10 Night and 11 Days Nepal Tour

On the first day of your tour, you will visit three different UNESCO enlisted cultural heritage sites namely the Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Pasupatinath. Swayambhunath: The Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site, Swayambhunath is settled at a hillock overlooking the Kathmandu valley. The stupa of Swayambhunath dates back to the fourth century and has shrines, monastery, pond, and temples dating back to the Licchavi period. The main highlight of the stupa is the unique white dome-shaped structure with the compassionate eyes of Buddha watching over from all four sides. Aside from the eyes, the 13 tiers of enlightenment are well described by the stupa. Get full details on the site, as you climb the challenging 365 stairs to reach the stupa. Pasupatinath: The scared Hindu site, Pasupatinath is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built-in the fifth century by Licchavi king Prachanda Dev, the temple stands on the bank of holy Bagmati River. Covering a total area of 0.64 hectares, the site has 518 temples and monuments in its inner and outer courtyard, each having religious importance. Apart from the temples, the cremation site at the bank of the river gathers the attention of the visitors as priest Hindu rituals are performed before cremating the dead body. Boudhanath: Apart from Swayambhunath and Namo Buddha, Boudhanath is another important Buddhist pilgrimage site inside the valley and a central point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The stupa of Boudhanath has different symbols each carrying a meaning. From the pinnacles, umbrella, lotus, thirteen steps of enlightenment to the dome, harmika, prayer flag and the three decreasing platforms, each has their own significance to make the stupa beautiful, distinct, and the largest stupa in the world. Know the meaning of each of these parts on your visit. With lunch in a local restaurant, you will be transferred to your Hotel room, where you can spend the remaining time on your own.

After early morning breakfast, you will head on a journey to Chitwan. Chitwan lies approximately 180km south to the Kathmandu valley and usually takes 5 to 6 hours drive. The journey passing through the Prithvi highway offers you pleasant sights of the highway area. In between this journey, you will join for an exciting Trishuli River Rafting in Charaudi. After enjoying the 2/3hours rafting in the rapids of the Trishuli river, you will continue your journey towards Chitwan after having lunch. Upon your arrival in the hotel of Chitwan, you will be welcomed by the hotel staff and transferred to your respective rooms. A local guide in the hotel will monitor your Chitwan activities and will be guiding you throughout your stay.

A great way to start your day in the National park is by joining for an awesome canoe ride in the Rapti river. The canoe ride amid the jungle of National park is the most soothing venture as the surrounding becomes intense with every movement of the boat. During the ride, you will witness some Gharials soaking up in the sun and waterbirds enjoying their food at the river bank. After the ride, you will join other Jungle activities. Jungle Safari: Jungle Safari in Chitwan National park is a must-do activity. The safari can be done either on an elephant or jeep, where you will travel into the deeper side of the jungle to witness wildlife on their natural habitat. The National park homes a total of 68 species of Mammal, 544 species of birds, 56 species of herpetofauna, and 126 species of fishes. On this safari, you will witness si=ome of the rarest and endangered wildlife. Tharu village tour: Believed to be the descendants of the Buddha, the lifestyle of the Tharu community is unique from other ethnic tribes. Continuing to live on a mud-built house with no chimney and windows, the community has its own culture and depend upon fishing, and cultivation to earn their living. Get a peek into their daily activity and way of life on your village tour. Elephant breeding center: Established with an aim to protect the endangered elephant of the region, elephant breeding center has 51 elephants including the baby elephant. Among the 51 elephants, you can only see 17 of them in the center as others are out in the jungle to guard the National Park. Tharu Cultural Dance Show: Knowing the lifestyle of the unique Tharu community is not enough, understanding their beautiful tradition and culture is what makes you close to them. The Tharu Cultural program has been entertaining the guests over the decade. On this culture show, the young male and female Tharu, dressed up in cultural dress, dance on the traditional folk songs. The dance includes the Mayur dance, Stick dance, and Fire dance that entertains the viewers from the start to the end. After enjoying all the day activities, you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner.

The birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha, Lumbini is 140 km far from Chitwan. The journey traverse through the cities like Bhairahawa and Butwal until you reach the Ramnagar Stupa, one of the Buddha's relics out of the remaining eight. These relics are present in different parts of the country where he was born, got enlightened, his first turning of the wheel, and his death. The birthplace of Buddha, Lumbini has different attractions for its pilgrims, and visitors. The major attraction includes: Mayadevi Temple: The UNESCO enlisted cultural heritage site, Mayadevi temple marks the spot where Gautam Buddha was born. The temple is situated right next to the sacred pond, Mayadevi pond where Lord Buddha took his first bath. The temple is believed to date back to the 3rd century and still has preserved the footstep of the Buddha. Ashoka Pillar: The pillar standing next to the temple, Ashoka pillar was erected by King Ashoka as a mark that the king visited the birthplace of Lord Buddha and decided to follow Buddhism. World Peace Pagoda: Built as a symbol of peace, world peace pagoda is a white shaped stupa built by a Japanese Buddhist in the early 21st century. The pagoda has a statue of a golden Buddha in the white background of the temple. The other major sites of Lumbini include monasteries and shrines made by different countries including China, Myanmar, Srilanka, Thailand, and many more. Visit each of these sites and get details on life, karma, and death as depicted by Buddha. After visiting these sites, you will be transferred to your hotel room for the overnight.

With an early morning breakfast, you will join for a next venture to the Tansen, Palpa. Famous for Karuwa, handicrafts, textile, organic coffee, and Dhaka clothes, the city is surrounded by the snowcapped mountains and forest. After the arrival at Tansen, we will walk around the village and visit the famous, Rani Mahal. Rani Mahal dates back to the 19th century and was built by the General Khadga Shamser Jung Bahadur Rana for his beloved late wife, Tej Kumari Shah. Far from the hustle of the city, the palace is settled midst of the forests and showcase fine architecture. The palace has a garden, a pond, and many other attractions as well. After exploring the place, you will continue the journey to the mystical city, Pokhara.

Your first day in the beautiful city Pokhara. Popularly known as a tourist hub, the city has the best views and activities to make your tour memorable. Starting the tour, you will visit Devi's fall, Gupteshwor cave, Tibetan Refugee camp, and the oldest temple of the city, Bindabasini. In the afternoon you will drive to Hemja, for, and trek to the picturesque Astam village. Devi's fall: The waterfall in Pokhara, Devi's fall was previously called Patale Chango meaning the underworld waterfall. The fall offers the astounding sound of the gushing falls which vanishes in a tunnel underground leaving no marks. Gupteshwor cave: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the cave is located close to the fall and was discovered in the 16th century. The cave is divided into two chambers with numerous shrines dedicated to different deities. Inside of the cave, a statue of a cow can be seen over the Shivalingam. Tibetan Refugee Camp: The Tibetan refugee camp in Pokhara was built to settle the Tibetan refugee who came to Nepal after the Chinese takeover. The Tibetan community now sells beautiful bracelets, jewelry, carpets showcasing the beauty of Tibet. Bindabasini Temple: Dedicated to goddess Durga, who is also believed to be the guardian deity of the city. Settled at a hilltop, the two-storied white temple offers majestic views of the Macchapuchre and Annapurna region. The serene beauty of the surroundings makes this place even more pleasant. After visiting these sites, you will join for lunch in a local restaurant and then drive to Hemja. From Hemja you will trek towards the picturesque Astam village which will take about 2 hours walk. Set amid the Himalayan ranges, the village is famous for sunset and sunrise view over the majestic Himalayas. The walk traverses through the lush woodlands and charming ethnic village with a background of snow-clad pinnacles.

Wake up to witness the captivating sights of the sun spreading its golden rays over the white pinnacles. Admire the 360-degree panorama of Annapurna South (7273m), Machhapuchhre (7059m), Annapurna I (8090m), and Annapurna IV (7525m) before you head on a journey to Australian base camp. The beautiful Dhampus village, the getaway to the Annapurna conservation area, connects the journey from Astam village to Australian base camp. The alluring sights of the mountains adorn the Dhampus village. Traversing through the hills, rich landscape, you finally reach the camp. The Australian base camp is also another popular destination to enjoy the 360-degree panorama of the Himalayas together with the sunrise. Witness the enticing sunset view and wait for the next day sunrise.

Start your day in the most mesmerizing way as you enjoy the sunrise over the majestic mountain. After witnessing the beautiful sight, we will head down the hill to Kande traversing through ethnic village settlements, woodlands with the backdrop of the Himalayas. From Kande, you will drive back to Pokhara. Upon your Pokhara arrival, you will join for refreshing boating in the enchanting Phewa lake. During the boating, you will visit the Tal Barahi temple situated in the middle of the lake. You can spend the remaining time on your own by enjoying the nightlife of the beautiful city or by visiting the local shops to buy beautiful souvenirs to take back home.

After having breakfast, we will drive back to Kathmandu, which takes around 6/7 hours passing through Prithivi Highway. We will have our lunch at Muglin and again we will continue our journey viewing the most beautiful scenario. After your Kathmandu arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel room. You can spend the remaining time visiting the local market or you can stroll down the streets of Thamel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drop you to the airport 3 hours prior to your departure with the token of love (Khada and Rudrakhshya). We hope you enjoyed our service and your Nepal visit.