Sampurna Adventure

Essence Of Nepal

Duration
6 days
Max. Elevation
2100m
Group size
Min 1
Level
Easy
Transportation
Best Season
All The Year Round
Accomodation
Hotel
Meals
5 Breakfast, 0 Lunch, 0 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.

Arrival in the morning to Kathmandu, 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 personnel & transferred to your hotel, 

In the afternoon, 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. 


Max. altitude

1,325

Accomodation

Hotel

Tour Distance: 16 km

Tour Duration: 6 hours

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

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, "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", it’s a massive mandala that makes it one of the largest spherical Stupas 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

1,325

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Tour Distance: 220 km

Tour Duration: 6 hours

After breakfast, drives to Pokhara passing by the Trisuli River with a view of a typical village en route,  

Pokhara, the second largest city of Nepal located 220 km/827 Mt., 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 take a boat ride in Phewa Lake and reach the temple of Tal Barahi temple in the island, later simply walk around the main tourist hub near Fewa Lakeside.


Max. altitude

827

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Tour Distance: 10 km

Tour Duration: 6 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,

In the afternoon, enjoy the serenity of Pokhara or simply choose some optional tour of paragliding, Zip flyer, etc.



Max. altitude

1600

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Tour Distance: 6 km

Tour Duration: 3 hours

Breakfast, Flight: Pokhara – Kathmandu, 25 min, 

You will be transferred to Pokhara domestic airport which takes 25 min. flight back to Kathmandu,

Arrive in Kathmandu, we will visit the Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site), the city of fine arts & crafts in metal, stone, and terracotta, officially known as Lalitpur Metropolitan City, it is 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 some monasteries & beautiful courtyard.


Max. altitude

1,325

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Max. Altitude: 1,325 m.

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

1,325

Meals

Breakfast
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Includes

  • Meeting & Assistance on Arrival / Departure at airport / Hotel by Sampurna Adventure Representatives.
  • All suitable transfers on A/C car, van, coach & bus
  • Nonalcoholic welcome drinks on arrival at the hotel
  • Sgl / Dbl / Twin sharing room with Breakfast basis.
  • Flight: Pokhara – Kathmandu
  • English/Spanish/French/German/Italian/Chinese/
  • Russian Speaking local tour guide in Kathmandu
  • Monument entrance fees at all places
  • All services are on a private tour basis
  • All presently applicable Govt. tax & service tax,

Doesn't Include

  • International airfare / Nepal visa 
  • Any meal not mentioned in the program
  • Personal Travel insurance
  • Photography fees inside the monument 
  • Extra cost due to natural and political causes such as landslides, unrest, snow, strikes, etc.
  • All personal expenses of food & drinks, laundry, telephone, tips to guide, driver, restaurant, etc.
  • Any other service not mentioned in the column service includes 

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