Best of Nepal  10 Days

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (No Meals)
Fly to Kathmandu. (Flight not included.). On arrival take a private transfer (vehicle with driver) to your hotel. Stay two nights at the Hotel Shanker (Deluxe room) in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu (B)
Sightseeing in Kathmandu begins at Kumari Bahal, home to a young living goddess. Visit Swayambhunath, an important two thousand year old hilltop temple. On a clear day there are views to the Himalayas in the east. Travel to Patan on the southern banks of the Bagmati River, the first settlement in the Kathmandu Valley, to see an amazing collection of elaborately carved temples and monuments in wood, stone and metal.

Day 3: Kathmandu – Bharatpur – Chitwan (B,L,D)
Morning depart for a private road transfer (vehicle with driver only), a journey of approximately 4 hours, from Kathmandu to the Royal Chitwan National Park. This wildlife reserve, one of the best managed and preserved in Asia, contains many species of rare animals and birds. On arrival, a guest briefing will take place, then a (group) nature walk with (shared) boat ride.
Stay two nights at the Barahi Jungle Lodge (Deluxe Boutique room) in Chitwan.

Day 4: Royal Chitwan National Park (B,L,D)
There will be plenty of opportunities to view the Park’s wildlife today, with (group) bird watching, (group) jungle walks and a (shared) crocodile spotting cruise on the Narayani River included. Rhinos, deer, monkeys and elephants can be found, and you may be lucky enough to see a leopard or Bengal tiger.

Day 5: Chitwan – Bandipur (B)
After breakfast, take a four-hour private guided drive to Bandipur. Tour the town which has maintained its age-old flavour with a mix of history, architecture, incredible views, caves and unspoiled landscapes. Stay one night at (boutique) The Old Inn (Run-Of-House room) in Bandipur.

Day 6: Bandipur – Pokhara (B)
Check out after breakfast, followed by a private guided road transfer to Pokhara. Take a private boat trip on Phewa Lake passing a simple three-story villa, the winter home of the King of Nepal. Stop at the small golden temple nestled in foliage on an island in the centre of the lake. Many fishermen and other pilgrims take their long canoes, carved from tree trunks, to the island to visit the shrine.  Stay two nights at the (boutique) Fishtail Lodge (Heritage room) in Pokhara.

Day 7: Pokhara (B)
Pokhara is situated in an area of great natural beauty. The lakeside setting, mild climate and mountain views, add to Pokhara’s charm. Highlights of the day include visits to Mahendra Cave, a waterfall, Bindebashini Temple, and the hill resort of Sarangkot for views of the Annapurna Range.

Day 8: Pokhara – Kathmandu  (B)
Morning of leisure. Check out by 12noon, followed by a private road transfer (vehicle with driver only), a journey of approximately 4 hours, from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Stay two nights at the Hotel Shanker (Deluxe room) in Kathmandu.

Day 9: Kathmandu (B)
Visit two World Heritage listed religious sites this morning, the Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. See devotees taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River then visit the ancient city of Bhaktapur, the third major town in the valley. Enjoy the cobblestone streets free of traffic and visit Lion Gate, the five storied Nyatopolo Temple and the Palace of 55 Windows.

Day 10: Depart Kathmandu (B)
Leisure time until private transfer (vehicle with driver) to Kathmandu airport. (Flight not included.)

SKU: IJDB-SGJ-14-2024 / 2025 / 2026

Exclusions:

• Visa fees
• Gratuities
• Surcharges may apply during local holidays.

Sole traveller prices apply for one person travelling on their own and staying in a single room.  The Single room price applies when two or more people travel together and a single room is required.  

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