Kathmandu, Chitwan 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: 180 km, Tour Duration: 6 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: 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: 160 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours

Breakfast, we embark on a road trip to Pokhara (4 – 5 hrs. drive), the second largest city of Nepal located 220 km/827 Mt., 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,

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, boat ride in Phewa Lake and reach the temple of Tal Barahi temple in the island,

in the afternoon, enjoy Pokhara's natural appeal and tranquility as you stroll down the shore of the famous Fewa Lake, which is lined with eateries, shops, and a local market. You can also opt for an optional tour of paragliding, Zip flyer, etc.

Distancia: 10 km, Duración: 6 hrs

Early morning visit to Sarangkot (1,600 Mt..), 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 leisurely Breakfast 

we will take a boat ride at Phewa Lake and reach the temple island dedicated to the goddess Tal Barahi,

Then from the other side of the lake we have a short walk (30 min) we will ascend by stone steps to the famous Shanti Stupa. This pagoda-style Buddhist monument located at a height of 1100 meters on the Anadu hill built by the monk Morioka Sonin with local supporters under the direction of Nichidatsu Fujii,

Shanti is a Sanskrit word meaning peace, also widely used in the Nepali languages, meaning Peace Pagoda as a symbol of peace.

Nepal has two of the eighty peace pagodas in the world: the Shanti Stupa in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, and the Shanti Stupa in Pokhara. It offers a panoramic view of the world's tenth highest mountain, Mount Annapurna (8091 m), Machhapuchhre (6993 m) and Dhaulagiri (8167 m) etc. (weather permitting).

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

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

Breakfast, check out and drive back to Kathmandu, (optional by flight to Kathmandu, 25 min) 

Rest of the afternoon free for personal activities, you can get acquainted by exploring the narrow, lively and endless streets packed with shops selling Nepalese handicrafts, jewellery, clothes, etc.

Tour Distance: 43 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours 

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

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, 

Pashupatinath, "UNESCO World Heritage site", the sacred Hindu Shiva temple, it 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 Stupas in the world, where many Tibetan refugees residing since 1960, its premises have built more than 50 Buddhist monasteries. The Stupa is said to have buried the remains of Kassapa Buddha.

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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