Naturally Nepal

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport where the vehicle will be waiting at the arrivals and the driver will be there with a play card ready. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. Kathmandu is the center of Nepal's history, art, culture and economy. It has a multiethnic population within a Hindu and Buddhist Majority. Drive to the hotel. Check - in and have the rest of the evening for leisure. One can go for local shopping / casinos / local Nepali folk dance / etc. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, you will leave for sightseeing. 

You will be taken to Pashupatinath Temple first. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is listed as one of the World Heritage Sites. The main temple is built in the Nepalese Pagoda style architecture. It has four main doors all covered with silver sheets. There is a main idol in the center of the four gates and only four priests are allowed to touch the idol. Cremation at Pashupatinath is of spiritual experience where individual physical essence is released from its physical form, allowing it to be reborn.

You will then continue to Boudhanath Stupa. Standing more than 120 feet tall, Boudhanath is also amongst the tallest Stupa in Asia. Boudhanath is the heart of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. On each side of the rectangular top of this stupa, there is a pair of eyes. These eyes reflect the awareness of Lord Buddha upon all of the people.

A UNESCO world heritage site, Patan City, known as Lalitpur and the ‘The Beautiful City’, was once home to kings who resided in luxurious palaces in Durbar Square. The Ashoka Stupa, with enigmatic painted eyes, is the most inspiring of the four stupas in Patan and the Mahabuddha, the Temple of the Thousand Buddhas, teems with terracotta Buddhist representations.

The Swayambhunath Stupa is one of the crowning glories of Kathmandu Valley architecture. The entire structure of the stupa is deeply symbolic: the white dome represents the earth, while the 13-tiered, tower-like structure at the top symbolises the 13 stages to nirvana.

After completing the sightseeing, drive back to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Chitwan. Chitwan is 180 kms from Kathmandu and is a 5-6 hours drive approx. Chitwan National Park is the first national park of Nepal. It was established in 1973 and was granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. On the way at a distance of 110 kms, visit Manakamna Temple which is considered to be the Goddess of Fulfilling Wishes.  You are taken to the temple by a cable car ride of 10 mins. In the evening, enjoy the Tharu cultural dance show. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Enjoy jungle activities at Chitwan National Park including the jeep safari / canoeing / visit to elephant breeding center / jungle walk and bird watching. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is 180 kms from Chitwan and is a 5 hours’ drive approx. From Pokhara town (2,352 feet) in good weather there are splendid views right from the hotel. Pokhara is famous for the beautiful Phewa Lake as well as the snowcapped Mountain peaks which can be viewed right from the valley (subject to weather conditions). The evening will be free at leisure to enjoy around the lakeside area and do shopping. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

This morning you will go for an excursion trip to Sarangkot. Sarangkot is the most popular tourist destination from where the tourists can enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the Himalayas. Sarangkot is only 13 kms from Lake Side, Pokhara. It is the highest view point for a sunrise at an altitude of 1592mtsh. It is cooler than Pokhara. Can be reached easily within 45 to 60 minutes by vehicle from Pokhara. Many tourists come to Sarangkot for sunrise. From Sarangkot, in the northern direction we can see Dhaulagiri in the far west. Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side. In the southern direction the village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city. 

This afternoon you will visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple, Goddess Durga, was brought from India . Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offers a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. The temple is in the area of the bazaar, hence journey of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple. Sightseeing to Devi’s fall, also known as Patale Chango is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. During summer and rainy season, the waterfall takes its real form, with gushing water splashing and making its way through the rocks. Just opposite of Devi’s fall, on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave. Overnight at hotel.( The above sightseeing is for a maximum of 03 hours after the vehicle reports at the hotel )

Dinner & overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, fly to Kathmandu. On arrival to Kathmandu enroute visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square & than drive to Nagarkot.

Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square.  The former palace grounds have been used as government offices, schools and private houses. Like the ones of Kathmandu and Patan, Bhaktapur Durbar Square contains various temples, palaces and courtyards all of which were built in the traditional Nepalese architecture. The Taleju Temple is the most important part of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square and also one of the most revered shrines of the Nepali people. As you enter through the Golden Gate, the Taleju Temple will be in the courtyard to the left. Only Hindus are allowed inside the Taleju Temple.

Continue to drive to Nagarkot which is 35 kms from Kathmandu. Nagarkot is at an altitude of 2175 m and it takes approx. 1.5 hours to reach Nagarkot from Kathmandu. It is an uphill drive. It is a village in central Nepal, at the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. It’s known for its views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest to the northeast, which are especially striking at sunrise and sunset. The surrounding scrubland is laced with trails and home to many butterflies.

Dinner & overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel in Nagarkot. Drive straight to the international airport to board a flight for onward journey. Depending on your flight departure time, you will be driven to the international airport. The reporting time at the airport will be 3 hours prior to the departure time. Return home with beautiful memories.