COUNTRY SIDE TOUR
(WINTER SPECIAL)
DAY 1: ARRIVE KATHMANDU
Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. Meet & welcome by our representative & transfer to hotel. Welcome, drink followed by tour briefing. The rest of the day is free for personal activities. Overnight in Kathmandu.
DAY 2: DRIVE KATHMANDU – NAGARKOT
Breakfast & proceed for the full-day sightseeing tour to Kathmandu valley covering Pashupatinath temple- holiest and oldest Hindu temple, Boudhanath stupa- one of the biggest stupas of the world and Swayambhunath stupa known as monkey temple- oldest Buddhist stupa situated on a hillock overlooking Kathmandu valley and eastern Himalayan ranges. Return & checkout from the hotel and drive to Nagarkot. En route, visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square- the finest durbar square of the valley where one can visit the Golden Gate, Palace of 55 windows, Nyatapole temple, etc. Finally, arrive at Nagarkot and check into the hotel. Evening enjoy a golden panoramic view of the eastern Himalayas with sunset. Overnight stay at a hotel in Nagarkot.
DAY 3: NAGARKOT- KURINTAR
Early sunrise view from the hotel rooftop. After breakfast proceed for Kurintar. Check in to the hotel. You can visit Manakamana temple by cable car on your own. Overnight stay at Kurintar.
DAY 4: KURINTAR – POKHARA
After breakfast drive to Pokhara observing the scenic views on the national highway along the Trishuli River. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Evening walk around the tourist area of Lake Side and enjoy the view of western Himalayan ranges with Mt Fishtail. Return to hotel and overnight.
DAY 5: POKHARA TOUR
Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise and Himalayan view from your hotel rooftop. After breakfast, leave for a sightseeing tour of Pokhara Valley covering Davi’s Fall, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Seti Gorge & Fewa Lake with a 1-hour boat ride on Lake Fewa. Rest of the day visit around Lake areas. Return to hotel & overnight.
DAY 6: DRIVE POKHARA – CHITWAN
Breakfast & drive to Chitawan National Park. (151 KM /5 hours). On arrival check into the Resort/jungle lodge followed by a welcome drink and briefing about the jungle activities. Lunch and proceed for jungle activities. Dinner and overnight will be at the jungle lodge /resort.
DAY 7: CHITWAN SAFARI ACTIVITIES
Wake up call with tea/coffee followed by Nature walk and Bird watching tour. Breakfast & start a jungle safari on Elephant back to see different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, leopard, monkeys, birds, and many other smaller animals. After the elephant back safari tour proceed for Dugout Canoe Ride along with Dungre / Raptiriver to see 2 types of rare species of crocodile; the marsh mugger and the fish-eating Gharial. Visit the elephant breeding farm & drive back to the lodge. Late afternoon Village walk can be organized near Tharu village. Walk/drive back to the lodge/resort. Evening enjoys “Tharu Tribal Dance“presented by the local Tharu villagers. Dinner & overnight at the jungle resort/lodge.
DAY 8: DRIVE CHITAWAN – KATHMANDU
Wake-up call followed by tea/coffee. Breakfast & drive back to Kathmandu (186 KM/ 5 hours). Arrive in Kathmandu and check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore your own. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
DAY 9: DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU
Breakfast & check out from the hotel. Timely transfer to the airport for flight to your onward destination.
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