Sampurna Adventure

Nepal Land Of Contrasts

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

Highlights

Overview

In this "Nepal – Land of contrasts" we could see the beautiful medieval capital of Nepal with its ancient palaces of the Malla dynasty; visit historic & cultural places such as Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu, Patan, Pashupatinath temple, and Boudhanath with sacred monasteries, monuments of Hindu and Buddhist religion, including its villages,
We proceed to the beautiful lake city Pokhara, from Sarangkot we have incomparable magnificent views of the famous Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, etc. 
Continue your journey to the Chitwan National Park, one of the best-conserved jungles and wildlife untouched by modern civilization for centuries, Chitwan once the royal hunting grounds of the Rana oligarchy to witness the Bengal tiger, rhino, crocodile, and so on, which is unforgettable memories of the tour, it is the first step in organizing to see Nepal with Mt. Everest Himalaya for you, your family and friends.

Trip Itinerary

Hotel Distance: 6 Km

Duration: 30 Min.

The flight into the Himalayas reveals breathtaking views of the great peaks of Mt. Dorje Lakpa 6,966 m, Mt. Ganesh Himal 7,422 m, Mt. Langtang 7,227 m, 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 personnel & 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 (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the most important monuments of the Nepalese capital in the open-air museum filled with the temples, courtyards and palace of the Malla Kings, who ruled over the city. The palace’s main courtyard is where the Kings of Nepal were crowned and had their coronations solemnized. Other impressive sights include a giant statue of Kal Bhairab, the God of Destruction, stunning Shiva-Parvati temples, Taleju, and the Kumari Palace, where the Kumari acknowledges their greetings from her balcony window.

Swoyambhunath Stupa with its 2,500-year history, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is probably the most sacred ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site soaring above the city on a lofty hilltop, the fascinating, chaotic jumble of Buddhist and Hindu iconography, ancient carvings, the smell of incense and butter lamps, the mystical atmosphere is heightened by devotees who make a ritual circumambulation of the stupa, spinning the prayer wheels set into its base. This famous stupa is surrounded by typical houses of priests, Chaityas and monasteries. 

Pashupatinath, a "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 Bagmati, considered Varanasi for Hindus, where we could witness their final rituals of cremation.

Boudhanath, a "UNESCO World Heritage site", is a massive mandala that makes it one of the largest spherical Stupa in the world, where many Tibetan refugees residing since 1960, in its premises have built more than 50 Buddhist monasteries. The Stupa is said to have buried the remains of Kassapa Buddha. 

Max. altitude

1,325m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Tour Distance: 205 km

Tour Duration: 6 hours

Drives to Pokhara, the second largest city of Nepal located west of the capital Kathmandu. It is home to Gorkha 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 to famous Mustang trekking, Mount Annapurna Circuit trail, and Jomsom – Muktinath,

In the afternoon we take a boat ride in Phewa Lake and reach the temple of Tal Barahi temple in the island, enjoy the serenity of Pokhara, or simply choose some optional tour of paragliding, Zip flyers, etc.

Max. altitude

827m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Tour Distance: 11 km

Tour Duration: 5 hours

Early morning an hour's 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, back to hotel and breakfast, 

Later we will 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, 


Max. altitude

1520m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Tour Distance: 160 km

Tour Duration: 6 hours

Drive to “Chitwan National Park” A World Heritage Site that 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 by refreshments & be given a briefing on the lodge & its facilities. After being given our programs of the day and the allocation of our room, start exploring Chitwan. 

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

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

Max. altitude

415m

Accomodation

Hotel / Resort

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 is 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 the monsoon period Canoe ride and Jeep Safari is closed from June till the end of September as the national park authorities close their entry into the jungle to prevent damage to forest track, and 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

Lodge / Resort

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tour Distance: 170 km

Tour Duration: 5 hours

After breakfast, we embark on a road trip to Kathmandu (5 hrs. drive), (Optional: by flight to Kathmandu)

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

Max. altitude

1,325m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Airport Distance: 6 Km

Duration: 30 Min.

Leisurely breakfast, In the morning free for personal activities, we can explore the narrow lively, and endless streets of Thamel town where we will find all kinds of good restaurants, typical Nepali handicrafts, fine jewelry, clothing, and trekking gear store, 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. End of Service.


Max. altitude

1,325m

Accomodation

No 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  
  • English/Spanish/French/German/Italian/Russian Speaking local tour guide
  • Monument entrance fees at all places
  • In Chitwan: all jungle activities on full board basis
  • 7-night accommodations in respective hotels or similar, 7 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner
  • 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, beverages in the meals included, laundry, telephone etc.
  • Tips to guide, driver, porterage, restaurant (costumery) 
  • Any extra expenses for the transfer, hotel & other services abandoning the trip before / after scheduled.
  • Any other service not mentioned in the service includes column

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