Begin your Nepal vacation with a warm welcome in Kathmandu.
Cheers Kathmandu!
As soon as you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, an NTE Representative will transfer you to Flying Yak Kathmandu in Thamel. The hotel is unique - appointed with artwork and furniture. Freshen up to get over jet lag. Relax your tired self and be prepared for the day's planned experiences.
Todays' planned experiences:
Today you are going to take off an exceptionally wonderful tour around Thamel and neighbourhood. Explore the locale, be in awe at fumes escaping the neighbourhood.
→ Explore antique shops at Thamel.
→ Visit Kathmandu Durbar square and around Basantapur.
→ Enjoy delightful lunch at a calm and peaceful Garden of Dreams.
Tour description:
After refreshing yourself, you will set out for exploring Thamel. The area is a tourism and busiest commercial hub. Antique shops, book stores and clothing stores along with cafés and restaurants fill up the entire neighbourhood.
Further, we walk towards Kathmandu Durbar Square at Basantapur enlisted in World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Thamel and Basantapur offer mixed modern and charming medieval architecture. Inside Durbar Square, you can observe some excellent examples of Nepalese history, architecture, art, culture, custom, and tradition.
We head toward the peaceful and calm Garden of Dreams for a lovely dinner. After a joyous day return to Flying Yak Kathmandu for a soothing overnight stay.
Transportation:
→Jeep/Hiace
Accommodation:
→ Flying Yak Kathmandu
Todays' planned experiences:
Today we are going to explore four amazing UNESCO sites which present a wide range of examples of Nepalese history, art, culture and religion.
→ Drive to Swayambhunath.
→ Explore Patan Durbar Square.
→ Visit Boudhanath.
→ Visit Pashupatinath Temple.
Tour description:
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we drive upwards to Swayambhunath. The stupa presents an imposing huge white Stupa, inscribed with Lord Buddha’s eyes. The monkeys on the journey around the temple site will bring a smile on your face. The Temple is widely famous among the Buddhist community.
We will then drive to Patan Durbar Square, which includes Krishna Temple, Golden Window, Museum, Golden Temple, and many more sights. Krishna Temple is the most famous, and was built in the 17th century and contains 21 Shrines. It is constructed predominantly of stone.
After a hearty lunch at Patan Durbar square, we visit Boudhanath Stupa, which consists of the largest Lord Buddha Stupa in Nepal.
Lastly, We drive towards Pashupatinath Temple, which is the most sacred Hindu Temple of Nepal, situated on the bank of Bagmati River. The Temple contains two-tiered Pagoda temple standing at 23.6 meters above the ground. Cremations are conducted on a Ghat (level platform) at the edge of the shimmering Bagmati, the soul-soothing chants of prayer ceremonies and devotions offer to revive picturesquely.
Finally, we return to Flying Yak Kathmandu for pleasant dinner and overnight stay.
Transportation:
→Jeep/Hiace
Accommodation:
→ Flying Yak Kathmandu
Todays' planned experiences:
Today we are going to take an exciting drive to observe the social projects run by Community Leadership Nepal Foundation partners at Ghyangphedi.
→ Take drive from Kathmandu to Ghyangphedi.
→ Visit Community Leadership Nepal Foundation partners.
→ Relish in the cultural Tamang Dance.
Tour Description:
After breakfast at Kathmandu we drive on a private vehicle for 4 hours to reach Ghyangphedi. We then take on a one hour easy walk towards a village. Upon arrival at Ghyangphedi we explore the social projects run by Community Leadership Nepal Foundation. The project mainly focus on women entrepreneurship, reproductive health and education.
In the evening, we will have a glimpse of Tamang dance with the local community. The Tamang community is the indigenous inhabitants of the Himalayan region of Nepal and is the major Tibeto-Burman speaking communities in Nepal.
After an enjoyable evening we will have a heartful dinner. We will be staying overnight at a local based community homestay.
Transportation:
→ Private Jeep/Hiace
Accommodation:
→ Community Homestay
Todays' planned experiences:
Today we are going to explore the amazing old city of Bhaktapur to inspect excellent examples of Nepalese history, architecture, art, culture, custom, and tradition.
→ Bhaktapur Durbar square.
→ Explore historical Thimi
→ Experience locally made delicacies.
Tour description:
On the third day of your tour, savour flavours of your breakfast and head to explore Bhaktapur. Visit commendable Thimi, which is a traditional neighbourhood in the city. You can have a glimpse of Newari culture with a favourite experience of sampling locally made delicacies.
At Bhaktapur Durbar Square, you can inspect some excellent examples of Nepalese history, architecture, art, culture, custom, and tradition. We will have a delightful lunch at Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Further, dwell around historical Thimi exploring rich history in ceramics and terra cotta production.
After this momentous day, we will check into the hotel at Bhaktapur for an overnight stay. After having a delicious dinner relax your tired self with a peaceful sleep at the hotel.
Transportation:
→ Jeep or Hiace
Accommodation:
→Hotel
Todays' planned experiences:
Today we will take a scenic drive to Chitwan. On arriving Chitwan, we will relish the sunset view over the Rapti river followed by a cultural program at the hotel.
→ Scenic drive to Chitwan.
→ Observe the sunset view over the Rapti river.
→ Observe a cultural program at the hotel.
Tour Description:
Today, we have a hearty breakfast before leaving for Chitwan, the next stop on your 10 Days Nepal tour itinerary. En route, enjoy the scenic drive and a delicious lunch at the hotel by the highway.
Upon arriving at Chitwan, we explore around the neighbourhood. Later, we relish in the sunset view over the Rapti river followed by the cultural program at the hotel.
We end the euphoric day with a delightful dinner and a warm overnight stay at the hotel.
Transportation:
→Private Jeep/Hiace
Accommodation:
→Hotel
Todays' planned experiences:
Today we are going to take an exciting canoe ride along the Rapti river. We then go on a quest of the Royal Bengal tiger and one-horned rhinoceros. Later, we will visit the elephant and gharial breeding centre pursued by the cultural visit Tharu village.
→Enjoy canoe ride in Rapti river.
→Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park.
→ Visit elephant breeding centre and gharial breeding centre.
→ Tharu cultural village.
Tour Description:
After a lovely breakfast, we set off for an exciting canoe ride at Rapti river. Later we go for a Jeep safari in the quest of royal Bengal tiger and one-horned rhinoceros. After having a delicious lunch at Chitwan National park we will visit an elephant breeding centre and gharial breeding centre.
Finally, in the evening we visit a traditional Tharu village for a cultural program. We will then head back to the hotel for a lovely dinner and soothing overnight stay.
Transportation:
→Private Jeep/Hiace
Accommodation
→Hotel
Todays' planned experiences:
Today we are going to experience the spectacular sunrise view from Sarangkot followed by an excursion to Tibetan refugee camp at Pokhara and Begnas lake. We will return to Pokhara and drive to World peace pagoda.
→ Spectacular sunrise view from Sarangkot
→ Magnificent view of Mt. Annapurna and Fishtail to the north and Phewa Lake to the South from Sarangkot
→ Visit the Tibetan refugee camp.
→ Visit Begnas lake.
→ World Peace Pagoda.
Tour Description:
Wake up refreshed in Pokhara and enjoy a delectable breakfast. After breakfast, we drive upwards to Sarangkot for a spectacular sunrise view.
Driving down to Pokhara, we visit the Tibetan refugee camp which is a great place to learn about and help Tibetan refugees. A museum located within the premises is among the not-to-be-missed sites and learn and appreciate the difficulties they have endured.
Later, we drive to Begnas lake which is another famous freshwater lake in Pokhara which is rarely overcrowded with tourists. This lake is also relatively cleaner than other lakes in Pokhara. After spending some quality time with a delightful lunch we will head back to Pokhara.
In the afternoon, we drive to World peace pagoda which has been a hub for peace seeker. We spend some spiritually relaxing time by the stupa before returning to Pokhara.
Finally, we will head back to the hotel for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
Transportation:
→ Private Jeep/Hiace
Accommodation:
→ Hotel
Todays’ planned experiences:
We delight in an awesome time checking our pretty surrounding at Bandipur which is a historical city that represents a unique culture.
→ Take a picturesque drive to Bandipur.
→ Dwell around Bandipur, the Historical city with a unique culture.
→ Observe spectacular view of Annapurna Range.
→ Cultural entertainment event of the Gurung Community.
Tour Description
After having a hearty breakfast, leave for Bandipur, the next stop on your Nepal tour. Right after stepping into Bandipur, you acquire a vibe of Nepalese history but not as potent as Kathmandu.
We are going to traverse through this historical city with a unique culture for the rest of the day enjoying an elegant view of the mountain followed by Gurung cultural entertainment program in the evening.
After a euphoric day, have a lovely dinner and relaxing overnight stay at our hotel.
Transportation:
→ Private Jeep/Hiace
Accommodation:
→ The Mountain Resort
Todays' planned experiences:
Today we are going to take an exciting drive to observe the social projects run by Community Leadership Nepal Foundation partners at Manechauka.
→ Take a picturesque drive from Bandipur to Manechauka.
→ Visit SmileHigh Dental Camp at Manechauka.
→ Relish in the traditional Gandharba Dance.
Tour Description:
Relish a toothsome breakfast before leaving for Manechauka. En route, enjoy panoramic views and click loads of pictures and a delightful lunch. On arriving at Manechauka we explore around the social projects run by Community Leadership Nepal Foundation .
Here at Manechauka, Community Leadership Nepal Foundation is establishing a sustainable Agriculture Learning Centre. We will also visit SmileHigh Dental Camp before joining Gandarbha dance.
In the evening, we will have a glimpse of Gandarbha dance with locals. Gandarbha is a caste in Nepal with a tradition of musical entertainment and the Sarangi string instrument.
After having an enjoyable evening, we will have a lovely dinner and slip into a wonderful sleep at the tent.
Transportation:
→ Private Jeep/Hiace
Accommodation:
→ Tent (Sleeping Bag)
Today we will drive back to Kathmandu via Mugling. We arrive at Flying Yak Kathmandu in Thamel and relax for a while. Later in the day, we get out to the vibrant marketplaces to purchase some souvenirs.
Departure!
Now it’s time to wave goodbye!
Goodbye Kathmandu! Farewell Nepal!
NTE Representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). You will wave goodbye to Kathmandu and board your flight back home.
Transportation:
→ Private Jeep/Hiace
