Day 1 : ARRIVAL KATHMANDU After landing at Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be a met and greeted by our tour representative who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Kathmandu. Day 2 : KATHMANDU – PATAN – KATHMANDU (10km – 30 mins) Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a sightseeing of the City Durbar Square, Kathmandu’s number one tourist attraction swarms with life. Though a few of the square’s 50-plus monuments date from the 12th century, most are from the time of the Malla Kings. Probably the most famous building here is the Kumari Bahal, a building richly decorated with beautiful woodcarvings, which is home to the Royal Kumari, the Living Goddess, and a manifestation of the great goddess Durga. Nearby the former Royal Palace is a Mall Dynasty dwelling, once considerably more extensive than today. Within, the courtyard Nassal Chowk, originally hosted dramatic dance performances, now it is the coronation site of the Shah kings and contains some of the finest wood carvings you will see anywhere in the kingdom. The 14th century Jagannath Mandir is the oldest temple in the area, its steps carved with inscriptions in many languages, nearby Taleju Mandir is one of the largest and finest temples in the Valley. It is dedicated to the patron deity of the royal family, Taleju Bhawani, a wrathful form of Durga who once demanded human sacrifices. Then, continue your visit to Swayambhunath, The most ancient and enigmatic of the Valley’s holy shrines the golden-spired stupa of Swayambhunath tops a wooded hillock. Records of its history date as far as the 5th century, but its origins are believed to be older. It is the Kathmandu Valley’s most sacred Buddhist shrine and whilst its worshippers include the Vajrayana Buddhists of northern Nepal and Tibet, Newari Buddhists are the most fervent devotees. In the afternoon, continue to the ancient citof Patan, once a kingdom in itself, is situated across the Bagmati River to the south of Kathmandu. Patan Durbar Square offers the finest display of Newari urban architecture in Nepal. You can optionally visit the Patan Museum during the sightseeing tour of Patan Durbar Square (the museum closes on public holidays and Tuesdays). There are temples devoted to Shiva, Krishna, Ganesh and Vishnu all actively visited by residents and visitors. At the northern end of the square the ancient sunken water tap has been restored and is still in use with young girls filling huge jugs from the carved stone waterspouts. The courtyards of the Royal Palace with their ornamented windows, columned arcades, shrines and sunken royal bath are amongst the loveliest in all Kathmandu.This day, there is an optional Mount Everest Flight: it consists of One-hour domestic return flight from Kathmandu to Mount Everest area for a bird’s-eye view sightseeing tour in window seat (flight normally lasts 40 to 50 minutes depending on weather conditions). In case mountains are not visible due to weather conditions at the time, a full refund will be provided or the option to fly the following day. It is recommended to opt for the tour while in Kathmandu as soon as possible if interested, as tour is weather-permitting. At the end of the day, return to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu in selected hotel. Day 3 : KATHMANDU - CHITWAN (170km – 5-6 hrs) Depart Kathmandu after breakfast at the hotel, transferring to Chitwan, passing through beautiful villages and breath-taking landscapes of verdant valleys framed by majestic mountains and by the wild white waters of the River Trishuli. Arrive to Chitwan National Park which is one of Asia's richest and the most spectacular National Park. It is situated 75 air miles southwest of Kathmandu. Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the world's remaining jungles. Here, you will discover a lost world of towering trees and twisting vines, of pre-historic rhinos and lumbering elephants, of crocodiles, pythons and deer, of brilliantly coloured birds and if you are fortunate - the superb Royal Bengal Tiger. Overnight in Chitwan in selected hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 4 :CHITWAN Wake up to breakfast at the resort and then head out to discover the wild side of Nepal with a jeep safari in Chitwan National Park. Explore the jungle and immerse yourself in a lost world of towering trees and twisting vines, of pre-historic rhinos and lumbering elephants, of crocodiles, pythons and deer, of brilliantly coloured birds and, with a bit of luck, the majestic royal Bengal tiger. Return to the resort for lunch with more jungle activities in the afternoon. Overnight in Chitwan in selected hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 5 : CHITWAN – KATHMANDU (170km – 5-6 hrs) Take to the road after breakfast at the hotel for the scenic drive to Kathmandu, passing through the bucolic Nepalese countryside and upon arrival transfer to your accommodation for check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leasure to keep exploring the city at your leisure, or, if you prefer, to make the most of the services available at the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu in selected hotel. Day 6 : DEPARTURE KATHMANDU After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport to connect with your outward flight. Breakfast included