CLASSIC NEPAL TOUR

Arrival at Kathmandu airport. Upon arrival, meet, assist and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

OPTIONAL: MOUNTAIN FLIGHT One of the must-see landmarks of Nepal is, of course, the highest peak in the world – Mount Everest. An awe-stricken silence comes close to matching the experience of a mountain flight. For one hour, you’ll fly over the Eastern Himalayan Ranges of Nepal where some of the highest peaks in the world including Mt. Everest lie for a surreal feeling as you come face to face with the World’s tallest and most enigmatic of Mountains. Even those visitors who like the rigors of a trek won’t miss the opportunity to “conquer” the mountains in one stunning swoop. After breakfast at the hotel, commence the sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city, Swayambunath and Patan city. KATHMANDU CITY: Kasthamandap, the source of the name Kathmandu means ‘made from the timber of a single tree’. Also known as Kantipur, the capital Kathmandu is the hub of Nepal's art and culture. It is a place for rest, relaxation and easy-day sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments. Kathmandu Durbar Square with its arrays of temples, Seto Machhindranath and the ancient palace of the former Nepali Royals enriches your experience of the centuries old civilisation. SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA: Said to be around 2000 years old, this Buddhist Stupa sits atop a hill. The main stupa is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire crowned by a pinnacle of Copper gilt. Painted on the four sided base of the spire are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. The hill of Swayambhunath is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples. You’ll get a scenic view of Kathmandu city from there. PATAN CITY: Located about 5 km south of Kathmandu, Patan is one of 3 royal cities in the valley. A destination for connoisseurs of fine arts, Patan is filled with wood and stone carvings, metal statues, ornate architecture, including dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples, and over 1200 monuments. Patan is believed to have been built in the third century B.C. by the Kirat dynasty later expanded and enriched by the Licchavi and the Malla rulers in the medieval period. Patan Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former Royal palace complex is the centre of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a beautiful museum. One remarkable monument here is 16th century temples dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone. Overnight at Hotel.

Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal. Formerly called Royal Chitwan National Park it was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. It covers an area of 932 km2 (360 sq mi) and is located in the subtropical inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal in the Chitwan district. In altitude it ranges from about 100 m (330 ft) in the river valleys to 815 m (2,674 ft) in the Churia Hills. In the north and west of the protected area the Narayani-Rapti river system forms a natural boundary to human settlements. Adjacent to the east of Chitwan National Park is Parsa Wildlife Reserve, contiguous in the south is the Indian Tiger Reserve Valmiki National Park. The coherent protected area of 2,075 km2 (801 sq mi) represents the Tiger Conservation Unit (TCU) Chitwan-Parsa-Valmiki, which covers a 3,549 km2 (1,370 sq mi) huge block of alluvial grasslands and subtropical moist deciduous forests. Arrival and welcome briefing by the lodge manager Lunch at resort Tharu Village Tour Sunset by the rive side Dinner & Overnight at Resort in Chitwan

Morning breakfast at your resort Canoe Safari, Elephant Safari, Elephant Breeding Centre, Elephant Bathing Lunch at resort Dinner & Overnight at Resort in Chitwan

Morning after breakfast at your resort, drive to Pokhara Pokhara valley (833m.) lies in 200 Km west of Kathmandu valley The valley is the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu. It is the second biggest city of Nepal. This city became the most interesting especially when explorers found that it is the only valley in the world from where one can see snow capped mountains higher than 8000m. From below 1000 m, these Mountains lie in about 25 to 35 km. Arial distance. This valley is the most famous trekking starting gateway for world famous trekking areas such as to Fishtail, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri area. More than 65% of the total trekkers of Nepal trek in Annapurna region. Upon arrival in Pokhara, meet, assist and transfer to hotel.

Early morning drive to Sarangkot for Sunrise over Himalayas Sarangkot offers you breath taking panoramic views of the Annapurna Mountain Range. Situated very close to Pokhara town, it is a semi developed village located on a hill top. It is a two hour walk up the staircase, or you can do most of the way up by vehicle Drive back to Pokhara, Breakfast at hotel After breakfast half day sightseeing of Pokhara city (including Bindhyabasini Temple, Tal Barai Temple, Seti River Gorge, Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Tibetan Village) 01 hour boating at Phewa lake. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara

Morning after breakfast at your hotel, transfer to domestic airport for flight to Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu, tranfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast at hotel, free time at your own. On time transfer to international airport for flight to onward destination