Accommodation

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Lumbini and Pokhara (Breakfast Included) and 3-star Resort in Chitwan including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. There will be twin sharing accommodation for the entire trip (a single supplement will be provided on request).

Guide

Local Sherpa Expedition Teams English-speaking tour guide during the tour.

Others

Jungle Activities in Chitwan National park with Full board Meals. The required number of ground staff during the tour like driver, helper, etc. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for our field staff. Entry permits and fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, and cultural and historical sites.

Transport

All ground transportations are operated by private tourist vehicle like car, van, minibus depending on size and air transportation uses domestic airlines like Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, etc.

Not included:

Meals

Lunch & dinner during the tour.

Flights

International Flight fare

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

Optional

Other expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.

Others

Nepal entry visa – you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying US $ 30 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying US $50 and $ 125 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos). Lunch and dinner in all places except Chitwan (about USD 15 to USD 20 per person per day). All Items of Personal nature like drink, Laundry etc. Tips for tour staff and driver. (Tipping is expected)

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu & Transfer To Hotel.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu & Transfer To Hotel.

A representative from Sherpa Expedition Teams will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotels in Thamel – the tourist center of Kathmandu. At the hotel, your guide will go over the details of your trip.
Day 2 Day 2: Full Day Of Sightseeing Of Kathmandu Valley.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Full Day Of Sightseeing Of Kathmandu Valley.

Today we will be taken sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley with our guide. We will visit Pashupatinath, which is the holiest Hindu temple in Nepal and a place where pilgrims worship Lord Shiva (situated on the banks of the holy Bagmati River), Bouddhanath, a Buddhist temple known locally as ‘Little Tibet’ and then to Swayambhunath known as the Monkey Temple. From Swayambhunath we head to Kathmandu’s famous Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site and located in front of the royal palace. Finally we visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. After the tour of Kathmandu Valley you will be taken back to your hotels in Thamel where you can look around the shops or relax over a coffee in one of the many quality cafes.
Day 3 Day 3: Drive From Kathmandu To Pokhara.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Drive From Kathmandu To Pokhara.

This morning we have a road trip to Pokhara. On the way you can sit back and admire the scenery, including terraced farmlands, rivers, gorges and views of several snow-covered mountain peaks. We will also take time to stop in some local villages and stroll around. We will also stop along the way for a meal break. Tonight we will stay at a hotel near Phew Tal in Pokhara. A perfect end to the day will be sitting at ‘Lakeside’ watching the sunset over the lake and mountains.
Day 4 Day 4: Full Day Sightseeing Tour Of Pokhara City.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Full Day Sightseeing Tour Of Pokhara City.

This morning we begin our day with a tour by private vehicle around Pokhara. From Pokhara you can see the Annapurna Ranges in the distance - best seen in the early morning light. You will be able to recognize Mt. Machapuchare (Fish Tail) in the distance. Next we visit Devi’s Falls - just two kilometers from Pokhara. The water gushes directly down into a narrow channel and is considered a dangerous place to swim. A tourist by the name of David drowned here, that’s why it is also referred to as David Falls. Back to Phewa Tal we can take a boat trip along the 1.5 kilometer lake. At one end of the lake is the Seti Gandaki River. If you don’t suffer from claustrophobia and are not afraid of bats, then a visit to Bat Cave is exciting.
Day 5 Day 5: Drive From Pokhara To Chitwan.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Drive From Pokhara To Chitwan.

After breakfast we drive to Chitwan from Pokhara. You will be welcomed to resort with welcome drinks and after refresh at resort you will explore and walk around Tharu village who are an ethnic group indigenous to the Tarai region. You will also enjoy the sunset view at the Rapti River.
Day 6 Day 6: Full Day Jungle Activities In Chitwan National Park Including Elephant Safari.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Full Day Jungle Activities In Chitwan National Park Including Elephant Safari.

This morning we will climb into a dugout canoe for a trip on the Rapti River inside the National Park. On the canoe trip you will witness crocodiles on the riverbanks, many bird species and wildlife as they head down to the river to drink. Our next stop is the Elephant Breeding Centre, just 10 minutes walk from the canoe arrival point. You will learn about their feeding habits and how they nurture their young. Next stop is to visit some Tharu Villages close to the park. They are indigenous people of the Terai district and have a very distinctive culture and place in Nepalese society. The Tharu people have large extended families and it is not uncommon for 25 to 120 people to live under one roof. They also have their very own language. They are a farming people who ingeniously make the most of the natural materials accessible locally. As the end of the day we can sit near the riverbank with a drink in our hand at sunset.
Day 7 Day 7: Drive From Chitwan To Lumbini.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Drive From Chitwan To Lumbini.

From Chitwan we will head to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Siddhartha - Lord Buddha.
Day 8 Day 8: Sightseeing Around Lumbini.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Sightseeing Around Lumbini.

Today you are free to explore and discover places of interest in Lumbini, such as Puskarni Pond, Ashoka statue and the nativity sculpture. Lumbini is listed as a World Heritage site and also has a crane sanctuary, peace meditation center, Lumbini Research Center, international monasteries and a peace stupa.
Day 9 Day 9: Drive From Lumbini To Kathmandu.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Drive From Lumbini To Kathmandu.

After breakfast this morning we will drive for 7 to 8 hours to Kathmandu. There is also an option to fly which will take about 30 minutes. This evening you can do some last minute shopping in Thamel or head to a bar for a farewell drink.
Day 10 Day 10: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Departure.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Departure.

A representative from Sherpa Expedition Teams will take you to the airport at least three hours prior to your departure. We look forward to hearing from you on your next trip to this mountainous region.

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Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu & Transfer To Hotel.

Day 2: Full Day Of Sightseeing Of Kathmandu Valley.

Day 3: Drive From Kathmandu To Pokhara.

Day 4: Full Day Sightseeing Tour Of Pokhara City.

Day 5: Drive From Pokhara To Chitwan.

Day 6: Full Day Jungle Activities In Chitwan National Park Including Elephant Safari.

Day 7: Drive From Chitwan To Lumbini.

Day 8: Sightseeing Around Lumbini.

Day 9: Drive From Lumbini To Kathmandu.

Day 10: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Departure.

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