Nepal Tour Package 12 Days

Namaste from Nepal! After your arrival and the required Visa formalities, our company representative will receive you and transfer you to the hotel of the selected category. You can then relax in your hotel room after the flight. Then you can walk around the alleys of the capital.

Kathmandu delights every guest with hundreds of temples, thousands of statues, and unique wood carvings. The original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley are the ethnic Newars. They to this day make up the majority of the population.

They have developed their own architectural style here and brought wood carving and metalworking to true perfection. The whirlpool of people, bicycles, and carts is no less impressive than the kaleidoscope of temples, flowers, and smells.

In the evening, our guide will arrange a group gathering meeting and explain to you about the tour program. Then you can roam around the city and taste the main dishes of Nepalese cuisine and get acquainted with the culture of the country as part of this event.

Max altitude

1350m

Duration

45 minutes

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation

3-Star Hotel

After breakfast, we will take a tour of Kathmandu. Today, we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and the Old Royal Palace with many buildings, temples, and pagodas. Durbar Square, with its old temples and palaces, represents the religious and social life of the people. It was here that the kings of Nepal were crowned and solemn celebrations took place after the coronations. We will have an excursion to the temple of the living goddess Kumari and the Kasthamandap temple.

Max altitude

1350m

Duration

5 hours

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation

3-Star Hotel

After breakfast, we will head to depart to Nagarkot (32 km east of Kathmandu), which is a popular mountain resort famous for its sunrise view.

On the way, we will visit Patan or Lalitpur known as the city of fine art situated 5 km southeast of Kathmandu. The number of Hindu temples, Buddhist pagodas, and monuments in this historical center exceeds the number of attractions in Kathmandu.

Many travelers find Patan Durbar Square to be much richer in traditional Newar architecture and a variety of buildings compared to the historical center of Kathmandu. It is like the entire city is one big museum, and every street hides the treasures of the Newar Malla dynasty.

Next, we will visit Bhaktapur elevated at 1401 m above sea level known as the City of Devotees. It is also famous for its fine arts, fantastic culture, vibrant festivals, traditional dances, and customs of the Newari people. Here you will see the Royal Palace, the Golden Gate, the entrance to the Palace of 55 Windows, and the famous art monument of Nepal. Then you will climb to the highest temple in the entire Kathmandu Valley – Nyatapola Temple.

We will now drive to Nagarkot and check in the hotel for rest overnight so we can watch the sunrise the next morning.

Max altitude

2175m

Duration

Drive-3 hours

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

3-Star Hotel

Early in the morning at dawn, we will head for a short hike to the Nagarkot Observation deck from where, we can watch the magical sunrise over the eastern Nepal Himalayas, including Everest, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, and Gaurishankar. After clicking some pictures, we now head down to our hotel for breakfast.

Now, we will drive to Lumbini – the authentic birthplace of Gautam Buddha which is considered an oasis for peace. The city is located on the southwestern border with India.

After checking in at the Hotel of Lumbini, we will take a tour of this small settlement. We will explore the Sacred Garden where there is the temple of Maya Devi- mother of Buddha. Outwardly, it looks more like a fortress. Inside there are excavations and a Memorial Stone that marks the birthplace of the saint. It is to him that the queue of pilgrims lines up.

Not far from the temple, there is a sacred Bodhi tree – a descendant of the one under which Buddha meditated. Then there is Pushkarini pond, in which, according to legend, Buddha’s mother took a bath. It is believed that swimming in the pond cures infertility. There is also the Emperor Ashoka Column, erected as confirmation of the birthplace of Buddha.

Then we will head to visit monasteries of Nepal, Tibet, Korea, China, Myanmar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Japan, Burma, and even Germany and Austria. Somewhat away from the monasteries, there is a small museum telling the story of the life of Buddha. It contains artifacts related to Buddhism from all over the world.

Max altitude

150m

Duration

Approx. 7-8 hours drive

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

After breakfast, we will head from Lumbini to Pokhara passing through Tansen. Pokhara is one of the most popular resorts, the second-largest city in Nepal, and one of the most beautiful places in the world. After checking in the hotel, and resting for a while, we will take a brief tour of the city.

We will explore Lake Phewa located among the Himalayas which delights with its landscapes. In clear weather, peaks from 3000 to 8000 meters (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu) are visible. We will also take a boat trip on Lake Phewa, we will also have some free time for shopping.

Max altitude

850m

Duration

5-6 hours drive

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation

Hotel

After breakfast, we will hike for half an hour to Sarangkot View Point at 1600 m altitude. It offers a breathtaking sunrise over Dhaulagiri, all four peaks of Annapurna, Lamjung, Manaslu, and Machapuchre.

If you are feeling adventurous, you can go paragliding from the top of Mount Sarangkot. Flights can be performed either alone or in tandem with an instructor. Cost is about $100 per person.

In the afternoon, we will go for a visit to the main attractions, including Davis Falls, the Seti River Gorge, the Kali Temple, and the Tibetan refugee camp. we will also visit the Pokhara World Peace Pagoda, which is located on the top of the mountain. We can reach it by boating across the lake Phewa and walking up, or simply walking to the top, or riding a scooter along the serpentine road.

At the top of a nearby mountain, there is a statue of Shiva, which is also worth a visit. And finally, we will try local cuisine in Pokhara restaurants.

Max altitude

850m

Duration

5 hours

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation

Hotel

After breakfast, we will drive to Chitwan National Park which is the former game reserve of the kings of Nepal. The national park covers a huge area of 952.63 square kilometers on low forested hills. This is one of the best national parks in Asia, located on a plain where we can see Bengal tiger and one-horned rhinoceros in the natiral habitat.

It is also home to leopards, bears, monkeys, various species of deer, wild boars, and about 400 species of birds. We will stay for the night in one of the best hotels surrounded by magnificent nature.

Max altitude

150m

Duration

4 hours

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

Today we will go on an exciting jeep safari or elephant safari through Chitwan National Park in search of one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, elephant, various species of antelope, leopard, sloth bear, wild boar, macaque monkey, crocodile, and many others.

Our experienced drivers know the area well and will take us to the best animal-spotting spots. We will ride jeeps, take photos, and enjoy the beauty of nature. We will also do some bird watching and enjoy their melodious chirping through the thick forest. Then we will visit the elephant nursery where we can watch little elephants and even feed them milk from a bottle.

Next on our tour program is a visit to the closest settlement to the park, Sauraha which is a traditional residence place of Tharu people. The village consists of several houses, rather huts, in a traditional style, and one hut converted into a museum. The museum displays traditional tools and household items of the Tharu people.

After the museum visit, we will go to witness the Tharu dance show that takes place in a cultural center that closely resembles a provincial cultural center. Young men and women perform traditional Tharu dances, and the evening ends with a fire show. The entire event lasts about an hour.

Then, we will relax in a hotel and tomorrow we have an exciting journey to the interesting town of Bandipur.

Max altitude

150m

Duration

5-6 hours

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

Leaving after breakfast, we now drive to Bandipur to watch the wonderful range of mountains including Manaslu Himal. Bandipur retains its cultural attributes of the ancient age in the form of its temples, holy places, caves, and Newari architecture.

We will take a walk with the beautiful views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu along the stretching view of Pokhara. We will then take a tour of the temple in the central square, the library, and the Khadga Devi temple, where the blade given to the local king by Shiva himself is kept.

Max altitude

1030m

Duration

3 to 4 hours

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

After breakfast, we will leave Bandipur and drive to Kathmandu enjoying the short scenic drive. We will then drive you to your hotel where the rest of the afternoon is at your disposal. You can rest, go for a relaxing massage or just spend the remaining time in the hotel room.

Max altitude

1350m

Duration

3 hours

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation

3-Star Hotel

Today is a free time which you can spend relaxing or shopping for souvenirs or getting ready.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation

3-Star Hotel

After breakfast, our driver will drive you to the Kathmandu airport for your departure to your home country. If you like, you can extend your trip by visiting Poon Hill, Ghorepani, or Annapurna. There are multiple tours we offer, please consult our guide or visit our website for reference.

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Excluded