Nepal Classic Tour - 12 Days

Highlights:
Explore the world heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley.
Visit the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini.
Take a jungle safari in the Chitwan National Park.
Visit Bandipur, Palpa, and Pokhara, three popular tourist destinations in Nepal.

Nepal Classic Tour is an outstanding introduction to the beauty of Nepal. The tour entails tour around some famous destinations in and around Nepal. Enjoy the scenery of the Himalayas and explore the UNESCO world heritage site on the tour. Also, the tour settles at the Chitwan National Park and enjoy its biodiversity. Likewise, Pokhara, Bandipur, and Lumbini are some other destinations in the country. All in all, the Nepal Classic Tour allows travelers to relish the authentic heritage and lifestyle of Nepal.

Details Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu Airport.
Your arrival in Kathmandu will be marked by landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). A company representative of Himalayan Adventure Treks & Tours will receive you and transfer you to your hotel. Evening you can meet the participants and the trek members. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Full day Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
After breakfast, we start for Kathmandu city tour which includes the four of the UNESCO heritage site in the valley.
Pashupatinath Temple: The temple is one of the most sacred pilgrims’ sites for Hindus all over the world. It is the temple of Lord Shiva, the temple where the dead bodies are criminated on the Bank of Bagmati River.
Boudhanath Stupa: which is one of the biggest stupas in Asia and holiest Buddhist Pilgrims and famous tourist destination in Valley. It is also famous for over 50 Tibetan gompas or monasteries.
Kathmandu Durbar Square: It holds the places of the ancient king who ruled over the then Kathmandu Kingdom.
Swayambhunath(Monkey Temple): It is located in the heart of the valley. It is another famous tourist destination and holiest Buddhist pilgrims.

Day 03: Explore Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
After breakfast, we start our tour to Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square which is another UNESCO heritage site in the valley.
Patan Durbar square: Explore the Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple and many other places of Patan, you feel as if Patan has been unveiled before you as an open museum showcasing intricately carved windows, intrinsic roof struts, statues of gods and goddesses, temples designed in pagoda style with erotic carvings and prepossess metalwork facades and many other exquisite facets. You will also get to see the handicraft center in Patan.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square: where you will witness unique culture and finest display of craftsmanship. Bhaktapur is the only place in Nepal that has remained untouched by western culture. Lion Gate, Golden Gate, Art Gallery, Statue of King Bhupatindra, Nyatapola Temple and fifty-five windowed Malla Palace are the living pride of Bhaktapur.

Day 04: Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park.
Morning breakfast we will drive to Chitwan National Park for jungle activities. On the way, we enjoy the Trishuli river, landscape, Mountains, and the Local people on the way. After 5 hours of easy and relaxed drive, we reach to Chitwan National park.

After lunch in Chitwan evening explore the park first by Sightseeing in the Tharu village tour, Tharu cultural museum, Elephant stable, including sunset viewpoint. Same evening you will enjoy with Tharu cultural dance program.

Day 05: Full Day Jungle activities in Chitwan National Park.
Morning breakfast, we will go for Canoe ride about 1 hour where you can see lots of crocodile-like Gharial and Mugger then we will walk inside the jungle to explore the wild animals, birds. Then we, visit the Elephant breeding center. We will enjoy the bathing (shower) with elephants on the river.

Afternoon we will have lunch then we go for a Jeep safari inside the National park for 4 hours or elephant back safari. Where we see lots of animals including Royal Bengal Tiger. (if we lucky)

Day 06: Drive from Chitwan to Lumbini and Half day sightseeing.
Morning after breakfast we drive to Lumbini. After 4 hours drive, we reach to Lumbini. This is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. After lunch, our local guide will help you to explore the heritage sites. The broken Ashoka Pillar, remnants of an old monastery, images of Buddha’s mother Maya Devi, are still preserved here.

The Buddha himself proclaimed Lumbini as one of the foremost pilgrimage sites among the famous Chatumahasthana (the four great places of Birth, Enlightenment, Sermon, and Mahaparinirvana). Overnight we stay in Lumbini

Day 07: Drive from Lumbini to Tansen (Palpa).
After Breakfast at Lumbini, we departure to Palpa where you can enjoy a scenic view from Palpa Tansen. Situated on the slopes of a hill called Shreengar Danda, Tansen is a bright Himalayan Town. It is also the most popular summer resort of western Nepal on account of its position and climate.

It has perhaps Nepal’s most far stretching views of the country’s chief attraction the Himalayas, from Dhaulagiri in the west to Gauri Shanker in the northeast.

Day 08: Drive from Tansen (Palpa) to Pokhara.
Early sunrise you can enjoy from your room. Amazing view of Dhaulagiri in the west and Gauri Shankar in the north. We capture all these moments and morning after breakfast we visit the Rani Mahal (Historical palace) Enjoying the scenery we drive to the queen city Pokhara. After 4 hours drive we reach the Pokhara then evening you can walk around the lakeside.

It is the rare combination of snow-clad peaks, snow-fed lakes and rivers have helped to make the Valley of Pokhara. Check-in hotel and refreshment, walking around Lake Side in the evening time to see the great view of Fewa lake and around. You can visit the Tal Barahai temple ( Island temple) and boating in lake.

Day 09: Sightseeing around Pokhara valley.
Early morning, we will drive to the Sarangkot viewpoint for a great sunrise view over the Annapurna mountain range. Then we will drive back to the hotel and have breakfast. After breakfast, we will go sightseeing around Pokhara that includes the Seti river gorge, Devi’s fall, and Gupteshowar Mahadev temple.

In the evening we go to peace pagoda for Sunset view where you can see the great view of Annapurna ranges, Pokhara valley & Fewa lake.

Day 10: Drive from Pokhara to Bandipur.
Morning after breakfast we drive back to Bandipur from Pokhara enjoying the good view of Marshyandgi river. Bandipur is a cultural town and local ethical Newari people where you can see the typical old houses, culture, and living lifestyle.

At evening you can do short hiking in Bandipur village and it’s a good point of sunset and sunrise view of Manaslu and Annapurna ranges with the green valley.

Day 11: Drive from Bandipur to Kathmandu.
After breakfast at Bandipur, we drive back to Kathmandu enjoying the view of the Trisuali river and deep valley. Which takes normally 4 hours drive. Overnight in Kathmandu hotel.

In the evening we will have dinner in a Nepalese Restaurant along with the cultural dance program.

Day 12: Departure to Airport.
A representative from Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

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