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As you take on this trip, you will be guided to the most amazing sightseeing places of
Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan, providing you an insight into the rich culture and
tradition of Nepal. Then you will head towards Pokhara, where you will get to explore
the beautiful ambience of the city. The major tourist attractions in Pokhara include
Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Rupa Lake, Mahendra Gupha, the Davis Fall, the gorge of
the Seti River, etc.

After your sightseeing tour in Pokhara, you fly to Jomsom which is blessed with
exquisite natural beauty. Jomsom is situated on the bank of Kali Gandaki River and is
dominated by massive Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri peaks. An excursion around
Jomsom gives you a truly rewarding experience of a lifetime. The trip concludes in
Chitwan, with a visit to Nepal's biggest National park. The Royal Chitwan National Park,
situated in the tropical Terai region, is renowned for being home to various rare species,
particularly the one-horned Rhino and Royal Bengal Tiger. Taking on this fun-filled
journey, you get to experience real adventure and pleasure, leaving you with
unforgettable memories to cherish.

TRIP FACTS
Trip length: 7 nights / 8 Days
Activity: Sightseeing tour
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu

OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 - Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Sightseeing in Pokhara & Boating on Phewa Lake
Day 04 - Fly to Jomsom and Excursion around Jomsom
Day 05 - Fly to Pokhara and Transfer to Royal Chitwan National Park
Day 06 - Safari excursion in Royal Chitwan National Park
Day 07 - Return Kathmandu
Day 08 - Depart Kathmandu

Testimonials

NEPAL CULTURAL TOUR

"Our tour guide was friendly, kind, knowledgable and highly professional. The hotels we
stayed in were very good. We found the places we visited in Nepal very beautiful and
interesting."
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 Gianpaolo Roffi

 Italy
   Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan Tour
  June, 2009

DETAILED ITINERARY

    

A representative and driver from our office will meet and greet you at the airport and
escort you to your hotel and help you check into your designated hotel. We will arrange
a meeting with you at hotel to brief you about your daily activities etc.


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 sightseeing of Bhaktapur, Pasupathinath & Boudhanath.
 sightseeing of Patan and Swayambhunath
As you set for your sightseeing tour after having healthy breakfast, Kathmandu starts
unveiling its appeal. Your trip includes visits to Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath and
Pashupatinath temple, a very sacred Hindu pilgrimage site. Your guide will enlighten
you with detailed historical and cultural information about the place. After this religious
journey, you march towards your next destination, Bhaktapur. In Bhaktapur you will
witness unique culture of Nepal and finest display of craftsmanship. It is the only place
in Nepal which still remains untouched by western culture. Lion Gate, Golden Gate, Art
Gallery, Statue of King Bhupatindra, Nyatapola Temple and fifty-five windowed Malla
palace are the living prides of Bhaktapur and you will tour around all these places.

After relishing a delicious lunch, your will be guided along the interesting places around
Patan like Patan Durbar Square, Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor temple, Krishna
Temple, Golden Temple etc. You will also visit Swayambhunath. This place offers a
majestic view of the entire Kathmandu valley. Stupa of Swayambhunath epitomizes
Buddhism. By the end of the trip you will be completely immersed into Nepal culture.


 
   
    
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After healthy breakfast you fly to Pokhara. On reaching Pokhara, you will be escorted to
best resorts or hotels of your choice. Pokhara will have you mesmerized with its
majestic sight of snow-capped mountain peaks and exquisite beauty. Pokhara is most
popular for its lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa. Your trip includes visits to all these
exotic places. You can savour the pleasure of boating on Phewa lake. Exploring the
deep-seated mysteries of intriguing caves like Mahendra Gupha will further heighten
your adventure spirit. The Devil's Fall, the gorge of the Seti River and Tibetan refugee
camp are the other dotted places you will be sightseeing.


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 Fly to Jomsom
 Excursion around Jomsom
Your next destination is Jomsom. As you fly to Jomsom, fun-filled adventurous journey
awaits for you. Pokhara-Jomsom flight gives you the most thrilling panoramic view of
Himalayas and rivers. After taking proper rest and meal, you get ready for your
excursion in Jomsom. Travelling to Jomsom will take you down to the memory lane of
ancient kingdom of Mustang. Muktinath is the most popular site in Jomson. As you visit
this sacred site, you will able to grasp a complete picture of Hindu religious and culture,
tradition and custom of local people.


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You will directly fly to Pokhara. From Pokhara, you head for Chitwan. Chitwan houses
rich wildlife, lush grasslands and rare species of bird and animals. Chitwan national park
is your target destination. It give a unique and exceptional wildlife experience, being the
home to several are species, in particular, the one-horned rhinoceros and leopard and
also leopard, bear, wild boar, deer, bison, crocodiles etc. Unlike African animals, those
in Chitwan tend to be rather solitary and shy, but the chancing of sightseeing these are
very high owing to the expertise and experiences of guides.


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You surrender yourself to the pure pleasure of jungle activities. Your safari excursion
includes Elephant safari, Wildlife safari, jeep safari, canoeing and bird watching. On
your jungle safari through the majestic jungles of Chitwan National Park, you may
encounter rare endangered species like one-horned rhinoceros and Bengal tiger and
rich diverse ecosystem. You can have the most thrilling and exciting wildlife experience
of your lifetime.


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 Drive to Kathmandu
: Free for Independent Activities
After you are done with your tour in Royal Chitwan National Park, you return to
Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu, you can indulge in any kind of activities of your
interest. You can simply go for shopping, walking, sightseeing or any kind or
recreational activities.


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Our drive and airport representative drive you to the airport in time for your flight back
home. We ensure that that you leave Kathmandu with cherishing memory and an
experience of a lifetime.

Contact us at enquiry@explorehimalaya.com for more information

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