8 Day Scenic Nepal Tour

Nepal is a small country which has been blessed with number of natural wonders of the world and antique architectural pieces. This short tour starts from interesting Kathmandu which is also the capital city of the country. From Kathmandu the tour goes towards the stunning hill-station of Nagarkot to witness the magical view of sunrise over the dazzling snowcapped Himalayas. From Nagarkot we will turn the steering of our vehicle towards the wilderness of Chitwan National Park. Following the natural aura of Chitwan we will drive towards the Lake city of Pokhara which offers an close-up views of Himalayas of Nepal which includes Annapurna and Machhapuchhare. From Pokhara we will fly back to Kathmandu where this immensely gratifying tour comes to an end.

Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival

As your aircraft lands in Tribhuwan International Airport our representative will receive you and help you to transfer into the hotel of your choice. Kathmandu is known for its vast unwrapped display of arts and architecture in its temples, shrines and palaces which is second to none. Apart from the temples and hustle and bustle of the city Kathmandu too offers the awe-inspiring Himalayan vista in its north.

Day 2: Explore Kathmandu and in the evening drive to Nagarkot(32km); 2hours

We will start the trip by visiting Swoyambhunath which is located in the hilltop overlooking Kathmandu. Also known as the monkey temple it is famous for its whitewashed stupas and fine blend of Hindu and Buddhist religion. From here we will head towards the historical city of Kirtipur. Kirtipur is one of the oldest towns in the Kathmandu valley. a Buddhist Bihar has been made in Kirtipur, which consists of miniature sites representing Lumbini( birthplace of Buddha), Bodhgaya( where Buddha got enlightenment),Saranath( where Buddha gave his first teaching) and Kushinagar( where Buddha died). After finishing sightseeing Kirtipur we will drive towards the scenic spot of Nagarkot which is situated at the altitude of 2300m from the sea level. From Nagarkot one can witness the magical peaks of Himalayas including Langtang, Langtang Lirung, Choba bhamre, Ama Dablam, Dorje Lakpa, Gauri Shankar and even Everest in a clear day. In Nagarkot we will take a slow walk to see the beautiful site of setting sun.

Day 3: Drive to Chitwan

We will wake up Early in the morning for the spectacular view of rising sun. As the first rays of the sun strikes into the peaks a hellish red color slowly lightens the whole Himalaya range from Kanchanjunga and Everest in the east to Annapurna and Dhawalagiri in the west. After this we will drive back to Kathmandu and then to Chitwan. After checking into the hotel we will meet with the tour guide and discuss about the programs. In the evening we will have a short a Tharu village tour and we will end the day by witnessing a awesome view of setting sun from Budi Rapti River

Day 4: Explore Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park before used to be a royal hunting reserve situated in the lowland of Terai zone in southern Nepal. It provides an habitat to an extraordinary range of world’s rarest wild animals and native and migratory birds. We will start the tour with bird watching, followed by jungle safari on elephant back and canoe ride. In the evening we will enjoy the Tharu cultural show.

Day 5: Drive to Pokhara

After having breakfast we will drive through the beautiful landscape, paddy farms, pristine rivers and small hamlets to the Lake City of Pokhara. Pokhara is the scenically thrilling city with beautiful lakes and offering the astonishing view of Annapurna massif. Upon arrival to Pokhara we will check in to the hotel. After a short rest we will go for 1hour boating at Fewa Lake which is located within the walking distance from the hotel.

Day 6: Drive to Sarankot and back to Pokhara

We will wake up very early in the morning and drive to Sarankot to see sunrise over the magnificently snowcapped Himalayas. Sarankot situated in the altitude of 1500m from the sea level gives you an option of paragliding over the lake city. Later we will drive back to hotel and have breakfast. After breakfast we will set off for city tour and visit places like David’s fall, Gupteshwor cave and Tibetan refugee camp. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 7: Fly to Kathmandu

Early in the morning we will fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square which is also the historic seat of Nepalese royalty. Here we will visit Kastamandap Temple (a temple rumored to be constructed from the wood of single tree), Taleju temple, statue of Kal Vairab, Basantapur palace and Kumari Temple (residence of living goddess Kumari). The evening is free you can enjoy either shopping or roam around the streets of Thamel.

Day 8: Farewell

You will be transferred to Tribhuwan International airport for your onward journey