Nepal glimpse tour offers an interesting series of journey through Kathmandu valley to other touristic hubs Pokhara & Chitwan. Our journey in Kathmandu is filled with the sightseeing tour of major UNESCO world heritage sites. This tour gives you a short glimpse into Nepal and the Nepalese. There are at least 125 ethnic groups with more than 100 festivals, 123 languages. Nepal is a land of multi-culture society. For those who are visiting the country for the first time will be amazed to experience mountains, river valley, village, city, lake, people heritage sites with forest clad hills.

If Kathmandu is to enjoy at its art and architecture then Pokhara is popular for its natural charisma. the beautiful sunrise from Sarangkot is something that one does not wants to miss it when in Pokhara. The views of Annapurna range, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre will add cherry to the trip.

Chitwan is another attraction of the tour where you will enjoy diverse type of natural beauty of Nepal. The planned itinerary includes safari to the dense forest of Chitwan, bird watching, Canyoing. Chitwan is the habitat zone of different variety of wild animals, including the Royal Bengal Tiger. Tharu’s one of the unique ethnic group of Nepal, who are popular for different culture, lifestyle and food habit, one of the not to miss thing is the stick dance of Tharu’s, the bond and the balance they share during this dance performance is the balance of their team work in their real life as well.

Overview

Itinerary

Overview

This trip is planned for people who enjoy the culture, history and nature of Nepal in a short span of time which covers the main areas of tourist destinations of Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan. In Kathmandu, you will be visiting several UNESCO World Heritages sights in the company of English speaking local tour guide. Transfers will be by air-conditioned private vehicle and the type of vehicle depends on the size of group. While in Pokhara, you will enjoy the trip to Sarangkot, about 15 to 20 minutes drive from your hotel that allows you to see a panoramic mountain range of the Annapurna. Then after breakfast, hiking is scheduled to Anadu Hill where World Peace Stupa is situated, after a boat ride across the pristine Phewa Lake. The uphill walk one way, through the forested area will take about 45 minutes to an hour that will allow you to see the beautiful Pokhara Valley and wider range of Himalayan mountain peaks. But the view depends on weather which is beyond our control. Then we will return the same way back to the hotel. Visiting Chitwan is another exhilarating experience to watch wild animals (such as the one horned Rhino, sloth bear, wild boar, many different species of deer and sometime the Royal Bengal Tiger as well as wild birds) in their natural habitat by riding on an elephant back. Visiting the local village will in Chitwan will let you have an experience on the day to day life of people who live in low land areas of Nepal. Dug out canoe ride in the river will allow you to an opportunity to see the aquatic animals (local river fish, Gharial crocodiles etc.).

This tour does not involve high altitudes or any adventurous activities thus there is no age bar. Anyone can enjoy this trip as long as they are physically fit and like travelling to different places.

This tour can be done any time of the year except during monsoon / rainy season (from June to September) since there is some heavy down pour for few hours but somehow will not be an obstacle for this tour. Weather during spring is warm with fairly clear sky from March to May. During monsoon, it is bit warm, humid and cloudy sky but when it rains, the weather become cooler. October brings mild winter until half way of November. From half way November to February, Kathmandu becomes bit cold in the morning and in the evening as it is located at an altitude of 1400 meters from sea level. As Chitwan lies just 260 meters above sea level (low land of Nepal) which has sub-tropical climate, it is quite hot during spring and summer.

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (KTM – 1,348-m.), transfer to hotel – O/nt. hotel.

– Upon arrival, immigration & customs formality at the airport then exit from arrival terminal, meet us outside the terminal building & transfer to the hotel.
– Check in process at the hotel (passport required for checking in).
– Short briefing of the whole trip / questions (doubts) to be replied then disperse to the rooms at hotel.

Day 2

Sightseeing tour (Swoyambhu, Patan & Kathmandu Durbar Sq.) – O/nt. hotel. (OPTIONAL: Mountain flight)

– Drive to airport (05.15 hrs.) for an hour long mountain peaks viewing including Mt. Everest (8,848-m.) & more.
– Breakfast between 6.30 to 9 a.m. in the morning at hotel.
– Sightseeing tour starts from hotel at 9.30 a.m. accompanied by local guide (English) who will explain about culture, history and about the world heritage sights.
– Sightseeing duration of 8 hours includes short (45 minutes) lunch break (lunch: your own expense)
– Entrance fees to sightseeing venues included (please pack up your baggage for journey next day to Chitwan)

Day 3

Drive (6½ hrs.) Kathmandu – Chitwan (185 km. south-west) – O/nt. hotel.

– The reason to visit Chitwan is to see wild animals in their natural habitat riding on elephant back.
– After breakfast (7.30 a.m.) at hotel in Kathmandu, drive (6½ hrs.) to Chitwan.
13.00: Arrive at the resort in Chitwan, check in and room allocated, then short briefing about activities.
13.30: Lunch
16.00: Sightseeing tour (visit Tharu Village, Elephant stable and sunset view point)
19.00: Dinner
19.45: Culture program (Tharu stick dance) but it could also take place the second day.
Full day activities in Chitwan as per following tentative program – O/nt. hotel.

Day 4

In the resort, Chitwan National Park Area

06.00: Wake up call.
06.30: Breakfast
07.00: Canoeing and visit to Elephant breeding center or Canoeing and jungle walk 2 to 4 hrs.
12.00: Lunch
14.30: Elephant back safari
19.00: Dinner (if culture program not done in the first evening then proceed to culture program).
Drive (5 hrs.) after program & breakfast, Chitwan – Pokhara (Alt. 820 m. – 175 km north-west) – O/nt. hotel.

Day 5

Drive Chitwan to Pokhara - 150 km. - west direction from Kathmandu.

06.00: Wake up call.
06.30: Bird watching by walking in the jungle with binoculars.
07.30: Breakfast.
09.00: Leave the resort in Chitwan for Pokhara by your private vehicle.
11.30: Lunch break on the way to Pokahra
15.00: Arrive in Pokhara and check in at hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Day 6

In Pokhara with different activities – O/nt. hotel. (Optional: Paragliding, Ultra light flight or Zip flying)

– 5.15 a.m. drive (15 minutes) to Sarangkot (1,692-m.) to view sunrise & mountains peaks (weather permitting).
– Return to hotel for breakfast.
– Day hiking to World Peace Stupa on top of Anadu Hill. First cross the Phewa Lake in wooden boat then uphill walk through forested area for about 45 minutes. Nice view of mountain peaks & Pokhara valley on a clear day.
– After returning from hike, lunch break (extra payable) & remaining time at leisure to pursue personal activities.

Day 7

Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu (6½ hrs.) of drive, lunch break on the way to Kathmandu extra payable.

– Breakfast starts at 6:30 a.m.
– we begin our drive to Kathmandu at 7:30 a.m.
– On the way we will have lunch + refreshment break.

Day 8

Sightseeing tour (Pashupati, Bhaktapur & Boudha) – O/nt. hotel.

– After breakfast at hotel, start (9.30 a.m.) guided sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur (city of devotees or known as “living museum) then proceed to Pashupati (Hindu temple) and to Boudha (Buddhist stupa) and return to hotel.
– Rest of the time at leisure.

Day 9

Leisure day – Airport Transfer

Depending upon your flight time our representative will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight to next destination. Late checkout will be charged which is not included on the price. Normal checkout time is 12 noon.