In-Depth Nepal Tour: Essence Of Nepal

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by our tour guide and driver.They will escort you to the private vehicle and then you will be transferred directly to your hotel.

In the evening, our tour guide will take you out for a Welcome Dinner with a cultural show of various ethnic groups of Nepal.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today we have the whole day to explore Kathmandu. Before departing from the hotel, the guide will provide a short introduction to the activities of the day.

You will head to the city of Patan which is the second largest of the 3 major cities of the Kathmandu valley. A short stroll around Durbar square gives you an idea of the past regime and culture of this ancient Kingdom. Next, you will visit a number of Buddhist shrines and monasteries founded in the ancient and medieval period some of which even date back to the BC era, including Mahabodhi Temple, Golden Temple, Rudra Varna Mahavihar...After lunch, drive to Boudhanath Stupa which is claimed to be one of the largest stupas in the world and the most important pilgrimage site for the followers of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism.Your final destination of the day is another Buddhist heritage of the valley, Swayambhunath stupa, situated at a vantage point that caters to you a good sunset view of the valley.Overnight in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, you will be taken to an ancient part of Kathmandu valley - Bhaktapur Durbar square - an open museum holding an exciting palace, courtyards, royal bath, sculptures, pagodas, Shikhara style temples, and Buddhist monastery along with exclusive architecture.Just near the square, you will visit the traditional painting school, the dying art of Nepal which is the best souvenir from Nepal. Besides the palace complex, a five-storied temple with the most appreciated architecture, the Pottery Square, Dattatraya Square, and Peacock window are some other things to see in Bhaktapur.In the evening, you will stay at a private lodge run by a family hotel hiking.

Overnight in Bhaktapur.

Today, drive to the sacred site and Buddhist monastery at the top of the hillock Namobuddha.In Namobuddha, you will stay at Namobudhha monastery with the monks and observe the monks pray and eat together. You will find yourself in solitude, peace of mind, and relaxation with the content and simple life of Buddhist monks.Overnight in Namobudhha monastery.

We fly to Pokhara, the second biggest tourist destination in Nepal after Kathmandu. The valley has a number of attractions and activities including lakes, breathtaking views of snow-white peaks, stupas, and temples.You have a free day in Pokhara which you may utilize by canoeing at Phewa lake or just strolling around its banks. In the evening, you might want to partake in the nightlife of the town.In the evening, let's join 2 hours of meditation and mindfulness treatment by a Nepali instructor.Overnight in Pokhara.

Today, drive to Tikedhunga and trek to Ulleri (2000m) which will take you 1 hour of driving and 4 hours of walking.Ulleri is a large and prosperous town beside the Modi River, prepare for the long uphill and start by steeply ascending the long stone steps to Ulleri village with the amazing landscape and the Himalayan scenery.Overnight in Ulleri.

After breakfast, we start a pleasant day of trekking through rhododendron and oak forests.The scenery gives you the inner power to climb up these steps and immerse you to walk more.After a few hours of walking with several breaks in between, we reach Ghorepani. Let's enjoy the fantastic views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan range.Overnight in Ghorepani.

An early morning start for a 40-minute hike up to Poon hill (3210m/10530ft), the route offers a glimpse of the pleasant rhododendron forest.This brilliant viewpoint provides us with an unobstructed sunrise over the high Himalayas and a wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalayas of Dolpo, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna including Mt. Machhapuchre (Fish Tail) and all the way to Manasalu.After a great time, return back to Ghorepani and continue trekking to Tadapani.Overnight in Tadapani.

Experience the Gurung culture of Ghandruk.On our trek to Ghandruk, the trail ascends and is the steepest path we are going to take part in this journey.We reach Ghandruk - the largest Gurung (a popular ethnic group from the western region of Nepal). The village settlement in the area with the closest views of Annapurna and Machhapuchre to the north In the evening, let's enjoy the rustic village atmosphere and get dressed in the local traditional clothes.Overnight in Ghandruk.

After breakfast, we will be on our way to returning to Pokhara.We spent our day exploring the city on a city tour. We will visit the most popular attractions of Pokhara including Davi's Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and the International Mountain Museum.Before returning to the accommodation, we visit Phewa lake where you can go boating if you like.Overnight in Pokhara.

The journey towards the southern starts early and in approximately 4 hours you will reach our jungle resort situated in one of the buffer zones of the Chitwan National Park.The Chitwan National Park is Asia’s best-preserved conservation area, where wildlife thrives and their habitats remain intact. Only a half-hour flight from Kathmandu, the park lies in the Inner Terai lowlands and consists of Sal forests, tall elephant grasslands, hills, ox-box lakes, and flood plains of the Narayani, Rapti, and Reu rivers. Enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Natural) in 1984, the park spreads over an area of 932 sq. km.You will engage in a few jungle activities like a bird-watching tour and/or jungle walk at the discretion of the nature guide.In the evening, let yourself be carried away by the traditional stick dance performance by native Tharu people who dwelled in the forest area.Overnight in Chitwan.

Today, we will continue to explore the great nature here.You will partake in a number of adventurous jungle activities including canoeing along the Rapti river, visiting the elephant breeding center, and jeep safari.Apart from one-horned rhinoceros, crocodiles, and deers which are a normal sight in the national park, you might even see tigers, leopards or pythons if you’re lucky.Besides animals, there are nearly 450 different species of birds in the park that will render the forest safari colorful.Overnight in Chitwan.

Note: we value sustainable travel so riding elephants tour is no longer available.

Leaving Chitwan in the morning, we drive back to Kathmandu.Here you will have a whole day for yourself. Enjoy the very last moments of our trip.Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today, you are free at your leisure until our tour guide and driver come to take you to the airport for your departure flight.End of our tour.