Nepal on a Stroll

Itinerary: Katmandou – Patan – Chitwan – Bandipur – Pokhara – Bhaktapur

The Highlights of the Tour

The main sites and monuments:

Visit the following major sites: Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan temples, Bandipur sanctuaries, Bhaktapur Durbar Square;
Discovery of cultural treasures: Patan Museum, Bhaktapur Museum of Fine Arts.

The moments of “nature, relaxation and tradition”

Rickshaw ride in Thamel (Kathmandu);
Safari in the Chitwan National Park;
Excursions to the Himalayas in Sarangkot, to the lakes and to the Inferno Falls in Pokhara;
Discovery of the daily culture of the Nepalese: local cuisine, traditional bazaar in Pokhara, handicraft center in Bhaktapur.

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Mars 2021

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DAY 01 : ARRIVAL AT KATMANDU (airport)

Rickshaw ride to Thamel: visit from Kathmandu Durbar Square: bazaars, market places, lively evening.

DAY 02 : KATHMANDU

Guided tour of Swayambhunath, the oldest and most enigmatic of the valley’s sacred shrines, then Kathmandu Durbar Square: the number one tourist attraction, teeming with life with over 50 monuments. Ride a rickshaw in Thamel.

Guided tour of the city of Patan and its craft center: Patan Durbar Square and its Newari urban architecture: temples dedicated to Shiva, Krishna, Ganesh and Vishnu, the Royal Palace courtyards. Visit of Patan Kumari and the museum of traditional sacred art of Patan.

DAY 03 : KATMANDU – CHITWAN by road (170 km/ 5-6 hrs drive)

Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the remaining Asian jungles: towering trees, rhinos, lumbering elephants, crocodiles, pythons, deer, colorful birds and the presence of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Afternoon: Activities in the jungle according to the program. Dinner and night at the resort.

DAY 04 : CHITWAN

Full day of activities in the jungle according to the program.

DAY 05 : CHITWAN- BANDIPUR (90 km – 3 to 4 hours drive)

Discovery while enjoying the panoramic view of Bandipur, located on a 1000m ridge, and the temples of the surroundings: Bindabasine of the goddess Durga and Khadga Devi.

DAY 06 : BANDIPUR / POKHARA (80 km / 4h)

Pokhara, an enchanting city with several beautiful lakes and its panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks. Free time for the rest of the day.

DAY 07 : POKHARA

Morning excursion to Sarangkot with sunrise over the Himalayas. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Pokhara, then “Devis fall”, waterfall and Gupteshwor Gupha, a 3 km long sacred cave which has special value for Hindus. Then the Old Bazaar, the Bindyabasini Mandir shrine and the Bindyabasini Temple.

DAY 08 : POKHARA – KATHMANDU – BHAKTAPUR (210 km / 6 to 7 h).

Lunch in a local restaurant on the road to Kathmandu.

DAY 09 : BHAKTAPUR – DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU (airport)

Morning transfer for a guided tour of Bhaktapur’s Durbar Square (1754) and the National Art Gallery at Sunko Dhoka Golden Gate. Free time for shopping. Transfer on time to the international airport.

Destination	Hotel
Katmandou	Nepali Ghar
Chitwan	Green Mansions Jungle Resort
Bandipur	Old Inn, Bandipur
Pokhara	Temple Tree Resort & Spa
Bhaktapur	Hotel Heritage

The Trip Included : English (or French) speaking guide according to the above program and a local English speaking representative for the reception at the airport (transfer on arrival and departure). 8 nights / 9 days package on the basis of a full board stay according to the mentioned program. All necessary transfers on arrival and departure by air-conditioned vehicle. Guided tour in air-conditioned vehicle according to the above program. Entrance fees to the monuments mentioned in the program.

Not included : Visa fees for Nepal. Personal expenses, all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video fees. Any visit not mentioned in the program. Any airfare. Optional visits and activities