Nepal Delight - Private
Nepal Delight - Private
From AUD3504 per person 8 Days & 7 Nights
Crowned with the greater Himalayas, Nepal is a land of eternal beauty and attraction. It's a land of colorful cultures, ancient history and people, picturesque scenery and some of the best walking on earth. It is popularly known for the highest mountain peak of the world. It is also the birthplace of Gautam Buddha who laid the foundation of Buddhism in the country. We will explore the rich traditions of art, culture, heritage and the natural habitats.

Inclusions

  • 07 Nights accommodation with private facilities
  • Travel by air-conditioned vehicle
  • 7 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 6 Dinner
  • Local English speaking tour guide
  • Boat ride at Fewa Lake in Pokhara
  • Meals as specified
Day 1 : ARRIVAL KATHMANDUArrive at International Airport. Please clear immigration & visa formalities and collect your baggage to proceed to the arrival lounge. A representative will meet you at the arrival lounge holding a placard. Followed by a transfer to your accommodation.Overnight in Kathmandu. Day 2 : KATHMANDU - CHITWANAfter breakfast, drive to Chitwan. Nepal's very first national park, the Chitwan National Park offers one of the finest wildlife experiences in Asia. Supporting diverse flora and fauna, it is home to some of the rare species of animals such as the Bengal tiger, gharial; it has the world's second largest population of Asian Rhinoceros and has leopards, Mugger crocodile, Indian rock python and several species of deer. Arrive and check in at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Evening proceed for cultural show comprising the performance of Tharu stick dance.Overnight in Chitwan. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 3 : CHITWANThe Chitwan National Park, occupying approximately 960 sq km, and formally a hunting ground reserved for the Royal families, now boasts of one of the richest areas of wildlife and tall grassland habitat. After breakfast, set off on a canoe ride down the Rapti River to enjoy the many species of birds, and glimpsing crocodiles idling on the riverbank. After the end of your trip will be an ox-cart ride back to the camp, passing through a Tharu village, and thereafter, followed by an Jeep ride. These well-trained Naturalist will take you into the tourist parts of the jungle where grazing one-horned rhinoceros and summer deer abound if luck is your way. If lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the sloth bear, gaur and even the endangered Bengal tiger. Overnight in Chitwan. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 4 : CHITWAN - POKHARAThis morning you will take a scenic drive to Pokhara, “The dreamland of Nepal”. Three out of the ten highest mountains in the world namely Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu are situated within 30 miles (linear distance) of the city, bestowing the northern skyline of the city, a very close view of the great Himalayan Peak. The proximity to Himalayas also makes it one of the most popular places to start your trekking tours. Upon arrival, check in to hotel. In the evening, enjoy one hour boating at Fewa Lake. Marvel the sights of the beautiful Himalayan peaks of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail), Annapurna, Dhaulagiri Himal. Later walk back to hotel, the walk will provide you with lots of shopping options towards the lake side area. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight in Pokhara. Breakfast and dinner included. Day 5 : POKHARAAfter breakfast proceed for full day city tour of Pokhara. Visit Bidabashini temple, a white dome like structure that dominates a spacious stone-paved courtyard built atop a shady hillock. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, yet another manifestation of Shakti. Visit Devi’s Fall, which was accidently discovered when a trekker fell and mysteriously disappeared into an underground passage beneath the fall. Visit the Mahendra Cave, a limestone cave famous for its stalactites and stalagmites and presence of bats, Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave – a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, seti George and Tibetan Refugee camp, where barter system is still practiced.Overnight in Pokhara. Breakfast and dinner included. Day 6 : POKHARA - KATHMANDU Morning after breakfast checkout and travel back to Kathmandu.On arrival in Kathmandu, Check-in at the hotel with rest of the day at leisure to relax at the hotel and enjoy the amenities or explore the surrounding area on your own.Overnight in Kathmandu. Breakfast and dinner included. Day 7 : KATHMANDUToday visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations for the Hindus. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and one of the oldest temples, situated on the banks of the Holy Bagmati River. The temple premises is an open museum, which displays a variety of temple designs, including dome / pagoda style and so on. Thereafter visit Boudhanath, one of the world's largest Buddhist Stupa. Around the stupa have sprung up number of monasteries of the different sections of Tibetan Buddhism including one, that houses an enormous seated statue of Maitreya Buddha splendidly adorned. Later visit Patan City, the ancient living place is renowned for its spectacular craftsmanship by skilled artisans and remains unparalleled in its display of Newari architecture and exquisite collection of both pagoda and Hindu style temples and palaces. Besides the old Royal Palace, other landmarks within the Square are 17th-century Krishna Mandir, Sundari Chowk, Keshav Narayan Chowk.Overnight in Kathmandu. Breakfast and dinner included. Day 8 : DEPARTURE KATHMANDU After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport to connect with your outward flight. Breakfast included.