Nepal Heritage Tour

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to the 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 Note : If you arrive after 4 pm, there will be a briefing about the trip with our guide. It will be a short pre-trip meeting. Make sure to confirm your queries about the trip. If you arrive before 4 pm, a pre-trip meeting will be organized at our office on the same day. Meet and greet with our trip guide. Be sure to bring the following documents to the meeting; two copies of passport-sized photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. Read more

Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Drive to Nagarkot on 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. Pashupatinath Temple 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 Later visit Boudhanath, the 2,500 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 The temple is situated on a ridge overlooking the Kathmandu valley, about 12 kms east of the city. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.The temple  is one of the finest and oldest specimens of pagoda architecture built in 323 AD by King Haridutta Verma. Richly decorated with sculptures and carvings, Changunarayan’s  position above the Kathmandu valley affords a beautiful view of the surr

Drive to Chitwan from Nagarkot on a private tourist vehicle. We wake up early today to catch a glimpse of the spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas. Weather permitting, the 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: 7-8 hrs drive Overnight at a Resort Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Full-day Jungle 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. Learn more about the life of the fascinating elephants during a visit to the elephant stable. Remaining hours before the afternoon program, take a dip in the pool, or relax on your verandah. Overnight at a Resort Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Drive to Lumbini 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 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 Ashoka who converted to Buddhism. Beautiful temples, stupas and monasteries built by various international Buddhist communities dots Lumbini. Max. Altitude: Lumbini (150 m) Duration: 5-6 hrs drive Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast included

Half-day guided sightseeing in Lumbini. Afternoon drive Lumbini to Palpa on 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 4300 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. T he Nepali topi (national cap) is made of Dhaka and you can see the weavers at  work on their looms or explore a bazaar of Dhakas in Tansen. Duration: 2-3 hrs drive Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast included

Drive to Pokhara from Palpa on a private tourist vehicle Transfer from Palpa to Pokhara 5 – 6 hours drive. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. We woke up early today to catch a glimpse of the spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas. After we have breakfast, we head to Pokhara on a tourist bus, van, or car, depending on the size of the group. Duration: 5-6 hrs drive Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast included

Guided Sightseeing around 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 Early in the morning about 45 minutes drive with 25 minutes hike take us to the top of Sarangkot to see the best sunrise and close views of many mountains like Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail including views of the beautiful the Pokhara Valley and Phewa lake. After we have some breakfast at Sarangkot, it’s a 15-minutes walk down and 45 minutes drive to the hotel in Pokhara. Return to hotel for breakfast. The rest of the day sightseeing tour of Pokhara consists of: Bindhabasini Temple Lies in the center of religious old bazaar. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, yet another manifestation of Shakti. The park grounds offer a fine picnic and relaxing area. Davis fall Locally known as Patale Chhango and in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley is where the stream flowing from Fewa 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 Devi’s fall 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 four. 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 the kingdom. 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 t

Drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara by a private tourist vehicle After driving to Kathmandu from Pokhara – for 5 to 6 hours, you have the afternoon and the evening to 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. Max. Altitude: Pokhara (900 m) Duration: 7-8 hrs drive Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast and farewell 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