EXPLORE NEPAL

Upon arrival met by representative at the airport and later board the waiting vehicle and drive to Hotel.

18:00 Hrs: Meet the representative from the sacred summits and short briefing about the Pre tour.

Overnight at the Hotel Maya Manor by KGH, Kathmandu

Today we are visitng three UNESCO World Heritage sites. In the morning we’ll visit   Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the “Monkey Temple” because of the monkeys that guards the hill where it lays. It is situated on the top of the hill 4 kilometers away from west of Kathmandu. It is believed the stupa is of 2,500 years old, this ancient landmark is connected to the visit of Manjushree who created Kathmandu – a lake than – by draining its waters. The sage saw a celestial lotus in bloom on the top of this hill and sacrificed it. It is an important pilgrimage center as well as the center of art, architecture, religion and culture of Mahayana Buddhism.

After sightseeing of Swayambhunath tour, we visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, the social, religious and urban focal point of the Capital City, a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that dates back to the 12th and 18th century.

The major tourist attractions on this tour includes a visit to the Hanuman Dhoka (Hanuman gate) which takes its name from the Monkey God, Hanuman from the epic, Ramayana The palace of the Malla Kings located in the Hanuman Dhoka is of the 14th Century and was a ceremonial palace of the Shah dynasty. Important traditional Royal ceremonies including the coronation of the King of Nepal used to be conducted at Hanuman Dhoka Palace.

Near the Hanuman Dhoka is the house of the Living Goddess Kumari - Kumari Bahal. Two painted stone Lions stand guard at the entrance. Visitors may enter the courtyard to see the Living Goddess but are forbidden to take photographs.

After the sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city, Halt for the Lunch

After Lunch, board the waiting vehicle and drive to the ancient Patan city also known as Lalitpur or the city of fine arts is about five Kilometers southeast of Kathmandu. The city is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments. The major tourist attraction of Patan is the Durbar Square situated in the heart of the city and constitutes the focus of the visitor’s attraction. The square is full of ancient palaces, temples and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings. The Patan Durbar consists of three main chowks or courtyards, the central Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Keshav Chowk.

It holds a commanding position in the palace complex of Patan and is supposed to be the first specimen of its kind in Nepal having 21 spires and completely made of stone. Later visit the Hiranya Verna Mahavihar (Golden Temple) located inside Kwabadehal. This Lokeshwor (Lord Buddha) was built in the twelfth century by King Bhaskar Verma. Inside the upper storey of the pagoda, are the golden image of Lord Buddha and a large prayer wheel. After sightseeing tour return back to the hotel.

Overnight at Hotel Maya Manor by  K.G.H, Kathmandu

After breakfast, the journey begins with a scenic fly from kathmandu to the heart of jungle Chitwan. As we approach Chitwan, the landscape transforms into lush greenery and dense forests, signaling arrival in Nepal’s wildlife haven. Upon arrival check in to the hotel.

EVE: Tharu Village Walk

In the evening, embark on a Tharu Village Tour, where we’ll discover the rich culture and traditions of the Tharu community, indigenous to the Terai region. Wander through their villages, observe their traditional homes, and gain insight into their harmonious relationship with nature. Our naturalist will brief you about the social and cultural aspect of the villagers and their lifestyle for 2 hours.

Dinner and Overnight at Tiger Land Safari Resort, Chitwan

Your day begins with an early morning wake-up call, followed by a hearty breakfast to fuel your adventures. After Breakfast we will move jungle walk. The excursion continues with our naturalist. The guests will explore the jungle and wildlife and wild birds. This exciting walk lasts for 1.5 hours.

After Nature Walk, Visit to Ghariyal breeding center: Crocodile also known as Gharial (in Nepali) breeding centre is located inside National Park. The objective of this center is to breed this rare and endangered fish-eating crocodile and restock it in the wild. The key method used is to collect Gharial eggs in the wild and hatch them in captivity thus protecting them from predators like mongooses and humans. Captive-raised gharials are released in the rivers when are five years old and reach about 150 cm in length.

Lunch at the central dining hall, we will head out for an exciting jungle safari inside Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its incredible biodiversity. The Chitwan National Park is the oldest national park in Nepal and is situated in the subtropical inner Terai lowlands of South Central Nepal. The park has an area of 932 square kilometers and was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1984.  

The name Chitwan means “heart of the jungle”. In recent years, this park has risen meteorically on the lists of the “Things to do in Nepal”. The park covers a pristine area with a unique ecosystem of significant value to the world. It contains the Churiya hills, ox-bow lakes and flood plains of Rapti, Reu and Narayani rivers. The Sal forests dominate the ve getation of the park. The grasslands form a diverse and complex community with over 50 species, the Sacchurun species, often called elephant grass, can reach 8m in height. The park boasts of more than 43 species of mammals including the one horned rhinoceros and the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger, 45 species of amphibians and reptiles and 450 species of birds. The park is renowned for endangered animals along with many other common species.

As the day winds down, immerse yourself in the lively Tharu Cultural Program, a vibrant display of traditional Tharu music, dance, and storytelling. The rhythmic beats and colorful costumes will leave you mesmerized.Dinner and Overnight at TigerLand Safari Resort, Chitwan

Begin your final day with an early morning canoeing. In the Rapti River looking out for crocodiles and several wetland species, migrants and residents and may get the chance to get a closer view of the Rhinos wallowing in water. Canoeing lasts for 30 minutes.

After Canoeing, walk back to resort fort the breakfast.

After Breakfast, board the waiting vehicle to catch a flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara airport. It takes around 25 minutes of flight to reach Kathmandu.

Once we land in Kathmandu, we will board waiting vehicle and drive to Hotel.

PM: Start the sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhnath Stupa.

Pashupatinath Temple - is the most sacred Hindu Temple in the world and is amongst the five principle pilgrimage sites for the Hindus. On an annual pilgrimage during Shivaratri Festival thousands of devotees of Lord Shiva from all the Hindu communities of the world pay their homage here. Pashupatinath is the reincarnation of Shiva in his most benevolent form as the shepherd of fertility and so there are no animal sacrifices in this temple, only fruits. Flowers and vermilion are offered. It lies on the banks of the Baghmati River and for the Hindus, to be cremated at Pashupatinath means a direct passage to heaven.

Later on we visit Boudhanath, a colossal stupa, just beyond the Pashupatinath Temple. It is an imposing structure standing about 36 meters and is one of the oldest Buddhist monuments ever built in Nepal. The stupa stands on the massive three level mandala style platforms surrounded by colorful family style houses. The stupa is said to have been built in the 5th Century and is a sight of great veneration.

After Sightseeing of Boudhanath, drive back to the hotel and rest of the day is free to relax.

EVE: MEET THE MOTORCYCLE GROUP IN THE HOTEL LOBBY AND PROCEED FOR THE BREFING FOR THE TOUR. AFTER BREFING, BORAD THE WAITING VEHICLE AND DRIVE TO TYPICAL NEPALI RESTAURANT FOR THE WELCOME DINNER.

Overnight at Hotel Maya Manor by (KGH), Kathmandu

After breakfast, met by representative and transferred to the airport for the onward flight home. You will get free before we drop you at the airport for the final departure. (Reporting time is at least 3hrs before flight time)

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