HIMALAYAN HILLSIDES - NEPAL - 10 DAYS
HIMALAYAN HILLSIDES - NEPAL - 10 DAYS
Nepal is the only Hindu kingdom in the world. Nepal is a land of great contrasts with high Himalayan mountains, vast and icy glaciers, tiny houses, ancient history, artistic monuments, exotic wildlife sanctuaries, greenery and diverse cultures. It is the land where Lord Buddha was born over 2,500 years ago. Nepal is rectangular in shape, landlocked and covers an area of 147,181 square km. Nepal is situated between Tibet in the north and India in the South and has thus produced a remarkable mixture of people and culture thus offering a fascinating diversity of ethnic and cultural groups. After Nepal’s long period of isolation Kathmandu has become the gateway to Nepal. The Kathmandu Valley is the cultural and political centre of Nepal. The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu. About half a million people lives in Kathmandu. Every aspect of Nepali life can be seen in Kathmandu, which is the center of travel and adventure activities.
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01
Arrival - Kathmandu
We will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the selected hotel. Overnight at hotel.
02
Kathmandu
Full day to discover the heritage of Kathmandu. From the Durbar Square, an amazing combination of royal and spiritual monuments, we will take a walking tour around the old city. Enjoy the hidden courtyards full of small temples and shrines and their relaxed way of life. Don`t miss the Kumari House, the home of the Nepali living goddess. If you are lucky, you could see her waving. In the afternoon, visit the Pashupatinath, one of the most holy Shiva temples for Hindus. Nepali usually get cremated behind the temple on the shore of river Baghmati. Overnight at hotel.
03
Kathmandu
In one day, you should visit the nearby royal cities of Patan and Bhaktapur. In those cities you will find the Durbar Square, less crowded and even better preserved than in the capital. In the evening don`t miss the Lazimpat area with some nice restaurants and some interesting organic and fair trade shops. Overnight at hotel.
04
Kathmandu - Pokhara
It`s time to ride towards the high mountains. We will cross several mountains ports to reach the city of Pokhara on the feet of Annapurna range. The views from almost any corner of the city are amazing and announce the approach to the nature that we are going to start these days. Overnight at hotel.
05
Pokhara
The valley of Pokhara have several waterfalls, caves and gorges. But one of the most memorable things to do is boating in the Phewa Lake. Usually the Himalayas reflect on its waters and it is also a great place for fishing and swimming when the water is not extremely cold. In the centre of the lake, a small temple devoted to goddess Barahi will bring the spiritual into this natural showroom. Overnight at hotel.
06
Pokhara
Do you feel like trekking? A 2-3 hours easy walk will take you to Sarangkot. It is a perfect place to see the sunrise behind the Annapurna. If you are not that sporty we can take you here by road. The experience is worthy to feel in the top of the world. Overnight at hotel.
07
Pokhara - Chitwan
After breakfast, we will leave to Chitwan, the most famous natural reserve in Nepal. We will stay in the middle of wild nature, so be ready to listen to the jungle. Overnight at hotel.
08
Chitwan
A elephant safari will take you to the deep of the tropical jungle. Chitwan is famous for the preservation of endangered one horn rhinos, but also other animals such as Bengal tigers hide behind the bushes. It will be a unique opportunity to learn about the elephants breeding, and the wild flora and fauna of Nepal. Overnight at hotel.
09
Chitwan - Kathmandu
It`s time to go back to Kathmandu. We will reach in the late afternoon, still with time for a traditional dinner in some of the historical restaurants of the capital. Try Nepali Chulo and give Nepal a very well deserved farewell. Overnight at hotel.
10
Kathmandu - Transfer Airport
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