Nepal Explorer - 10 days/9 nights
 
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan - Kathmandu
See the highlights of Nepal! This itinerary is designed to allow you to experience some of the most impressive yet diverse aspects of Nepal on privately guided tours.
Visit all major temples, palaces and stupas in the Kathmandu valley. There are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu valley and this trip has you visiting all of them. Hop on an elephant's back and ride through the jungles in Chitwan. Look out for the one-horned rhino and, hopefully, the elusive Bengal Tiger. Take a boat-ride on the Phewa lake and an optional hike in Pokhara. Each year, Pokhara serves as the starting point of many treks and expeditions in the Annapurna region. The best months for this trip are September through May.
Not a group tour! This privately-guided tour is a great value and can be customized to meet your needs in terms of departure dates, destinations, and length of stays. Contact us for more information and price quotes.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive at the Kathmandu airport where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu. (Dinner)
Day 2: Kathmandu
After breakfast, visit Bodhanath, the Stupa of a Million Dew-Drops. Circumambulate the stupa with monks and devotees.
Visit Pashupatinath, Nepal's most sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the destroyer. Watch a Hindu cremation along the banks of the Bagmati river.
Drive to Bhaktapur – the City of Devotees. Bhaktapur is one big museum with temples, palaces and houses dating back several centuries.
Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight Kathmandu. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 3: Pokhara
Fly to Pokhara. Pokhara is 210 kms (131 miles) west of Kathmandu, and the plane ride is approximately half-hour.
Pokhara is a tranquil and picturesque town situated in the geographical center of Nepal. It offers a magnificent view of the Central Himalaya from an extremely close range. At least three 8-thousand meter peaks can be viewed from Pokhara: Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,156m) and Annapurna I (8,091m). However, Machhapucchare (6,997m) – the fish-tailed mountain – pleasantly dominates the Himalayan panorama.
The lakeside area of Pokhara is a vibrant area where you will find yourself enjoying the many restaurants, shops, book-stores, and more. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 4: Pokhara
Tour sites in Pokhara.
Drive to the International Mountain Museum where you will lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the many exhibits at the Museum or just lounging in the museum's premises. Overnight Pokhara. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 5: Chitwan
In the morning, drive to Chitwan. The drive to Chitwan is approximately 6 hours. Transfer to your resort in Chitwan where you will be briefed on the area and jungle activities during your stay in Chitwan safari. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 6 and Day 7: Chitwan
Chitwan is the Heart of the Jungle. Situated 75 miles south-west of Kathmandu, it is home to the endangered Royal Bengal tiger and Greater One-horned Rhinoceros. Chitwan is also Nepal's first national park, established in 1973 specifically with the objective of conserving the tiger population in the park.
During your safari in Chitwan, you will engage in jungle activities – elephant ride, jungle drive, boating, bird-watching, etc. – that will allow you to experience the park's wildlife, nature and people.
All meals are included in Chitwan.
Day 8: Kathmandu
Transfer to Bharatpur airport and fly back to Kathmandu. The flight is approximately 25 minutes.
Transfer to your hotel. Rest of day free to relax, shop or explore the city on your own. Dinner at a Nepali home. (All Meals)
Day 9: Kathmandu
After breakfast, visit the 5th century Swayambunath temple with its characteristic Buddha eyes that keep a protective watch over Kathmandu Valley. Better known as the "monkey temple", pilgrims climb up the 365 steps to the temple. This climb is optional.
Then drive to the Patan Durbar Square complex for lunch, followed by a tour of the ancient Palace Square and temples.
Time-permitting, end the day with a visit to the Tibetan Refugee Center at Jawalakhel.
Return to hotel and free until dinner. Tonight, attend a traditional Nepali dinner accompanied by a cultural program that presents glimpses of colorful Nepal. (All Meals)
Day 10: Final Departure
Optional: morning mountain flight. This 1-hour flight takes you on a close-up view of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak at 8,848m, and also provides a superb view of many other Himalayan peaks.
After breakfast, free until we transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.
PER PERSON RATES:
(based on double occupancy)
Please contact us for current rates.
RATES INCLUDE
- all airport transfers
- 4 nights at Kathmandu hotel on double-occupancy bed-and-breakfast basis
- 2 nights at Pokhara hotel on double-occupancy bed-and-breakfast basis
- 3 nights at Chitwan lodge on double-occupancy basis. All meals are included.
- all jungle activities in Chitwan
- transportation: Pokhara - Chitwan
- airfare: Kathmandu-Pokhara and Chitwan - Kathmandu
- all meals as indicated in the itinerary above
- full day privately-guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara Valley
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE
- meals not included in the itinerary above
- insurance
- tips
- airport departure tax
- expenses of a personal nature
To Ask Questions
Call Toll Free: 877-362-2793
Email: info@redlanternjourneys.com
Or, fill out our online form: Contact Us
To Book this Tour
- Download, print and fill out the Reservation Form for each person.
- Fax the form to 206-529-4803, or mail it with your non-refundable $500 per person deposit to: Red Lantern Journeys
1000 N. Northlake Way, Suite H
Seattle, WA 98103
- Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made less than 75 days prior to departure, full payment is needed to reserve your spot.
Upon receipt of your deposit, we will initiate the reservations and send you a statement showing your payment. Final payment is due 75 days before your departure. Approximately 4 weeks prior to your departure, we will send you a final confirmation package containing your itinerary and detailed information on the logistics of your trip.
Forms to Download (pdf files)
Reservation Form with Complete Terms and Conditions
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