Nepal Introductory Tour (12 Days)12 Days

Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative will welcome you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you'll meet for briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel

Early in the morning after having breakfast, the day start by a full day Kathmandu tour. The tour in the afternoon covers Kathmandu City: Durbar Square complex of palaces, Stupa and temples, built around 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the kingdom of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu.  An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages.  All the places are protected as a UNESCO as a  world heritage site,  There are museums inside the palace building.   Pashupatinath, a Hinduism Temple is one of the most sacred hindu shrines in the world. It lies 5Km east of the city center , and BoudhananthStupa is in Kathmandu thatlies  about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and, which is the largest stupa in the valley.  It looms 36 meters high and presented as one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design.  

Early in morning   you will drive to Pokhara is 200 km which lies in the western part of Kathmandu. The 6 hrs drive is first descended to Trishuli Valley and then winds along Trishuli and Marshyangdi rivers  Via Manakamana Temple to get to Pokhara. This is a scenic road into the countryside of Nepal. Explore Phewa lakeside market in the evening in Pokhara.

Pokhara is a natural capital of Nepal and a starting point of trekking to Annapurna. Pokhara exploration includes drive or hike to several view points for different perspectives of geographical enigmas. One can hike and mountain bike to several hillsides like Sarangkot, World Peace Stupa etc. The Tibetan Refugee Camp is another place of interest in Pokhara. Your exploration sites will be designed according to your preferences.
Pokhara sightseeing Points: International Mountain Museum, Sarangkot Sunrise View, Devi's Fall, Tibetan Refugee Camp, World Peace Stupa

Sunrise view from Tansen, Palpa. Tansen lies in the Siddhartha Highway that links Pokhara with Lumbini. The hill town at 1,310m is situated in the juxtaposition of planes of Terai and the hills of Mahabharat Range. This special location offers view of lush valley and snowclad mountains. Tansen itself is very colorful with its old houses and beautiful landscape. The town is famous for typical Nepalese garment of 'Dhaka' and metal crafts.

Tansen has one of the best sunrise view. We descend down to the southern valley to Lumbini after breakfast. Lumbini was a garden between two kingdoms in around 7 BC where Buddha was born. In the present Lumbini is developed in a 3 sq miles area divided into Sacred garden (Mayadevi temple), monastic zone and New tourist village. This is one of important archaeological site recognized by UNESCO. Lumbini tour is also a best way to get explore the southern places of Nepal.

After breakfast we will drive to the ruins of ancient Kapilavastu, the capital of Shakyas, where Buddha spent his first 29 years. Kudan is where Buddha was received by his father after his access to enlightenment. King Suddhodana (Buddha's father) specially built the Kudan (Nigrodharma Park) for the accommodation of the Buddha and his followers.

4 hrs of driving will bring us to Chitwan National Park. Chitwan National Park is enlisted as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its bio-diversity and thriving of some rare species of animals. Jungle activities will include elephant back safari, jungle walk, canoe ride, bird watching etc.

Daman at 2,400m is famous for the vista of the longest stretch of the Himalaya. Out of 800 km stretch of the Himalaya that falls in Nepal, 400 km could be seen from here. It is about 4 hrs drive away from Chitwan

From Daman we will descend down to Trishuli River valley and drive back to Kathmandu. The drive is about 4 hrs. 

Today is free for last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.