Kathmandu Chitwan Lumbini and Pokhara

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. Purbi Chhyachu 6,637m, Mt. Langtang 7,227m, etc., (weather permitting) taking you right into the Himalayan capitals at Kathmandu. 

After customs, immigration procedures and baggage claim, a representative from Sampurna will greet you upon leaving the arrivals terminal, welcoming you and transferring you to your hotel (Check-in: 1400 hours). 

The Kathmandu Valley, the capital and heart of the country, essentially symbolizes everything that is Nepal. Having lived through the rule of several dynasties, the culture and society of Kathmandu has evolved over time to give it a more than unique characteristic. Today it is an urban city that has its ancient myths and at the same time is a testimony to the greatness of people who have lived there for centuries, a melting pot of everything that is Nepali.

following your program briefing, spend the rest of the day at leisure for personal activities, you can familiarize yourself by exploring the center of Kathmandu with the narrow, lively and endless streets filled with shops of Nepalese crafts, jewelry, clothes, ATMs and even good restaurants, etc.

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 monument of the Nepalese capital in an 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 the Monkey god adjoins the palace entrance. The palace’s main courtyard is where the Kings of Nepal were crowned and had their coronations solemnized.

Next to the palace, we have a 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 the priest, Chaityas and monastery. 

We will visit Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site), the city of fine arts & crafts in metal, stone, and terracotta, officially known as Lalitpur Metropolitan City and one of the largest cities in 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. Overnight at hotel.

Tour Distance: 35 km, Tour Duration: 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, "UNESCO World Heritage site", the sacred Hindu 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. 

Tour Distance: 167 km, Tour Duration: 5 hours

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.

Tour Distance: 10 km, Tour Duration: 5-6 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).    

Tour Distance: 165 km, Duración: 5 hrs

Breakfast, overland drive to Lumbini with a view of the rural mountain village, upon arrival Check-in at the hotel,

Lumbini is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, Shiddharth Gautam attained enlightenment around 563 BC, became the Buddha and founded Buddhism. Lumbini is one of the pilgrimage centers of the Buddhist world that emerged as a fundamental place for the life of Gautama Buddha.

We will visit the Mayadevi temple which marks the place where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama and several others that are still under restoration. In the adjoining sacred garden are Ashoka's pillar, ancient stupa ruins and monks dressed in maroon and saffron congregating under a Bodhi (Pipal) fig tree decorated with prayer flags. Depending on the weather, we will visit monasteries that have been built by Buddhist communities from all over the world.

Many monuments, monasteries, the museum, the Lumbini International Research Institute, are within the sacred site. At other sites near Lumbini according to tradition, previous Buddhas were born, achieved ultimate enlightenment and finally renounced their earthly forms.

Tour Distance: 201 km, Tour Duration: 5-6 hours

Drive overland from Lumbini towards Pokhara, one of the mountainous cities in the west of Kathmandu, it is the city of lakes and the famous city of the Gorkha soldiers. A starting point of many trekking routes to the Annapurna, Mustang and Ghodepani – Poonhill and of course expeditions to himalaya.

From Pokhara we can see the Annapurna massif, it seems to be “within reach”, although it actually takes days to get there. Nowhere else do the mountains rise so quickly within 30 km having an incomparable view of Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m), Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) etc. (weather permitting).

Arrival in Pokhara and transfer to the Hotel, after a short rest, we will visit the David waterfall, famous for being a waterfall through a narrow gorge before disappearing into a mysterious hole in the ground, we will take a peaceful boat ride on the Lake Fewa, even to the island-temple dedicated to the goddess Tal Barahi to contemplate the natural charm of the city's surroundings and stroll along the shore of the famous Fewa lake with a local market, crafts, restaurants and bars to enjoy.

Tour Distance: 10 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours

Early morning drives 5 km to Sarangkot (1,600 m) to enjoy a spectacular sunrise (as per meteorology) this mountain is located north of Pokhara with views of the Fewa lake and valley, a stunning panoramic view of the highest mountains on earth as the massive Annapurna reach a dizzying height of over 8000 metres, and the range of Mt. Annapurna (8,091 Mt) Machhapuchhre (6993 Mt) and Dhaulagiri (8,167 Mt), Manaslu etc. Clear, on the way back we will visit the Vindhyabasini Temple, the K I Singh Bridge and the Seti Gorge, a mysterious wonder originated by the Fishtail Peak glacier, the David waterfall whose water originates in Phewa Lake, famous for being a waterfall through a narrow gorge before disappearing. in a mysterious hole in the earth, which can be seen from inside of Gupteshwor cave, later visit Tashiling Tibetan refugee camp that has been established since 1959. Rest of the day, enjoy the different possibilities that the place offers.

Tour Distance: 205 km, Tour Duration: 6-7 hours

Breakfast, we embark on a road trip to Kathmandu, arrival and check-in at hotel, in the afternoon free for independent activities, we could explore the narrow lively and endless streets of Thamel town where we will find all kinds of good restaurants, full of typical Nepali handicraft, fine jewelry, clothing and trekking gear store, 

Airport Distance: 6 Km, Duration: 30 Min.

Leisurely breakfast, in the morning free for personal activities, later at the arranged time 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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