12 days tour

12 Days Explore Nepal Tour

$ 1,620 .00 USD

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12 Days Explore Nepal Tour

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Twin-sharing accommodation at 3-star category of hotel (breakfast included)

Guide

An English speaking tour guide for your whole tour

Transport

Car or van depending on group size

Others

Airport pick-up and drop-off by car/van Full board meal during the Jungle safari tour in Chitwan National Park All tour activities as per the program

Not included:

Others

Nepal Visa All tour permits and entry fees (Approximately US$ 50)

Flights

International flight to and from Nepal not included

Meals

Lunch and dinner not included (except Chitwan National Park)

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Itinerary of your trip 12 Days Explore Nepal Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu

      You will be picked up by Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd. on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport and transferred to your hotel. Refresh & get familiar with your surroundings. Go for a walk down the streets close to the hotel; this will enable you to get a good experience of your surroundings, making your tour more enjoyable. Have supper & itโ€™s your first overnight in the city of the gods.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Kathmandu City Tour, In The Evening, Drive To Nagarkot For An Overnight (Distance Of 32 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Kathmandu City Tour, In The Evening, Drive To Nagarkot For An Overnight (Distance Of 32 Km)

      After breakfast, you will begin your tour with a visit to Pashupatinath, situated 5 km east of Kathmandu. The temple of Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath, with its two-tiered golden roof and silver doors, is said to be one of the holiest Hindu shrines. Pashupati is also a cremation site for the people in the country, where the common people & even the kings of Nepal are cremated hereabouts. You will then visit Boudhanath, which lies 3km east of Pashupati. This ancient colossal Buddhist stupa is one of the biggest in the world. It was listed as a UNESCO Heritage Monument in 1979. After lunch, you will proceed to Swayambhunath, one of the worldโ€™s most splendid Buddhist chaityas & popularly known as the โ€™monkey temple". It is said to be 2000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire base are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. 

      Next, you will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you will see the Taleju Temple, built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 A.D. Similarly, you will visit Kal Bhairav, the God of destruction. You will then return to your hotel for lunch before proceeding to Nagarkotโ€™s lovely hill resort. Overnight at Nagarkot

  • Day 3 Day 3: Nagarkot - Bhaktapur - Balthali Village Tour (Distance: 40 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Nagarkot - Bhaktapur - Balthali Village Tour (Distance: 40 Km)

      After an early morning coffee, you will witness a spectacular sunrise and fantastic mountain views of the Annapurna, Langtang, and Gaurishanker Himalaya ranges. Viewing this awesome beauty starts your day well. You then have breakfast before you drive to Bhaktapur for a city tour of this ancient town & learn of its tragedies. After this, you drive to Khopasi and begin a cool hike to Balthali village (40 minutes). Balthali Village is geographically situated on a plateau, just beyond the ancient village of Panauti: a small local market in the Kavre district about 40 km from Kathmandu, which rests at the junction of Roshi and Ladku Khola (stream). Balthali Village resort is high above the southern ridge of this exceptional hamlet which stands in a unique place of isolation and relaxation amidst the surroundings of a typical Nepali rural countryside with terraced rice fields and dried hay thatched farmhouses. Nepal village tourism is a newly developed concept, and Balthali village perfectly meets the idea. Overnight at the resort.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Hiking To Namo Buddha (3 Hours Hiking)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Hiking To Namo Buddha (3 Hours Hiking)

      After breakfast, you will hike to Namo Buddha and return to Kathmandu. 

      Namo Buddha is said to be one of Nepalโ€™s most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites and one of the holiest in the world. As per mythology, Namo Buddha is where the Buddha gave his body to a starving tigress and her cubs in his previous life as a prince. Overnight in a hotel.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Drive To Gorkha Durbar (Palace) - And Then Drive To Bandipur (Distance: 200 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Drive To Gorkha Durbar (Palace) - And Then Drive To Bandipur (Distance: 200 Km)

      Gorkha is known for its landscapes & is famous in the annals of history because this is where the famous king Prithvi Narayan Shah set out to conquer the feudal kingdoms in a segregated Nepal. Finally, he unified Nepal into one single nation as it is today. You then go to the sleepy little village town of Bandipur nestled in the laps of the lovely hillocks of Nepal. This little town is known for its chocolate box settings & the warm hospitality of the local Newari inhabitants of this town with a rich traditional culture. Overnight at a comfortable resort.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Drive To Pokhara (Distance: 75 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Drive To Pokhara (Distance: 75 Km)

      On reaching this wonderful lake city, you will refresh and embark on an afternoon sightseeing tour of Davidโ€™s Fall, Mahendra Cave, Old Bazaar, Vindyabasini temple, Seti River Gorge, Museum, and boating on the calm Fewa Lake. Overnight at a hotel in the city of Lakes.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Sarangkot Tour - Drive To Tansen (Distance: 122 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Sarangkot Tour - Drive To Tansen (Distance: 122 Km)

      Early in the morning, you will drive to amazing Sarangkot to enjoy a fabulous sunrise and mountain views of the Annapurna Himalayas range and return to our hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, you will continue your tour on a scenic drive to Tansen, the capital of the hill town of Palpa. Tansen stands on the Siddhartha Highway that links Pokhara with Lumbini. This hill town at 1,310m is geographically situated in the juxtaposition of the Terai plains and the Mahabharata Range hills. This lovely town offers views of lush green valleys and silver-grey mountains. Tansen itself is very colourful & vibrant with its old houses and naturally beautiful landscapes. Overnight at our hotel.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Drive To Lumbini (Distance: 85 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Drive To Lumbini (Distance: 85 Km)

      Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. This town is significant for its religious importance & is a virtual Mecca for followers of the Buddhist faithful who visit this town from all over the world. Overnight stay at a hotel.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Drive To Chitwan For A Go-Wild Jungle Safari (Distance: 175 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Drive To Chitwan For A Go-Wild Jungle Safari (Distance: 175 Km)

      After breakfast, you will drive to Chitwan National Park (185km/5 ยฝ hours). Upon arrival in Chitwan, you will enter the hotel and enjoy welcome drinks and a briefing about your jungle activities. You can enjoy a thrilling Tharu stick dance and Dinner in the evening. Overnight stay at the resort where your jungle activities will be like this: 

      • 13:30 Lunch 
      • 16:00 Cultural Tour (visit to Tharu Village) 
      • 18:00 Slide show Program / Tharu Stick Dance 
      • 21:00 Dinner
  • Day 10 Day 10: Tour Activities
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Tour Activities

      You will get a wake-up call with tea/coffee, a nature walk, and a bird-watching tour. You will then return to your resort for breakfast amidst the happy chirping of birds and start your jungle safari on elephants. You will visit the elephant breeding centre and, in the afternoon, take a canoe ride on the serene rivers of the jungle & then go for a jungle hike. You then enjoy a special Tharu stick dance followed by Dinner. Overnight stay at the resort.

      Your program will be like this: 

      • 6:30 Breakfast 8:00 Canoeing, Elephant ride, Visit Elephant Breeding centre 13:00 Lunch 
      • 15:00 Elephant Back Safari 
      • 21:00 Dinner Overnight at the resort, inclusive of full board meals
  • Day 11 Day 11: Drive To Kathmandu And En-Route Visit Manakamana Temple (Distance: 175 Km To Kathmandu)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Drive To Kathmandu And En-Route Visit Manakamana Temple (Distance: 175 Km To Kathmandu)

      Before you depart from Chitwan late in the morning, your activities will consist of the following: 

      • 6:00 Wake-up call 6:30 Tea / Coffee 
      • 7:00 Bird watching 8:30 
      • Breakfast 9:30 

      Drive to Kurintar for the cable car ride to Manakamana; then, you will drive to Kathmandu after a visit.

      Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu, inclusive of breakfast

  • Day 12 Day 12: Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Departure

      Your vehicle will be on standby at your hotel to drive you to the Airport for your onward destination home. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 75

Age range allowed for this experience.

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