Itinerary Detailed

DAY 01: ARRIVAL KATHMANDU-(Altitude: 1,350m)            Dinner only
Meet and greet upon arrival at the International airport and transfer to hotel. Traditional tika ceremony upon arrival, check into the hotel, tour briefing followed by welcome drink. Late evening enjoy dinner in Nepalese restaurant with local dance, overnight stay at Hotel in Kathmamndu.

DAY 02: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING              B/L/D
After breakfast leave for full-day sightseeing  tour of Kathmandu valley covering Kathmandu Durbar square which is also known as Hanuman Dhoka or Kumari temple (temple of living goddess). In this area you will visit Kumari temple- temple of living goddess, Kasthmandap-the wooden temple built by a single tree, palaces, forts, temples & many more historical sites; Swayambhunath Stupa-almost 2000 years old Stupa situated on a hillock offer breathtaking view of whole Kathmandu valley with eastern Himalayan ranges. Lunch will be served at any specialty restaurant   near Patan city area. After lunch, proceed for Patan Durbar Square- the city of art and architecture where you can see Durbar square, stone temple, Buddhist monasteries etc. Return to hotel , get refreshed and proceed for dinner at specialty restaurant. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 03: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING              B/L/D         

After breakfast leave for UNESCO world Heritage sightseeing tour to Pashupatinath temple- the oldest and most sacred Hindu temple of the world situated on the bank of Holy Bagmati River where all the dead bodies of the valley is cremated. In this area you will see dead body being cremated, old temples, many Hindu priests etc. We further proceed to Boudhanath Stupa-one of the biggest and oldest stupa of the world, the surrounding area also known as little Tibet because this area is covered by Tibetan refugees and is one of the biggest Tibetan refugee camps of the valley. Lunchwill be served  at any specialty  Restaurant in Bouddhanath area. Rest of the day is free to explore Thamel- tourist hub. Late evening, dinner will be arranged at specialty restaurant in Thamel area. Return to hotel and overnight.

DAY 04: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING & DRIVE TO DHULIKHEL    B/L/D              
After breakfast, proceed for local city sightseeing tour  covering the ancient Hindu temple of Changu Narayan which  is located on a high hilltop that is also known as Changu or Dolagiri. The temple is surrounded by forest with champak tree and a small village, known as Changu Village and Bhaktapur Durbar Square which was founded in 889 AD. Situated at  13 km east of  Kathmandu city. The old palace square of Bhaktapur contains famous "Fifty-five windows palace". It was the royal palace of Malla kings then. The golden gate in this square is the unique master piece of the Nawari art work in the whole of NEPAL. This old square is like an open museum of Hindu temples. The other famous sites are the ancient royal bath, the courtyard of Taleju shrine; the museum of art and history, the pottery square, the majestic Nyatapola temple, the famous Peacock window and the Dattatraya temple .You can feel the mythical air of timelessness in Bhaktapur. Lunch will be served at Café Nyatapola, Bhaktapur. After lunch, start drive to Dhulikhel (2000 meter,, 30 minutes drive) and enjoy the scenic view of mountain ranges at sunset and golden Himalayas. Dinner and overnight stay  at Hotel at Dhulikhel..

DAY 05: HIKE OR DRIVE TO NAGARKOT              B/L/D                    
Wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise on the Himalayan ranges. Walk around the village to witness day to day life of Newari community. Breakfast and proceed Hiking to Nagarkot with packed lunch/ Drive to Nagarkot. On the way witness the various villages , day to day life of various communities etc. Finally arrive Nagarkot and enjoy the view of Himalayas and valleys. Dinner and overnight at hotel at Nagarkot.

DAY 06: DRIVE NAGARKOT/ BANDIPUR         B/L/D                  
After breakfast leave for Bandipur (180 Kms, around 5 hrs smooth drive )passing through the valleys, rivers, terraces fields and sometimes viewing different Himalayan ranges. On the way you will absorb local villagers working on their paddy fields, tourists are enjoying exciting white water rafting on the famous Trishuli rivers, cable car riding to the famous Manakamana temple etc. Lunch will be served at Manakamana café or Riverside spring Resort.  Finally arrive Bandipur  and check into hotel. After get refreshed walk around the Village and enjoy the view of Himalayan ranges and sunset.  Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 07: DRIVE BANDIPUR TO POKHARA        B/L/D                  
Wake up early in the morning to witness golden panoramic view of Himalayas at sunrise .After breakfast leave for Pokhara(90 Kms around 2 hrs smooth drive) passing through different villages.  Finally arrive Pokhara and check into hotel. After get refreshed walk around the Famous Fewa lake and enjoy the view of Himalayan ranges and sunset.  Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 08: FLY TO  JOMSOM & VISIT MARPHA VALLEY( APPLE VALLEY)         B/L/D                  
Early morning transfer to airport for flight to  Jomsom. Arrive Jomsom after 25 minutes scenic flight and walk to  hotel/ Resort.  After get refreshed / rest , proceed for Marpha village by land  Cruiser/ Pony. Witness the local village, monasteries, apple farming etc. Lunch will be served at Restaurant. Return to Jomsom and overnight at hotel.

DAY 09: VISIT IN & ARROUND JOMSOM VALLEY         B/L/D                  
Breakfast , and proceed for day hiking trip to Dhumpa lake or  Visit around Kaligandaki/ Kagbeni villages  by pony/ visit  Muktinath temple and return to Jomosm. Return to hotel and overnight . 

DAY 10: POKHARA SIGHTSEEING            B/L/D                                       
Early morning  walk to airport for flight to Pokhara. Arrive Pokhara and check into hotel.  After get refreshed / rest proceed to city sightseeing covering Seti gorge, International Mountain Museum, Devi’s fall also known as Patale Chhango, Tibetan refugee camp and Fewa lake. At the end of the tour proceed for 1 hour boat ride on famous Fewa lake. Lunch will be served at any specialty  restaurant or at your hotel. Return to hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11: DRIVE TO  SRINAGAR, TANSEN                  B/L/D                                                

After breakfast drive to Tansen, Srinagar( 120 km, 3  to 4 hours drive)- the ancient city and popular Hill station. Arrive Tansen , Srinagar and check into hotel. Lunch, rest, late afternoon,  proceed for local city tour to old city,  historical palaces, the famous ancient temple  of Goddess. Return to hotel and enjoy the Himalayan ranges and sunset view. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 12: DRIVE TO  LUMBINI                  B/L/D                                                

Wake up early morning to witness the view of mid and eastern Himalayan ranges with sunrise .After breakfast drive to Lumbini( 70 km, 1 hours and 30 minutes drive)- the birth place of lord Buddha . Arrive Lumbini and check into hotel. Get refreshed, lunch and proceed to visit various ancient historical sites as Mayadevi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Eternal Flame etc  and new Budhhist Monasteries built by different countries. Return to hotel and overnight. 

DAY 13: DRIVE TO  CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK         
After breakfast proceed to visit remaining historical sites and monasteries in and around Lumbini. Afterward drive  towards Chitwan National Park (140 Kms, 2 hrs drive) enjoying the view of the villages, rivers etc. Finally arrive Chitwan National Park  and check into Jungle camp or Resort followed by lunch. Evening local villages tours & enjoy the sunset over the jungle as its background. Late evening Tharu cultural  dance program followed by Dinner & overnight.

DAY 14: FULL DAY AT CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK            

After breakfast, enjoy the Elephant back safari inside the jungle to see the famous one-horned rhinos of Asia, wild boars different kinds of deer’s, If you are lucky, you might have an opportunity to see tiger and many more animals. Return back to hotel, lunch is served. After lunch, canoe ride on Buri Ravti River to see the crocodiles, afterward visit Elephant breeding center. Evening visit around local village/ spend time  on your own. Late evening, dinner will be served, overnight at hotel. 

DAY 15: FLY CHITWAN ( BHARATPUR)/ KATHMANDU     B/L/D                  
After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu and transfer  to hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore your own / join on any additional program or activities( Optional , extra cost) , visit Thamel market etc. Evening farewell dinner at any specialty restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. 

DAY 16: FINAL DEPARTURE                                              B
After breakfast timely transfer to  Tribhuban International Airport for flight to onward journey with beautiful memories of Nepal.

Tour Includes

Special traditional welcome on arrival at International airport.

4 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu at below hotel as per the tour category.

1 night accommodation at Bandipur at below hotel as per the tour category.

2 Nights accommodation at Pokhara at below hotel as per the tour category.

2 night accommodation at Jomsom at below hotel as per the tour category.

1 night accommodation at Nagarkot at below hotel as per the tour category.

1 night accommodation at Dhulikhel at below hotel as per the tour category.

1 night accommodation at Tansen , Srinagar at below hotel as per the tour category.

1 night accommodation at Lumbini at below hotel as per the tour category.

2 night accommodation at Chitwan Natiuonal Park at below lodge/ Resort as per the tour category.

All meals as per the above itinerary.

Tours and transfer by a/c vehicle as per the above itinerary.

Kathmandu/Bandipur/ Pokhara/ Tansen, Srinagar, / Lumbini/ Chitwan & Kathamndu/Nagarkot/ Kathmandu transfer by a/c vehicle

Airfare for Pokhara/ Jomsom/ Pokhara and Chitwan/Kathamndu (Subject to change without prior notice) 

English speaking guide during sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley.

All entrance fee at sightseeing spot.

Mineral water will be provided in the vehicle during entire tour.

Tour escort throughout the tour for the group over 10 pax.

Special souvenirs from Nepal.

Tour Excludes

All the personal expenses as tip, laundry, beverages and bar bill etc.

Baggage and personal expenses.

Any other expenses due to political, act of nature or any other reason which are beyond control of Fishtail Travel or its associate agents.

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