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Day
01: |
Arrival in Kathmandu. On
arrival, you will be meeting by a
representative to provide you with
your airport transfer to your Hotel.
The balance of the day is at leisure
to explore the city known as
Kantipur, the capital of the Federal
Democratic Republic of Nepal.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 02: |
After
breakfast, proceed for sightseeing
tour with our guide. Normally, we
start sightseeing tours at 9 in the
morning. Visit Kathmandu Durbar
Square, Swayambhunath and Patan
City. Kathmandu Durbar Square, or
Basantapur Durbar Square is the
plaza in front of the old royal
palace from 16th century and is one
of three Durbar Squares in the
Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of
which are UNESCO World Heritage
Sites. The Durbar square is
surrounded by spectacular
architecture and vividly showcases
the skills of the Newari artists and
craftsmen over several centuries.
Swayambhunath is an ancient
religious complex atop a hill in the
Kathmandu Valley, west ofKathmandu
city. It is also known as the Monkey
Temple as there are holy monkeys
living in parts of the temple in the
north-west. Later, you will be
escorted to Patan City for
sightseeing tour. Patan is also
known as city of fine art, is one of
the major cities of Nepal and is
best known for its rich cultural
heritage, particularly its tradition
of arts and crafts. Return to the
hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 03: |
Transfer to local school or hospital
or orphahage or oid age home for
voiunteer. Back to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 04: |
Visit
Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath
Stupa. Later, visit local hospital
or school or orphanage or old age
home for volunteer activities.
Pashupatinath Temple: a
sacred temple of Lord Shiva
Pashupatinath with two-tiered golden
roof situated on the banks of the
sacred river Bagmati. It is the
centre of Annual Pilgrimage on the
day of Maha Shivaratri. This temple
is situated amidst the lush green
natural setting, 5 Km. East of city.
Boudhanath: This colossal and
ancient Buddhist Stupa, one of the
biggest in the World, has the all
seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is
built on an octagonal base inset
with prayer wheels at a distance of
8 Km. East of city. Then transfer to
local school or hospital or
orphanage or old age home for
volunteer activities. Then, back to
the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 05: |
Early morning visit Bhaktapur.
Transfer to local school hospital or
orphanage or old age home for
volunteer activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Bhaktapur City: Also known as
Bhadgaon, Bhaktapur is one of the
three major cities of the Kathmandu
valley, and we will visit its Durbar
square which although larger than
the one in Kathmandu, has fewer
temples due to an earthquake in
1934. We also visit the Nyatapola
Temple, which is not only the
highest temple (98 ft) in the valley
but also one of the best examples of
traditional architecture. Bhaktapur,
no doubt is the most distinctly
medieval city than the other two
cities Kathmandu and Patan. The main
occupation of the locals here are
weaving, pottery and farming. Then
transfer to local school or hospital
or orphanage or old age home for
voulanteer activities. Back to the
hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 06: |
Transfer to local school or hospital
or orphanage or old age home for
volunteer activities. Back to the
hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 07: |
Drive to Chitwan (158 km, 5 hours
approx.). On reaching, check in to
the jungle resort.
Drive (6 hrs drive) from Kathmandu
to Chitwan National Park. Arrive
Chitwan National Park. Transfer to
the jungle resort followed by
refreshments and a briefing about
the Programme and the lodge
facilities. Lunch. A talk on the
elephants by the naturalists at the
elephant stable. Jungle safari on
the Elephant back. A slide show
presentation about the natural
history & flora & fauna of the
national park. Dinner and overnight
stay at the jungle resort.
Overnight at Jungle Resort. |
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Day 08: |
Full day jungle activities in
Chitwan National Park.
Chitwan National Park is one of the
largest forest regions of Nepal and
the main attraction of this place is
a wide range of wildlife – the rare
great one horned rhinoceros, deer,
sloth bear, leopard, wild boar,
fresh water dolphin, crocodile, the
elusive Royal Bengal Tiger and over
350 species of birds. Early in the
morning, you will be taken to the
forest for elephant back ride and
jungle walk. Later, enjoy Tharu
Village Tour, ox cart ride, canoeing
and Elephant Breeding Center.
Overnight at Jungle Resort. |
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Day 09: |
Transfer to local school or hospital
or orphanage or old age home for
volunteer activities.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 10: |
Transfer to local school or hospital
or orphanage or old age home for
volunteer activities.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 11: |
Drive to Pokhara (139 km, 5 hours
approx.).
The Pokhara Valley, the gateway to
the Annapurna region is one of the
most picturesque spots of Nepal. The
never-waning beauty of the valley is
enhanced by its lovely lakes Phewa,
Begnas and Rupa, surrounded by the
glacial region of the Annapurna
Range of the Himalayas. This
scintillating valley is situated 200
Kms west of Kathmandu linked by the
Prithvi highway. This highway passes
along a highly picturesque region
amidst the midland valleys and the
Terai belt of the Kingdom. The
magnificent views of the Dhaulagiri,
Himalchuli, Macchapuchhre and five
peaks of the Annapurna provide a
highly dramatic view in a
subtropical setting. Pokhara is
definitely a place not to be missed.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 12: |
Sightseeing tour in Pokhara.
After breakfast depart for a
sightseeing tour of Pokhara City
which includes a one hour boat ride
at lake Phewa. One of the most
picturesque natural attractions in
the kingdom, it is located virtually
in the geographical center of Nepal.
The rare combination of snow-clad
peaks and snow fed lakes.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 13: |
Transfer to local school or hospital
or orphanage or old age home for
volunteer activities in Pokhara.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 14: |
Transfer to local school or hospital
or orphanage or old age home for
volunteer activities in Pokhara.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 15: |
Drive to Kathmandu (200 km, 6 hours
approx.).
It takes about five hours drive to
Kathmandu from Pokhara. The higway
follows the Trisuli River, you
follow its junction with the
Marsyangdi River. On reaching, check
in to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 16: |
Departure from Kathmandu to onward
journey.
Breakfast in the hotel and rest of
the day free. Your guide will pick
you up from the hotel and will
transfer you to the airport to catch
your onward flight. |
