WEEK IN NEPAL

This seven days tour package comprises the cultural sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley, jungle safari in Royal Chitwan National Park and glimpse of Pokhara Valley.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Free afternoon. Evening briefing on tour.

Day 02: Morning visit to Bhaktapur and Boudhanath. Afternoon visit to Pashupatinath and Swyambhunath and back to hotel.

Day 03: After breakfast a scenic drive along the River Trishuli to Royal Chitwan Park. Lunch at the resort. Evening visit to Tharu tribal village. Cultural show before bed.

Day 04: After breakfast, dug out canoe trip to watch the aquatic life, visit to the elephant breeding farm or a jungle walk for 2 hrs. After lunch elephant back safari. In winter and spring, you may take jeep safari in option. Dinner and overnight at resort.

Day 05: An hour long bird watching walk early in the morning. After breakfast, drive (05 hrs) to Pokhara. Check into hotel. Evening stroll along the lakesides. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Drive to Sarankot ( One of the best view point from where you can have fullview of Annapurna Himal and others) Drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Drive (06 hrs) to Kathmandu. Free afternoon. Farewell dinner overnight at hotel.

Day 08: After break fast transfer to airport for final departure.

Note: On day 03, you can raft 03-04 hrs. on Trishuli River and drive for overnight stay to Royal Chitwan Park. For rafting an extra cost of US $ 25 per person will be charged. The trip also can be extended 02 days of rafting.

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THE VISAGE OF NEPAL (14 Days)

This 14 days tour is designed for a complete experience of Nepal. You will not only visit temples, monasteries and palaces, but out form the Thamel’s bustle you will have chance to experience the village life of Nepal, where you can rest on terraced fields and watch the village folks sharing their smiles with you…an encounter with human in its simplest form !!!

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Short rickshaw ride to city center. Back to hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing to Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Bhaktapur. Drive to Nagarkot (Hill Resort) overnight at Nagarkot.

Day 03: Sunrise view over Langtang Himal. Drive to Patan for sightseeing and continue to Dhulikhel Resort for overnight stay.

Day 04: Sightseeing of Panauti, the old Newari town. Drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 05: After break fast, drive down to rafting put in point (the trip is very relaxing anyone can take part, without age factor) Camp at river bank. Evening camp fire, amusement with rafting crew.  

Day 06: After breakfast drive to Chitwan National Park, lunch at resort. Evening village walk, Tharu cultural show before dinner.

Day 07: Morning visit to elephant breeding farm, back to resort for breakfast. After breakfast a short jungle walk, lunch at resort. Elephant back safari after lunch.

Day 08: After breakfast, drive to Pokhara lunch on the way. Check into hotel. Free evening.

Day 09: After breakfast, drive to Sarankot (Fantastic View point) lunch at Sarankot, free afternoon.

Day 10: A day long trek to Kaskikot with pack lunch, back to Sarankot .

Day 11: After break fast, drive down to Pokhara, after lunch boating at Phewa lake, back to Hotel.

Day 12: After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu, lunch on the way. Check into Kathmandu hotel. Free evening for shopping, farewell dinner back to hotel.

Day 13: After breakfast, transfer to airport for final departure.

THE PATH OF BUDDHA (11 days)

This package is designed for those who keeps interest on Buddhism or who wants to know about it, like the way Himalayas know. In this package you will have chances to visit some of the High Lamas and share your thoughts. Also you will be introduced to some ritual practices, Sutra and Tantra, while you do your tour.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. Free afternoon, evening briefing on tour.

Day 02: After breakfast drive up hill to Nagarjuna .The highest point in Kathmandu valley with its fantastic view of Ganesh Himal makes you feel different. Witness the prayer flag ceremony and Torma Offering. Drive down to Phags-Pa-Shing-Kum (Sublime Trees) the legendry seat of Manju Ghosha, the Buddha of compassion. Drive back to hotel.

Day 03: Morning visit to Hill Top Ko-pan Monastery (Gelug-pa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, Yellow Hat) This monastery conducts meditation classes thrice ayear.Drive down hill to Chroten Jarung Khashor, the Great Stupa. The last name- Khashor, refers to the legend of its origin, which is related in the ep-ic Padma bKa’- thang and also at much greater length, in a gter-ma (Hidden Treasure) discovered by Rig-‘ dzin Yol-mo-pa Sakya-bzang-lo in 1518 A.D. Lunch at Jaung khashor, drive back to hotel, on the way visit to Hindu temple Pashupatinath (Master of Beast) where you can witness the Hindu cremation ceremony – in old Vedic tradition.

Day 04: Drive to Pokhara (a very exciting drive with ample view of western Himalaya and lush green terraced field) lunch on the way. Upon arrival, check into hotel, free afternoon, evening boating at Phewa Lake.

Day 05: Morning visit to Japanese Peace – Pagoda (with overlooking views of Pokhara valley and commanding views of Mt. Fish Tail, Annapurnas), attain the offering ceremony in Japanese tradition. Drive down to Tibetan refugee self help center Free evening.

Day 06: Drive to Lumbini (The birth place of Buddha Skyamuni) lunch on the way, free evening.

Day 07: Whole day Lumbini sightseeing (visit to legendry Garden where Buddha was

born) evening discourse on Buddhism at the Holy Vihara.

Day 08: Morning drive to Tansen ( 3-4 hrs. scenic drive), the Darjeeling of Nepal. Ovenight stay.

Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu, lunch on the way. Check into hotel. Free evening.

Day 10: Early morning drive to Yanglesho. Yanglesho in the Kathmandu valley is the power place of the Great  8^th century Tantric Master Padma Sambhava, there are few of the very ancient and legendry caves which were used by some of the Maha Siddhas for meditation and Guru Padma gained Mahamudra- siddhi there. Drive back to Mahaboudha of Patan, Ye-rang sangs-rgyas stong-sku (the thousand Buddha of Patan) This is an attractive stupa built in 1601 by Abhayaraja. Short visit to ancient Patan Palace. Drive back to hotel, free evening, farewell dinner.

Day11: Break fast at the hotel, departing ceremony in Buddhist tradition, transfer to the airport for final departure.