Overview
Kathmandu offers different cultural and ancient heritage to explore life style and festival celebrated by Nepali peoples. During this trip you get the chance to visit world’s heritage sites like Pashupati Nath temple, Swoyambhu Nath, Boudha Nath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changu narayan temple. Along with these monuments you get opportunity to visior many temples and stupa located in Kathmandu.
Day 01
Upon arrival, meeting and assistance at the airport and then transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free for acclimatization. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02
Morning: Optional Mountain (Everest) flight Package.
A.M. Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city + Swayambunath.
PM: Half day sightseeing tour of Patan + Tibetan Handicraft center.
One-hour daily Mountain flight is operated by Airlines, to view the mighty Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest. This is the closest one can go to the peaks without having to trek. Please note that the flights do not land anywhere all you will be offered is an aerial view. Duration of the flight will be around 45 minutes to an hour. The aircraft will be BEECH (USA) – 18 seater and SAAB – 32 seater, but out of 32 seats, they sell only 16 seats so that every one can get window. The operation of the flight is strictly subject to weather condition. The operation of the flight is between 07 am to 10 am only.
Day 03
A.M. After breakfast, drive to Chitwan. Enroute day River Raft.
RAFTING on Trisuli River
We leave Kathmandu at 7.00 am after having breakfast. We drive towards south west of Kathmandu on the Kathmandu – Pokhara highway. The drive is about 03 hours approx. As you come out of the Kathmandu valley at the highest point called Nagdhunga in a clear day, one can get a good view of the western himalayan range, right from Langtang, Ganesh, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Annapurna and to Dhaulagiri.
On reaching Fishling, the starting point of rafting, it takes about 30 to 45 minutes to inflate the raft and pack all gears on the raft. After that the river guide will explain about the river safety and equipments. Then, we float down the river encountering many medium class rapids. Here, we pass, through the canyons, one may observe mainly Sal forest on both sides of the river. The rapids that you encounter are SURPRISE, BIJILI, S – RAPIDS, MUGLING PART 1 & 2 . The grades are 2 to 5 scale.
The raft terminates at Mugling and then drive to Chitwan.
Transfer to the Lodge followed by refreshments and a briefing about the afternoon programme and the facilities.
Overnight at Jungle Lodge.
Day 04
Full day jungle activities.
Overnight at Jungle Lodge.
Day 05
After breakfast drive to Pokhara. Check-in Hotel.
Restday at Leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 06
After breakfast, enjoy half-day sightseeing tour of Pokhara city and one hour boat ride on Phewa lake.
P.M. Free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07
Transfer to Airport. Fly back to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu. Cont’d drive to Nagarkot visit Bhadgaon City enroute.
Overnight at Hotel in Nagarkot.
Day 08
After breakfast, take a hike from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan.
Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Trek guide/escort will meet you at the hotel in Nagarkot; the trail descends approximately 2-3 hours passing through the scattered bushes and villages to reach CHANGUNARAYAN.
Day 09
Breakfast at Hotel.
A.M. Half day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath + Bodhnath
P.M: Free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Evening: Typical Nepali dinner with cultural dance at Local Restaurant.
Day 10
After breakfast final departure to the International airport for onward journey.
COST INCLUDES
o All transfer and sightseeing tour by deluxe private A/C Car accompanied by an English Speaking Guide.
o Welcome seasonal flower garland.
o Drinking water on the Car during the sightseeing and drive.
o Ice Box, with different kind of soft drinks.
o Seasonal fruit basket and snacks on the Car during the tour.
o 3 Nights stay at Dwarika’s Hotel in Kathmandu (Jr. Suite room), on twin / double room sharing basis, inclusive of breakfast and taxes (VAT 13% & Service charges 10%)
o All applicable monumental entrance fees.
o English speaking guide for sightseeing tour and English speaking escort / representative for transfers.
COST EXCLUDES
o International airfare – Quoted separately
o Nepal Entry visa fees – US$ 40, can be obtain upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport.
o Regional Airfares (Kathmandu / Paro / Bangkok / Honai) – Quoted separately
o Meals other then breakfast while staying at hotel in Kathmandu.
o Personal nature expenses.
o Travel insurance.
o Expenses for emergency rescue or hospitalization etc.
o Anything’s that are not mentioned on the above cost includes section.
