Royal Nepal

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu

Arrive in the capital city of Kathmandu, meet your representative and transfer to the hotel. Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative will also hand over the “Welcome Folder” documents and brief you the tour programme. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu

After breakfast full day city tour of Kathmandu. Visit to Swaymabhunath (listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO): Atop a green hillock west of Kathmandu, stands the great stupa of Swaymabhunath; a site that is over 2500 years old marking the point where the legendary patriarch Manjushri discovered the lotus of the ancient valley lake. Constructed to specific rules each with a symbolic meaning, the stupa of Swaymabhunath is a model of its kind. Patan Durbar Square, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Patan Durbar Square has been acclaimed as one of the finest urban streetscapes in the world. Most of the monuments seen today were built between the 16th – 18th centuries. It is known as the centre of fine arts and for the superb craftsmanship of its artisans. Kathmandu Durbar Square, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO is one of the popular places due to its exquisite architecture and artistic embellishment. This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built in 1200 to 1768 A.D. with hundreds of erotic carvings used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu which epitomizes the religions and cultural life of the people. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Kathmandu – Chitwan (160 Kilometres / 5 Hrs)

After breakfast, Morning drive by surface through the scenic mountainous region with Himalayan backdrop to Chitwan. A private car with an experienced driver makes the journey pleasant. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight stay in Chitwan.

Chitwan National park is the last undisturbed vestiges of gangetic plains. Check in the Safari Lodge in the vicinity of Chitwan National Park and join activities like village tour, visit to Elephant breeding center and bird watching.

Day 4: Chitwan Jungle Safari

In the morning, go for an elephant back safari inside the Chitwan Jungle. Scrumptious breakfast will be waiting for us at the lodge. After breakfast, give a bath to the elephant. We will be scheduled for activities like bird watching, jungle walk, canoe ride to spot crocodiles etc. In the evening enjoy cultural dance presented by locals. Overnight stay in Chitwan.

Day 5: Chitwan – Pokhara (190 Kilometres / 5 Hrs)

After breakfast we will leave the plain of Chitwan and drive north towards mountains again. Vantage points on this section of highway offers picturesque view of Himalayan peaks atop verdant hills drained by cascading white water. Pokhara appears as amphitheater of mountains with lofty snow peaks towards north. Later we will explore Phewa Lake, the biggest of three lakes in pokhara. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 6: Pokhara

Pokhara is a natural capital of Nepal and a starting point of trekking in Annapurna. Pokhara tour includes drive to several points for different vistas of Himalayan landscape. One can hike and mountain bike to several hillsides. The Tibetan refugee Camp is another place of interest in Pokhara. Your exploration sites will be designed according to your preference. Visit to International Mountain Museum, Sarangkot Sunrise View, Devi’s Fall, Tibetan refugee camp, World peace stupa. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 7: Pokhara – Kathmandu (200 Kilometres / 5 hrs)

After breakfast, Drive to Kathmandu. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 8: Kathmandu

After breakfast half day city tour of Kathmandu. Visit to Pashupatinath Temple, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO located on the banks of sacred Bagmati River, this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world. The Large, gilded triple-roofed temple was built in 1696 A.D. Boudhnath, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This is the largest stupa in the world was built by the Lichchhavi King Mana Dev in the 5th century A.D. The Rinpoches who reside here have established Boudhnath as one of the most flourishing centres of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. The colossal ancient stupa is 36 metres high. In the afternoon excursion to Bhaktapur Durbar Square listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. A former capital of the valley, it was once a flourishing city on the trade route to Tibet. It is regarded today as a classic showcase of medieval Nepalese town life. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 9: Kathmandu –Onward destination.

Breakfast ta hotel. At time transfer to airport for boarding flight to your onward destination.