Cultural & Wildlife tour of Nepal

Namaste & Welcome to Nepal! Arrive at Kathmandu, and complete your immigration formalities, including baggage and customs. Exit the arrival halls and meet our travel representative who will assist you further and get you transferred to your hotel.

Visit Boudhanath in the afternoon. Here you will see Boudhanath Stupa, which is among the largest stupas in the world. Get welcomed by the Lama with a Khada (ceremonial scarf) and head to the monastery where you can pray. Also, you will receive blessings from the Senior Lama and you may even interact with more about Buddhism.

Enjoy a relishing Tibetan dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel

This is an exceptional 5* hotel that is conveniently situated in the centre of Kathmandu offering nice modern and elegant accommodation to its guests. In the amenities, you get an outdoor pool, on-site bar and lounge, terrace, & so on. Several points of interest are located near Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Thamel Chowk. The main Tribhuvan International Airport is only 6 km away.

Have a delicious breakfast and then visit Patan Durbar Square. In the beautiful old city of Newar, Patan, you will see the historic Durbar Square, the statue of Yogendra Mall, Krishna Mandir, the Golden Gate, temple of Taleju, Sati Temple, HIranya Varna Mahabiar (the Golden Temple), & Mahabouddha Temple (witness beautiful wooden windows walking through the streets having curious shops and bazaars).

Next, you will visit Tibetan Singing Bowl & Healing Centre which is a beautiful local shop that specialises in sound healing therapy with handmade Tibetan bowls. It is said to cure any inhibitions like back pain, headaches, stress and insomnia. This quick sound healing is for less than 5 minutes (and complimentary) and you get a blessing tika by Kumari.

Next, continue your drive to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site, Swayambhunath Swayambhunath meaning the ‘Self-Existent One’ which is believed to have been built 2,500 years ago. It is also known as the Monkey Temple as there is a huge population of holy monkeys living in the temple in the North West.

In the afternoon, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which follows a memorable walking tour of Bahal - there are 50 temples in the vicinity. Visit 17th Century Durbar Complex, Parvati Temple, Hanuman Dhoka (dhoka meaning doorway), Great Bell and Drum, Bhairav and Taleju temple. Also, experience the hustle and bustle of the marketplace, filled with vegetable vendors, souvenir shops, street shops selling imported goods, & various other spectacles.

Rightfully called what follows from here, i.e., ‘Hippy Trail’ or ‘Bahal Tour’ when you will be passing through the area which was in the late 50’s hippies’ second home. Next, you will walk from Thaithy Chowk to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Mind the narrow lanes here which are dotted with small shops. The evening time is for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Get transferred to Chitwan in your private vehicle (will take around 6 hrs). Once you arrive at Chitwan, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Tharu Village. Get a nice cultural experience when you experience the lifestyle of these tribes, believed to be unaffected by malaria. In the evening, get a slide presentation where jungle experts are going to present the history of Royal Chitwan National Park and other amazing stuff (and of course, you can ask any question or query you may regarding the same). Enjoy dinner and the overnight stay at the hotel.

Soaltee Westend Resort Chitwan

This 5* resort is a beautiful place to relax and rejuvenate by connecting with the beautiful surrounding lush greenery. Guests staying here have access to an outdoor swimming pool, garden, restaurant, shared lounge, kid's club, indoor and outdoor pool, & more. Particularly, the food here is very delicious and everything is so beautiful and clean which makes for a pleasing experience.

Enjoy your breakfast and then head for the jungle activities for the day. Hop on Jeep Safari along with an experienced driver and naturalist who takes you deep into the forest. For 3-4 hours, you will be in search of these magnificent wild beasts - deer, monkeys, wild boars, sloth bears, leopards, and if you are lucky, the sight of Royal Bengal Tigers. Besides, you will have a nice flora experience where you will learn about forests and trees and their various types - a naturalist will teach you all that!

Enjoy a sumptuous lunch at a resort/lodge. In the afternoon, you will head for a nature walk, followed by bird watching and a boating/canoe ride. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

In the early morning, head for bird watching. The place has reported 276 recorded species out of a total of 519 species of birds. You will be assisted in identifying some of these species of birds. Return to the hotel for your breakfast.

Post-breakfast, get transferred to Pokhara via your private vehicle (takes around 5 hours). On the route, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant (on a direct payment basis). Enjoy your lunch and continue your drive to Pokhara. Check in at the hotel once you arrive. Have some refreshments and again board the vehicle that will take you to Peace Stupa Basement (parking area).

From the parking point, climb up the steps for 100 metres. From here, you can either cycle through one of the tracks leading to the top of the hill, take the road to the famous Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda) on the top of the hill and enjoy a drive exploring the gorgeous location.

By the end, you have to climb back down to the Parking, board the vehicle and drive back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Bar Peepal Resort Pokhara

This is a beautiful 5* resort that features 38 rooms which are clean and offer amazing views, as have been reported by guests. This is because the place is located facing Peace Pagoda, Fewa Lake and Raniban Forest. The place has several attractions located close by including Tal Barahi Temple, Few Lake and Baidam Temple. You get 1 restaurant, 1 coffee shop, infinity swimming pool, spa sauna & steam and a big garden, & more.

Have your breakfast and proceed to Phewa Power House (takes around 15-minute drive). Start your walk from the parking and cross the suspension bridge, walk through the Damsadi Village (takes around 20 min).

At the 1st viewpoint, witness the beautiful sceneries of the Pardi River, the Manaslu Himalayan range, Mt. Annapurna, and the entire Pokhara Valley. Next, head to the Ambot Village (950 m & takes around 30 minutes with gentle ascension). After this, walk back to Damsadi Village, cross the suspension bridge and drive back to Pokhara.

Once you reach the shores of the lake, see the beautiful reflection of the surrounding Fishtail Mountain on the lake, the unique little island and the Tal Barahi temple in the middle, the mysterious white stupa on the top of the hill, the gliders jumping from Sarangkot and the ultralight soaring up high above - all of that can be witnessed from the Phewa Lake. Embark on a cruise on Phewa Lake. Enjoy a stroll around the lakeside. Later, return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Once you have your breakfast, you will be transferred to your private vehicle to Kathmandu (which takes around 5 hours). On the route, you will stop by a local restaurant and have your meal (on a direct payment basis). Once you arrive in Kathmandu, check in at the hotel. The rest of the evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Enjoy your breakfast before you check out of the hotel when you will be transferred via your private car to Kathmandu International Airport to board the flight for your onward journey.