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Treasures of Nepal

9 days

PRIVATE TOUR: Explore ancient cities, temples and palaces as well as breathtaking mountain ranges. Go wild in Chitwan National Park and immerse yourself in local life and culture. Get in touch the real Nepal!

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Tour Overview

Duration

9 days

Starts

Kathmandu

Ends

Kathmandu

Range

Private

Tour Guide

Local guides for sightseeing

Group Size

Min 2 / Max Private tour

Minimum age

5 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Any day of the year

Hotel Rating

Superior

Countries

Nepal

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 8, Lunch: 2, Dinner: 2
Per Person From

Tour Highlights

Kathmandu and the Kathmandu Valley - Visit Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Pagoda, Bodhnath Buddhist stupa and various other temples and shrines
Historic towns - Explore Kirtipur and Patan, Sarangkot
Chitwan National Park - Spot wildlife and possibly the elusive Bengal tiger
Enjoy views of the Annapurna and Himalayan mountain ranges
Nargakot - See Hill station close to Kathmandu
Pokhara - See the daily prayers at Jangchub Choeling Monastery and visit a Tibetan Refugee Camp.

Included

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
8 nights superior accommodation
Airport arrival and departure transfers
2 economy class flights - Chitwan to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu
All relevant transfers and transportation in private, air conditioned vehicles
Touring of Kathmandu Valley, Kirtipur and Sarangot
English speaking local guides and entrance fees to all sites
Chitwan National Park activities including a jeep safari

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Itinerary

Day 1 - Kathmandu

Welcome to Nepal and the start of your holiday! You’ll be met and transferred to your hotel where you will receive a welcome drink and a briefing about your trip.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 2 - Kathmandu Valley

Today enjoy guided sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu Valley. Admire the view from Swayambhunath Stupa, the most ancient of the Valley’s holy shrines, also known as Monkey Temple because of the many holy monkeys residing here. Visit the large and beautiful Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath, adorned with thousands of candles made with butter. These unusual lights are said to aid meditation and are replenished by worshippers who donate butter as a way of gaining extra karmic merit. Then explore magical Durbar Square - a complex of royal palaces and temples, and the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. Conclude the day with a visit to the Pashputinath Temple complex which is one of the most significant Hindu temples in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu.

Overnight: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Cities of Beauty & Glory

This morning there is the option to take a stunning scenic flight over the Himalayan mountains and enjoy spectacular views of Everest - the world's highest mountain (book and pay locally). After breakfast we take a short drive to Kirtipur, also known as the City of Glory. The well-preserved old town contrasts developed Kathmandu with its unpaved narrow lanes. Admire the amazing views of the Kathmandu Valley from the top point of Kirtipur. We continue to the historic town of Patan, sometimes referred to as Lalitpur, meaning City of Beauty, and admire the rich collection of temples and monasteries in the area.

Overnight: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast

Days 4-5 - Chitwan National Park

Kathmandu – Chitwan. On the morning of day 4 transfer to Chitwan National Park (upgrade to private transfer available), arriving in the afternoon. Chitwan is hailed as one of Asia’s finest game parks and contains many animals including elephants and rhinos, sloth bears and striped hyenas. The remains of day 4 and all of day 5 allows for free time for you to choose from the various optional activities available in stunning Chitwan National Park. Take a nature walk, a jungle drive or journey in a dugout canoe and admire the scenery - if you are lucky you may even see an elusive tiger!

Overnight: Chitwan National Park
Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2

Day 6 - Lakeside Pokhara

Chitwan National Park – Pokhara. Today take the short flight from Chitwan to Pokhara. Arriving early afternoon the rest of the day is free to relax and take a stroll around this scenic lakeside town. Pokhara is the gateway to the magnificent Annapurna Range, which boasts five mountains over 7200m and has one of the Himalayas most distinctive mountains - Machhapuchare with its unique ‘fishtail’ peak.

Overnight: Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - Sarangot

Pokhara – Sarangkot – Pokhara. An early start as you are driven to Sarangkot enjoying the views of the landscapes and mountains and observing local people, villages and farms. After breakfast visit Tashiling Tibetan refugee camp, giving an insight into the life of Tibetan refugees in Pokhara. This afternoon we visit the large and tranquil Jangchub Choeling Monastery located in Hemja, where we will watch the monk's daily prayer.

Overnight: Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Nagarkot

Pokhara – Kathmandu - Nagarkot. Fly back to Kathmandu where you will be transferred to the Hill Station town of Nagarkot located a short distance from the city. Spend the afternoon to explore the area.

Overnight: Nargarkot
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 - Kathmandu

Nagarkot - Kathmandu. Hotel check-out and included onward transfer to the airport. We hope you enjoyed your holiday!

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Vivanta Kathmandu
Kathmandu

This stylish 4 star hotel offers an oasis of modern comforts in the bustling city of Kathmandu. Conveniently located in the vibrant Patan District, just 1.1km from Patan Durbar Square, Vivanta Kathmandu offers spacious en suite guest rooms, equipped with a desk, flat screen tv, mini bar and free WiFi. After a busy day of sightseeing, head to the rooftop to relax in the heated infinity pool, enjoy a drink at the Koko Bar and watch the sunset, taking in the wonderful panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley. For those that like to work up a sweat there's a state-of-the art fitness centre and a spa complete with a steam room and sauna to rejuvenate. The hotel has a choice of two restaurants, offering authentic local dishes in addition to international cuisine, and the kitchen is open 24/7, so you can enjoy delicious food at any time of the day or night.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Kasara Resort
Chitwan National Park

Situated on the border of Chitwan National Park, Kasara Resort blends simple luxury with a lush jungle setting. Each guestroom boasts a private, water-garden courtyard, an indoor-outdoor bathroom space and a sun deck set up for personal dining. Alongside a restaurant and spa facilities, guests can take part in an exciting range of outdoor activities. Perhaps enjoy a scenic cruise along the Rapti River in a dugout canoe, take a guided jungle walk in search of native wildlife or cycle around the nearby villages.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Atithi Resort and Spa
Pokhara

Atithi (Sanskrit for 'guest') offers genuine Nepalese hospitality in the centre of Pokhara, just a 5 minute stroll from beautiful Lake Phewa. At the heart of the resort is its spa, which incorporates yogic methods into a range of modern treatments, and an outdoor pool looking out upon the majestic Annapurna range. The all-day restaurant serves tasty Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine and the lounge-bar is the ideal place to relax with a drink and enjoy light bites, after a day exploring the enchanting Lake City. The comfortable rooms are ensuite, with rosewood furniture, LCD television, free WiFi and mountain views.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults.

Prices may vary depending on hotel, room and flight availability. A gala dinner supplement will apply for Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve. Price reductions are available when there are 4 or more persons travelling in your tour party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group. Price reductions are available when there are 4 or more persons travelling in your tour party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.

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