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Kathmandu Chitwan and Pokhara Tour is a perfect tour itinerary to invigorate your soul, quenching your unsatiable thirst for cultural and natural exploration. This tour package, spanning 8 days, will take you to three exquisite cities of Nepal each with its distinct characteristics and offerings, which will assist you to abstain from the mundane and insipid daily rush. This exploration of Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara coalesces the cultural aspects with the natural beauty that the nation has to offer to its visitors.
Kathmandu, a city with its own mystique and character unbeknownst to any other city in the world, a city abounding in cultural and traditional heritage despite the heavy influence of modernity, is a glorious city that has, in its every twist and turn, a rich history and stories waiting to be unfolded. At first glance, the nation’s capital may seem like any ordinary developing country’s capital, urbanized in an unmanaged fashion. But Kathmandu has and offers more than what one sees at first glance.
The vibrant markets, medieval-looking alleyways, old temples, reverent monasteries, extravagant palaces and squares, intricately carved stone water faucets, rustic street shops, and many more, offer visitors the essence of Nepal, and its culture and history. You will experience symphony amidst this chaos, and an order in this seemingly convoluted disorder. Centuries-old monasteries with myths fascinating than stories in bestselling novels, architecturally aesthetic temples whose deity withholds belief and has been protecting its worshippers from the beginning of time, and the extravagant palaces and courtyards with rich history of the nearby civilization, accentuate the beauty of Kathmandu.
Pokhara contrasting to Kathmandu on its pageantry of beauty but similar in charm is yet another enchanting city of Nepal. Inundated with natural beauty, is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle to spend a more relaxed time reconnecting with nature. With three lakes in its vicinity, namely Phew, Begnas, and Rupa, a beautiful mountain view of Annapurna Massif, peaceful stupas, cavernous temples, underground waterfalls, and many more beautiful sites to visit.
Now, Chitwan offers both cultural and natural exploration. Witnessing the beautiful “Tharu Dance”, savoring the local dishes, and observing arts and crafts produced by native communities, provide visitors a chance to drench themselves in the fascinating and beautiful culture, tradition, and ascetic yet beautiful lifestyle of native Tharu Communities. Not only that, Chitwan is home to the most diverse and burgeoning biodiversity of Nepal. You will get to see, rare One-horned Rhinoceros roaming on the city streets without a care.
Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will allow you to observe exotic animals like the Bengal tiger, and Asian Elephant, different species of birds, and many more, along with varied fauna. The beauty of natural treasures that Chitwan has transcends the explaining ability of languages and words. Simply put, a Nepal tour without an exploration of the beauty of Chitwan will always feel like something missing from a whole.
All in all, the Kathmandu Chitwan and Pokhara Tour is a mesmerizing tour package taking you on an odyssey to explore the cultural and natural beauty and charm of Nepal.
Kathmandu as already mentioned offers a lot more than what catches the eyes or onlooker at first glance. Amidst the concrete jungles, you will find beautiful and peaceful Buddhists like Swayambhu Nath, the oldest & most important stupa of Nepal, and Boudha Nath, the biggest and most important for Vajrayana Buddhists all around the world, you will also find three Durbar Squares, formerly residential palaces for Kings of 3 ancient Kingdoms of Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. All display deft architectural beauty, amazing craftsmanship and artistry, religion, belief, and history of citizens and rulers of the valley.
In addition to that Pashupatinath Temple, abode of Lord Shiva is a sacred place for Hindus all over the world. All these prominent sites are UNESCO heritage sites, found in the small capital of the country. There are many other countless offerings and tourist attractions found in Kathmandu, which will be better explored than read about.
Similarly, Pokhara slaps visitors with its natural brilliance. Fewa Lake one of the prominent lakes of Pokhara is at walking distance from the heart of the city, providing you peaceful escape to nature. Other prominent sites to visit in Pokhara are Begnas Lake and Rupa Lake; both beautiful and calming water bodies, Gupteshwor Mahadev Temple; a cavernous temple deep below the surface, Sarangkot; the ultimate vantage point to witness mesmerizing sunrise, International Mountaineering Museum, Davis Fall; underground waterfall, beautiful World Peace Stupa and many more. The vibrant and wonderful nightlife of Pokhara also meets the needs of outgoing and party-loving visitors.
Chitwan offers visitors both the cultural and natural beauty of the country. Chitwan National Park which is a UNESCO world heritage site provides visitors to experience the rich biodiversity of Nepal. Observing “Tharu Dance”, savoring native delicacies, taking a jungle walk, visiting to Elephant sanctuary, bird watching, and canoeing on the river for gharial sighting, comprises both cultural and natural exploration.
This Kathmandu Chitwan and Pokhara Tour takes you to the exploration of Swayambhu Nath Stupa, Patan Durbar (Palace) Square, Pashupati Nath Temple, and finally to Bouddha Nath Stupa of the capital. Along the drive to Chitwan from Kathmandu, you will get to witness the bucolic beauty of riverside localities, farm fields, and amazing sightseeing of the hilly landscapes of Nepal. Alternatively, if you are taking flight you will get to see a mesmerizing view of northern mountain vistas.
After reaching in Chitwan at evening you will visit Tharu village, observe the beautiful sunset from Sunset Point, and enjoy the entertaining performance of the Tharu Dance. Next day you will be taken for Canoeing to catch sight of Gharial, Bird Watching, Jungle walk, and visit to Elephant sanctuary. The next day you will be driven to Pokhara, or you can take a flight too.
In Pokhara, this tour package will take you to experience a beautiful sunrise from Sarangkot, then explore of World Peace Stupa, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, International Mountain Museum, and an excursion to the nearest suspension bridge.
All in all, the Kathmandu Chitwan and Pokhara Tour Package is a mesmerizing and ideal tour done in Kathmandu Chitwan and Pokhara, taking you on the unforgettable treasure hunt of obscured beauty of these enchanting cities. Get on board with Breakfree Adventures on this mesmerizing tour. Savor the natural and cultural flavors of Kathmandu and Pokhara, and let Breakfree Adventures serve you these delicacies.
We at Breakfree Adventures are pioneers when it comes to operating trekking and tours in Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. With an experience of almost double decades, you guarantee yourself an optimum adventure and comprehensive exploration with every booked trek and tour with Breakfree Adventures. Call us at 9851014557 or email us at [email protected] to book or inquire about the Kathmandu Chitwan Pokhara Tour package or any services we provide.
Swayambhu Nath Stupa is situated on top of the hillock west of the heart of the capital. It is supposed to be the oldest and most significant stupa for Buddhists all over the world according to Dalai Lama, and is the source of happiness and peace spreading all over the world. The myth that tells the story of Swayambhu Nath is related to the formation of Kathmandu Valley by a Tibetan Buddhist master, Manjushree.
Swayambhu Nath is also called “The Monkey Temple” because of the presence of thousands of monkeys all around the stupa. From Swayambhu Nath one can get a beautiful view of nearby regions of the valley. One can also find many temples of local protective gods indicating the intertwined relations between the two religious beliefs.
Boudha Nath Stupa on the other hand is the largest stupa in Nepal. It is the most important pilgrimage site for Vajrayana Buddhists. The beauty and grandiosity of Boudha Nath Stupa are mesmerizing. You can find monasteries, where revered and wise Buddhist masters spread teaching the compassion and peacefulness of Buddhism. Many Buddhist people from Tibet, Bhutan, and many other countries come to Boudha Nath to make a pilgrimage.
Situated in the Lalitpur district of Kathmandu Valley, a UNESCO world heritage site, Patan Durbar Square is a cultural complex that consists former Royal Palace (now a museum), courtyards, shrines, religious temples, pillars, and many historically and culturally significant monuments. A 20-minute drive from the heart of the city will take you there. You can see the beautiful architecture, extravagant displays of arts and crafts of its artisans, religiously important temples, beautiful sculptures, and many more. Exploration of Patan Durbar Square will take you to medieval times and will provide you with a chance to learn about the history, culture, and evolution of the ancient civilization of Kathmandu Valley.
Pashupati Nath temple one of the 7 UNESCO heritage sites found in Kathmandu, is an abode of Lord Shiva. It is a sacred temple for Hindus all over the world. Many Hindus from all over the world make a pilgrimage tour to this beautiful temple to worship Lord Shiva. Sitting on the bank of the Bagmati River, tourists can witness the unwavering belief and faith of Nepalese Hindus and other pilgrims. One can also get a glimpse of the final rituals being carried out on the banks. Every evening “Pahupati Nath Sandhya Aarati” procession is carried out which is fascinating and mesmerizing, and is observed by thousands of people.
Chitwan National Park is the first National Park in Nepal established in 1973 AD. Considering its natural beauty, biodiversity, and role in the preservation of rare and exotic animals it was enlisted in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in 1984 AD. From its inception, over half a century ago, it has been an important tourist site attracting hundred of thousand of tourist every year. Rare and exotic animals like the horned Rhinoceros, Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephants, Gharial, Asiatic Rock Python, and many more.
Chitwan National Park is paradise for wildlife photographers, one can find 576 species of birds making it a perfect place for Bird Sighting. The vegetation and floral diversity are also conspicuous, making it a perfect escape for everyone who truly admires the beauty of nature and covets proximity to nature.
A few decades back, Elephant poaching was as rampant as it could get for the value elephant’s tusk would get in Chinese and Hong Kong’s black market. In attempts to prevent the extinction of these beautiful creatures, the Elephant Breeding Center was established in an outskirt of Chitwan National Park. Thanks to the undulated government’s effort and altruistic organizations like Elephant Breeding Centers of Chitwan, the number of Elephants has been steadily increasing. A visit to the Elephant Breeding Center will let to observe the playfulness and innocence of the young Elephant calf. A visitor can feel and touch these beautiful Elephant and feed them. This experience will allow everyone to appreciate the beauty of nature and love these majestic mammals.
Tharu community is one of the oldest indigenous communities of Nepal, mostly inhabiting the Terai belt of Nepal. Their ascetic yet beautiful lifestyle, tradition, and culture never fail to arouse curiosity and wonder to visitors. A quick tour of Tharu Village will familiarize you with their perseverance, arts, crafts, tradition, and lifestyle. Often living in houses with thatched roofs, walls ornated with beautiful Ashtimki Paintings, and traditional relics hung all around the houses will surely fascinate any visiting tourists.
Tharu Cultural dance is one of the major attractions of this Kathmandu Chitwan and Pokhara tour package. Performed by dancers beautifully adorned with traditional dress and beautiful jewelry, this entertaining extravaganza of the unique dance, comprising swift, synchronous, and mesmerizing movement of the body will make everyone admire and appreciate Tharu Culture and tradition.
Adjacent to the small yet beautiful city of Pokhara is Phewa Lake. It is a beautiful lake, with a beautiful temple in the middle of it. So, we can say Phewa Lake is both a natural and cultural site to explore. You can take a boat ride and explore the natural beauty of the Phewa lake. Whether it be a night walk along its shore or boating during the daytime, it is sure to bring peace to your mind and rejuvenate your soul. On a bright and cloudless day, you can capture an iconic frame of Phewa Lake reflecting the image of the entire Annapurna range.
World Peace Stupa, is a beautiful stupa overlooking Fewa Lake on top of a hill ridge south of Tal Barahi Temple. This stupa is a peaceful site with takes you amidst the greenery and nature. It is a calming retreat, withdrawing you from the hustle and rush of the city. You can get an amazing view of the Annapurna Mountain range, Phewa Lake, and Pokhara City.
Gupteshwor Mahadev is yet another abode of Lord Shiva. This cavernous religious site is situated a hundred feet below the surface level. One can witness explore fascinating caves and reverential religious sites of Gupteshwor Mahadev during this cave exploration. Situated a few miles away from the heart of the city, Gupteshwor Mahadev exploration is an adventurous cave exploration and sacred pilgrimage to worship Lord Shiva.
Davis Falls also known as Underworld’s Waterfall is a fascinating waterfall adjacent to Gupteshwor Mahadev. The source of the falls is Fewa Lake, which tunnels down and falls deep underground stretching approximately 500 meters. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations amongst locals as well as foreigners.
Sarangkot Morning Sunrise is a must-do activity if you are in Pokhara. On top of the adjacent hill northwestern to Pokhara valley is Sarangkot Hill. You will get to witness a magnificent scene of the juvenile sun’s rays hitting the glorious Annapurna range and every crevasse of surrounding hills, lightening the entire valley and relieving the darkness. Along with the sunrise, you will get an enchanting view of Pokhara Valley below.
Kathmandu Chitwan Pokhara Tour is not only for individual tourists or visitors, this tour package is perfect for people who are thinking of spending good quality time with their family or friends. Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Tour is an ideal family-friendly tour in Nepal. You will be visiting culturally, religiously, and historically significant landmarks in Kathmandu which will arouse curiosity in children, elders, and your mind. You will discover obscured mysteries that you can discuss and talk about with like-minded friends circle.
At Pokhara you and your family members will get to spend beautiful family time, witnessing sunrise, religious places, caves, museums, and suspension bridge. You can explain to your kid about the stuff you see in the museum. And with your friends, you will make beautiful memories that will last until the end of time.
You will be delighted to see your kids jumping with excitement when observing the Elephant calf at Chitwan. You, your family, and your friends will be fascinated by the unique Tharu Dance performance. Visiting Chitwan National Park is going to be a memorable fun activity that you would have done with your family and friends. The people of Nepal are most welcoming and friendly, and we can confidently say that Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara, places you will be touring are the safest to travel with family and friends.
Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara Tour Package is a perfect holiday package not only for individual travelers but also for families and Groups of Friends.
Welcome to the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, the land of pure mysticism and spirituality. The capital, Kathmandu also known as the “city of temples”, is in itself a historical and cultural chronicle which encapsulates civil evolution of people of the region.
Our representative will welcome you at the airport and chauffer you to the designated Hotel. For early arrivals, after getting fresh if interested you can explore around the city or else you can rest and relax to recover from jetlag. At evening you can go shopping for Trekking gears and other essentials at Thamel.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Today you will be mesmerized by sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites inside Kathmandu valley. After breakfast, our team will contact you and pick you up in a private vehicle from your hotel, and take you to explore our first heritage site.
Swayambunath Temple also known as “The Monkey Temple” is a sacred religious site for both Hindu and Buddhist. Situated at top of the hill it offers a beautiful view of the Kathmandu and nearby areas. After exploring Sawyambunath, you will be heading toward Patan Durbar Square. It features temples, palaces and monuments which once belonged to kings and ruler of the region. These monuments embody outstanding architecture and beautiful work of craftmanship.
Next site you will be exploring is Pashupatinath temple, it is holy sacred place for Hindu people all over the world, adobe of Lord Shiva. You will get to witness the faith and cultural rituals that are being carried in temple premise.
Finally, to Boudhanath, the biggest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu Valley. After lunch in Boudha, you will head back to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Early in the morning you will get on the bus which will take you to Chitwan. As you exit Kathmandu valley, you will catch a sight of beautiful hills and complex geography that surrounds Kathmandu valley. Along the way, you will get to see gushing rivers, green hills, rustic villages, beautiful riverside farmlands and many other fascinating aspects of rural life. You will be following Prithivi Highway till Muglin, from where you will take left and head towards Chitwan. Alternatively, you can also book direct flight from Kathmandu to Chitwan, avoiding long hours in highway.
After being on the road for 6-7 hours you will reach Chitwan at early evening. Subsequently, you will be taken to visit Tharu Village, then to Sunset Point to experience mesmerizing sunset. At dusk you will get to watch fascinating Cultural Tharu Dance. You will spend the night at the designated hotel at Chitwan.
Overnight at Hotel in Chitwan
After a good night sleep, killing away your tiredness and fatigue, you will be having a hearty breakfast. Chitwan is a tourist hub that boasts the first National Park established in the country. It’s is flooded with natural beauty, from its streams, swamps to lush and dense jungle, you can observe burgeoning nature, that pleases the eye of every nature admiring person. Today will explore and amaze yourself with the natural beauty of Chitwan National Park, which is a UNESCO’s world heritage sites.
At Badi Rapti River, the river adjacent to Chitwan National Park you will be Canoeing for Gharial sighting, subsequently you will also be doing bird sighting trying to spot exotic bird species amongst 576 Bird species found on the Chitwan National Park, do Jungle walk to admire the beauty of the rich biodiversity, and finally visit Elephant Breeding Center to up close see these majestic behemoths. As you relish these natural treasures, you will forget to keep track of time, and the whole day will pass in mere few hours.
After concluding your day excursions, you will be driven back to your hotel, where you will spend the night.
Overnight at Hotel in Chitwan
It is yet another day on the road. You will get on the bus which will take you to Pokhara. Pokhara is 171 km far from Chitwan. From Chitwan you will head towards Muglin, after reaching Muglin the bus will take left turn and travel along on Prithivi Highway all the way to Pokhara.
At Pokhara you will be checked in at hotel. If you reach Pokhara a late mid-day you can wander around the city or Phewa lake side, or even do a boat ride on Fewa lake after freshening up.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Pokhara is a city blessed with overflowing natural beauty, which you will be exploring on your fourth day into Kathmandu Pokhara Tour package. You will be visiting fascinating tourist sites on this second major exploration day.
Early in the morning before dawn, you will be woken up to witness mesmerizing sunrise. You will be driven to the top of Sarangkot Hill on a private vehicle. At Sarangkot you will observe start black sky change its color to azure, as morning sun reveals itself from the concealment of eastern hills. You will gaze at the beauty of universal phenomenon, as the sunrays strikes at the snowcapped peaks of Annapurna region and crevasse of surrounding hills, lightening the entire valley relieving the darkness and introducing the beautiful morning. You won’t be able to stop yourself from capturing pictures as this beautiful spectacle unfolds. Afterwards, you will have breakfast and resume the tour without further delay. You will be taken to visit, World Peace Stupa. World Peace Stupa is a beautiful religious monument built praying for the world peace as its name suggests. The Stupa provides a peaceful retreat from the rush of the city and gets you close to nature. Further you will explore, Tibetan Refugee Camp, to learn fascinating facts and history about Tibetan refugee in Nepal, you can buy authentic goods and taste Tibetan delicacies. Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is another religiously significant site that you will be visiting. International Mountain Museum is anther must visit place while in Pokhara. You will also be taken to short excursion at nearby suspension bridge, uncommon to western world.
Touring Pokhara is really a rejuvenating experience, and we assure you that the whole day will feel like an hour. At the end of the day you will be taken to your hotel, you can either rest or enjoy the vivid night life of Pokhara.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus or private vehicle tracing the same route back to Kathmandu and enjoying the sceneries along the way. You can also take a flight and avoid unnecessary traffic jam that you might encounter while on the road. At Kathmandu check-in hotel. In the evening, we will host you for a farewell dinner at one of the authentic Nepali restaurants with the staff of the company.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Depending upon your flight time you will be dropped off at the International Airport three hours prior your departure for check in formalities. Our representative will be there assisting you, bidding you farewell and wishing you a safe flight back home as you head back towards your homeland with unforgettable experience and tons of memories you made while exploring the untouched Himalayan gem.
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The itinerary mentioned and explained above is a standard itinerary. Depending upon your requirements and need we can tweak things here and there to either shorten or lengthen the duration of your Kathmandu Chitwan and Pokhara Tour. Please inquire us at: [email protected] or call at +977-9851014557 for more information regarding Kathmandu Chitwan and Pokhara Tour.
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Apart from exploration of natural wonders, cultural enigma, and an adventure of a lifetime, touring with Breakfree Adventures will allow you a stress-free touring experience. Breakfree Adventures will be dealing with arrangements and possible issues that might occur during the trek. Our diligent team of experts will make sure that you will have the best touring experience with us. Our experienced guides, cognizant of the religious sites and all their information and backstories related to them, will address any of your queries regarding the history, origin, cultural, and religious significance of the visiting sites.
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Breakfree Adventures operates numerous stunning and adventurous tours in Nepal. You may spend your extras days in Kathmandu through various approaches, which include, the Everest Mountain flight, Everest Base Camp Heli Tour, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot day trip, Chitwan Jungle Safaris, 2 nights 3 days Chitwan jungle safari, Chitwan Luxury Tour, Trishuli River Rafting before flying back home.
The Kathmandu Chitwan Pokhara Tour package is a mesmerizing tour of the beautiful cities of Nepal. Kathmandu’s richness of cultural and historical aspects, Pokhara’s affluence of natural blessings, and Chitwan abound in both cultural and natural aspects make this tour a complete and comprehensive natural and cultural exploration of 3 distinct regions of Nepal.
Our Kathmandu Pokhara Tour begins the moment your aircraft touches down the runway of Tribhuvan International Airport. Our team member will be waiting for you at the exit terminal and chauffeur to the designated hotel. If you are not tired, then after freshening up you can wander around the city streets and do the necessary shopping in local markets. Next day you will be taken to tour 4 UNESCO world heritage sites, Swayambhu Nath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupati Nath Temple, and Boudha Nath Stupa.
The next day you will get on a tourist bus to Chitwan driving along Prithivi Highway till Muglin from where you will leave Prithvi Highway and head toward Chitwan. After reaching Chitwan in the early evening, you will be taken to visit Tharu village, then to sunset point to witness the magical sunset, In the evening you will be an audience to the fascinating Tharu Dance. Next day you will Canoe, go for Bird watching, Jungle Walk, and visit the Elephant breeding center ending your exploration of Chitwan. Next day you will get on the bus to Pokhara, which is a stretch of 171 km.
Alternatively, you can also book a flight if you want to avoid long hours on the road. The day after reaching Pokhara, you will witness sunrise from Sarangkot hill early in the morning, then you will visit World Peace Stupa, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, International Mountaineering Museum, and a nearby suspension bridge excursion. On the subsequent day, you will return to Kathmandu either by road or flight. The next day will be your departure if you have no further exploration.
This entails a short description of our Kathmandu Chitwan Pokhara Tour Program. For more information, follow or read our detailed itinerary.
We have a team of highly experienced and professionally trained tour guides who are thoroughly versed in the culture and history of each place of the places you will be visiting.
We operate the Kathmandu Pokhara Tour privately with your guide so that you don’t have to confront other people who might have different interests or attitudes. To keep our tours private and comfortable we limit our groups to 10 people per guide. Please contact us if you have a bigger group and we will arrange several guides for you depending on group size.
We use comfortable cars/mini-vans for the sightseeing tours. (For up to 2 people, a car is provided and a mini-van is for a group of 3-10 people) Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu transfers can be done either by drive or flight as per your requirement.
The tour duration is 4 nights/5 days. In Kathmandu, visit the major UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swoyambhunath-Monkey Temple, and Boudhanath. Pokhara sightseeing includes all the natural tourist sites and the Himalayan view-point Sarangkot.
Clothing varies with the type of tour and season. It’s warm in Kathmandu from April to late October and from November to March-end, days are usually warm but the evenings are colder. Summer clothes are okay during the daytime but the evening requires light jackets. Winter is from December to February so bring along sufficient winter wear like jackets, sweaters, trousers, etc. Or you can purchase clothes of your choice in Kathmandu clothing stores too.
Breakfast is included during your stay at Kathmandu/Pokhara.
This complex of palaces, courtyards, and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th-century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square is the social, religious, and urban focal point of the city. There are also three museums inside the palace building.
The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as the Monkey Temple because of the countless monkeys living on the premises. The stupa is towards the western side of the Kathmandu Valley atop a hillock commanding a great view of the entire Kathmandu Valley.
Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines located 5 km east of the city center. The richly ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temples’ existence before 400 AD. The holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple is also the cremation ground for Hindus.
The Bouddhanath Stupa is the largest stupa in the valley located about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating
specimens of stupa design. Buddhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during the construction of Bouddhanath.
Sarangkot is the Himalayan viewpoint located at an altitude of 1600m. From Sarangkot, in the northern direction one can spot Dhawalagiri in the far west, Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side. On the southern direction overlooks the Pokhara city and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city.
World Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa located on a hilltop (Rani Ban) just above the Phewa Lake. This stupa is the symbol of peace where the huge idols of Lord Buddha from Japan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand have been installed. From here one can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Himalayan Ranges, lakes, and the city.
The temple is for the Goddess Bhagwati located in the center of the religious old bazaar. The park grounds offer a fine picnic and relaxing area.
Locally known as Patale Chhango and in the southern flank of the Pokhara Valley, it is where the stream flowing from Fewa Lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes.
The revered Gupteshwor Cave is situated 2 km from Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Davis Falls and the cave is almost 3 km long. It has some big hall-sized rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all fours. This cave holds special value to Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered
Carved by Seti-Gandaki, it is one of the natural wonders of Pokhara. K.I. Singh Bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool, and Prithivi highway Bridge near the bus park, provides a perfect view of the river’s dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by the turbulent flow of white water.
The Tibetan village Tashiling in the south and the Tashi Palkhel village in the north of Pokhara are renowned for the production and trade of woolen carpets and other handicrafts. The original Tibetan settlers in this region migrated to Nepal in the ‘50s.
It is located between the airport and Mahendra Pul & reflects the ethnic mosaic of Western Nepal. The lifestyles and history of ethnic groups such as the Gurung, Thakali, and Tharu are attractively displayed.
Chitwan National Park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site located in the plains of Terai of Nepal. A total of 68 species of mammals, 544 species of birds, 56 species of herpetofauna, and 126 species of fish have been recorded in the park. The park is especially renowned for its protection of the one-horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, and Gharial Crocodile.
Nepal is a landlocked country located between India to the east, south, and west and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and situated in central Nepal.
To get to Nepal one can be entered via land or flight. Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal. Many airlines like Air India, Singapore Airlines, Thai, Qatar, Turkish Air, China Southern, Etihad, Lufthansa etc including Nepal Airlines (Nepal’s national flag carrier) connect Kathmandu with the rest of the world. You can fly to Kathmandu from cities like Osaka, Shanghai, London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Delhi, Dubai, Bombay and Calcutta. If you have bought tickets from other airlines, you’d probably be connected with one of these airlines for your flight to Kathmandu. Via land you can enter from through several borders from India and also two borders from Tibet, China.
Yes, you will need a visa to enter Nepal. Nepal visa can be obtained upon arrival at the international airport in Kathmandu. The Visa fee for a tourist visa is US$30 per person or equivalent convertible foreign currency for multiple entries of 15 days from the date of entry. For 30 days is US$50 per person for multiple entries and US$125 per person for 90 days.
The best month to visit Nepal is between September to November and February to May which are considered the high tourist season when travelers, trekkers including mountaineers come to Nepal for a holiday. Nepal can be visited in other months too during when it will be fewer tourists and no hustle-bustle. Also, remember Jun-Aug is the monsoon season, so it’s a bit offseason but people do come and trekking is possible in the rain shadow area like Mustang.
denominations in notes whereas 1 Rs, 2 Rs, and 5 Rs are in coins. Rs. 1 is equals to 100 paisa but paisa or coins are less used nowadays. So you will be getting currency notes instead but sometimes coins are used too if there’s no change in notes.
You can find plenty of ATM in Nepal at the major cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. Thamel, the main tourist hub in Kathmandu, also has lots of ATMs including another tourist hub ‘Pokhara. All major international credit cards (Master Card, Visa Card etc) are also accepted by leading hotels, restaurants, shopping centers or most of the shops in the tourist areas.
You need to check with your mobile service provider if Nepal is also included in its global roaming package. Not all parts of Nepal are covered by GSM network.
Vaccination requirements for Nepal include Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Meningitis plus Tetanus, Polio, Mumps, and Measles boosters are also recommended. As per your travel plans, you may also consider inoculations against Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis B, and Rabies.
Kathmandu sightseeing places include four of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites namely Kathmandu Durbar Square with age-old temples and palaces, Swayambhunath ‘Monkey Temple’ – atop hill with a great view of Kathmandu Valley, Pashupatinath – Hindu temple at the banks of holy Bagmati River and Boudhanath –the biggest Buddhist Stupa inside the Kathmandu Valley.
Pokhara sightseeing itinerary is to explore the beautiful Pokhara city with visits to Davis Falls, The longest cave in south Asia – Gupteshwor Cave, Tibetan refugee camp, World Peace Stupa, International Mountain Museum including boating at Fewa lake.
Sarangkot sunrise tour from Pokhara is one of the most popular activities in Pokhara. Sarangkot is the hill station providing a beautiful Himalayan panorama of peaks like Mt. Fishtail, the Annapurna range and others. Sunrise view from Sarangkot is a must-watch. It is located about 12 km from Pokhara City which takes about 30 minutes’ drive to reach there.
Yes, there are many luxury hotels in Kathmandu Nepal with best of facilities. Also lots of four star hotels are in Kathmandu which are equally good and luxurious.
Chitwan jungle safari package is wildlife safari at Chitwan National Park, one of the finest wildlife reserves in South Asia and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Chitwan jungle activities include elephant safari in Chitwan national park, jeep safari in Chitwan national park, jungle walk, village tour, cultural show, bird watching etc.
Jungle safari at Chitwan includes all the safari activities, nature guide, accommodation and all food – breakfast, lunch and dinner.
You can find various categories of accommodation in Chitwan national park from standard accommodation to luxury hotels up to five-star hotels. But all the hotels are outside Chitwan National Park since the park is a protected area and no hotels can operate inside the park. The most popular area where most hotels are located is Sauraha which is the central tourist hub of Chitwan.
