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Cultural Immersion Tour
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Naudanda- Chitwan - Kathmandu
Highlights
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Wonderful jungle safari tour
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Rafting fun and Trishuli River bank camping
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Historic and spiritual tour of Kathmandu valley
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Day hike with magnificent views of Annapurna peaks
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Suitable for people of any age group and fitness level
Guide Pricing
$1,697USD
From
PRICE PER PERSON INCLUDING ALL TWIN SHARE ACCOMMODATION, SOME MEALS, UNIQUE EXPERIENCES.
Day 1
Detailed Itinerary
Kathmandu
You will be welcomed and received on your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu by our staff member. You will then be transferred and checked into hotel. The trip briefing will take place at some time in the evening. You will be informed about the briefing time on your arrival by our representative.
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Day 2 Explore Kathmandu
After breakfast in the morning, we go for the Kathmandu sightseeing tour. We are going to do the UNESCO CULTURAL HERITAGE TOUR, which includes:
Swoyambhunath - The oldest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu Valley, a beautiful abode for lots of monkeys thus also known as Monkey Temple, is also a perfect vantage point to see Kathmandu valley.
Pashupatinath - A holy pilgrimage for Hindus and Hindu Crematorium, watch as the Hindu dead bodies are cremated in the most unique way in the world; we come across men with ash rubbed body, matted locks and dreaded look which is the typical look of a Hindu Holy Men known as Sadhus.
Boudhanath - the biggest Buddhist temple in the world; a site for Tibetan Buddhism where we can visit monasteries, watch the Holy Monks busy in their chanting ritual going around the temple.
Patan Durbar Square - A Medieval Royal Palace area which is also known as the city of fine arts, we can see the finest example of metal and stone carving back to 14th century and also the amazing Nepali Architecture.
Day 3
Kathmandu - Trishuli river
After breakfast 3 hours drive to start rafting in river Trishuli, an experience of adrenaline rush in the Himalayan River. Once we reach to the river bank, we will have some briefing about rafting safety measures and on the equipment. Once into the river, paddle your excitement through the gushing river. Enjoy being in the water for about 3 hours and finish your rafting adventure. Once in the River bank camp, satisfy your hunger with the delicious food prepared for you. Afterwards, you have the option of diving into the swimming pool, exploring the local village or just sit quietly enjoying the flow of the river water. Night stay on tented camp,
900m
Approximate Distance - 115km
Approximate Travel Duration – 4 Hrs
Day 4
Trishuli river - Pokhara
Early morning breakfast and we check out the river camp to go to Pokhara. A 4 hours drive by tourist bus takes us to the amazingly beautiful city of Pokhara 200 km west of Kathmandu. The drive is very scenic which goes through the winding and stretching road alongside the famous rafting river of Trishuli and later on Marsyangdi. The passing through some beautiful small Nepali towns will give you some glimpses of countryside of Nepal.
Once you reach Pokhara, get ready for a serene and beautiful walk along the lake Fewa. As you take stroll along the lake you can enjoy the view of the beautiful mountain peaks in the Annapurna range.
Day 5
Pokhara – Naudanda - Pokhara
Wake up early in the morning and drive to Sarangkot, a beautiful hill in Pokhara famous for Sunrise, for 35 minutes. A real close-up look of the Annapurna and Fishtail, and the unparalleled Sunrise from there makes a perfect start to our day.
Enjoy the Mountain View breakfast after the sunrise and prepare for an about three hours walk to Naudanda on a very gentle trail. You will be walking through beautiful mountain village immersing into the cultural and natural beauty of the area. Once you finish your hike, enjoy the meal in one of the mountain restaurants. You will be relaxed and ready to move ahead by the time you finish your lunch. Drive for about half hour to a spiritual center of beautiful Buddhist monastery at Hemja. Explore the surrounding of the monastery until the prayer starts at 3pm. Feel high in spirituality as you enjoy the chanting and rituals of the Buddhist monks; immerse into the meditative atmosphere for about one and half hours before the prayer ends. Drive back to Pokhara, relax at hotel and enjoy the leisure time.
Day 6
Explore Pokhara
After breakfast you go to the lake, hire a boat to cross it and hike up to World Peace Stupa, a nice hiking destination in Pokhara which will take about one hour to reach the top. It’s a beautiful viewpoint and a Buddhist Pilgrimage as well. You will be picked up from Peace Stupa and driven down to visit Davis falls and an ancient and longest cave in South Asia. Drive back to Pokhara and enjoy a free afternoon. You can choose to do some adventure activities like Paragliding, ultralight flight, bungee jump and Zip flyer as well with an extra cost. Stay in hotel
Day 7
Pokhara - Chitwan
After breakfast, we start driving to Chitwan National Park. It takes us about 4 hours to reach this beautiful National Park to the down south of Nepal. Chitwan national park was once the hunting ground of British and Nepalese aristocrats. Today, the animals - elephant, rhinoceros, tiger, leopard and deer - are protected, not shot. The greatest thrill here is to scout for wildlife on the back of an elephant. This national park is enlisted in the UNESCO’s Natural Heritage Site.
500m
Approximate Distance: 145 km
Approximate Travel Duration: 4 Hrs
Day 8
Explore Chitwan
Full day in Chitwan National Park for exciting activities like: jungle walk, elephant riding, village visit, canoeing, visit to elephant breeding center, bird-watching etc. A nature guide will lead us through all the activities giving us more insights about the wildlife, flora and fauna in the national park. View of wild and aquatic life like rhinoceros, deer, bear, crocodile, and different birds can make our day there. In the evening we can enjoy the Tharu cultural show. Tharus are aboriginal people of the area who have their own language, culture and tradition.
Day 9
Chitwan - Kathmandu
We are driving back to Kathmandu today after our breakfast. It takes us about 5 hours to reach Kathmandu. We can fly back with an extra cost. Later in the evening, we go for farewell Nepali dinner with cultural show in Kathmandu and can have discussion about the trip experience.
Approximate Distance: 170 km
Approximate Travel Duration: 5 Hrs
Day 10
Kathmandu
Today is our last day of the tour so we will transfer you to airport for the departure to home
Tour Includes
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Transfer service on arrival and departure
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All accommodation in three star category hotels in city
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All breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners included
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Full day city sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
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Overland round transportations by private vehicle.
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One day rafting on river Trishuli with overnight stay at river camp
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Hiking from Sarangkot to Naudanda and other sightseeing activities
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Amazing jungle safari activities in Chitwan
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Traditional Nepali dinner with a cultural show
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Guided trip
Tour Excludes
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Airfare to and from Kathmandu.
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Sightseeing monument entrance fees.
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Nepal Visa fees.
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Travel insurance.
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Tips to guides.
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Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary
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All kinds of drinks and personal expenses.
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Expenses raised by those events which are not under our control
Further Itinerary Suggestions
Chitwan National Park - River Rafting - Heritage sites of Kathmandu - Bungamati and Khokana villages
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