Nepal

Best of Nepal

Destinations Covered : Sanga - Kathmandu - Chitwan - Pokhara - Kuringtar and Nagarkot
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days

Day 01 - Kathmandu / Sanga
Meeting at airport upon arrival by NTP Personnel. Drive to Sanga which is 20kms from Kathmandu and takes 45mins and transfer to Hilltake Spa & resort where the tallest Shiva statue in Asia in located. The resort is surrounded by tall pine trees and lush green vegetation in a cool, calm and pollution-free environment. The chirping of birds makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the urban life. The spa provides guests with the best Relaxation and personal care. Rejuvenate yourself with traditional Ayurvedic Yoga Therapies and Natural Care. Quality aesthetic services, from pedicure to facials, body scrubs are also available. Outdoor activities are also available like yoga and pranayams, special Jaccuzzi baths, swimming pool and Children Park. Elders can avail the nature therapy sessions

Day 02 – Sanga / Nagarkot ( 15 KMS )
Drive to Nagarkot which is a 40 minutes drive from Sanga. Its panoramic view of the major peaks including Mt. Everest can be seen from here. This place is also famous for viewing sunrise and sunset. Overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 03 – Nagarkot / Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day available for rest.

Day 04 – Kathmandu
This morning you will be taken for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath. This is the place where holy Saddhus pray and cremations on the Bagmati River are carried out. We then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large Stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage.

Day 05 – Kathmandu
After completion of these two spots, you will be taken for a visit to Patan. Also known as Lalitpur, the city of beauty, which is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan’s central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: Its an architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per square meter than in Kathmandu or Bhaktpur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee centre, home to most of the valley’s Tibetan population. While technically refugees, the Tibetans are some of the wealthiest people in the valley because of the carpet industry they operate. For those looking to bring home a fine Tibetan carpet, this is the place to shop. You will then so to Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th century Swyambhu Stupa is adorned with colourful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps.

Day 06 – Kathmandu / Kuringtar ( 105 KMS )
Drive to Kuringtar, which is a 3 hour drive from Kathmandu. Day will be free for relaxation at Kuringtar. On the way you have an option of doing the river rafting or visit the Manakamna Temple ‘goddess of Fulfilling Wishes’ where you are taken by a cable ride of 10 minutes. Overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 07 – Kuringtar / Pokhara ( 210 KMS )
Drive to Pokhara, which is a 3 hours drive from Kuringtar. Pokhara town has splendid views right from the hotel in a good weather.

Day 08 – Pokhara
This morning you will go for an excursion to Sarangkot. The village of Sarangkot is located on a mountain side ridge at an altitude of 1600m with panoramic Himalayan views. One gets to see beautiful views of sunrise and sunset from Sarangkot.

Later 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 tranquillity that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offers a goof view of the Himalayas 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 it’s real form, with gushing water splashing and making 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 stay will be at hotel.

Day 09 – Pokhara
Day will be free at Pokhara.

Day 10 – Pokhara - Chitwan
Drive to Chitwan it is a 5 hour drive from Pokhara. Chitwan’s tall grasslands and forests are home to a wide variety of mammals and birds, including several endangered species. Overnight stay will be at a Hotel.

Day 11 – Chitwan
Enjoy jungle sightseeing at Chitwan National park. Elephant safari being the highlight in the jungles. Other activities are Canoeing, Dugout canoe, Nature walk and Bird Watching. Also experience walking through the forests with naturalists and watch the Native folk dances of Terai. Overnight stay will be at a hotel.