Travelpack

Highlights: Kathmandu - Chitwan - Bandipur - Pokhara

Hotels:
Kathmandu – Hotel Himalaya
Chitwan-Jungle Villa Resort
Bandipur-The Old Inn
Pokhara-Begnas Lake Resort
Kathmandu – Hotel Himalaya

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet and greet at the airport with traditional Khada welcome. Transfer and check-in at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Himalaya or Aloft Hotel by Marriott.

Day 2: Tour of Kathmandu, Swayambhunath & Patan

Morning, visit of old Kathmandu city with its stone-paved lanes, colorful bazaars, the House of the living Goddess-Kumari, who is considered to be the incarnation of the "Virgin Goddess". Also, visit Kal Bhairav temple and its surrounding places. Continue to Swayambhunath stupa, situated west of Kathmandu. It is a 2500 years old Buddhist stupa located atop of green hillock with the eyes of Buddha painted on its pinnacle overlooking the righteous behavior of the valley inhabitants. Around the stupa are hung multi-colored prayer flags whose every flutter releases holy prayers to heaven.

Afternoon visit Patan city, also known as Lalitpur or the "city of beauty". Patan, the oldest city of the valley is the cradle of arts and architecture. It is well known for its intricately carved temples, narrow lanes, and quaint shops. See the intricately stone-carved Krishna Mandir (temple), Patan Durbar Square, and Hiranya Varna Mahavihar (golden temple). Overnight at Hotel Himalaya or Aloft Hotel by Marriott.

Meal: Bed & Breakfast

Day 3: Drive Kathmandu / Chitwan (168 Km / 5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to a scenic mountain highway to the Chitwan. Upon arrival, we will be met and welcomed by the naturalist from the jungle lodge. Check-in at the resort. Lunch in the dining complex.

Afternoon, elephant back safari through the jungle to see the Nepali wildlife such as; the great Asian one-horned Rhinoceros, sloth Bear, wild Boar, several species of Deer, Rhesus Monkey, the black-faced Langur, the Gaur (wild cattle), and if we are lucky, the spotted Himalayan Leopard or the Royal Bengal Tiger. Evening: Slide presentation on flora and fauna of Nepal or Tharu stick dance. Lunch, Dinner, and Overnight at Jungle Villa Resort or similar

Meal: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Chitwan
Full day of jungle activities including nature walk to see birds and smaller animals, boat ride to see crocodiles and water-birds, Tharu tribe village visit, etc; Lunch, Dinner, and Overnight at Jungle Villa Resort or similar

Meal: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Drive Chitwan / Bandipur (86 Km / 4 hrs)
Morning, drive along a scenic mountain highway to Bandipur, an old trading town of quaint streets and a charming atmosphere. Occupying a ridge 1030m, Bandipur offers contrasting scenery of the snow-clad Himalayan peaks as also of the Marshyangdi river valley below. Life in this town revolves around the bazaar, a motley of compact town dwellings with open-fronted shops lining either side of a stone-paved street (escorted by our chauffeur – no guide). Upon reaching, check-in at your hotel. Afternoon, walk around Bandipur (On Own).
Overnight at The Old Inn

Day 6: Drive Bandipur / Pokhara (73 Km/ 2hrs). Afternoon: Tour of Pokhara
After breakfast, drive along a scenic mountain highway to Pokhara, famous for its snow-clad mountains, lush green vegetation, and its spring-fed lakes.

Upon reaching Pokhara, continue the sightseeing tour of Pokhara city and its colorful bazaars. The visit includes the Bindabasini temple and Devi's fall. Take a walk along the Phewa lakeside with its rows of restaurants, bars, bookshops, and fruit stalls. After the visit, drive to Begnas Bazaar and transfer to your resort by boat. Overnight at Begnas Lake Resort.

Meal: Bed & Breakfast

Day 7: AM: Hike to Begnaskote.
After breakfast, hike to Begnaskote. It’s a beautiful walk as you take the trail from Sundari Danda heading due east and then north along the ridge before ascending on a stone-paved winding path passing several picturesque ethnic villages. Along the trail, we find an unending spread of terraced paddy fields and mud farmhouses. As we walk higher up the hill we come to Maidaan, an open meadow that offers sweeping views of the lushly vegetated Pokhara valley and its lakes. On the hilltop are Begnaskote, an old military lookout and a prominent viewpoint for a spectacular sight of the western Himalayan peaks such as Dhaulagiri I (8167m) in the west, Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Manaslu (8156m) to the east among many others. Also, visit Deurali temple where villagers from surrounding areas come to have their wishes fulfilled. Return to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free. Overnight at Begnas Lake Resort.

Meal: Bed & Breakfast

Day 8: AM: Fly Pokhara / Kathmandu. Afternoon
Morning, transfer to Pokhara airport in time to board your flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is free. Overnight at Hotel Himalaya or Aloft Hotel by Marriott.

Meal: Bed & Breakfast

Day 9: Departure Transfer
Transfer to the international airport in time to connect your outbound flight.
Meal: Bed & Breakfast

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