Nepal Explorer 08 Days

Day 01 : Kathmandu
Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Free in the evening.In the evening group will be Free on his own.

Day 02 : Kathmandu - Chitwan (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to chitwan National park. After reach Chitwan National park. Lunch. After reach Chitwan national park you will have an activity which is written in day 3rd.

OPTIONAL RAFTING COST USD 25.00 per person minimum 4 people necessary for Rafting. White water rafting adventure down the Trishuli River, which stretches along the way to Chitwan. The trip starts off at a leisurely pace, giving one ample time to familiarize on rafting techniques and to build up teamwork. Six rapids wait down river, building up a crescendo from “butterfly” to the big water of “pinball”, guaranteed to send thrills down one’s spine! Ending the trip at the village of Kurintar or Mugling.

Day 03 : Chitwan - Jungle activities (B/L/D)
Today you will be escorted by expert naturalist on various exciting activities including elephant back Safari, Canoe ride, Jungle walk, Bird watching, Slide show, Tharu stick dance.

Day 04 : Chitwan - Pokhara (B)
This morning you will take a scenic drive for Pokhara,“The dreamland of Nepal”. The moments you step into Pokhara that takes you into immediate delights are the gorgeous view of the gigantic Himalayan range and the beautiful lakes.

Day 05 : Pokhara - City tour (B)
A city tour of Pokhara is in store for you which includes 1 hour boating on scenic Fewa Lake, Barahi Temple, Bindabasini Temple, Devis Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Seti Gorge, Tibetan Refugee Camp.

Day 06 : Pokhara - Kathmandu (B)
After breakfast drive to Kathmandu, after reach Katmandu check in hotel. Then free in the evening. In the evening you can do shopping or rest your own. If pax wish fly back from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Optional flight cost by Buddha air (USD 92.00 + USD 3.00 domestic tax).

Day 07 : Kathmandu (B)
After breakfast visiting the 2000 years old Swoyambhunath stupa, (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) some times also known as the monkey temple .The temple charms with its great dazzling stupa, while at the same time offers a marvelous view of Kathmandu Valley. Next destination is Patan, the oldest and second largest of the three cities in Kathmandu valley. Patan likes to recall its old name LALITPUR (city of beauty). (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) Above all, it remains a proud city of artisans; Patan produces nearly all Nepal’s fine metal work. Enroute, stop at a Tibetan carpet factory where you can see the spinning, dyeing and weaving of Tibetan carpets. Our next destination is famous durbar square of Kathmandu, and Hanumandhoka (Hanuman gate) and Kasthamandap dominated by Shiva temple where the “Living virgin Goddess” Kumari lived. By the same time you will se God Shiva and Parvati temple, Narayan temple, Seto bhairab, Kal bhairab and Taleju temple, which was builted in 17th century.

After Kathmandu Durbar Square visit to Pashupatinath (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) is one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations for all the Hindus of the world. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the trinity and the guardian (patron) deity of Nepal. This is one of the oldest temples, situated on the banks of the Holy Bagmati River. It is double - roofed golden temple with four triple silver doorways. Pashupatinath covers and area of 281 hectares, which is one of the biggest temple complexes in Nepal. Next destination is Great Stupa of Boudhanath (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) in the Katmandu valley, a vast dome - shaped monument representing the Mind of the Buddha, is the primary pilgrimage destination for Tantric Buddhists of the Himalayas and a major draw for Tibetan Buddhists from all over the planet. This small book brings together virtually all we know about the Great Stupa of Boudhanath. The core text translation relates the Tibetan legend of the massive monument’s origins and describes how it is to be worshiped, the benefits of worship and the apocalyptic results of failure to maintain it. The introduction describes the fabric of the Stupa in detail, its symbolic meaning and its functions. The history of the stupa from its origins in the fifth century to the present day is also presented here for the first time. Drive back to hotel.

Day 08 : Departure (B)
Drive to airport for flight back home.

A walk in the clouds - so magical, so majestic and so exotic Nepal! Nepal was my second trip with my girl friends after Kashmir in Mar 06. A lot of people had been telling me that Nepal was one of most beautiful places on earth.