Wildlife & Adventure (08 Days)

Day 01. ARRIVE KATHMANDU
Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be met, assisted and escorted to your hotel by our representative.

After checking in, you can relax for sometime and later in the afternoon proceed for half day sightseeing of Kathmandu city and Swoyambhunath Stupa.

Kathmandu City: Kathmandu Durbar with its medley of temples and shrines is the traditional seat of the royalty where Kings are crowned and their coronations are performed. The big bell; Kal Bhairav Temple; Jagannath Temple with its erotic carvings on the temple struts; Kasthamandap - the temple believed to have been built from the wood of a single tree and from which the city of Kathmandu derives its name, are some views you will enjoy on this tour. But on top of the list is the Kumari Ghar - the temple of the living goddess. For most of the year, the Kumari is available to greet people from the balcony of the temple. Photography is strictly prohibited here. Spend some time browsing through a typical Nepalese market place.

Swoyambhunath Stupa: These 2000 years old stupas are situated approx. 1.8 miles west of Kathmandu on a hillock overlooking the Kathmandu valley. This is one of the most glorious Buddhist temples. It is decorated with the famous "Buddha's eyes", and is surrounded by temples and Tibetan monasteries.

Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02. IN KATHMANDU
After an early breakfast proceed for half day sightseeing of Pashupatinath and Boudhnath.

Pashupatinath: Lying on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River, this is the country's most important Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was built in 1696 with a two-tiered golden roof and silver doors and is famous for its superb architecture. Each year it draws numerous devotees from all over India.

Boudhnath Stupa: It lies approx. 5 miles east of Kathmandu. This is one of the largest Buddhist Shrines in the world, dating before the birth of Christ. It is the religious centre for Nepal's considerable population of Tibetans and there are a number of thriving monasteries. This area is also referred to as 'little Tibet'.

In the afternoon visit Patan City.

Patan: Also known as Lalitpur meaning city of devotees, is where you will visit the Patan Durbar Square with its exquisite architectural masterpieces depicting the Newar craftsmanship. Krishna Mandir - a stone structure with 21 spires; Hiranya Varan Mahabihar - the Golden temple; and Mahaboudha - a masterpiece in terra cotta, are some of the other highlights of the tour. After the tour you will continue to the Tibetan Resettlement Camp where Tibetan refugees are rehabilitated. You will see women weaving carpets on their looms.

Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 03. KATHMANDU - POKHRA
After an early breakfast proceed by surface to Pokhra.

Pokhra is situated approx. 131 miles east of Kathmandu and is one of the most scenic spots in the country. The Himalayan panorama of the Annapurna range with the dominating peak of Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) forming the backdrop for the city is a sight to behold. There are many lakes in Pokhra, the major being Phewa lake which is situated on the southernmost point of the city and is a popular tour spot.

Relax in the afternoon and later in the evening enjoy a boat ride on Phewa Lake.

Stay overnight in Pokhra.

Day 04. IN POKHRA
After an early morning breakfast enjoy a pleasant walk up to the top of the Sarankot Hill, at an elevation of 950mts. The trail continues north from the lakeside and follows the stream along rice fields and then goes uphill through the forest with the accompaniment of birds chirping in the trees. Once on top, you will have an amazing view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Lamjung Himalaya and many other peaks.

Come down the same way you went up Sarankot Hill.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Stay overnight in Pokhra.

Day 05. POKHRA - CHITWAN
This morning after breakfast drive down to Chitwan.

Nepal is blessed with a greater proportion of protected wilderness that almost any other country on earth, and boasts of a multitude of national parks and wildlife reserves.

Royal Chitwan National Park ('Chitwan' means "in the heart of the jungle") covers 932 sq. km in the flat lowland (Terai) region of southern Nepal. It is one of the most important sub-tropical parks on the Indian subcontinent with populations of the endangered royal Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris), one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), Gangetic dolphin (Platanista gangetica), wild Asian elephant (Elaphas maximus), gaur (wild ox - Bos gaurus), golden monitor lizard, gharial crocodile (Gavializ gangeticus) and many more.

The relatively pristine state of the modern park and its unique ecosystem prompted UNESCO to declare the park a World Heritage site in 1984.

In the afternoon enjoy your first safari into the jungle.

Stay overnight in Chitwan.

Day 06. IN CHITWAN
The entire day spent in the jungle, enjoy the safaris and other activities on offer.

Stay overnight in Chitwan.

Day 07. CHITWAN - KATHMANDU
After an early morning breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu.

After checking in at the hotel the rest of the day is free to relax at the hotel or explore the city centre.

Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 08. LEAVE KATHMANDU
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport in time to connect to the flight for onward destination.