This 16 Days Discover Nepal tour will let you explore a diverse experience of places in such a short period of time. It is the best destination for culture, nature and adventure tours. You will travel around all the bio-diversity of Nepal. You will explore the unbelievable complete mix beauty of the diverse culture of different ethnic and their warm hospitality by local peoples.
Bandipur offers some of the most remarkable ancient history, architecture, breathtaking views of Himalayas, natural cave and landscapes. Pokhara is place of natural beauty which is one of the most tourist attraction places among tourists. You will not only see the sightseeing of this city but also view the splendid hill station. This city of lakes will take you to most visited lake and can boat there with the view of amazing Himalayan ranges. You can also explore paragliding and zip-flyer. Tansen, which is near to Pokhara is known to be the hidden gems which is rich in old houses and sculptures. Lying on the lap of hills you can also explore distinct flora and fauna. Though tansen is dominated by traditional Newari architecture, it is home to magar people. Enjoy a rich, diverse culture, religion and wonderful view of Himalayan ranges. Visit ancient stupas, eternal flame area, world peace stupa, ashoka pillar and maya-devi temple in Lumbini. Many Buddhist monks visit this place every year from all around the world and mediate too. There are many temples and monasteries built by different countries which are well-known around the world. Chitwan is full of exploit where you will do a variety of activities in Chitwan National Park. You will enjoy elephant-bathing, jungle-safari, bird watching, canoeing and so on. Many endangered animals like: One-horned rhino, Bengal tiger, Leopard, sloth bear and many birds are sheltered here. You will also get pleasure from the cultural dance of tharu people. Dhulikhel is mainly known for trekking in high hills. An apparent view of sunrise and various mountain ranges can be seen from here. Kathmandu Valley is recognized for its ancient art and architecture along with multi-cultural community around. You will meet diverse people of different culture and tradition here. There are ancient temples, pagodas, durbar and many more to explore here. A tour full of stunning sites can be most astonishing tour.
From Kathmandu, you can experience Himalaya [Mount Everest and so many other ranges] view from early morning 1 hrs flight. Most of the visitor likes to join this tour to see highest peak of the world.
Day 01. Arrival at the Kathmandu[altitude 1400 m/4595ft]
Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu
Welcome by Tour officer of ROSETTA
Transfer to the hotel
Briefing about program
We’ll discuss the trip details and co-ordinate any last minute arrangements. The evening is free to explore the streets of Kathmandu, whose mixture of ancient architecture and modern development, and rich artistic and cultural heritage, means it remains the famous destination it has been for decades. Busy markets and bazaars are the centre of Nepali life and the narrow streets are home to holy men, monks, bicycles, incense, goats and sacred cows.
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
There are no Meals included on this day
Day 02. Kathmandu-Bandipur [Altitude 1030m/3380ft]
After breakfast, drive to Bandipur [143km-4 hr]
Half day self visit around Bandipur
One of Nepal's most charming towns, Bandipur is a living museum of Newari culture, a beautifully preserved village crowning a lofty ridge, its main street lined with traditional row houses.
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
Day 03. Bandipur-Pokhara[altitude 830m/2723ft]
After breakfast, drive around [70 km-2 hrs] to Pokhara, passing through valleys, rivers, terrace fields and some spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges. Today evening free time to explore around Lake side [around Phewa Lake]
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 04. Pokhara
Early morning drive to Sarangkot [1700m/5577ft] for sunrise and close-up view of Annapurna & Fishtail Mountain range
After breakfast, Half day city tour of Bindabasini temple, Davis fall, Gupteswori Mahadev cave, Tibetan refugee camp & Seti gorge
Free time for adventure activities or self visit around Lake Side [Around Phewa Lake]
You will get a early morning wakeup call from the reception as we need to drive 12 km from the city of Pokhara to see the sunrise and the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri range. Your city guide will come to receive you after breakfast and drive towards the Davis fall, named after a Swiss coupled washed away by the waterfall in 1961. Then cross the road and go to the Gupteshwor cave with a self created statue of Lord shiva and the view of Davis fall coming down from the other side. A 5 minutes walk from the Gupteshwor cave is the Tibetan refugee camp where you can see Tibetan refugees doing different kinds of work for livelihood such as making carpets, making jewelries with semi precious stones and selling things to tourist. After spending some time to understand Tibet and its political conditions in the area we head towards the Bindabasini temple and the Seti river gorge.
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 05. Pokhara
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Bagnas Lake & World Peace Stupa
Begnas Lake is a freshwater lake in Pokhara Lekhnath Metropolis of Kaski district of Nepal located in the south-east of the Pokhara Valley. The lake is the third largest lake of Nepal and second largest, after Phewa Lake, among the eight lakes in Pokhara Valley. World Peace Pagoda, one of the world's greatest stupas, was constructed by Japanese Buddhists at a cost of US$1 million. The shining golden statue depicts the Buddha in the posture he assumed when he was born. Near the base of the stupa is the grave of a Japanese monk murdered by anti-Buddhist extremists during the construction of the monument.
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 06. Pokhara-Tansen[altitude 1350m/4430ft]
After breakfast, drive to Tansen(Palpa) [130km-3-4 hrs].
After check in at hotel, Short sightseeing trip to Ranighat, the palace (Rani Mahal-{Nepali Taj Mahal}) built on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River by Khadka Shamsher in remembrance of his beloved wife Tej Kumari.
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 07. Tansen
Full day sightseeing trip to ancient Tansen town, Tundikhel, beautiful three storey pagoda style Amarganj Ganesh Temple, another largest and three storey pagoda style Amarnarayan Temple as well as the dry stone masonry wall which is called “the great wall of Palpa”, white octagonal shaped Sital Pati, the vantage point of Shreenagar Hill from where breathtaking Himalayan scenery from Dhaulagiri in the west to Ganesh Himal in the east, another worth visiting places Ramdi, Ridi, Bhairabsthan and Satyawati Lake by private car
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 08. Tansen-Lumbini[altitude 150m/492ft]
Morning Sunrise tour to Bagnas hill - 5km; after breakfast, drive to Lumbini [45km: 1-2 hrs].
After check in, our local guide will come at hotel to guide you to visit around Birth place of Lord Buddha [Maya Devi Temple and surrounding monasteries].
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 09. Lumbini-Chitwan[altitude 415m/1361ft]
Today after breakfast, drive around [150 km-3-4 hrs] to Chitwan, after arriving and settling in, you will be introduced to the camp staff and resident naturalists who will discuss the program. There is some flexibility, and activities may vary depending on the time of the year, and on wildlife movements. A late-afternoon safari will take you through forests and across grasslands to observe the varied and exciting wildlife in the park. In the early evening the local Tharu dance troupe may perform a cultural program. You will then enjoy dinner and afterwards you will be free to relax in the bar and discuss the day’s sightings or listen to the exotic sounds of the jungle at night.
Activities Includes:
Tharu Village tour
Tharu cultural dance presentation
Accommodation:
Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10. Chitwan
Embark on an early-morning excursion. This could include either another safari to different parts of the park (in search of the great rhino, deer, and exotic bird life) or joining one of the other activities available in the park. Tiger sightings are rare these days, but these magnificent animals do inhabit the park. After breakfast you will leave the lodge and go on a dugout canoe adventure on the Rapti River. This is an exciting trip with chances to view marsh mugger crocodiles and various birds that inhabit the riverbanks. A program will be organized for the rest of the day, and may include further excursions by jeep or a visit to one of the nearby villages.
Activities Includes:
Bird watching
Elephant Safari
Tharu cultural dance presentation
Accommodation:
Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11. Chitwan
Embark on an early-morning excursion. This could include either another safari to different parts of the park (in search of the great rhino, deer, and exotic bird life) or joining one of the other activities available in the park. Tiger sightings are rare these days, but these magnificent animals do inhabit the park. After breakfast you will leave the lodge and go on a dugout canoe adventure on the Rapti River. This is an exciting trip with chances to view marsh mugger crocodiles and various birds that inhabit the riverbanks. A program will be organized for the rest of the day, and may include further excursions by jeep or a visit to one of the nearby villages.
Activities Includes:
Jeep Safari
Elephant Breeding Centre
Slide show presentation.
Accommodation:
Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 12. Chitwan-Dhulikhel[1550m/5085ft]
After breakfast, drive to Dhulikhel-210km-5-6hrs]; after getting refreshed, self walk around the villages to witness day to day life of Nepalese villagers. Enjoy a sunset with full Himalayan range.
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 13. Dhulikhel-Kathmandu
Wake up early to see the sunrise on the Himalayan ranges including Mount Everest.
After breakfast, Arrival and full day sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur durbar square, Boudhanath stupa & Pashupatinath temple
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a well preserved fine UNESCO world heritage site where you will witness the 55-window palace, the Golden Gate, Nyatapole temple, stone temple and many more. Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world, and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhnath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus all over the world.
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 14. Kathmandu
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Patan durbar square, Swoyambhunath stupa & Kathmandu durbar square
Patan Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attractions is the ancient royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. Swayambhunath is located in the heart of the city and is also called Monkey Temple by the tourists owing to the large number of monkeys in the temple area. Kathmandu Durbar Square (“UNESCO World Heritage Site") holds the palaces of the ancient kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Here you can see Goddess Kumar, Temples etc
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 15. Kathmandu
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Dakshinkali, Chobhar, Pharping and Kirtipur
We take our breakfast and head towards the southern part of Kathmandu. Dakshinkali Temple is located within a forest and is dedicated to goddess Dakshinkali who is one of the most important Hindu goddesses. Pilgrims throng the area to visit the temple and offer prayers. Chobhar is known for the Chobhar gorge through which all the water of the valley drains and also for the vast network of natural mountain caves. Pharping has several Buddhist and Hindu monuments, temples and monasteries. Kirtipur is a historic town situated atop a hill of the valley. The historic town has many interesting sights, shrines and temples, old houses, people working on ancient looms, etc. which are all delightful to see.
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Optional Activities:
Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at the Nepali restaurant [complimentary]
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 16. Depart from Kathmandu
Free time until departure
Transfer to the international airport for final departure (Or stay longer for short tours - ask us)
We hope you had a magical experience in the Himalayas and we hope to see you again soon.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Optional Tours [ You can do bellow tour if you are agree with bellow price and time permitted during the standard tour operation]
Kathmandu-Everest Scenic flight to see Highest peak of the world: USD 220 per person
Nagarkot to Changunarayan Hiking: USD 50 per person
Trishuli River rafting [En route to Pokhara]: USD 50 per person
Jeep Safari [You can pay directly in hotel]: USD 100 per person
Bandipur village tour: USD 40 per person
Manakaman Temple visit by Cable car ride: USD 40 per person
30 Min. Paragliding: USD 90 Per person
Zip Flyer: USD 78 per person and Bungee Jumping: USD 68 per person
International Mountain Museum Tour: USD 50 per person
World Peace stupa hiking [2-3 hrs] USD 60 per person