Sampurna Adventure

Essence Of Nepal 8 Days

Duration
8 days
Max. Elevation
1600m
Group size
Min 1
Level
Easy
Transportation
Best Season
All The Year Round
Accomodation
Hotel
Meals
7 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner
Starts at/ Ends at
kathmandu / kathmandu
Trip Route

Highlights

Overview

In this "Himalayan Valley tour" one could see the beautiful medieval capital of Nepal with its ancient palaces of the Malla dynasty; monuments and temples of Hindu and Buddhist religion, including its villages and the Himalayan valley, are untouched by modern civilization for centuries are unforgettable memories of the tour is the first step in organizing to see Nepal with Mt. Everest Himalaya for you, your family and friends.
In the beginning visit historic & cultural places such as Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan and Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath with sacred monasteries, later drive to Pokhara, from Sarangkot you will see the famous Mt. Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu, etc. 

Trip Itinerary

Hotel Distance: 6 Km, Duration: 30 Min.

The flight into the Himalayas reveals breathtaking views of the great peaks Mt. Dorje Lakpa 6,966 m, Mt. Ganesh Himal 7,422 m, Mt. Langtang 7,227m, etc., (weather permitting) taking you right into the Himalayan capitals at Kathmandu. After immigration formality at the airport, you will be greeted and welcomed by a Sampurna Adventure personal & transferred to your hotel, Spend the rest of the day at leisure for personal activities, explore around the city center or take a rest following your program briefing.

Max. altitude

1,325m

Accomodation

Hotel

Tour Distance: 20 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours 

(Optional: Early morning you could take an optional Mount Everest flight tour – The Highest Mountain on Earth).

Visit Kathmandu Durbar square (The World Heritage site), the most important monuments of the Nepalese capital in open air museum, the Kumari Palace (Living goddess) where the Kumari acknowledges their greetings from her balcony window, filled with the temples, courtyards & palace of the Malla Kings, who ruled over the city. The palace is known as Hanuman Dhoka, the statue of Monkey god adjoining to the palace entrance. The palace’s main courtyard is where Kings of Nepal were crowned and have their coronations solemnized.

Next to the palace we have gigantic figure of Kal Bhairab (the God of Destruction) and beautiful temples. 

Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa with its 2,500-year history, UNESCO World Heritage Site, an ancient religious complex mobbed by monkeys and soaring above the city on a lofty hilltop, the fascinating, chaotic jumble of Buddhist and Hindu iconography. Even the 2015 earthquake failed to topple Kathmandu's best loved temple, you could see ancient carvings everywhere and the smell of incense and butter lamps, the mystical atmosphere is heightened by devotees who make a ritual circumnavigation, spinning the prayer wheels set into its base of this famous stupa, and surrounded by beautiful typical houses of priest, Chaityas and monastery. 

We will visit the Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site), the city of fine arts & craft in metal, stone, terracotta, officially known as Lalitpur Metropolitan City and one of the largest cities of Nepal, it is famous for its rich cultural heritage, where you will see in its ancient palace with golden gate and window, temples of Krishna, Shiva, Golden temple (Hiranya Barna Mahabihar) as well as monasteries & beautiful courtyard. 

Max. altitude

1,325m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Tour Distance: 6 km, Tour Duration: 5 – 6 hours

Bhaktapur, a UNESCO World Heritage site & the medieval capital city, visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, surrounded by spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newari artists and craftsmen over several centuries, an example of exquisite woodworks in the Palace of 55 windows with its golden gate, the beautiful Dattatreya, Nyatapola with Bhairab Temple and ceramics Square, 

Pashupatinath, the sacred Shiva temple, serves as the seat of the national deity, this extensive Hindu temple ground offers an "extensive collection of temples, ashrams, sculptures” etc. for centuries along the banks of the sacred river Bagamati, considered Varanasi for Hindus, where we could witness their final rituals of cremation.

Boudhanath, "a UNESCO World Heritage site", it’s a massive mandala that makes it one of the largest spherical Stupa and the most sacred Buddhist shrine outside of Tibet where in the vicinity many Tibetan refugees residing since 1960, in its premises have built more than 50 Buddhist monasteries. On the great Stupa of Boudha is said to have buried the remains of Kassapa Buddha.

Max. altitude

1,325m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Tour Distance: 205 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours

After breakfast, drive by road to Pokhara passing by Trisuli river with some typical village en-route, Pokhara, the second largest city of Nepal located west of the capital Kathmandu. It is home to Gurkha soldiers. The Annapurna Range with three out of the ten highest mountains in the world — Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu are within approximately 15 – 35 miles of the valley. Due to its proximity to the Annapurna Mountain range in the Himalayas, the city is the gateway of famous Mustang trekking, Mount Annapurna Circuit trail, and Jomsom – Muktinath,

In the afternoon, we take a boat ride in Phewa Lake to reach the Tal Barahi temple in the island, later simply walk around the main tourist hub near Fewa Lake side, (depending time permit)

Max. altitude

827m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Distancia: 11 km, Duración: 5 hrs

Early morning an hour drive to Sarangkot hilltop to view sunrise over the world’s 10th highest mountain Mt. Annapurna (8,091 Mt.) Machhapuchhre (6993 Mt.) and Dhaulagiri (8,167 Mt.) etc. (weather permitting), drive back to visit Vindhyabasini temple, 

In the afternoon visit the famous “David fall”, a beautiful waterfall, it marks the point where a stream from Phewa Lake vanishes underground through a narrow gorge into a mysterious hole in the ground, the Gupteswor Shiva Cave, one of the longest caves in Nepal and Tibetan refugee camp,

Rest of the day at leisure for simply walk around the main tourist hub near Fewa Lakeside, or you can do some optional tours of Zip Flyer, Sky Walk, paragliding etc

Max. altitude

1520m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Tour Distance: 175 km, Duration: 5 hrs 

Drive to “Chitwan National Park” A World Heritage Site lies in the Terai region of Southern Nepal; it is well known to be the best managed National Park in Asia. We will discover a lost world of towering Trees, twisting vines, one horned Rhinoceros, Crocodiles, Python, Deer and some of the world’s most Exotic birds. 

On arrival, will receive and greeted by resort staff, accompanied with refreshment & be given a briefing on lodge & its facilities. After being given our programs of the day and allocation of our room, start exploring around Chitwan. 

Village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village where we could learn more about the lifestyle of the Tharu (Inhabitant of Jungle). In the evening we could see amazing Sun set view from the bank of Rapti River.

Later we have slide presentation, one of our jungle experts will introduce background data and history of the Chitwan National Park as well as some other topics relating to wildlife.

Max. altitude

415m

Accomodation

Resort/Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Tour Distance: 6 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours

Enjoy the full day of jungle safari to discover the nature and wildlife of Nepal.

Canoe ride along the Rapti River (Subject to water level), an excellent opportunity for Bird Watching, we could see two rare species of crocodiles; the Marsh Mugger and the fish-eating Gharial.

In the afternoon, Jeep Safari, an excellent opportunity to see different kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, monkey, leopard, sloth bear and the Royal Bengal Tiger (If we are lucky). We will also encounter many other smaller mammals that have made Chitwan their home.

(Note: Due to animal rights activists it is banned elephant-back tours in Chitwan by most resorts, instead will provide Jeep Safari. 

During monsoon period Canoe ride and Jeep Safari is closed from June till end of September as the national park authorities close its entry into the jungle to prevent damage to forest track, secure human lives from monsoon-induced disasters and felling of the trees)

In the evening Tharu cultural dance presentation by the local villagers (in which we also could participate).    

Max. altitude

415m

Accomodation

Resort/Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tour Distance: 170 km, Tour Duration: 5 hours

Breakfast, Check out and later drive back to Kathmandu (Optional by Flight) and transfer to the airport for final departure to connect onward flight. We wish you a safe flight and hope to serve you back in near future. 

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Max. altitude

1,325m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast
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Includes

  • Meeting & Assistance on Arrival / Departure at airport / Hotel by Sampurna travels Representatives.
  • All suitable transfers on A/C car, van, coach & bus
  • Nonalcoholic welcome drinks on arrival at hotel
  • Sgl / Dbl / Twin sharing room on bed and breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara  
  • In Chitwan: all jungle activities on full board basis
  • Monument entrance fees at all places
  • English/Spanish/French/German/Italian/ Russian Speaking local tour guide in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • English speaking naturalist jungle guide in Chitwan
  • Bottle of mineral water during visit
  • 7-night accommodations in respective hotels or similar, daily Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 6 Dinner
  • All services are on an exclusive private tour basis
  • 24 hrs assistance service
  • All presently applicable Govt. tax & service tax,

Doesn't Include

  • International Air fare & Nepal Visa Fee
  • Personal Travel insurance
  • Any meal not mentioned in the program
  • Photography fees inside the monument
  • Extra cost due to natural and political causes such as landslides, unrest, snow, strikes etc.
  • Personal expenses of food & drinks, laundry, telephone,
  • Tips to guide, driver, porterage, restaurant (costumery) 
  • Any extra expenses for the transfer, hotel & other services abandoning the trip before / after scheduled.
  • The trip from Pokhara / Chitwan / Kathmandu without guide
  • Any other service not mentioned in the service includes column

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