Nepal Vista

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 trips. 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 around the Kathmandu valley & Drive to Nagarkot We host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your 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. The sightseeing places we visit will include: Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site) Patan Durbar Square is an enchanting combination of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone. Bhaktapur Durbar Square(World Heritage Site) Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a collection of pagoda and shikhara – style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the Lion gate, the Golden gate, the Palace of fifty-five windows, art galleries, and the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla. Changunarayan Temple (World Heritage Site) The temple is situated on a ridge overlooking the Kathmandu valley, about 12 km east of the city. 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 sculptures and carvi

Drive to Pokhara by a private tourist vehicle. After an early breakfast we head to Pokhara on a tourist vehicle which is about six to seven hours drive. Max. Altitude: Pokhara (900 m) Duration: 7-8 hrs drive Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast included

Guided sightseeing tour in Pokhara in a private tourist vehicle Your sightseeing trip will start after breakfast. We provide a private vehicle and a professional tour guide. The places we visit are as below: Bindhyabasini Temple Lies in the center of religious old bazaar. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati, yet another manifestation of Shakti. The park grounds offer a fine picnic and relaxing area. Davis Falls Locally known as Patale Chhango, these amazing waterfalls lie in the southern flank of the Pokhara. Here  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. Gupteswar Cave The revered Gupteswar 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 four. This cave holds special value to Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered. Mahendra cave Lies at the north of the Pokhara valley. It is a large limestone cave which is one of the few stalagmites stalactite caves found in Nepal. Museums During the tour, we will visit two different museums: one museum displays the lifestyles and history of the Gurungs, Thakalis and Tharu, while the other, Gurkha Memorial Museum, is dedicated to the famous Gurkha Warriors who earned their name in many fierce battles fought during the World Wars and numerous operations around the world since 1815. The soldiers of the Gurkha regiment won 13 Victoria Cross medals awarded for exceptional bravery shown in the field. Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple Situated at an altitude of 800m above sea level, Phewa is the second largest lake in the kingdom.  The Barahi Island Temple, which lies in the middle of the lake, is dedicated to the Goddess Barahi. This two-storied pagoda temple is dedicated to the female force

Drive to Sarangkot for Sunrise and mountain views. Drive to Chitwan National Park (415 m) in a private tourist vehicle Wake up early to catch the sunrise from Sarangkot Hill. Sarangkot A drive of 45 minutes with 25 minutes hike brings us to the view point of Sarangkot. It is the best spot in Pokhara to view the Himalayas. Get mesmerized with the magical sight of the golden sun rising over white spires of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Machhapucchre (Fishtail Peak), including views of the beautiful the Pokhara Valley and PhewaLake. It takes about 15-minute walk down and 45 minutes’ drive to the hotel in Pokhara. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later drive 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: Sarangkot (1,592 m) Duration: 4-5 hrs drive Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Jungle Safari & Activities in the Chitwan National Park An early morning wake-up call followed by tea/coffee. The early morning tour provides you one of the best times to see the wildlife at its best with bird watching, jeep safari and jungle walk. After breakfast a 45-minute walk through the grassland and forest upstream of the Narayani River. Climb aboard the local boats to observe crocodiles along the banks while floating back to the camp to enjoy lunch. Late afternoon you would be entertained with the Tharu Cultural Program. Overnight at Resort. Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Additional activities in Chitwan, and Drive back to Kathmandu in a private tourist vehicle An early morning wake-up call followed by tea/coffee. After morning tea we would be going for bird watching as Chitwan is very famous also for the different species of the birds, which is the attracting fact for the visitor. After that we would be back to resort, have breakfast and get readyto head back to Kathmandu by tourist vehicle. Duration: 5-6 hrs drive Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast included

Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in a private tourist vehicle Your sightseeing trip will start after breakfast. We provide a private vehicle and a professional tour guide. The places we visit are UNESCO World Heritage Sites of: Bouddhanath Stupa  (UNESCO World Heritage Site) It lies about 6 kms east of Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Buddhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during the construction of Bouddhanath. Swoyambhunath Stupa – The Monkey Temple  (UNESCO World Heritage Site) The temple watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhists sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises. 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. Kathmandu Durbar Square  (UNESCO World Heritage Site) This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th- century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also three museums inside the palace building. Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast included

Everest mountain flight and farewell dinner in Kathmandu Early in the morning, you will be transferred to the domestic airport for your Everest flight. The one-hour flight takes you within the camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cruising this close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice, is an out-of-this-world experience. This special mountain flight offers the closest possible aerial views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and many other giants, as well as the Tibetan Plateau. After returning to Kathmandu, you have the afternoon and the evening to stroll along the streets of Kathmandu for some last-minute shopping. There is a farewell dinner in a fine restaurant. You have the option to extend your trip to continue onto rafting adventure, Kathmandu valley shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities. 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. Overnight at a Hotel Breakfast included