Nepal Uncovered: Temples, Hamlets, and the Everest Pursuit
Nepal Uncovered: Temples, Hamlets, and the Everest Pursuit
7 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Visiting: Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Bandipur, Pokhara
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TH020
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
2 - 10
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Nestled away in the lap of the Himalayas, Nepal is home to eight of the world's' tallest mountains - including Mount Everest - the world's highest peak. Officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, it is a landlocked country, covering an area of 147,181 sq kms. Bordered by India to the South, East and West and China to the North, it is precisely located in South Asia. The beautiful mountain nation has much to allure the tourists. Kathmandu, the capital city has many Buddhist Temples, shrouded in mystic aura.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive Kathmandu, upon arrival our assistance will be at the airport the you will be transferred
to hotel enjoy welcome dinner.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu - Nagarkot
Location: Nagarkot
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing tour. Bouddhanath epitomizes the Tibetan Buddhism. It was built in 5th Century AD and is regarded as one of the world's biggest stupa. It has been built on stepped octagonal base and inset with alcoves representing Buddha and his teachings. The stupa is surrounded by various temples or 'gompas'. It was classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.
Proceed to Nagarkot via Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur -Bhaktapuri is also known as the city of Devotees. It was established by King Anand Dev in the 9th
Century AD. This city carries history, culture and various festivals and carnivals. This city is the most visited tourist destination of Nepal. Bhaktapur's potters and handicrafts industries are also famous nationwide. UNESCO inscribed Bhaktapur as World Heritage Site in 1979.
After the sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur we proceed to Nagarkot, which takes around 1-1.5 hours
under under normal road condition.
Nagarkot -Nagarkot is one of the most scenic spot located at an altitude of 2211m, from where an excellent view of snow capped peaks of the Himalayan Ranges can be seen (if the weather permits). It is also well known for the spectacular sunrise. It is also the nearest place to see Mount Everest from Kathmandu
valley. If the weather conditions are clear, we can see the Annapurna range too.
Overnight in Nagarkot
Day 3 : Nagarkot – Bandipur
Location: Bandipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast proceed to Bandipur, which takes near about 4-5 hours under normal road condition. Check in and overnight stay at Hotel.
Bandipur -Bandipur is a hilltop settlement and a rural municipality, which is located at elevation of 1030m. Due to its, preserved old time culture and atmosphere, Bandipur is one of the attractions of tourists. Its medium elevation, excellent view of the Himalayas as (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manasalu, Ganesh Himal,
Marsyangdi Valley, Mount Manakamana with its high perching palace), relatively easy accessibility and of course old Newari Town flair, make Bandipur an interesting tourist site.
Overnight in Bandipur
Day 4 : Bandipur – Pokhara
Location: Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Post breakfast proceed to Pokhara, which takes around 2-3 hours under normal road condition.
Pokhara -Pokhara is the second most popular city in Nepal, which is around 200km from Kathmandu. It is
considered as the tourism capital of Nepal being base for trekkers undertaking the Annapurna
Circuit through Annapurna Conservation Area. This city is also known as the City of Lakes and is
the second largest city after Kathmandu. Three 8000 meters peaks (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu)
can be seen from the city. Besides these, Machhapuchchhre (Fishtail Mountain),Fewa Lake, Davis
Fall, Mahendra Cave, Bat Cave and many other attractions make Pokhara a famous tourist
destination.
Overnight in Pokhara
Day 5 : Half Day Sightseeing Tour Of Sarangkot/Pokhara
Location: Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, from Pokhara, Sarangkot is the most popular tourist destination, from where you can enjoy the great view of the Pokhara valley and the magnificent view of the mountains. Sarangkot, which is
at the altitude of 1592m, is the highest viewpoint for sunrise. It is also one of the famous destination for paragliding.
After Sarangkot sightseeing tour, back to Pokhara city for half day city tour.
Half day sightseeing tour of Pokhara City, which includes boat ride in Fewa Lake, visit to Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, Mahendra Cave and Bat Cave.
Overnight stay at Pokhara
Day 6 : Pokhara - Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Post breakfast, proceed back to Kathmandu. On the way to Kathmandu, you can enjoy the scenic view of mountains, cultural villages, Trishuli river (Famous for rafting) and many other magnificent and panoramic view
After arriving Kathmandu, we start with the sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city and Swayambhunath.
Kathmandu Durbar Square Kathmandu Durbar Square is the ancient palace of the Nepalese Royalty. The complex has 50 temples and is distributed in two quadrangles of the Durbar Square. The preference for the
construction of royal palaces at this site dates back to as early as the Licchavi period in the third century. Famous Kumari Ghar (Temple of the Living Goddess), Kasthamandap, which is constructed from the wood of a single tree, also lie within Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is declared as World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Swayambhunath- Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in parts of the temple. The Buddhist Stupa in Swayambhunath is said to be 2000 years old. Swayambhu
means self-existed, so it is considered that the name Swayambhunath came from the eternal self-existence flame, over which a Stupa was built later.Although Swayambhunath is holy place for Buddhists, all the religions and cultural people visit this place with due respect.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 7 : Departure Or Onwards From Nepal
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast free till departure. Proceed to International Airport to connect the flight for onward journey.
What's Included
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Accommodation
1 night in Kathmandu at a 4 Star hotel 1 night in Nagarkot at a 4 Star hotel 1 night in Bandipur at a 4 Star hotel 2 nights in Pokhara at a 4 Star hotel 1 night in Kathmandu at a 4 Star hotel
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Additional Services
Sightseeing Kathmandu Durbar Square + Swayambhunath Pashupatinath Temple + Bouddhanath Stupa Patan Durbar Square Bhaktapur Durbar Square Sarangkot for sunrise view Pokhara city tour + 1 hour boat ride
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Fully Guided
Local Representations
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Meals
6 Breakfasts 1 Dinner
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Transport
Kathmandu - Nagarkot AC Vehicle Nagarkot – Bandipur AC Vehicle Bandipur – Pokhara AC Vehicle Pokhara - Kathmandu AC Vehicle
What's Not Included
Book your international flights only after receiving the confirmation summary, on certain dates the tour may run in the reverse order.
Mode of Transport
Bus , Van , Cab
Accommodation
Very well connected 4 Star accommodation is used with 75%+ positive TripAdvisor reviews. Some upgrades are also given as and when a better star category hotel pitches to take the room nights at a 4 Star's price.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We run guaranteed departures, even if the minimum number of guests are not achieved on a particular departure date, even if it means at a loss to us, We understand international flights may be booked by the time we know if we are making the minimum numbers or not.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, its generally add 70% of the twin share cost, we have mentioned the exact pricings on offer for solo travelers for most of our tours.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, most places you will have a full or a half day to self explore.
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What is the maximum group size?
10
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes, but will mostly be English speaking so our groups get along really well.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, You will be send a Service Confirmation Summary 4 Weeks prior to the departure which will have all the hotels named , Services mentioned with specific times, dates and confirmation numbers if any along with detailed vouchers with specific instructions if they apply to a particular service.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 Star Hotels with 80%+ TripAdvisor recommendations. Most hotels on the tour either our content team would have stayed at or would have inspected.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
No, you will have new representatives and guides for excursions each location
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, at prices cheaper than what you may get on online booking sites.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, Hotels as well as some transportation offers free wi-fi at times only good for text messages not streaming.
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Are flights included in this tour?
Domestic flights are included, international flights are not included though.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes.
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What happens if my arrival flight is late ?
We will be tracking your arrival flight number if we are given one and will re-organize the arrival transfer without any cost to you, however if the flight number changes and we are informed with less than 36 hours to your original flight arrival time, we will have to book you a new transfer at a cost to yourself.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Travel companions will mostly be from English speaking countries, you could opt for a Semi-Private or a Private option which will only be a little more should you want to keep a level of privacy.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Depending on the holiday chosen and unless specified otherwise, - 30 days or more before holiday start date the changes can be done without a fee from Wanderful Holidays however any fee charged by train / ferry / airline companies will have to be passed onto the guest plus any price difference for the newly chosen date. - 29 days and upto 15 days before holiday start date, there will be an administration fee of $75 per person in addition to the above mentioned charges Inside of 15 days changes may not be possible, however we will try all possible to make changes happen in the most cost effective and a transparent way.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, All the hotels we deal with in every country meet the local health & safety norms, Also they are a part of the worldwide star category program. Besides our team takes extreme care in choosing the hotels which have no less than 70%+ recommendations on TripAdvisor.
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What happens if my flight / cruise / ferry coach / train is arriving the start city a day or few days prior ?
We can organize pre-tour stays at competitive prices and can reschedule your transfers too accordingly.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes we do, with accommodation on private basis for which a supplement will be applicable, all other services are shared like transfers and excursions with a group so as the costs are not astronomically high for single share option.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
In certain cases, yes. You will need to ask one of our operators about the specific tour and a specific departure date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a service confirmation summary in 24-72 working hours after a booking is confirmed & detailed vouchers 3-4 weeks before the tour start date which will have all local emergency numbers as well as an invite to a whatsapp group for 24/7 chat support handled by our operations team.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
4 years and a few months, no qualms in showcasing ourselves as a young & a vibrant company with a lot of energy, with top priority being care for our customers which can be seen in the reviews our guests leave for us on www.trustpilot.com
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