This tour not only provides a view of diverse landscapes with mountain, cultures and rural habitat of Nepalese people but also a close view to wildlife reserve and jungle. You will discover royal places, Hindus and Buddhist temples and narrow streets full of beautiful aged architecture. A diverse experience can be explored in this wonderful journey of 16 Days tour cum tiger tracking.
Bandipur has preserved its ancient cultural attributes temples, shrines, sacred caves and a Newari architecture. This place is also called natural view tower as we can explore panorama view of Annapurana ranges and other Himalaya ranges. There are various such splendid things that will catch your eyes here in Pokhara. The temple situated on the middle of the lake is an amazed view among tourist. You can feel fresh after boating in that lake and can view the clear view of mountains and greenery around. Tansen is an undiscovered gem high above the Kali Gandaki River. You can explore the culture and tradition of Magar people. Wonderful View of mountains will make you feel amazed of this place. Bardiya National Park is the largest national park in terai region which is a protected area. It is a beautiful, unspoiled wilderness of sal forest, and grassland. It is especially renowned for its protection of One Horned Rhinoceros, Bengal Tiger and 250 species of birds. You can also stay in jungle and enjoy camping. You will get wildlife experience through rafting too. Explore jungle with experienced tour guide who are local of that area. You will enjoy the tropical tharu cultural dance at night time. Lumbini is a sacred place for Buddhist all over the world. You can explore various monasteries built by various countries are also worth to see. Visiting in such place makes your mind peace and feel deep in spirituality. You will also experience the cultural heritage of Kathmandu Valley and some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites which will take you to the ancient time of Nepal. Many architecture works, hand-made works and wooden works can be seen in various parts of this 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-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 06. 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 07. Tansen- Bardia [Altitude300m/984ft]
Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Bardia [300 km-6-7 hr]
Arrival and welcome with the wildlife information
Accommodation:
Lodge/cottage [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 08. Bardia
Wildlife experience (jeep safari and camping)
Wake up 6.am and breakfast 6.30am
Wildlife experiences by Jeep safari 6.30 am to 5.30pm
Lunch 12. After in the jungle
Stay in jungle ( LALMATI camping ) enjoy in the nature
Enjoying evening tea/coffee surrounding by the nature
Dinner 8.pm and wildlife information before get in sleep
Accommodation:
Lodge/cottage [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 09. Bardia
Wildlife experience (rafting and camping).
Wake up 5.am and have just tea/coffee 5.15am
2 hours tiger tracking 5.30am to 7.30am
Breakfast 7.30 am
Wildlife experiences by rafting 8.30am to 5.30pm.
Lunch 12.noon in the jungle
Stay in jungle (GOLAGHAT camping) enjoy in the nature.
Enjoy evening tea/coffee surrounding by nature.
Dinner 8.pm and wildlife information before get in sleep.
Accommodation:
Lodge/cottage [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10. Bardia
Wildlife experiences (rafting and tiger tracking)
Wake up 5.am and just have tea/coffee
1 and half hour walk to tiger crossing point 5.30am to 6.30am.
Breakfast 7.am. Just few hours rafting (rest of the whole day tiger tracking).
Lunch 12.after noon in the jungle
Back to hotel at evening and enjoy around the campfire with hard drink.
Dinner 7.30 am
Wildlife information 8.30am before go to sleep.
Accommodation:
Lodge/cottage [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11. Bardia
Jungle walk with 2 experienced jungle guides.
Wake up 6.30am and have breakfast 7.am
Whole day jungle walks 7.30am to 5.30.pm
Back to hotel 6.pm and enjoy around the camp fire.
Dinner 7.30pm or after culture program
Tropical Tharu culture dance program 8.pm to 9.pm
Sharing wildlife experienced before go to sleep.
Accommodation:
Lodge/cottage [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 12. Bardia-Lumbini[Altitude165m/492ft]
After Breakfast, drive to Lumbini [280 km- 5-6 hr]
Evening visit around Maya Devi temple [Birthplace of Lord Buddha], Monasteries etc
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Optional Activities:
Lumbini to Kathmandu flight [USD 140 per person]
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 13. Lumbini-Kathmandu
Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Kathmandu [300 km; 7-8 hrs]
Accommodation:
Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 14. Kathmandu
After breakfast, 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 15. 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]
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