Nepal Fixed Departures (2025 April, 12-19)
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
FIXED DEPARTURE GROUP FROM 12-19TH APRIL 2025
07 NIGHTS – 08 DAYS – KATHMANDU CHITWAN & POKHARA
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Assistance upon arrival at the International airport in Nepal & transfer to hotel. The city of Kathmandu is located on a bluff at the confluence of the Bagmati and Vishnumati Rivers – an easily defended site with rich soil and a plentiful water supply.
Rest of the day free.
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu
Morning leave for the sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple & Bouddhanath Stupa.
Pashupatinath: This is Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine and one of the subcontinent’s great Shiva sites. The supreme holiness of the site stems from the Shiva linga enshrined in its main temple and its location.
It expresses the very essence of Hinduism as pilgrims, priests, devotes, temples, ashrams, images, inscriptions and cremation ghats intermingle with the rituals of daily life, all sprawled along the banks of the sacred Bagmati River.
The temple’s origins are obscure, an inscription dates from 477, but a shrine may have stood here for 1000 years before that.
Bouddhanath: This great stupa is one of Nepal’s most distinctive monuments and one of the most important Buddhist sites in Nepal and, with a diameter of over 100 meters, amongst the largest in the world.
There are a number of legends accounting for the stupa’s construction, but it is generally believed to date from the 5th century. All stupas contain holy relics and Boudha is said to contain the remains of the past Buddha Kasyapa.
Afternoon sightseeing to Boudhanilkantha & Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Boudhanilkantha (Jal Narayan):
The Budhanilkantha statue of the Hindu god Vishnu, located approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Kathmandu at the base of the Shivapuri Hill, is the largest and most beautiful stone carving in all of Nepal.
It is also the most enigmatic carved from a single block of black basalt stone of unknown origin, the Budhanilkantha statue is 5 meters in length and it lies in a reclining position inside a recessed tank of water (representing the cosmic sea) is 13 meters in length.
Kathmandu Durbar Square:
It is in the heart of the old city of Kathmandu in Basantapur. The founding of the Royal Palace dates back to Licchavi times. With considerable renovations by the Malla rulers & later the Ranas, construction was accomplished progressively over many centuries. There are around 50 temples in the vicinity.
On this tour, we visit the 17th Century Durbar complex and Hanuman Dhoka, the temple of Kumari (living goddess), Narayan Mandir, MaijuDewal, and Kasthmandap a wooden temple built from a single tree, Shiva Paravati temple, great Bell and Drum, Bhairav and Taleju Temple.
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu / Chitwan (165 KMS & 6 hours)
Morning after breakfast drive to Chitwan & transfer to hotel.
Royal Chitwan National Park (932 sq km)
is listed as a world heritage site and is the most popular safari destination in Nepal. It covers a unique ecosystem, containing hills, ox-bow lakes and flood plains. Dominated by sal forests, the park has 50 species of grasses.
The 43 species of animals include the endangered one-horned rhino, Royal Bengal tiger, gharial crocodile, gaur, wild elephant, four-horned antelope, striped hyena, pangolin, Gangetic dolphin, monitor lizard, and pythons. Lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon Village Tour / Sunset Point.
Evening enjoy Tharu Cultural Show.
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 04: In Chitwan
Morning Jeep safari to explore the jungle and wildlife, the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar, bison, sloth bear, leopard and if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This exciting ride lasts for 1½ hours.
Return to hotel for breakfast.
Later visit the Elephant breeding center.
Lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon canoe ride on Rapti River.
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Chitwan / Pokhara (175 KMS & 6 hours)
After breakfast drive to Pokhara & transfer to hotel.
Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks.
The serenity of the lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create the ambience that has made Pokhara such a popular place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Tourism focuses on the districts of Damside and Lakeside (or Pardi and Baidam, in Nepali, respectively). These two areas, packed with hotels and restaurants, are a few kilometres southwest of the main Pokhara bazaar.
Evening walk around the lakeside area.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: In Pokahra
Early morning sunrise trip to Sarangkot – subject to weather conditions.
Sarangkot is the most popular tourist destination from where the tourist can enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the mountains. Sarangkot is the highest view point for a sunrise and it is just 1592m high.
After breakfast leave for the sightseeing tour of Davi’s fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Bindebasini Temple & Seti River.
Devi’s Fall: Locally known as Patale Chango (Hell’s Falls) also known as Devins and Davids is a lovely Waterfall is about 2 km south West of Pokhara airport on the Siddhartha Highway.
Legend has it that a trekker by the name of Davy, was washed away by the Padi Khola and mysteriously disappeared down into an underground passage beneath the fall.
Gupteswar Cave: Gupteswar Gupha, a sacred cave, lies 2 km from Pokhara airport on the Siddhartha Highway leading southwest from the city. The entrance is right across from Devi’s Fall and the cave is almost 3 km long.
It has some big hall-size rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all fours. This cave holds special value for Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.
Taking pictures inside the cave is prohibited.
Bindyabasini Temple:
Locally called the Bindhyabasini Mandir, this white dome- like structure dominates a spacious stone – paved courtyard built atop a shady hillock. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati, yet another manifestation of Shakti.
Seti River George:
The roaring Seti River passes right through Pokhara, but you won’t see it unless you go looking. The river has carved a deep, narrow chasm through the middle of town, turning the water milky white in the process.
Afternoon an hour boating on Lake Fewa. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Pokhara / Kathmandu (210 KMS & 8 hours)
After breakfast drive to Kathmandu. En route visit the cable car station (110 km & 4 hours drive from Pokhara). Take a cable car ride of approximately 12 minutes to visit the famous Manokamana Temple.
Situated atop a 1300-meter hill, the Manakamana Devi temple is a highly venerated sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati.
The name Manakamana is derived from two words, Mana, meaning heart and Kamana meaning wish. It is believed that the Goddess Bhagwati rewards those who make the pilgrimage to her shrine by granting their wishes.
After worship return to cable car station for lunch. Continue drive to Kathmandu (110 km & 3 hours) & transfer to hotel.
The rest of the day is free for shopping.
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Depart Kathmandu
Departure transfer for onward flight.
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Cost based on the above program will be as follows:
Option I: Hotel Mahabir Palace (www.mahabirpalace.com) Or Similar in Kathmandu,
Hotel Chitwan Paradise (www.chitwanparadisehotel.com) Or Similar in Chitwan &
Hotel Lake Paradise (www.lakeparadisenepal.com) Or Similar in Pokhara
Tour cost per person on TWIN / TRIPLE sharing basis: ₹32498/-
( Group booking of 6 and above will be given a Group Discount of 1500/- per person)
The above cost includes:
- 03 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast & dinner.
- 02 nights accommodation in Chitwan on AP basis with jungle activities & National park fee.
- 02 nights accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast & dinner.
- 02 airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
- Sightseeing tours as per the itinerary by an AC vehicle.
- Transportation Kathmandu / Chitwan / Pokhara / Kathmandu by an AC
- All necessary parking fee and road taxes.
- Present government taxes.
- Entrance fee at the monuments + Boating
- Manokamana Cable car tickets
- Local Guide for sightseeing tours only
The above cost excludes:
- Any Flight tickets/train tickets.
- Airport Taxes.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Any insurance, items of a personal nature (i.e. tipping at hotel/laundry, telephone calls etc)
- Any meals during the tour program except as mentioned in the included list.
- Any hard/soft drink, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Any visit other than the program.
- Any items not specified under the cost are included.
- Travel insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, or cancellation due to weather or technical problems, accidents, road blockage due to landslides or snowfalls etc will be extra.