Kathmandu: Kathmandu Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage property is inscribed as seven Monument Zones. These monument zones are the Durbar squares or urban centres with their palaces, temples and public spaces of the three cities of Kathmandu (Hanuman Dhoka), Patan and Bhaktapur, and the religious ensembles of Swayambhu, Bauddhanath, Pashupati and Changu Narayan. The religious ensemble of Swayambhu includes the oldest Buddhist monument (a stupa) in the Valley; that of Boudhanath includes the largest stupa in Nepal; Pashupati has an extensive Hindu temple precinct, and Changu Narayan comprises traditional Newari settlement, and a Hindu temple complex with one of the earliest inscriptions in the Valley from the fifth century AD. The unique tiered temples are mostly made of fired brick with mud mortar and timber structures. The roofs are covered with small overlapping terracotta tiles, with gilded brass ornamentation. The windows, doorways and roof struts have rich decorative carvings. The stupas have simple but powerful forms with massive, whitewashed hemispheres supporting gilded cubes with the all-seeing eternal Buddha eyes.
Pokhara: Pokhara is a metropolitan city in the Western region of Nepal. It is a valley cradled among-st mountains and hills with meandering rivers. It is a major tourist destination due to its panoramic views. Once you enter the vicinity of this city, you are greeted with magnificent views of the mountains
Chitwan: Chitwan has a particularly rich flora and fauna and is home to one of the last populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros and is also one of the last refuges of the Bengal Tiger. Chitwan National Park (CNP), established in 1973, was Nepal’s first National Park. Located in the Southern Central Terai of Nepal, it formerly extended over the foothills, the property covers an area of 93,200 hectares, and extends over four districts: Chitwan, Nawalparasi, Parsa and Makwanpur.
The park is the last surviving example of the natural ecosystems of the ‘Terai’ region and covers subtropical lowland, wedged between two east-west river valleys at the base of the Siwalik range of the outer Himalayas. The core area lies between the Narayani (Gandak) and Rapti rivers to the north and the Reu River and Nepal-India international border in the south, over the Sumeswar and Churia hills, and from the Dawney hills west of the Narayani, and borders with Parsa Wildlife Reserve to the east. In 1996, an area of 75,000 hectares consisting of forests and private lands surrounding the park was declared as a buffer zone.
🏞️ Highlights:
Kathmandu Sightseen
Pokhara Sightseen
Chitwan Sightseen
Upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport,you will be greeted and assisted by our representative after completing your custom formalities, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Evening, attend aarti at Pashupatinath Temple,drive back to hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.
Pashupatinath Temple:
One of the holiest Hindu shrines in Nepal, the Pashupatinath Temple is stretched across both the banks of the beautiful and sacred Bagmati River on the eastern fringes of the capital city of Kathmandu. Sprawled over a large area with temples and ashrams, it is believed that the Jyotirlinga housed in the Pashupatinath temple is the head of the body, which is made up of the twelve Jyotirlinga in India.
The magnificent sanctum devoted to Lord Shiva draws in thousands of devotees who come to offer their prayers and seek blessings from him. In 1979, the magnificent temple was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After breakfast Kathmandu City Sightseeing tour visit Jala Narayan Temple (Sleeping Vishnu) Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Kathmandu Durbar Squire (Living God Kumari) and Bouddhanath Stupa (World heritage site) later drive back to hotel. Overnight is at a Hotel in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Durbar Square:
The regal Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar squares in Nepal and is the most remarkable legacy of Kathmandu's traditional architecture. The Durbar Square area is made up of three squares - A former elephant stable, Basantapur Square, the main Durbar Square on the west, and another part of Durbar Square that houses the entrance to Hanuman Dhoka.
While the southern part of the complex houses the open Basantapur Square area, the main Durbar Square area occupies the western portion. For many years, the former used to be stable, which housed royal elephants. Today, it is a site that houses souvenir stalls. In the northeast part of the complex runs the second part of the square. In this area, the entrance to the glorious Hanuman Dhoka Complex is planted, with a beautiful assortment of temples nestled behind it. The place is an active walkway that connects many streets together for the general public.
Boudhanath Stupa:
Boudhanath Stupa is one of the world's largest and most significant stupas. This UNESCO World Heritage Site holds immense religious and cultural importance, particularly for Tibetan Buddhists. The stupa is a massive white dome structure with a striking golden spire atop it. Its design represents the mandala, a symbol of the universe in Buddhist cosmology.
In 1979, Boudhanath Stupa was honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Boudhanath Stupa has acquired several names throughout the years, including the Buddha Stupa, Chorten Chempo, Chaitya, Jarung Khashor, and the Khasti. The entire complex of the stupa houses 50 Tibetan convents, known as gompas, which have been acting as shelters for Tibetan refugees since 1959. This stupa is said to be the spot where the remains of Kassapa Buddha lay at rest.
After breakfast, drive to Pokhara (about 210 km, 8/9 hrs). En-route visit Manakamana Temple by Cable Car, continue to drive to Pokhara arrive in Pokhara transfer to Hotel. Evening stroll around the surrounding Lakeside market. Overnight at a Hotel in Pokhara.
Manakamana Temple:
Manakamana Temple is situated in Gorkha District. It is the sacred place of Hindu Goddess Bhagwati,an incarnation of Parvati. The word Manakamana is originated from two words ‘mana’which means heart and ‘kamana’ means wish. People believed that if anyone makes a wish by their heart in Manakamana, would obviously be fulfilled. Therefore, the Goddess of this temple is known by wish fulfilling goddess. It is 104km away from Kathmandu valley by bus and from pokhara it is of 3 to 4 hours way by bus or car. From there we can see a clear view of Manasalu and Annapurna Himalayas. It is 12km south from Gorkha town and is 1302m above from the sea level. People from other districts come to worship the goddesses of this temple as well as to have a wish knowing that Bhagwati is wish fulfilling goddess. People from abroad also come to visit Manakamana Temple to spent their holidays or leisure time.
Early morning drive to Sarangkot for sunrise and Himalayan view from (subject to weather condition).later drive to the hotel for breakfast afternoon visit Bindabasini Temple, David water falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Seti River Gorge, and one hour boat ride on Phewa Lake and visit Taal Barahi Temple. Overnight at a Hotel in Pokhara.
Seti River:
Seti River is famous for its deceptive river course and its milky white water. The water cuts a deep gorge right across the mighty Mahabharata range and then runs a deep chasm in the middle of the town. The gorge can be seen from a park in the Old pokhara close to the Gorkha Museum.
Tal Barahi Temple:
Tal Barahi Temple, also known as Lake Temple or Varahi Temple, is a two-story pagoda temple on a small Phewa Lake island. Dedicated to Goddess Varahi, who is an incarnation of Goddess Durga, both Hindu and Buddhist followers visit here for worship. It is believed that the temple was built by King Kulmandhan Shah because of a dream that he saw.
Goddess Varahi is an avatar of Goddess Durga who is believed to be the symbol of strength (Shakti). Varahi or Barahi means 'Boar' in Nepalese. It is a form which was taken by Goddess Durga to kill the destructive demons. She is believed to have fought the mighty demons with her tusks and killed them all. After the fight, she is believed to have visited the Pokhara Valley and found it so enticing that she wanted to stay there. Ever since, this powerful form of Goddess Durga has been an important deity for the Hindu community in Nepal.
After breakfast at drive to Chitwan, arrive in Chitwan transfer to Hotel for check in. Lunch will be served afternoon visit Tharu Village. Evening, sunset and Tharu Stick Dance. Overnight at a Hotel in Chitwan.
| Hotel Type | Hotel Name |
|---|---|
| 3 STAR | Hotel Green Mansions/ Similars |
| 4 STAR | Landmark forest Park / Similars |
| 5 STAR | Jungle Villa Resort / Similars |
| Hotel Type | Hotel Name |
|---|---|
| 3 STAR | Hotel Kailash Kuytee / Similars |
| 4 STAR | Hotel Akama / Similars |
| 5 STAR | Hotel Aloft / Similars |
| Hotel Type | Hotel Name |
|---|---|
| 3 STAR | Hotel Hidden Kingdom / Similars |
| 4 STAR | Hotel Sarowar / Similars |
| 5 STAR | Temple Tree Resort & Spa / Similars |
| Source | Destination | VehicleName | Price | VehicleType | Remarks | Units |
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| Kathmandu | Nepal | 0 | SIC | - | 1 |
