Land-Only Package

Day to Day Itinerary:

• DAY 1:ARRIVAL KATHMANDU On arrival in Kathmandu meet assistance and transfer to hotel. Kathmandu valley has an exotic setting. It is surrounded by tier upon tier of green mountain walls above which tower mighty snowcapped peaks. The valley covers an area of 218 sq miles. It is situated at 1310 meter above the sea level. It contains three fabled cities of great historic, religious and cultural interest. Kathmandu (Kantipur), Patan (Lalitpur) and Bhadgaon (Bhaktapur). Every town has Durbar Square (old palace) with its old temples and palaces, epimotizes the religious and cultural life of the people. The valley has often been described as an open air art gallery with thousands of sacred shrines in brick, stone, metal and wood scattered throughout it.
  Morning visit city. Pashupatinath Temple - One of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world, Pashupatinath lies 5 km east from the city centre. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva as well as the noteworthy gold plated roofs and silver coated doors. This is the abode of God Shiva and is the holiest of all the Shiva shrines. Religious pilgrims and sadhus, like the one pictured here, travel all the way from the remote areas of India to visit this sacred sight, especially during Shivaratri (the night of Shiva) that falls between February/March. Even though these devotees have denounced worldly possessions, each carries a Sadhu ID (identifications card) to freely cross over the border between India and Nepal.
  Afternoon visit to Swayambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Sqare. Durbar Square, this complex of palaces, courtyards and temples like Hanumandhoka Palace, Kumari Ghar (Abode of the Living Goddess), Taleju temple, 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 17h -century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. Even to date, all the major state and social ceremonies, including the solemnization of coronations are performed in one of the courtyards in this complex. There are also museums inside the palace building. Swayambhunath stupa watches over the Valley from the top of a hillock on its western side just three kilometers west of the city center. The stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist 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 is listed as a World Heritage Site. It is also one of the oldest and glorious Buddhist shrines in the world which is said to be two thousand years. The four sides of the stupa is painted with the eyes of Lord Buddha and the temple is also known as the watchful eyes of Buddha.
  Overnight at the hotel
• DAY 2: KATHMANDU (BREAKFAST) Morning after Breakfast, sightseeing tour of Bhadgaon and Bodhnath.
  Bouddhanath, a World Heritage Site is also known as Khasti. There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area. Many have schools that teach young monks like those pictured here. Afternoon visit Bhadgaon. As you walk in, you cannot but be overcome by a feeling of inner harmony. Such is the art and architecture and the special layout here. The Palace of 55 Windows built during the period of King Bhupatindra Malla in 1754 situated to the left as you enter through the city gate, inspires admiration. The National Art Gallery is also housed inside. The palace entrance, the Golden Gate known as Sunko Dhoka in Nepali is a masterpiece in repousse art. In front of the palace building is a medley of temples of various designs. Amongst the three Durbar Squares in the Valley, the Durbar Square in Bhaktapur is the best preserved one. Afternoon visit Patan, visiting Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site, 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 – Krishna Mandir built entirely of stone with rare stone carvings on its walls depicting the epic wars from Ramayana and Mahabharata.
  Overnight at Hotel
• DAY 3: KATHMANDU-CHITWAN (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Morning after Breakfast, drive to Chitwan, upon arrival check-in at hotel.
  Chitwan Sal (Shorea robusta), dominant floral species of the park, covers almost 70% of the area. There are also grasslands and riverine forests presenting a changing mosaic of landscape. Sissoo, khair and simal are the prominent species of riverine forests. However the grasslands has over 50 species. Renowned for tigers, one-horned rhinoceros, crocodiles, and other common wild animals, Chitwan is a heaven for wildlife enthusiasts. Sighting of rhinoceros is almost guaranteed. Other mammals in the park include endangered species like wild elephant, gaur, striped hyena, four-horned antelope, monitor lizard, pangolin, Gangetic dolphin, python, leopard, sambhar,barking deer, chital, sloth deer, hog deer, wild dog, palm civet, langur and rhesus monkeys. The park also has over 450 species of birds, including the endangered ones like like the Bengal florican, lesser florican, giant hornbill, black stork, and white stork. Migratory birds like Siberian cranes and ducks make the water bodies in the park their homes in winter. The park also has over 45 species of amphibians and reptiles including green pit viper, marsh mugger crocodile, cobra, and many species of tortoises and frogs.
  Overnight at hotel
• DAY 4: CHITWAN (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Enjoy Morning & Evening game drive to Jungle.
  Overnight at hotel
• DAY 5: CHITWAN-POKHARA(BREAKFAST) Morning after Breakfast, drive to Pokhara upon arrival check-in at hotel. The Pokhara Valley is one of the most picturesque spots of Nepal. The beauty of the valley is enhanced by its lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa which have their source in the glacial region of the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. Pokhara is situated 200 km west of Katmandu at an altitude of 900 meter only from the sea level. For the mountain viewers Pokhara offers the magnificent views of Machhapuchre (fishtail shape), 5 peaks of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Himalchuli and others. Pokhara is one the few places in the world to provide such a dramatic views in a subtropical setting.
  Overnight at hotel
• DAY 6: POKAHRA Early morning drive to Sarangkot to have the spectacular view of Sunrise. Form here you can watch the sunrise as you get up close and personal with the Annapurna and dhulgari range of mountains. Later enjoy 01 hr boat ride at Lake Phewa.
  Overnight at hotel
• DAY 7: POKHARA – KATHMANDU Morning after Breakfast, drive to Kathmandu, upon arrival check-in at hotel. Day free for own activities. Overnight at hotel
• DAY 8: DEPARTURE Transfer to airport for flight to next destination.

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