (6993 m), Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m) and more. Annapurna Heli Tour is around two hours flying journey where you will get 15 – 30 minutes to land on the Mardi base camp and enjoy breakfast amidst the towering mountains. As you get closer to the Annapurna ranges, you will be blessed with the amazing views of mountains like Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna South, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Machhapuchre, Mt. Nilgiri and many other neighboring peaks. Even the Muktinath temple and Jomsom is visible during the flight. Heli Tour passes across Ghandruk, a renowned Gurung Village of Nepal famous for its culture and authentic foods. Here, visitors can take rest for breakfast.

Sarangkot Sunrise Tour

Get ready to wake up early in the morning for a day filled with awe-inspiring landscapes and views so stunning you'll think you're in a postcard. Before dawn, you'll be driven to the Sarangkot viewpoint where you'll wait for an epic sunrise. From here, you will take in amazing views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, and Mt Fishtail. You'll also be able to see a panoramic view of Pokhara valley.
Get ready to wake up early in the morning. You will be driven to the Sarangkot viewpoint. From here you will get an amazing view of Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri range, and Mt Fishtail including a Panoramic view of Pokhara valley. After enjoying the view, you will then hike down to Pokhara valley and enjoy your breakfast.

Swayambhunath Tour

Today you are flying back to Kathmandu. You will be driven to Pokhara Domestic airport and take a flight by Buddha Air to Kathmandu. Check in to the hotel and rest a few hours we will drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square for a city tour. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of three squares within Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Durbar Square (durbar translates to “palace” or “a court held by a prince”) is an important site for Buddhist and Hindu rituals, holy ceremonies, royal events, and kingly coronations
After our exciting jungle adventure in Chitwan, we will fly back to Kathmandu. From there, we will head to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley. The square is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to numerous temples, palaces, and courtyards.

You will have a guided tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square including a visit to the Peacock window, Golden Temple, Lion’s Gate, Mini Pasupatinath Temple, Vatsala Durga Temple, a paper factory, and the bronze statue of King Bhupatindra Malla. Walking through the cultural gate, passing by ponds, and watching the locals weaving and selling their items on the roadside, will make you feel fully immersed in the culture of the city, one that is a diverse mix of modernity and tradition, full of culture and a lively social atmosphere.
In the evening you will be treated to the traditional Nepalese banquet with cultural dance and music to end your Nepal journey until the next time because travelers revisit Nepal not because of the places infact its because of People

Transfer to the Airport for the flight back to your home with sweet memories of Nepal, Kathmandu, different temples, mountains, nature, people, and smiles.