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,
After resting for a couple of hours at the hotel, in the afternoon we will explore Kathmandu Durbar, Hanuman Dhoka, the former royal residence, Mahadev and Parvati temple, sacred Kumari palace (living goddess) for Buddhists and Hindus with bazaars with the vibrant of Kathmandu, Ason, Macchindra Bahal, Indra Chowk, Naradevi, Shreeghaar and Thamel neighborhood). After arriving in Thamel, free time to do things on your own (about an hour or more). Then return to the Hotel, welcome dinner at the Hotel and accommodation.
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 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.
Bhaktapur, 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 exemplary of exquisite woodworks in the Palace of 55 windows with its golden gate, the beautiful Dattatreya, Nyatapola with Bhairab Temple and ceramics Square,
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)
Distancia: 11 km, Duración: 4 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
Tour Distance: 165 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.
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).
Tour Distance: 170 km, Tour Duration: 5 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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