Ex Kathmandu 7 Nights and 8 Days / Tour Code PT23

Kathmandu 3 nights / Pokhara2 nights / Chitwan 2 nights

Itinenary-

Day 1

Arrival Kathmandu

Meeting at airport upon arrival by Office Personnel. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal andthe Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. The urban sprawl thatmakes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2

KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING + Helicopter Ride in the morning optional

This morning you will be taken for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath.Thisis the place where holy saddhus pray. The Pashupatinath Temple is a famoussacred Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupatinath and is located onthe banks of the BagmatiRiver 5 kilometres north-east of Kathmandu Valley in the eastern cityof Kathmandu the capital of Nepal. This temple is considered one of thesacred templesof Hindu faith .The temple serves as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. Thistemple complex is on UNESCO World Heritage SiteSince 1979. Thisextensive Hindutemple is sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images and inscriptionsraised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati river We then continue tothe holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this isthe place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage. After completion of these twospots, you will be takentake you for a visit to Patan. Also known as Lalitpur , the city ofbeauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largesttown in the valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architecturalancient masterpieces. Patan's central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: Itsan architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than inKathamandu or Bhaktapur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to most of the valleyTibetan population. While technically refugees, the Tibetans are some of the wealthiest people in the valley because of the carpet industry they operate. For those lookingto bring home a fine Tibetan carpet, this is the place to shop. You will then goto Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with acolorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offersfantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizablesymbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stonesteps.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 3

Kathmandu to Chitwan

Drive to Chitwan. Chitwan is 180 Km from Kathmanduis a 05 hours drive from Kathmandu.Chitwan is one of Asia premier wildlife reserves. Its 360 square miles of tall grasslands and forests are home to a wide variety of mammalsand birds, including several endangered species.
Overnight stay at hotel in chitwan

Day 4

Chitwan Jungle Activities

Enjoy Jungle observation at Chitwan National park. The highlight being the Elephant Safari inthe jungles. Other activities are Canoeing, Dugout canoe, Nature Walk and Bird Watching. Also experience walking through the forests with naturalists andwatch the Native folk dances of the Terai. Overnight stay at hotel in Chitwan

Day 5

Chitwan to Pokhara

Drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is 180 Km and is a 04 hours drive from Chitwan. From Pokhara town(2,352 feet) the 25,000+ peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges rise a scant 20 miles away with no intervening ridges to spoil the view. Overnight stay athotel in pokhara

Day 6

Pokhara Sightseeing

Very early in morning you will go for a excursion trip to Sarangkot. Sarangkot is the mostpopulartourist destination from where the tourist can enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the mountains. Sarangkot is only 13 kms from Lake Side, Pokhara.
Sarangkot is the highest view point for a sunrise and it is just 1592m high. Sarangkot is cooler than Pokhara. Sarangkot can be reached easily by 45 to 60 minutes by a car ride tothe top from Pokhara. Many tourists come to Sarangkot for sunrise view and go back. Paragliding can also be done from Sarangkot. From Sarangkot, on the northern direction wecan see Dhaulagiri in the far west. Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear onthe same side. On the southern direction the village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lakeon the north-western outskirts of the city.
After breakfast today you will visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was apart of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple,GoddessDurga, was brought from India .Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the templeoffers a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. The temple is in the area of the bazaarhence,a journey of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple. Sightseeingto Devi’s fall, also known as PataleChango is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest ofPokhara. During summer and rainy season, the waterfall takes its real form, with gushingwater splashing and making its way through the rocks. Just opposite of Devi’s fall, on theother side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave. Overnight Stay at hotel in Pokhara

Day 7

Pokhara to Kathmandu

On this day you will be transferred from Pokhara to Kathmandu by car Rest of the day is free at leisure
Overnight stay at Kathmandu

Day 8

Departure from Kathmandu