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6 Days Kathmandu - Chitwan - Pokhara Tour

(02 Nts Ktm/02 Nts Chitwan/01 Nt Pokhara)

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu by flight.

Meeting and assistance on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

PM: Sightseeing tour of Patan city: Visit Patan, the old Newar city and see the historic Durbar Square, the Golden Gate, the sky piercing temple of Taleju and the statue of Yogendra Malla, Krishna Mandir, Sati Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabiar (the golden temple), Mahabouddha with views of old carved wooden windows through the streets, curios shop and Bazaars. Later visit Tibetan handicraft center and see Tibetan Refugees settlement and their Handicraft working process such as Knitting weaving, finishing woolen carpets.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: In Kathmandu

Breakfast at the hotel.
AM: Half-day tour of Kathmandu city and Swoyambhunath Stupa.

In this tour visit the 17th Century Durbar complex and Hanuman Dhoka, temple of living goddess, Narayan Mandir, and Kasthmandap a wooden temple built from a single tree, Shiva Paravati temple, great Bell and Drum, Seto Bhairav, Kal Bhairav and Taleju Temple. Later proceed to Swoyambhunath one of the oldest Buddhist stupa overlooking the entire Kathmandu valley also known as the Monkey Temple.

PM: Half day tour of Pasupatinath, Boudhanth and Bhandgaon city: In Pashupatinath area you can see famous Lord Shiva temple and Hindu cremation ground. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati river. The two-tier golden roof and silver doors of the temple is famous all over the world. Later visit Boudhnath, the 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels. Later visit Bhadgaon, another Newar city founded in the 9th century. Visit the ancient gateway, Durbar Square the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, famous five storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style, Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Math and Palace of 55 windows Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Kathmandu/Chitwan (160 km-6 hrs drive approx.)

After breakfast transfer from Kathmandu to Chitwan by surface. Proceed by road to Royal Chitwan National Park, 160 kms 5/6 hrs drive south west of Kathmandu. Upon arrival, check-in at Jungle Lodge, refreshments and briefing about the programme. Afternoon: Jungle activities of Elephant safari, walking etc. Dinner. Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 04: In Chitwan

Full Day Jungle activities include jungle safari on elephant back, nature walks, jungle drive, canoeing and bird watching in the park having 360 sq. miles of tall grassland and thick forests. We will attempt to search out some of the elusive animals of the Terai, and with the skill of the fully will encounter the one horned Rhino, various types of deer, boar and leopard and if we are very fortunate the elusive tiger. Overnight at the Lodge on Full board.

Day 05: Chitwan/Pokhara transfer (165 km-5 hrs drive approx.)

After breakfast, transfer from Chitwan to Pokhara by surface. Upon arrival in Pokhara check-in at hotel.

PM: Half-day sightseeing tour of Pokhara city It is a beautiful valley which is situated at a height of 2950 ft. with its rare combination of snow clad peaks among the highest in the world, crystal-clear lakes, stream and gorges, picturesque villages inhabited by friendly smiling Gurungs, Magars and other ethnic tribes. The scenery is breathtaking with excellent views of an overwhelmingly beautiful mountain range, which includes the Dhaulagiri, The Annapurna I, II & III, Machha Puchhre or “Fish Tail”, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu & Himalchuli. In Pokhara’ s immediate neighborhood are Tibetan villages. Legend has it that there was once a beautiful city in the valley now filled by the lake. One of the most popular excursions is to paddle out the little island offshore from lakeside. On this island there is a small temple. Also visit Local Market, Bindebasini Temple, Mahendra cave, Phewa lake, Tibetan refugee Camp, Davis fall Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Pokhara/Kathmandu transfer (200 km-6 hrs drive approx.)

After breakfast transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu by surface. Then departure transfer to airport to connect flight for onward journey.

Costs:

The above are per person costs and in £

Inclusions & Exclusions

OUR QUOTE INCLUDES: -

• 05 nights accommodation on twin sharing at the hotels mentioned above or similar.
• Daily buffet breakfast during stay at Kathmandu and Pokhara hotel – 03 Nights
• Daily buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner during stay at Chitwan hotel – 02 Nights
• All transfers (Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers in Kathmandu & Kathmandu – Chitwan – Pokhara – Kathmandu), excursions and sightseeing tours (03 half day sightseeing tours of Kathmandu & 01 half day sightseeing tour of Pokhara) will be by Air-conditioned transportation. The vehicle used under each pax bracket will be as follows:
  02 Paying Pax: 01 Air-conditioned Car
  03 - 06 Paying Pax: 01 Air-conditioned Van
  07 – 09 Paying Pax: 01 Air –conditioned Mini Bus
• Entrance fees at all monuments (except museums)
• A local English-speaking guide shall be provided for the sightseeing & excursion tours in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Services of English-speaking naturalist shall be provided during jungle safari at Chitwan National Park.
• Jungle activities at Chitwan National Park
• Representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers.
• All currently applicable taxes

THE ABOVE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: -

• Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
• Any Insurance
• Kathmandu departure tax
• Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

SPECIAL NOTES

• Hotel Check-In, Check-out time 1200 NOON
• Prices are subject to change with any increase in the cost.
• Rates include only those items specified in your itinerary.
• In case on any currency fluctuations or amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel increase, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.