WONDERLUST OF NEPAL TOUR - 08 Days

Welcome to the land of the Himalayas. You are welcomed by the beauty of mountains, hills, green fields, and the amazing aerial view of Kathmandu Valley. A representative receives you and escorts you to your hotel. A briefing about the tour program helps you with final preparations. In the evening we enjoy a welcome dinner in an authentic Nepali restaurant with a diverse cultural program, showcasing the culture of Nepal.

After breakfast, we drive towards a small hill within the city of Kathmandu where Swayambhunath Stupa, ‘Monkey Temple’ stands. A self-emerged Buddhist stupa lies on a hilltop overlooking Kathmandu with its watchful eyes. You can experience more about Tibetan Buddhism at Swayambhunath. Then we commence our drive to Pokhara along the Prithvi Highway which is a serpentine road on the side of the Trishuli and Marsyangdi Rivers. The 7-hour drive provides an amazing opportunity to witness the geographical diversity and the rural lifestyle of Nepal. After reaching Pokhara, we checked in to our hotel and rested.

Sarangkot undoubtedly offers one of the best sunrise views in Nepal. We drive early in the morning to get a glimpse of the first ray touching the summit of the Annapurna range and then enjoy the beautiful view of lakes and the entire Pokhara Valley. Sarangkot due to its location also used to be the launchpad for adventure activities like paragliding and ultralight. We return back to our hotel to enjoy breakfast before heading off toward other destinations.

The Tibetan refugee camp resembles a ‘mini-Tibet’ with cultural souvenirs, people, and artifacts that the Tibetans craft for livelihood. A visit to Davis Fall, followed by the Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave where numerous idols of deities can be found, is our next destination. The Davis fall makes its way underneath and can be witnessed inside the cave before flattening out as the Pardi River. Situated on a hilltop, Peace Pagoda is a symbol of peace that is being built throughout the world after the Second World War. The magnificent stupa is accessible after a short hike following a drive. After sightseeing, we drive back to the Lakeside where we enjoy a boat ride and visit the Tal Barahi temple amidst the lake. The remainder of the evening can be spent leisurely touring the lakeside and enjoying the sights and sounds around the area. A good time to be trying some local food as well.

A paradise for nature lovers, Chitwan National Park is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The national park habitats even endangered animals like the one-horned rhino and Bengal tigers. The drive to Chitwan is around 4 and a half to 5 hours from Pokhara. Once we reach Chitwan we have a variety of activities such as Jeep/Elephant Safari, canoeing, a visit to the Elephant and Crocodile center, Jungle walk, Tharu Village walk, Bird watching, etc. We also receive a warm welcome from the indigenous Tharus with a Cultural show. The Jungle safari is the highlight of the trip and an amazing experience to get close to nature and wildlife.

After an early breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu. Later in the afternoon, we visit the Kathmandu (Basantapur) Durbar Square which is an ancient courtyard of the then Royal Palace of the kingdom of Kathmandu, an ancient city that is strewn with Nepali architecture, art, and history. Well-known for the marvelous woodwork on each building, Kathmandu Durbar Square is filled with small temples and idols of gods and goddesses in every corner. After the sightseeing, we check-in to our hotel.

Patan Dubar Square (also, Lalitpur the city of beauty), a city filled with temples, stupas, palaces, and idols, is one of the major cities where Buddhist and Hindu people have been living in perfect harmony since ancient times. The city is also famous for fine artwork, particularly of metal. Bhaktapur, the smallest district in Nepal lies an hour’s drive from Kathmandu. The beautiful small town is famous for the most beautiful Durbar Square in Nepal. 55 Windows Palace, Natyapol, Golden Gate, Naag Pokhari, and the National Art Museum are a few of the fan-favorite sites in Bhaktapur. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. Dedicated to the Lord of destruction, Shiva, the religious site is also famous for the holy river Bagmati where the cremation of Hindu people takes place and the river guides the soul to the afterlife. Baudhanath, a Buddhist stupa lies only 15 minutes away from Pashupatinath Temple. The large white dome with colorful praying flags and all-seeing eyes of Buddha and Nirvana, Boudhanath was also known as the Gateway to Tibet. Travelers and Merchants used to worship Boudhanath for a safe journey on their way to Tibet.

In the evening we have a farewell dinner in one of the best restaurants in Kathmandu. Share your feedback, tell us your stories and most of all enjoy your last night in Nepal.

3- hours prior to your scheduled departure our representative will escort you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. We hope to be part of your next adventure as well.