HIGHLIGHTS:

A relaxing and varied tour around this hospitable and friendly country. See the varied cultural diversity of the capital, Kathmandu and its surrounding towns, beautiful lakeside Pokhara and its grand mountain scenery, the birthplace of Buddha at Lumbini and the famous Chitwan National park.

 

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Sightseeing and local guides.

• All meals as per the itinerary. Hotels used are 3 and 4-star category mixture of boutique and heritage hotels.

• Transportation by coach.Elephant Safari and Jeep Safari while in Chitwan national park.Service of a Gay tour manager at all times.

• All the entrance fee to the monuments.

 

CULTURE ASPECTS:

Expect some culture shock. You'll be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different from home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

 

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY:

 

Day 1 – Saturday - Kathmandu

Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport. Meet and greet. Transfer to hotel. Dinner at the hotel.

 (D)

 

Day 2 – Sunday - Kathmandu

Breakfast at the hotel.Full day city tour of Kathmandu including Swayambunath Stupa.Lunch at a local restaurant. Welcome drinks and dinner at a local restaurant.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 3 – Monday - Kathmandu

Breakfast at the hotel.Full day sightseeing to Patan. Lunch at a local restaurant.Dinner at the hotel.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 4 – Tuesday - Pokhara

Breakfast at the hotel. (Drive 212 km Approx. 5 Hours)Drive to Pokhara, lunch en-route. Check into hotel. Dinner Kathmandu-Pokhara at restaurant.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 5 – Wednesday - Pokhara

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day sightseeing of Pokhara and surroundings.Lunch at local restaurant and dinner at the hotel.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 6 – Thursday - Pokhara

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for relaxing, sightseeing, massage, shopping etc.Lunch at local restaurant and dinner at the hotel.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 7 – Friday - Lumbini

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Lumbini over the spectacular Siddhartha Highway. Lunch and sightseeing in Tansen. Arrive Lumbini and check into the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 8 – Saturday - Lumbini

Breakfast at the hotel.Morning tour of Buddha's birthplace, parkland and surrounding monasteries. Free time for individual pursuits. Lunch at local restaurant and dinner at the hotel.

(B, L, D)

 

Day 9 – Sunday - Chitwan

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Sauraha village, the gateway to Chitwan National Park. Check into the resort. Lunch and dinner at the resort.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 10 – Monday - Chitwan

Breakfast at the hotel.Morning elephant safari through the jungle. Free time for relaxing, walking and enjoying nature.Lunch and dinner at the resort.

(B, L, D)

 

Day 11 – Tuesday - Chitwan

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning canoe river trip, jungle walk and visit to the elephant breeding centre. Late afternoon 4WD jungle safari to park. Lunch and dinner at the resort.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 12 – Wednesday - Kathmandu

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Kathmandu. Check into hotel. Late afternoon walking tour of the city. 

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 13 – Thursday - Kathmandu

Optional: Mountain flight Breakfast at hotel.Full day excursion to Bhaktapur.

(B, L, D)

 

Day 14 – Friday - Kathmandu

Optional: Mountain flight Breakfast at hotel. Free day for individual sightseeing, relaxing, shopping etc. Farewell drinks and dinner.

(B, L, D)

 

Day 15 – Saturday - Departure

Optional- Mountain flight Breakfast at hotel.(B)

 

This itinerary is correct at the time of issue and in good faith but is liable to change at any time or place for any reason.

 

  (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)