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Nepal is diverse geographically, culturally and biologically. It's southern plane is as high as 70 m which vertically rises to the top of the world, Mt. Everest within the distance of 180 km only. This variation in landscape creates biodiversity. Nepal's tropical forests shelters many endangered species of flora such as the tree fern, screw pine and several rare orchids and endangered mammals such as tiger, rhino, wild elephant, gaur (Bos gaurus), striped hyena, sloth bear and Gangetic dolphin. The foothills of the Himalayas are famous for trekking. This provides ground for adventure lovers of all grade and age. Trekking is the best way of experiencing Himalayan scenery and culture.
This 12 days Nepal tour offers the best of Nepal with visit to the cultural city of Kathmandu, nature exploration in Pokahra, visit to Lumbini, the birth place of Buddha and finally coming to the Chitwan National Park.
Tour Itinerary :
DAY 01: ARRIVE TO KATHMANDU, NEPAL
You will be received at airport by our representative holding your name plate. After formal meeting, you will drive to the Hotel. There is an option of familiarization walk to old Kathmandu and tourist center of Thamel in the evening.
DAY 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
After breakfast, we set out for Kathmandu sightseeing. You will be guided through the Heritage Sites of Kathmandu. An easy, relaxing day in a comfortable ride with a local guide will uncover totally different perspective of kathmandu.
Sightseeing Points – Pasupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) & Kathmandu Durbar Square.
DAY 03: Breakfast | Drive or fly to Pokhara (overnight)
Pokhara is 200 km west of Kathmandu. The 6 hrs drive first descend to Trishuli Valley and then winds along Trishuli and Marshyangdi rivers to get to Pokhara. This is a scenic road into the countryside of Nepal. Explore Phewa lakeside market in the evening in Pokhara.
DAY 04: Breakfast | pokhara tour
Pokhara exploration includes drive to several points for different perspectives of geographical enigmas. One can hike and mountain bike to several hillsides. The Tibetan Refugee Camp is another place of interest to visit in Pokhara. Your exploration sites will be designed according to your preferences. Sightseeing Points: International Mountain Museum, Sarangkot Sunrise View, Devi's Fall, Tibetan Refugee Camp, World Peace Stupa
Day 05: Breakfast | Drive to Tansen (Palpa)
Tansen lays in the Siddhartha Highway that links Pokhara with Lumbini. The hill town at 1, 310m is situated in the juxtaposition of planes of Terai and the hills of Mahabharat Range. This special location offers view of lush valley and snowclad mountains. Tansen itself is very colorful with its old houses and slopes landscape.
Day 06: Drive to Lumbini
We descend down to the southern valley to Butwal and then to Lumbini in around 4 hrs.
Day 07: Lumbini Tour
Along with the Lumbini Garden, we will also visit other nearby important Buddhist monuments.
Day 08 - 09: Chitwan National Park
4 hrs of driving will bring us to Chitwan National Park. Chitwan National Park is enlisted as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its bio-diversity and thriving of some rare species of animals. Jungle activities will include elephant back riding, jungle walk, canoe ride, bird watching etc.
Day 09: Drive to Daman
Daman at 2, 400m is famous for the vista of the longest stretch of the Himalaya. Out of 800 km stretch of the Himalaya that falls in Nepal, 400 km could be seen from here. It is about 5 hrs drive away from Chitwan.
Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu
From Daman we will descend down to Trishuli River valley and drive back to Kathmandu. The drive is about 4 hrs.
Day 11: Bhaktapur and patan Tour | Shopping
Day 12: Final Departure
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P.O. Box: 19538
Thamel, Ktm, Nepal
Web: www.itournepal.com
Tel : 977 1 4255715 / 4255702
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