Experience Nepal

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Max. Altitude: Kathmandu (1,400 m) Overnight at a Hotel Meals not included

Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu. Drive to Nagarkot in a Private tourist vehicle We host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your tour guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your trip. This includes a final briefing and preparations for the trip. For the meeting, please make sure you bring your passport, two copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer. Please inform us in advance if you will be arriving late and therefore are unable to attend the pre-trip meeting. After the pre-trip meeting, your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. We will visit the following UNESCO World Heritage sites before heading to Nagarkot. Pashupatinath Temple (UNESCO World Heritage site) Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple. Boudhanath (UNESCO World Heritage site) Later visit Boudhanath, the 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels. Changunarayan Temple  (UNESCO World Heritage site) The temple is situated on a ridge overlooking the Kathmandu valley, about 12 kms to the east of the city. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is one of the finest and oldest specimens of pagoda architecture built in 323 AD by King Haridutta Verma. The temple is richly decorated with s

Drive to Chitwan from Nagarkot in a Private tourist vehicle We wake up early today to catch a glimpse of the spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas. Weather permitting, the seemingly endless chain of mountains appear glossy in the north, while the entire Kathmandu valley can be clearly seen towards the west. After we have breakfast we head to Chitwan National Park. On reaching resort, you would be briefed by our Guest Relations Officer. After the lunch you would be going for Village tour. Meanwhile the dinner would be ready by the time you return to the resort. Overnight at Resort. Max. Altitude: Chitwan (415 m) Duration: 5-7 hrs drive Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast included

Full-day Jungle Safari & Activities in Chitwan National Park Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee and then proceed for canoeing/jeep safari. A traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti River to view aquatic birds and the animals of the river banks. Jeep safari by land rover starts from canoeing put out point covering the distance of approximately 10km with chances of seeing rare wildlife. Also visit the elephant stables and spend some time with the tuskers. Later take a dip in the pool, or relax on your verandah. Overnight at a Resort Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Drive to Lumbini from Chiwan by Private tourist vehicle Today transfer to Lumbini from Chitwan. Arrive at Lumbini. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a World Heritage Site 285 km south-west of  Kathmandu. This pilgrimage site in southwest Nepal attracts devout Buddhists from around the world, who arrive to pay homage at the Sacred Garden where the ‘Enlightened One’ was born. A famous landmark is the Ashoka Pillar raised by the great Emperor who converted to Buddhism. Today Lumbini has been enlivened by the multitude of architecturally beautiful temples, stupas and monasteries built by various international Buddhist communities. Max. Altitude: Limbini (150 m) Duration: 4-6 hrs drive Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast included

Half-day Sightseeing at Lumbini. Drive to Palpa from Lumbini in a Private tourist vehicle Half- Day Sightseeing in Lumbini. Lumbini is hallowed ground as Shakyamuni Buddha was born here in southern Nepal more than twenty-five hundred years ago. As a sacred birthplace, it is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists from around the globe. Many excavations have taken place here, around this small town in the southern Terai plains of Nepal. Ruins of the old city are clearly visible and many artifacts were unearthed during the excavation. Shakyamuni Buddha was born a prince to the ruler of the little principality. Important landmarks are the Maya Devi Temple and the Ashoka Pillar . The remains of many ancient stupas and monasteries can be found in the surroundings of Lumbini . The Ashoka pillar is said to have been erected by the Indian Emperor Ashoka in 250 BC and bears an inscription confirming this as the birth place of the Buddha. A stone image of Maya Devi giving birth to Lord Buddha as she holds onto a branch is seen in the Maya Devi Temple. Later transfer from Lumbini to Tansen , Palpa ; approximately 85 Kms / 3 hrs drive. Tansen is a small ancient hill town situated 4,300 meters above sea level. It is located on the way from Pokhara to Lumbini. Major attractions here are the ancient culture, excellent mountain views, serene atmosphere and friendly people. The weather here makes it a pleasant place to visit in any season. On clear days Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Gauri Shankar and other peaks can be seen. Dhaka – the most popular hand woven cloth of Nepal comes from this region. The Nepali topi (national cap) is made of Dhaka and you can see the weavers at work on their looms or visit a bazaar of Dhakas in Tansen. Duration: 3-5 hrs drive Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast included

Drive to Pokhara from Palpa in a Privat tourist vehicle Transfer from Palpa to Pokhara; 115 km/ 5-7 hours drive. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel in Lakeside. We woke up early today to glimpse the spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas. After breakfast, we head to Pokhara on a tourist bus, van, or car, depending on the group size. Max. Altitude: Pokhara (900 m) Duration: 5-7 hrs drive Overnight at a Hotel in Lakeside Breakfast included

Guided sightseeing in Pokhara Breakfast at the hotel. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. The places we visit are as below: Visit Sarangkot We wake up early in the morning and head to Sarangkot. About 45 minutes drive with 25 minutes hike brings us to the viewpoint of Sarangkot from where we get to enjoy the sunrise and close views of many mountains like Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail including views of the beautiful Pokhara Valley and Phewa lake. Afterwards it’s a 15-minutes walk down and 45 minutes drive to the hotel in Pokhara. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later in the day we visit: Bindhabasini Temple It lies in the center of an old bazaar. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, yet another manifestation of Shakti. The park grounds offer a fine picnic and relaxing area. Davis Falls Locally known as Patale Chhango and in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley is where the stream flowing from Phewa Lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. This is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike. Gupteshwor Cave The revered Gupteshwor Cave is situated 2 kms from Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Davis Falls and the cave is almost 3 kms long. It has some big hall-sized rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all fours. This cave holds special value to Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered. Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple Situated at an altitude of 800m above sea level, it is the second largest lake in Nepal. With the Barahi Island Temple in the middle of the lake it is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake. Seti River Gorg

Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara and then, Trek to Tikhedhungga We begin our trek at Nayapul after a 1-hour drive on a private vehicle from Pokhara. After a short 15-minute walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1,025 m) a large village with many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. The trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1,430 m and after a short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1,540 m. Today’s walk is relatively short and easy, a prelude to the trekking experience in the Annapurna region. Max. Altitude: Tikhedunga (1,540 m) Duration: 1-3 hrs drive, 3-4 hrs trek Overnight at a Guest House Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Trek to Ghorepani from Tikhedhungga We move on towards the steep climb to Ulleri, a large Magar village at an altitude of 2,070 m. The trail ascends more gently from this point, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2,250 m. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2,460 m. After an hour of walking, we arrive at Ghorepani (2,880 m). Max. Altitude: Ghorepani (2,880 m) Duration: 5-6 hrs trek Overnight at a Guest House Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Early morning hike up to Poon Hill and back to Tadapani Today, very early in the morning, we start hiking to Poon Hill at an elevation of 3,193 m, a brilliant mountain range spectacle. This vantage point provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas. There we spend about 1 hour, then return to Ghorepani where we take a hot breakfast at a hotel. Then we make a climb along ridges, and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2,960 m).  After that, we descend to Banthanti, then turn off to Tadapani. Max. Altitude: Poon Hill (3,193 m) Duration: 6-7 hrs trek Overnight at a Guest House Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Trek to Ghandruk from Tadapani From Tadapani the trail descends through forests to Ghandruk, a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. They have their own dialect, culture, costume, and life style. Ghandruk is also home to many Gurkha soldiers. It is a famous destination for trekkers as it is known for its beautiful mountain views and also because it’s within easy reach from Pokhara and Kathmandu. We have the afternoon to visit the Annapurna Conservation Office, museums and explore the village. Max. Altitude: Ghandruk (1,940 m) Duration: 4-5 hrs trek Overnight at a Guest House Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Trek to Nayapul from Ghandruk. Drive back to Pokhara from Ghandruk Today, we are going to end our trek at Nayapul followed by a short drive back to Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, you can have a relaxing afternoon or stroll around the lake side. Max. Altitude: Nayapul (1,070 m) Duration: 1-3 hrs drive Overnight at a Hotel in Lakeside Breakfast and Lunch included

Drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara in a Private tourist vehicle Today transfer to Kathmandu from Pokhara by private tourist vehicle; 200 Kms / 7-9 hrs drive. After returning to Kathmandu, you have the afternoon and the evening free. Explore more of the city on your own or stroll along the streets of Kathmandu for some last-minute shopping. In the evening, we host a farewell dinner in a fine restaurant. (Your guide(s) and office staff will accompany you). You have the option to extend your trip to continue with a rafting adventure, Kathmandu valley shopping tour, mountain biking, and other activities. Duration: 7-9 hrs drive Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Transfer to the international airport for your final departure The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal. Breakfast included