We Love —
- Exploring the unique charm of Kathmandu Valley's and immersing yourself in the serene beauty of its sacred temples vibrant cultural heritage.
- Savouring the rich and diverse flavours of Nepali cuisine, as part of the half board basis, where each dish blends aromatic spices and traditional ingredients.
- Embarking on a hike in Pokhara to experience breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayas, serene lakes, and lush forests.
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Your itinerary in brief —
Embark on an unforgettable 8-night journey through Nepal, starting with the bustling city of Kathmandu, then on to the serene beauty of Pokhara before venturing to the tranquil Pokhara Lakeside and seeing the exotic wildlife at Chitwan National Park.
8-night tour
Day 1 & 2: Kathmandu
Day 3: Kathmandu - Pokhara
Day 4: Pokhara
Day 5: Pokhara - Pokhara Lakeside
Day 6: Pokhara Lakeside - Chitwan National Par
Day 7: Chitwan National Park
Day 8: Chitwan National Park - Kathmandu
Day 9: Kathmandu
Your itinerary in detail —
Day 1-3
Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated high up in a valley in the central part of the country. Over the centuries, it has been an important centre of trade and culture in the region and has been ruled by various dynasties and empires. Today, Kathmandu is a hub for trekking, and a base to explore the Himalayas.
- Transfer to your hotel
- Boudhanath Stupa visit with a blessing at the monastery
- Pashupatinath Temple visit
- Watch a Sandhya Aarati ritual at Pashupatinath (6.30pm - 7.30pm)
- Dinner at your hotel (included)
- Night at your hotel
Day 2: Kathmandu
Patan is one of three ancient cities, along with Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, and is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and traditional crafts.
Swoyambhunath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site believed to have been established more than 2500 years ago. It is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in parts of the temple in the North West.
- Breakfast (included)
- Drive to Patan
- Visit Durbar Square
- Visit Tibetan Singing Bowl & Healing Centre
- Blessing from Kumari
- Drive to Swoyambhunath
- Bahal walking tour
- Dinner at your hotel (included)
- Night at your hotel
Day 3: Kathmandu - Pokhara
Pokhara is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas and is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains. The city is also home to the spectacular Phewa Lake, which offers stunning views of the mountains and is a popular spot for boating and fishing.
- Breakfast (included)
- Transfer to Pokhara
- Dinner at your hotel (included)
- Night at your hotel
Please note:
There is currently a road expansion between Mugling and Pokhara (approx. 80km) slowing traffic. The road is often bumpy and there can be severe delays.
Day 4: Pokhara
One of the main attractions in Pokhara is trekking and hiking. The city is the gateway to the Annapurna region, which is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal.
- Wake early for a choice of sunrise walks to nearby villages (30 - 90 minutes)
- Breakfast at the hotel (included)
- Optional meditation or yoga class with a qualified teacher
- Dinner at your hotel (included)
- Night at your hotel
Day 5: Pokhara - Phewa Lake
Phewa Lake is an enchanting body of water, with local shopping opportunities at the lakeside market.
- Breakfast at your hotel (included)
- Drive to Pokhara Lakeside
- Prayers at a monastery
- Gorkha Memorial Museum
- One-hour boat ride on Phewa Lake
- International Mountain Museum
- Dinner at your hotel (included)
- Night at your hotel
Day 6: Phewa Lake - Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park is an impressive World Heritage Site known for its extraordinary biodiversity and is characterized by lush forests, grasslands, rich floodplains, rolling hills, beautiful rivers, and oxbow lakes.
The park is one of Nepal’s most celebrated nature reserves as it serves as one of the world’s last refuges of the Bengal tiger and the one-horned Asiatic rhinoceros. There are also deer, monkeys, leopards, Indian elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, and over 500 species of bird!
- Breakfast at your hotel (included)
- Transfer to Chitwan
- Lunch at your hotel (included)
- Tharu village visit
- Royal Chitwan National Park presentation and lecture with a jungle expert
- Dinner at your hotel (included)
- Night at your hotel
Day 7-9
Chitwan National Park is a protected area located in the southern part of Nepal, covering an area of 932 sq km! One of the main attractions in Chitwan National Park is a jungle safari, with plenty of opportunities to spot resident wildlife.
- Early morning Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park (3-4 hours)
- Breakfast at your hotel (included)
- Jungle activities (canyoning, jungle walks and Tharu home visit)
- Lunch and dinner at your hotel (included)
- Night at your hotel
Please note: Jeep Safaris are prohibited during monsoon season (June-September) by the park authorities. In some particularly wet seasons this can be extended to October.
Dayt 8: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee and proceed for bird watching. Out of 519 species of birds we have recorded 276 species in our area. Our guides will help you to identify some of the species of these birds.
- Early morning bird-watching with a guide
- Breakfast at your hotel (included)
- Transfer to Kathmandu
- Explore Thamel
- Dinner at your hotel (included)
- Night at your hotel
Day 9:
- Breakfast at your hotel (included)
- Transfer to the airport
Important information about your tour and visits The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you will be staying in Deluxe Rooms in 4* hotels as per the itinerary (or similar).
Your hotels:
Kathmandu Ramada Encore Kathmandu 4*
Pokhara at Nirmal Pokhara: Sun Shine Resort 4*
Pokhara Lakeside: Bar Peepal Resort 4*
Chitwan: Kasara Resort 5*
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
The maximum capacity of the rooms is 3 adults. Single rooms available at extra cost.
Your dining choices
This offer is based on a half board stay (breakfast and your evening meal served in the main buffet restaurant - excludes drinks). Please see the details section for further information about your board basis. At Kasara Resort, guests will receive full board (breakfast, lunch and your evening meal served in the main buffet restaurant - excludes drinks). Please see the details section for further information about your board basis.
Optional excursions —
Himalayan Mountain Flight
Twice the size of the Alps, their sheer immensity is simply mind-blowing. The 45-minute flight offers an incredible panorama, and you can even take a photograph of the world’s highest mountain from the cockpit.
Optional hotel services —
Upgrade to half board
Fancy the best of both worlds? Choose to upgrade to half board at the next stage of the booking process - includes breakfast and your evening meal served in the main buffet restaurant - drinks are excluded.
Your journey to Nepal —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destination —
Nepal
Fancy setting off to discover a legendary destination? Set course for Nepal.
Rich in mystery and surprises, this country, dominated by Mount Everest in the Himalayas, will dazzle you with its striking landscapes, sculpted by the Himalayan mountains.
Your trip here will be one of adventure: you can follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay, for example, or go on a trek to meet the local people. Along the way, colourful prayer flags flutter in the air...
If you want to experience total immersion in the heart of nature and observe the local wildlife, then head for the south of the country... One thing's for sure: you'll return home replete with indellible memories and entirely fulfilled.
