9 NIGHTS 10 DAYS WONDERFUL NEPAL

DAY 01 : ARRIVE KATHMANDU

Upon arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, meet with local representative and transfer to hotel. In the evening, free and easy.

DAY 02 : KATHMANDU - CHITWAN

After breakfast set off to Chitwan by coach and has lunch on arrival. There will be a few sides Trips in the evening followed by a briefing about the trips to Chitwan given by the Camp manager.

DAY 03 : CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

The Chitwan National Park, occupying approximately 960 sq. km, was formally a hunting ground reserved for the royal families, now boasts of one of the richest areas in wildlife and tall grassland habitat. After breakfast, set off on a canoe ride down the Rapti River to enjoy the many species of birds and one can also see crocodiles idling on the riverbank. After the end of the trip will be the ox-cart ride back to the camp by passing the Tharu village, and thereafter, followed by an elephant ride. These well-trained elephants will take into the deeper parts of the jungle where grazing one-horned rhinoceros and summer deer abound. If lucky, one may catch a glimpse of the sloth bear, gaur and even the endangered Bengal tigers.

DAY 04 : CHITWAN - LUMBINI

After breakfast, leave for Bhairawa (Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha). On arrival, check-in to the hotel. After lunch is the visit to the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The main feature in erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC.

DAY 05 : LUMBINI - POKHARA

After breakfast you will take a scenic drive for Pokhara, “The dreamland of Nepal”. The moment you step into Pokhara that takes you into immediate delights are the gorgeous view of the gigantic Himalayan range and the beautiful lakes. After reach Pokhara city sightseeing Barahi Temple, Bindabasini Temple, Devis Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Seti Gorge, Tibetan Refugee Camp. There will be a one-hour boating trip on the scenic Fewa Lake.

DAY 06 : POKHARA-KATHMANDU

(Opt Flt USD 117.00 per pax subject to change as per airline rules and regulation) 
After breakfast, 1 hour boating at Fewa Lake. After boating return back to hotel. Drive back to Kathmandu or take a flight back to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu, free for the day.

DAY 07 : NAGARKOT - KATHMANDU

After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu. Check in hotel.
After a short rest by visiting the Great Stupa of Boudhanath (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) in the Kathmandu valley, a vast dome-shaped monument representing the Mind of the Buddha is the primary pilgrimage destination for Tantric Buddhists of the Himalayas and a major draw for Tibetan Buddhists from all over the planet. The history of the Stupa from its origins in the fifth century to the present day is also presentedh here for the first time.

After Boudhanath Stupa visit to Pashupatinath (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) is one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations for all the Hindus of the world. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the trinity and the guardian (patron) deity of Nepal. This is one of the oldest temples, situated on the banks of the Holy Bagmati River. It is double – roofed golden temple with four triple silver doorways. Pashupatinath covers an area of 281 hectares, which is one of the biggest temple complexes in Nepal. Drive back to hotel.

DAY 08 : KATHMANDU - NAGARKOT

After breakfast we will proceed for sightseeing to Patan Durbar Square which is named (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979). Patan likes to recall its old name LALITPUR ("City of Beauty "), and although now largely absorbed by greater Kathmandu, this once powerful independent kingdom still maintains a defiantly distinct identity. Compared to Kathmandu its quite, less frenetic and more Buddhist (there may be a correlation). Above all, it remains a proud city of artisans. Enroute, visit to Tibetan refugee camp where you can see the spinning, dyeing and weaving of Tibetan carpets.

Patan is well known by its temples and handcrafts, besides the amazing creation of the beautiful fine decoration of Durbar Plaza, full of the finest pieces of Newari architecture of Nepal.

After Patan, drive to Khokana. Khokana is a small Newari Village located just 6 kilometers from Patan. Khokana is a small village in which traditional craftsmanship still takes an important role. Villagers can often be seen spinning, winnowing and crushing mustard seeds. Especially the latter is what Khokana is most famous for, it's mustard oil. The village has a broad street leading into its centre. On the left side the three stories’ Shree Rudrayani temple can be seen.

After exploring Khokana we will walk to Bungmati. This is an approximately 15 minutes’ walk through on the road dividing the agricultural land. Bungmati, just like Khokana, is a Newari village where traditional life still can be seen. The village houses the typical Newari buildings and has an interesting main square where one can view the Ganesh Temple and the Machhindranath Temple.

DAY 09 : NAGARKOT-KATHMANDU

After breakfast visit to Kirtipur for sightseeing tour. Kirtipur is one of the oldest towns in Kathmandu valley. Kirtipur contains few Buddhists sites both old & new. Cilancho Stupa is of historic importance. A Bihar has been made in Kirtipur, which contain the miniature sites representing Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, Boudhgaya where Buddha got enlightenment, Saranath where Buddha gave his first teaching and Kushinagar where Buddha died.

Our next destination will be Pharping. Tsoknyi Rinpoche said in one of his teachings, that for Vajrayana practitioner Pharping is as holy as Bodhgaya.

Many people who visited Pharping where surprised when they heard, that in Pharping you find more holy places than just the well-known Asura Cave. I thought to show what Pharping has to offer and also in a broader scale what Nepal has to offer, might be Pharping is one of the old "Buddhist Holy Sites of Nepal".

There are two caves in Pharping one called Asura Cave and one called Yangleshö. Asura Cave is sometimes also called "the upper cave of Yangleshö". Probably Guru Rinpoche meditated in both of them. I also heard that those caves are connected through a tunnel, that was maybe more accessible in early times.

In the late afternoon drive to Patan, (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979), the oldest and second largest of the three cities in Kathmandu valley. Patan likes to recall its old name LALITPUR (city of beauty). Above all, it remains a proud city of artisans; Patan produces nearly all Nepal’s fine metal work. Drive back to hotel.

DAY 10 : KATHMANDU DEPARTURE

After breakfast, it is again free and easy until the transfer to the airport for the flight to on onward destination.