Day 1 : KATHMANDU, AIRPORT – CITY
Distance: 7 Kilometers, Duration: 10 Minutes, Altitude: 1350 Meters Arrival in Katmandu, transfer to hotel, briefing, rest of the day at leisure, Evening cultural program. Overnight Kathamndu.
Day 2 : KATHMANDU
We visit some special places like: The Pashupatinath at the holy Bagmati River, the important Hindu temple renowned for its superb architecture, its golden roof and 4 silver doors indicating North, South, East and West. The Bodhnath is the biggest Buddhist Stupa and the most beautiful in the world of about 500 years old. Lying of its vicinity the Hanumandhoka Palace (Katmandu Durbar Sq.) is the temple or residence of the Living Goddess called Kumari. Sleeping Buddha. In Nepal, you are aware how these two religions are melting in each other. Overnight Kathmandu.
Day 3 : KATHMANDU
The Swayambunath (Monkey temple) is built upon the Yungun hill, a stupa overlooking 80 m above the city. For Buddhist as well as for the Hindus this is a very holy place. After Lunch our sightseeing continue to Patan Durbar Sq., another historical spot surrounded by many beautiful temples. In Patan, one can visit the ancient Royal Palace, which consists three main courtyards with in the center a masterpiece of stone architecture, the royal bath. After that we continue to Hotel. Overnight Kathmandu.
Day 4 : KATHMANDU - DAMAN
Distance: 80 Kilometers, Duration: 3 hours, Altitude: 2400 Meters Gradually we climb through oaks and rhododendron woods and authentic villages. After that we go down to the Palung-valley. The last climb takes us to Daman our tonight destination, from here you will have a magnificent view from West to East of white snow-capped Himalaya-peaks. Overnight Daman Hotel.
Day 5 : DAMAN - CHITWAN
Distance: 95 Kilometers, Duration: 4 hours, Altitude: 150 Meters We drive to Chitwan the Royal National Chitwan Park, one of the Asia’s well known National park, used to be the hunting ground for Nepalese and British royal family during 16th Century. Possibility to sight different kinds of rare wild animals. In the evening, the local people will surprise you with the cultural Stick Dance. Overnight Chitwan
Day 6 : CHITWAN
The jungle safari offers you different aspects: A dug-out canoe through the river tour over the Rapti River, visit Elephant breeding center then drive back to hotel for Lunch. After lunch we take another exciting elephant-back safari, you search the different species of animals; not only the rhinos but also deer, monkeys and peacocks, etc. into the vast forest you have also have chances to see spotted beer and tigers. Overnight Chitwan
Day 7 : LUMBINI - CHITWAN
Distance: 90 Kilometers, Duration: 3 hours, Altitude: 150 Meters By dawn we take you for another trip, the bird watching for the 600 different species of birds. After breakfast we continue our onward journey to Lumbini. The Birth Place of Lord Buddha. We visit all the sites including Japanese and Thai Temples. Overnight Lumbini.
Day 8 : LUMBINI - TANSEN
Distance: 65 Kilometers, Duration: 3 hours, Altitude: 1343 Meters After breakfast we drive along the Siddhartha Highway, we will arrive Tansen for lunch. From Tansen you will enjoy a magnificent Panorama: The Himalaya encircled by a waving valley, changing in the south in the flat landscape from the Terai on 600 m. Overnight Tansen.
Day 9 - 10 : TANSEN - POKHARA
Distance: 142 Kilometers, Duration: 4 Hours, Altitude: 850 Meters Today we drive to the dreamland Pokhara. One of the best tourist destinations. You have a splendid view at the peaks of the Annapurna massive, included the holy mountain Machhapuchhare (Fishtail). You can also visit the 6 km huge natural Phewa Lake on a boat or see it from one of the many cozy restaurants at the lakeside. Then the David’s fall and to the Tibetan refugee camp. We depart early morning for the sunrise and panoramic close view of Mt. Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri both are above 8000 m after one and half hour walk to the top of Sanrankot hill. Overnight Pokhara.
Day 11 : POKHARA - KATHMANDU
Distance: 142 Kilometers, Duration: 4 hours, Altitude: 850 Meters Drive back through an exotic landscape and terraced hillside. The emerald green Trisuli River is popular for rafting, yes we stop here for 2 hours rafting. No experience is needed to raft, only the feeling for pleasure and the spirit of adventure. The experienced captain will sail you on the calm river with now and then a rapid, enough to get the taste of adventure. We take our lunch during the rafting on the riverside and arrive in the afternoon in Katmandu. Overnight Kathmandu.
Day 12 : KATHMANDU – PHARPING > Excursion
Distance: 26 Kilometers, Duration: 1and 1/2 hours Today we take the short excursion 26 km out of Katmandu is one of the Buddhist most holy places Pharping. Here you can visit many different types of Buddhist monasteries and stupas and the Padmasambhava cape. It is believed the Padmasambhava meditated here. Padmasambhaba was the first Buddhist saints who introduce the Buddhism in Tibet. Overnight Kathmandu.
Day 13 : KATHMANDU - DULIKHEL
Distance: 29 Kilometers, Duration: 4hours , Altitude: 1750 Meters Optional Mt. Flight, after breakfast drive to Dhulikhel via Bhaktpur: In Bhaktapur “The Golden Gate” is the entrance to the main courtyard of the Palace of 55 windows. It is one of the most beautiful and richly carved specimens of its kind in the entire world. The five-stored pagoda temple Nyatapola is built in 1702 and stands on a five-terraced platform. On each of the terraces a pair of figures is considered ten times stronger than the ones immediately below. From Dhulikhel, we enjoy a beautiful sunrise on the Landtang range, Ghaurishanker 7134 m and the Mount Everest 8848 m. Not only that the fantastic landscape will take you to the realm of real countryside of Nepal.
Day 14 : DHULIKHEL
We take a excursion to Panuati, Standing in a valley about 6 km south of Banepa. This little town is very holy sites for Hindus. It holds number of interesting temples. Here you also find the cremation Ghats. Overnight Dhulikhel
Day 15 : KATHMANDU
Drive to Katmandu via Chagunarayan 1535 m. with a temple which holds some of Nepal’s oldest stone sculptures. The temple is dedicated to the lord Vishnu, the protector, as in Hindu religion there are three main gods: Brahma the Creator, Shiva the Destroyer and Vishnu the protector. Continue to drive to Katmandu. Overnight Kathmandu.
Day 16 : KATHMANDU
Full days sightseeing Chapagaun, Bungamati and Kritipure. Explore these ancient cities and experience and difference from the rest of the world. These cities hold very old and beautiful temples where you almost find no saints living in. Overnight Kathmandu.
Day 17 : KATHMANDU
Free stay or (Shopping)
Day 18 : DEPARTURE
After breakfast transfer airport for International Departure.
