Best of Nepal Tour
Destination Covered: Kathmandu ? Nagarkot ? Bandipur ? Chitwan - Pokhara
Duration: 09 Nights ? 10 Days
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01:? Arrival Kathmandu
Altitude: 1300m
Transfer: By private a/c vehicle
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: None
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, having cleared immigration, collected your luggage and passed through customs, please make your way towards the exit of the terminal building where you will see a bank of people waiting for you. Amongst them will be a Yeti Travels Representative who will be waiting to greet you with a placard with your name on it. Transfer to hotel and rest of the day is free or at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu
Transfer: By private a/c vehicle
Sightseeing tour: By local English speaking licensed guide
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Kathmandu City: Here you will visit the temple of the Living Goddess, who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. Durbar Square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient residence of the Nepalese Royalty. The Kumari Goddess is chosen at the age of four or seven, the Kumari Devi is the most important of the several living goddesses in Nepal, selected using very strict criteria, she moves into the temple with her family, leaving only to attain a few festivals each year. She sits on the balcony regularly, acknowledging the greetings of devotees. Her reign however lasts only until puberty, when she becomes a normal mortal again.
Swayambhunath: Perched on a hilltop on the southwestern part of Kathmandu, Swayambhunath is one of the most important religious and cultural sites in Nepal and is associated with the birth of the Kathmandu Valley civilization. Approximately 2000 years old, Swayambhunath stupa, is a dome 20 meters in diameter and 32 meters high and is made of brick and earth mounted by a conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Many other smaller temples and places of religious importance for both Hindus and Buddhists, a perfect example of the symbiotic co-existence of different religious beliefs only found in Nepal surround it. The hill is heavily wooded on all sides with indigenous plant species, and troops of monkeys, giving it the nickname of “Monkey Temple”. The height of Swayambhunath also makes it a good vantage point and on clear sunny days one can see the Himalayas all the way to the east and It also offers an excellent view of the Kathmandu Valley.
Bouddhanath: With a base of 82 meters in diameter, Bouddhanath is claimed to be the largest Buddhist stupa in the world. There are many legends attached to Bouddhanath, chief among which is that of the 5th century Lichivi King Manadev who built it to do penance. Lost and forgotten for centuries Bouddhanath was rediscovered in the 15th century from whence it slowly started gaining reputation among Tibetan Buddhists especially after the 19th century Rana Prime Minister appointed a Tibetan monk as its chief abbot. Today there are more than 50 monasteries surrounding Bouddhanath which is also one of the seven Monument Zones which make up the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Sites.
Pashupatinath: The temple of Pashupatinath located on the western banks of the Bagmati river on the north eastern side of Kathmandu, is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage site in the world. Until recently Nepal was officially a Hindu Kingdom and Pashupatinath, which literally means “Lord of all Animals”, was considered the main protector deity of Nepal. Pashupatinath is said to have been discovered by a cow herder who dug up the area after seeing one of his cow’s coming to the spot and emptying its milk there. The inner sanctum of the temple has a lingam, a stone phallus with four faces around it. As one of the many forms of Lord Shiva, one of the three main gods of the Hindu Trinity, Pashupatinath draws Hindu pilgrims from all around the world especially on MahaShivaratri, the “Night of Shiva” which falls in early spring. The temple and its surrounding complex is surrounded by a pantheon of other temples like the Kirateswore Mahadev, Bhairav, Guheswori, and Gorakhnath each of whom have their own tale of origin and importance. Pashupatinath is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 03: Excursion Nagarkot
Altitude: 2165m
Driving distance: 32k/approx.1hour & 30minute
Transfer: By private a/c vehicle
Sightseeing tour: By local English speaking licensed guide
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Bhaktpur Durbar Square: one of the seven UNESCO's World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley. It houses some of the best examples of Nepali craftsmanship on wood and stone such as the Palace of 55 Windows built in 1697, the five storied Nyatapola Temple, the Kashi Biswanath Temple, the Dattatreya Temple among many others. Considered a living museum one can witness ancient traditions carried out even today as they were centuries ago in many areas of the city such as in Potters Square where the local potters use age old techniques to make clay utensils.
Changu Narayan: Situated at the end at the long ridge which runs well into the Valley. It is said to have been build in 323 A.D. by King Hari Dutta Varma. The temple is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings. It is said to be the oldest temple in the valley. It is situated about 153m above the level of the Kathmandu Valley and affords a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. An all-weather motor able road connects it with the Bhaktapur city.
Nagarkot: is famous for its hilltop position, which offers views of spectacular sunsets over the valley and of memorable sunrises over the Himalayas. There are panoramic views of Mt. Everest (8850 m), Mt. Manaslu (8563 m), Ganesh Himal (7111m), Choba Bhamre (6010 m) and other parts of the eastern Himalayan range. Standing between Kathmandu Valley in the west and the snow-fed Indravati River in the east, the scenery in this beautiful spot is exclusive.
Enjoy the sunset view over the mountain (if weather permits): In the evening we will enjoy with unobstructed Sunset view over the High Mountains.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 04: Kathmandu - Bandipur
Altitude: 1030m
Driving distance: 175km/approx.4-5hours drive under normal road condition
Transfer: By private a/c vehicle
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Bandipur: It is a hilltop settlement in Tanahu District of Nepal. Because of its preserved, old time cultural atmosphere, Bandipur has increasingly been coming to the attention of tourism. Bandipur is located at an elevation of 1030m on a mountain saddle (Mahabharat range) approximately 700m above the Marsyangdi River Valley, 143 km to the west of Kathmandu and 80 km to the east of Pokhara. Since 1998 it is connected by a 8 km access road from Dumre (Kathmandu-Pokhara highway). The mountain saddle, just 200m long, is barely wide enough to accommodate the main street lined by 2 ?3 storey buildings on either side. At the backsides of these houses the mountainsides steeply descend and the gardens are only accessible by stairs.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 05: Bandipur - Chitwan National Park
Altitude: 200m
Driving distance: 95km/approx.3-4hours drive under normal road condition
Transfer: By private a/c vehicle
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Travel from Bandipur to Chitwan National Park by air condition car with driver only. On arrival, you’ll check into a wildlife lodge and will have short briefing your Chitwan stay. The evening is for rest & relaxes.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 06:Chitwan, jungle activities
Activities: Jungle safari as per their 02/03days program
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Today you will have a full day exploring the park. You will have plenty of activities, including nature walks, jeep safaris and canoeing in the Rapti river. Hopefully, you will be able to spot some of the one-horned rhino that resides at Chitwan National Park.
During Rapti river canoeing, you will be transported in long traditional tree canoes where you will have beautiful experience gliding peacefully downstream seeing crocodiles, monkeys, kingfishers etc. The dug-out canoe rides down the river on a peaceful morning, with crocodiles and monkeys on the banks of the river with the only sounds the sounds of the birds in the trees, can be absolutely magical.
Day 07: Chitwan - Pokhara
Altitude: 900m
Driving distance: 175km/approx.5-6hours drive under normal road condition
Transfer: By private a/c vehicle
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel,
After breakfast, drive to Pokhara, on the way you will visit Bandipur, a well-preserved hilltop village full of old time cultural atmosphere. When arriving in Kathmandu, check into the hotel and relax for the remainder of the day.
Pokhara has mesmerized visitors from all over the world with the rare combinations of snow-clad peaks and snow fed lakes and rivers. The serenity of the Phewa Lake accompanied by the grandeur of Machhapuchhre creates an ambience of peace and magic. Evening walk around the Lakeside
Overnight at the hotel
Day 08: Pokhara
Transfer: By private a/c vehicle
Sightseeing tours: By local English speaking guide
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel,
Sarangkot is 9 kms to the north west of Pokhara is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal. Conveniently perched high on the top of a ridge at 1,592m., the serene hill resort offers the spectacular panorama of the entire Annapurna range stretching from east to west and the un-spoilt rural settlements just below those towering peaks. Viewing 700m down from the top of Sarangkot you can have awesome sights of the stretching Pokhara Valley, Phewa Lake and many more.
Davis fall's: Witness a unique waterfall that lies 2 Km from central Pokhara City. The water fall directly goes into a deep and narrow canal with no ends. It is believed that this deadly waterfall took the life of a tourist named David, who fell down into the cannel and was never found, and hence the name David waterfall, named in his memory by the people of Pokhara. This place has many nick names like Davy's fall, David's fall or Davis's fall, all mean the same thing `The Davis Water Fall'
Gupteswor Mahadev Cave: Gupteshwor Mahadev cave is one of the longest caves in Nepal. On the way to cave, there are shining stones seen everywhere and in the temple is big stone that looks like snake's head and tortoise which is consider as the image of the lord Shiva. Second part is very beautiful and you see shining stones and different types of rocks like bee hives.
Bindebashini Temple: This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara. Legend says that when Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple, Goddess Durga, was brought from India. Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offers a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. The temple is in the area of the Bazaar; hence, a journey of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple.
The Fewa (or Phewa) Lake1.5 kilometer long, second largest lake in Nepal, offers an excellent view of the mountains and their reflections on the lake. Many tours and trekking operators and hotels are located on the lakeside. One can easily find a place to sit back, relax and enjoy great meal while enjoying scenery here. You will also enjoy 01 hrs boating on the lake. Most hotels and guest houses have traditional designs and layouts which match with the surrounding views.
After excursing around the area you will follow the trail downhill towards the lake to catch up with the boat to cross the lake. On the way to the shore you can visit the island temple Barahi Temple in the middle of the lake. After visiting the temple you will be dropped at the Pokhara lake side.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 09:? Pokhara ? Kathmandu
Flight duration: 20minutes
Transfer: By private a/c Vehicle
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel,
After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu. Later you will be transferred to the hotel.
Later afternoon visit Patan, originally known as Lalitpur, is situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati river and is 5 Km southeast of Kathmandu. Its Durbar Square is an enchanting melange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the former royal palace complex is the center of Patan's religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone. Equally well, the Tibetan Handicraft Centre offers a close-eye witness to the makings of Tibetan and Nepali Handicrafts.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 10: Kathmandu Departure
Transfer: By private a/c vehicle
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast drive to airport for onwards flight back home.
Our tour concludes: We thank you for your patronage & look forward to serve you again in near future.