Himalayan Magic (by Flight)
7 Nights / 8 Days
Private Van Tour
Flight Not Included
₹55,100.00
Description
Accommodation
- 2 Night(s) in Kathmandu at Hotel Shambala/ The Everest Hotel/ Vivanta Kathmandu/ Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel/ Hotel Himalaya or similar
- 2 Night(s) in Chitwan National Park at Landmark Forest Park/ Park Safari Resort/ Hotel Earth Light or similar
- 2 Night(s) in Pokhara at Mount Kailash Resort/ Atithi Resort & Spa/ Hotel Landmark Pokhara/ Hotel Sarowar or similar
- 1 Night(s) in Kathmandu at Hotel Shambala/ The Everest Hotel/ Vivanta Kathmandu/ Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel/ Hotel Himalaya or similar
Sightseeing
Kathmandu, Nepal
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Boudhanath Stupa
- Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
Pokhara, Nepal
- Bindhyabasini Temple
- Davi's Fall
- Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
- Sarangkot Sunrise Tour
Chitwan National Park, Nepal
- Chitwan National Park
- bird watching
- Nature Walk
- 2-3 Pax : Sedan Cars like a Tata Zest / Swift Dzire / similar
- 4-5 pax : Scorpio
- 6-10 pax : Toyota Hiace van
- Vehicle will not be on disposal and will perform respective duties as per the program only.
- Do bear in mind that the cars in Nepal do not have a carrier.
Note :
- The vehicle will not be on disposal and will be provided as per the program only.
- Drivers in Nepal are not educated. They speak/understand a very basic Hindi and English. They cannot do the job of a guide and will have to stay in the parking area along with the vehicle. The clients will have to buy the entrance fee on their own during the sightseeing.
- Rates valid for Indian Passport holders only. OCI and PIO card is not valid in Nepal and cannot be used as an identification.
- Hotel : Standard Check in Time : 2 PM and Standard Check Out time : 11 AM
- Room Category : Base category which are called the Standard rooms or Deluxe rooms depending from hotel to hotel
- A Passport or a voter’s id is the only valid document to travel to Nepal by air. Clients will not be allowed to travel by air using an Aadhar card or a driving license. For children under 18 years, a school identification with a photograph in it is a valid document. Different airlines has different policies of child. Request that this be checked with airlines locally too.
- Inr. 200, 500 and 2000 notes are illegal and not acceptable in Nepal. Clients should carry Inr. 100 and below notes only. The maximum limit amount that a person can carry is Inr. 25000 which should be in denomination of Inr. 100 or below.
Day wise travel itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu
- Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport where the vehicle will be waiting at the arrivals and the office personnel / driver will be there with a pla card ready. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. Kathmandu is the center of Nepal's history, art, culture and economy. It has a multiethnic population within a Hindu and Buddhist Majority.
- Drive to the hotel. Check - in and have the rest of the evening for leisure.
- One can go for local shopping / casinos / local Nepali folk dance / etc.
- Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2 : Kathmandu
- Sightseeing to Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square and Swayambunath.
- ( Duration of the sightseeing will be about 7 hours approx. )
- After breakfast, you will leave for sightseeing.
- You will be taken to Pashupatinath Temple first. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is listed as one of the World Heritage Sites. The main temple is built in the Nepalese Pagoda style architecture. It has four main doors all covered with silver sheets. There is a main idol in the center of the four gates and only four priests are allowed to touch the idol. Cremation at Pashupatinath is of spiritual experience where individual physical essence is released from its physical form, allowing it to be reborn.
- You will then continue to Boudhanath Stupa. Standing more than 120 feet tall Boudhanath is also amongst the tallest Stupa in Asia. Boudhanath is the heart of Tibetian Buddhism in Nepal. On each side of the rectangular top of this stupa, there is a pair of eyes. These eyes reflect the awareness of Lord Buddha upon all of the people.
- A UNESCO world heritage site, Patan City, known as Lalitpur and the ‘The Beautiful City’, was once home to kings who resided in luxurious palaces in Durbar Square. The Ashoka Stupa, with enigmatic painted eyes, is the most inspiring of the four stupas in Patan and the Mahabuddha, the Temple of the Thousand Buddhas, teems with terracotta Buddhist representations.
- The Swayambhunath Stupa is one of the crowning glories of Kathmandu Valley architecture. The entire structure of the stupa is deeply symbolic: the white dome represents the earth, while the 13-tiered, tower-like structure at the top symbolises the 13 stages to nirvana.
- After completing the sightseeing, drive back to the hotel.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 : Drive to Chitwan ( Drive 180 kms / 5 - 6 hours approx )
- Option of visiting Manakamna temple on the way
- After breakfast, drive to Chitwan. Chitwan is 180 kms from Kathmandu and is a 5-6 hours drive approx. Chitwan National Park is the first national park of Nepal. It was established in 1973 and was granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. Jungle activities at Chitwan National Park.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 : Chitwan
- Enjoy jungle activities at Chitwan National Park including the jeep safari / canoeing / visit to elephant breeding center / jungle walk and bird watching / Tharu cultural dance show.
- Overnight at the hotel.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 : Chitwan / Pokhara ( 180 kms, 5 hours drive )
- Drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is 180 kms from Chitwan and is a 5 hours’ drive approx.
- From Pokhara town (2,352 feet) in good weather there are splendid views right from the hotel.
- Pokhara is famous for the beautiful Phewa Lake as well as the snowcapped Mountain peaks which can be viewed right from the valley (subject to weather conditions ).
- Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 : Pokhara
- This morning you will go for an excursion trip to Sarangkot. Sarangkot is the most popular tourist destination from where the tourists can enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the Himalayas. Sarangkot is only 13 kms from Lake Side, Pokhara. It is the highest view point for a sunrise at an altitude of 1592mtsh. It is cooler than Pokhara. Can be reached easily within
- 45 to 60 minutes by vehicle from Pokhara. Many tourists come to Sarangkot for sunrise.
- From Sarangkot, in the northern direction we can see Dhaulagiri in the far west. Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side. In the southern direction the village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city. (The above sightseeing is for a maximum of 03 hours after the vehicle reports at the hotel )
- This afternoon you will visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple,Goddess Durga, was brought from India . Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offers a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. The temple is in the area of the bazaar, hence,a journey of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple. Sightseeing to Devi’s fall, also known as Patale Chango is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. During summer and rainy season, the waterfall takes its real form, with gushing water splashing and making its way through the rocks. Just opposite of Devi’s fall, on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave. Overnight at hotel.( The above sightseeing is for a maximum of 03 hours after the vehicle reports at the hotel )
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 : Pokhara / Kathmandu
- Pokhara / Kathmandu By Flight - 30 mins and then drive to Chandragiri Hills – 20 kms and 1 hour drive
- Fly back to Kathmandu. Drive to Thankot which is approx 20 kms from Kathmandu. From the base, take the cable car ride up to Chandragiri Hills. Enjoy the majestic view of the mountains ( subject to weather conditions ). Visit the Mandir. Stroll around the Chandragiri Area where there are play areas for children, food stalls, zip lining activities, horse riding and so on.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 : Chandragiri Hills / Airport Drop
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel in Chandragiri. Take the cable car back to the base. Drive straight to the international airport to board a flight for onward journey. Depending on your flight departure time, you will be driven to the international airport. The reporting time at the airport will be 3 hours prior to the departure time. Return home with beautiful memories.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
