Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara Tour
Overview
Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara Tour is the ultimate culture trip with the added excitement of a photographic safari in Chitwan Nature Reserve plus a dose of pure relax in Pokhara Lake Valley - an exclusive holiday for those seeking a beautiful experience against the backdrop of the mighty Himalayas.
Our guides accompany you to see the world-famed UNESCO Heritage Sites of Kathmandu, the ancient temples and historic shrines of the ‘3 Medieval Kingdoms’. You’ll be driven up to picturesque Nagarkok hill station where you can enjoy sunset and sunrise views of the snowy peaks, then ride down to the Chitwan lowlands where protected animals roam the jungle – you´ll see rare one-horned rhinos and possibly glimpse a Royal Bengal Tiger! Then it’s on to Pokhara where you can visit the World Peace Temple, row across Lake Phewa, have a massage or meditate, stroll along the waterfront or sit back on a lakeside terrace with a nice meal and drink.
Highlights
- Outstanding cultural heritage site of Kathmandu and Pokhara Valley
- Ancient temple and shrines of 3 medieval Kindom
- Visit mountain hill station of Nagarkot , Daman and Sarangkot
- The panoramic Himalayan view Point of Daman Hill
- Finest panoramic views point of sunrise and sunset
- Natural heritage site of Chitwan National park
- Visit Lake city of Pokhara
- Boating in Phewa Lake
Trip Summary
Trip Grade | Walking and Hiking |
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Trip Duration | 7 Nights/8 Days |
Trip code | NAP-TOR-003 |
Trip Start/Ends | Kathmandu-Chitwan/Pokhara-Kathmandu |
Maximum Altitude | Nagarkot (2175m) and Sarangkot (1542m) |
Trip Cost | Prices on request |
Group Size | Minimum 2 upto 30 persons in one group |
Accessibillity | maximum altitude of the trip Sarangkot (1542m), nature and cultural tour, Sightseeing, walking and driving |
The Route | Kathmand-Chitwan/Pokhara-Kathmandu |
Season | Sept – Dec / Feb - May |
Trip Facilities | 3+ hotel/Resort in city on B/B. |
Itinerary
Upon our arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from Nepal Adventure Point who will drop us off at our hotel. After checking in, we take a rest or we may also stroll in the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu for some souvenir shopping.
Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swoyambhunath) and Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath) which is one of the largest stupas in the world. At noon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. Nepal Adventure Point briefs us regarding our trek as well as provides us an opportunity to ask any questions we may have regarding our upcoming adventure.
After breakfast, we drive to rafting put in point at Trishuli River. This River package will let you; enjoy the most thrilling white water river rafting for 3 heavenly hours. After a briefing about safe rafting from your River guide, you will be all set for your rafting trips down the Trishuli River of grade 3 & 4. This rafting trip is sure to give you the most amazing experience filled with utmost thrill. After an adventurous rafting session in Trishuli, we drive to Chitwan National Park. The park is one of Asia's most famous national parks, the forest & grassland landscape is home to many birds and animals including the majestic Indian elephant and the ever-elusive Bengal Tiger. The park is most famous however for its population of the rare one-horned rhinoceros. We include various activities in and around the park, including a gentle canoe ride down the Rapti River, a half-day jungle walk, jeep and elephant safaris, as well as a local village walk and cultural program.
This day enjoy elephant back safari, canoeing elephant ride and breeding centre visit, bird watching and see wild animals like rhinos, peacocks, crocodiles, deer’s etc. You will visit deep in the national park on elephant back. You will see one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. After 2-3-hours of elephant safari, you can enjoy canoeing river. Later in the evening, you will enjoy Tharu cultural program. You can have the most thrilling and exciting wildlife experience of your lifetime in Chitwan National Park.
We complete our last activities at the Chitwan National Park. Leaving the lowlands behind, you head back into the foothills of the Himalayas to Pokhara (140-kms/5-hrs). The drive is very much similar to that we had while coming to Chitwan from Kathmandu. Pokhara is popular city after Kathmandu because of its beauty; relaxed atmosphere the lakeside town affords magnificent views of the snow-capped peaks of the mighty Annapurna mountain range. There is plenty to keep you busy in and around the town, including short walks, caves, boat rides and nearby excursions.
Early in the morning we drive approximately 30 minutes to reach the Sarangkot hill (1592m) At Sarangkot one gets to see the sunrise and the magnificent views of the Himalayan like Mt Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna IV (7525m), AnnapurnaIII (7555m), Machhapuchere (6993m). Enjoy the beautiful sunrise, mountains and Himalayan ranges and return back to hotel for the breakfast. After breakfast, depart for the full day sightseeing. Major tour highlights are Bindobasini temple, Devi’s fall, Gupteshowr cave, world peace stupa, Mahendra cave. Later enjoy the boating at Fewa Lake. In the evening, enjoy your free time for shopping and other individual activities.
Finally, it is back to Kathmandu for one last chance to wander around the city and perhaps do some last minute shopping or a little more sightseeing. In the evening we will have farewell dinner at the traditional restaurant.
Will have some free time until the time to leave to airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight a representative from Nepal Adventure Point will transfer you to the airport to connect onward destination or join another programs with Nepal Adventure Point!!
Cost Included
- Activities:Sightseeing, walking, Safari activities and driving trip as per the itinerary.
- Accommodation:3 nights’ hotel in Kathmandu, 2 night hotel in Pokhara, and 2 night lodge/resort in Chitwan on twin sharing bedroom
- Food: 7 breakfast 2/2 lunch and dinner at Chitwan
- Staffs:First hand knowledgeable English speaking tour guide, naturalist guide at Chitwan and expert driver
- Transportation:Arrival/departure transfer, Kathmandu to Chitwan, Chitwan to Pokhara and return and surface road-head transliortation.
- Company and Government’s service charge:All applicable Government taxes and official service charges. And Crew’s, daily wages/salary, food, equipiment, air and road-head transportation
Cost Excluded
- Your international and local flight
- Personal travel equipments
- Lunch nd dinner, accept at Chitwan national park
- Bar bills and beverages
- Tilis/Gratuities for your crews
- Monastery and temple entrance fees
- Olitional activities
- And unforeseen expenses which are out of control by Nepal Adventure lPint
Trip Notes
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