We Love —
- Experiencing the charm and culture of Nepal while visiting the many temples and shrines in Kathmandu.
- Exploring Nepal's famous jungle at the Chitwan National Park and seeking out animals like tigers, rhinos and sloth bears.
- Walking the famous Hippy Trail and visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square.
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
Although Nepal is a mountainous country straddling most of the Himalayas, it offers much more than just mountains. In the Kathmandu Valley alone there are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Visit incredible palaces and fortresses in Kathmandu where you can learn about Nepalese culture and history. Chitwan National Park Nepal's first national park. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a conservation success story for the wildlife who have made their habitat there.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu
Day 3: Kathmandu - Rusawa Betini
Day 4: Betini
Day 5: Betini - Chitwan
Day 6: Chitwan
Day 7: Chitwan - Kathmandu
Day 8: Departure
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Days 1 & 2
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU
You will arrive at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. There will be a meet and greet, assistance and a transfer to the hotel. At the hotel’s lobby, welcome refreshments will be served, and room check-in assistance will be provided. In the late afternoon, you will visit Pashupatinath Temple.
Enjoy a visit to the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most sacred of all Hindu temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated five kilometres east, on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River. The temple of Lord Shiva Pashupatinath, with its two-tiered golden roof and silver doors, is famous for its superb architecture.
After a refreshment, you will drive to Boudhanath.
Boudhanath was built in the 14th century and is possibly the world’s largest Buddhist Stupa. The stupa has become one of the most important centres of Tibetan Buddhism. The construction of the stupa serves to show the Buddha’s path towards enlightenment.
The base of the stupa is surrounded by 108 small images of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha and prayers wheels. Around the stupa, a number of monasteries have sprung up representing the different sects of Tibetan Buddhism, including one (on the west side of the stupa) that houses an enormous seated statue of Maitreya Buddha, splendidly adorned.
You can also participate in a Hi-Tea Buddhist Ceremony in one of the monasteries in Boudha where monks perform their ritual, chanting Buddhist mantras and praying for our good health and prosperity. At the end of the ceremony, monks offer a blessing of food.
In the evening, we will light the lamp for our loved ones.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: KATHMANDU
Breakfast.
After breakfast, you will drive to the ancient Patan City. This ancient city of Patan, also known as Lalitpur or the city of fine arts, is about 10 miles southeast of Kathmandu. The city is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments.
The major tourist attractions in Patan are:
Durbar Square: Patan Durbar Square, situated in the heart of the city, is full of ancient palaces, temples and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings. The Patan Durbar consists of three main chowks or courtyards, the central Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Keshav Chowk. The Sundari Chowk holds in its centre a masterpiece of stone architecture, the Royal Bath called Tushahity.
Visit the singing bowl shop for a therapy session. You will then visit the Kumari of Patan City. Later, drive to Kathmandu Durbar square and enjoy the Bahal walking tour.
As the name reads, the 'Hippy Trail' or Bahal Tour is the same area where hippies lived in the late '50s. This short adventure is designed to explore most of the parts of the hippie trail.
Today, walk from Thaithy chowk to Kathmandu Durbar Square. The streets are narrow, so mind the vehicles and people walking around you and the narrow lanes that follow you all the way to Kathmandu Durbar Square. You will see small shops along the side of the lanes and alleys.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is located in the heart of the old city of Kathmandu. There are around 50 temples in the vicinity. In this tour, you will visit the 17th Century Durbar complex, Hanuman Dhoka, Paravati temple, great Bell and Drum, Bhairav and Taleju Temple. All around the splendour of historical monuments is the hustle and bustle of the marketplace. Vegetable vendors, trees of flutes, salesmen with their wares displayed on their person, souvenir hawkers, and street shops selling imported goods are all around you. Tucked away in a quiet corner is the glittering bead market for custom made bead necklaces.
Free time in the evening at Thamel.
Days 3 &4
DAY 3: DRIVE TO RUSAWA BETINI
After breakfast drive to Nuwakot, and then drive to Betini Farmhouse and check-in. (85 Km /4 hrs). The road passes through the jungle and across the Kathmandu valley and passes many villages and mountain ranges too. Lunch at Nuwakot farmhouse.
En route,visit Nuwakot Durbar where you can immerse yourself in history. Blaze mountain adventure, a premium travel service operator will provide the Nuwakot Durbar guided tour which is open throughout the year. After refreshments, walk around the village.
Dinner at Bettini Farmhouse. Overnight at Betini Farmhouse.
DAY 4: BETINI
Early morning wake up with tea/coffee.
You can watch the buffaloes being milked in the morning. You can also enjoy the activities such as making yoghurt, butter( ghee) and a typical Nepali yoghurt drink. (duration: 1-2 hours)
Breakfast.
Explore and discover the Himalayan way of life with a visit to the nearby villages to observe the people’s living style and their culture. (duration: 2-3 hours).
There are different types of vegetables and fruits grown on farms, and also different species of beautiful flowers. The farm staff will show you the various species of fruit and vegetables grown on the farm, as well as honey and bee-wax harvesting. (duration: 1-2 hours)
You can cook in a typical Nepali kitchen if you would like to - discover how spices harmonize with the organic ingredients. (duration: 1-2 hours).
Overnight at the hotel.
Days 5-8
DAY 5: DRIVE TO CHITWAN (150 KM)
Breakfast.
Arrive at the hotel and enjoy refreshments.
At 09:30 am, drive to Chitwan and head to Nepal’s famous Jungle Lodge at the Chitwan National Park. The park offers the most spectacular wildlife sightseeing in Asia. Cruise deep into the dense jungle and look for the elusive Bengal tigers and single horned rhinos. The evening can be enjoyed at your leisure.
Chitwan is famous for its wilderness and is home to tigers, rhinos, sloth bears, leopards, crocodiles and over 400 species of birds. Chitwan offers you the classic safari experience. By day, venture into the jungle on foot or by dugout to observe the abundant flora and fauna. Evenings are for enjoying hearty meals and stories of the jungles.
Dinner and overnight in Chitwan.
DAY 6: CHITWAN
• Breakfast at Lodge/ Camp
• Jungle Safari
• Lunch
• Dinner and Overnight at Chitwan
Early morning wake-up call with tea/coffee and then jungle activities.
Possible Jungle activities at Chitwan include canoeing, a visit to the Elephant breeding centre, a jeep drive and a jungle walk.
Evening drink at local bar, with local wine.
Dinner and overnight in Chitwan.
DAY 7: CHITWAN TO KATHMANDU (165 km drive)
Breakfast at hotel followed by the drive back to Kathmandu.
Arrive in Kathmandu and check-in at the hotel
Overnight in hotel.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Your Hotels —
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Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you'll be accommodated in Standard Rooms in the following hotels (or similar):
4* Hotels:
Kathmandu: Dom Himalaya Hotel (or similar)
Nuwakot: Betini Farm House (or similar)
Chitwan: Green Mansions Resort, Hotel Parkland Chitwan (or similar)
5* Hotels:
Kathmandu: Aloft-Kathmandu (or similar)
Nuwakot: Betini Farm House (or similar)
Chitwan: Jungle Villa Resort (or similar)
Your Dining Choices
Meals are included as per your itinerary.
Guests staying on Christmas Eve (24th December) will have an additional fee added to the cost of their booking, payable for a mandatory gala dinner.
Guests staying on New Year's Eve (31st December) will have an additional fee added to the cost of their booking, payable for a mandatory gala dinner.
Your Optional Excursions —
English-speaking Guide
For an even more enriching stay, choose to be accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
FlyOver Himalaya: Mountain Flight on Day 2 or 3
The mountain flight offers the closest possible aerial views of mount Mt. Everest, Kanchanjunga and the Tibetan Plateau. Twice the size of the Alps, their sheer immensity is mind-blowing. Mountain flights appeal to all travellers and have become a popular tourist attraction in Nepal. The 45-minute flight offers an incredible panorama, and you can take a photograph of the world’s highest mountain from the cockpit.
Your Journey to Nepal —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
Tour transport and inter-hotel transfers are included as per your itinerary.
Your Destination —
Kathmandu
The magic of the Himalayas is condensed in Kathmandu. The capital of Nepal is a city with an undeniable charm that envelops its visitors, offering them unique memories. You will feel that time flies by on your walks through Kathmandu. In this city, the aroma of tradition, rich culture, and the lights of progressive modernization are mixed in a unique way.
Kathmandu is located in the centre of a valley where up to seven Unesco World Heritage sites are counted. These sites offer you the opportunity to observe, first-hand, the complex geometry, grandeur, and majesty of Nepalese art and architecture and the respectful simplicity of the two dominant religions in Nepal: Hinduism and Buddhism. Kathmandu is worth it!