Highlights of Nepal is a 7-day trip, you’ll get the chance to visit the diverse culture, architecture, traditions, and landscapes. Starting our Highlights of Nepal tour by visiting the typical Newari village settlement situated on the hilltop of Bandipur. Here you can study the ancient Newari architecture and its culture along with the splendid view of the Himalayas.
When visiting Nepal, one must visit the tourist capital of Nepal, Pokhara. Pokhara is a beautiful valley, known as a gateway to the Annapurna Conservation Area, famous for its lakes and panoramic view of Annapurna massifs and Fishtail Mountain. Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, is also one of our destinations during this trip. Here, you can visit the SCARED GARDEN with Maya Devi temple depicting the birth of Lord Buddha and experience peace and tranquility.
Our next and final destination is the first National Park of Nepal, Chitwan National Park, which is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Overall, the trip is an amazing and bountiful experience for all. Nepal is a beautiful country where there is a presence of the richest and most diverse cultures and traditions, architecture, costumes, language, and multi-ethnic people living with social harmony in different nooks and corners.
Our Highlights of Nepal start by leaving Kathmandu in the early morning at 7: am. After 3 hour drive, you will stop at the Trishuli Rafting start point. Enjoy your first adventure, Rafting. Trishuli River is one of the famous raft able rivers in Nepal. You will have lunch after finishing the rafting. Now you will be ready for heading towards Bandipur. After a drive of 2 to 3 hours, you will check in to the hotel at Bandipur. You will have time to rest or roam at the local market.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Bandipur Mountain Resort or similar.
In the early morning, you can hike to Gurungche Hill to enjoy the sunrise. Later, return to the hotel and have breakfast. Afterwards, you will start your sightseeing tour starting a visit to the Khadga Devi Temple, the most sacred and auspicious temple in Bandipur. Then head up to the Martyrs Memorial Area, which honors seven Bandipur sons who were killed during the anti-Rana insurrection of 1951.
Then head down to the shrine of Paarpani Mahadev (Shiva), who receives appeals for rain from Bandipurays during dry spells. Return to the bazaar along the main trail, and visit the two other important temples of Bandipur: Bindabashini and Mahalaxmi. Then, you will return to the hotel and head for Pokhara which will take around 2 to 3 hours’ drive. Upon arrival at the hotel in Pokhara, you will freshen up and roam around the beautiful Pokhara city.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Shaara or similar.
Today, you will start with an early drive to Sarangkot to capture the tranquil and magical view of the city before sunrise and also to view the first rays of sunlight hitting the mountains in the background. Sarangkot offers panoramic views of the Annapurna, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri and other mountains. After spending some time in Sarangkot, you will drive back to Pokhara, where a whole day of sightseeing awaits us; Mahendra Cave, Bat cave, Davis falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev, etc.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Shaara or similar.
Today, you will start driving to reach Lumbini via Palpa. The road is smooth so relax and enjoy the ride. On the way, we will make a quick stop at Tansen bazaar. Tansen bazaar is an ancient marketplace and offers you a wide range of products. Afterwards, you will leave Palpa and head towards the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini. When you reach Lumbini, you will check-in at the hotel. Now, the remaining time is for rest. You can explore the surroundings on your style.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sakya Guest house or similar.
On the fifth day of the Highlights of Nepal tour, you will visit SCARED GARDEN with Maya Devi temple depicting the birth of Lord Buddha, the Ashoka pillar pinpointing the place of birth of the Buddha, and the Sakyan Tank where Maya Devi, the mother of the Buddha is supposed to have taken a dip before bringing forth the baby.
All around this holy site, there are remnants of monasteries and chaityas built over the centuries following the Buddha’s birth in 623 B.C. After finishing sightseeing, you will continue the journey to Chitwan. You will reach Chitwan in the early evening and check-in to the hotel.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Rain Forest Resort or similar.
Today, after breakfast, the full day safari activities in the jungle of Chitwan begin. We start our adventure with a jeep safari inside the jungle. You will enter the community forest section to view the One-Horned Rhino and some other wild animals like wild boar, deer, Leopard and others and after that you will cross the Rapti river to get into the skirt of main national park area and if it’s your lucky day then you will get to see the Royal Bengal Tiger in the highland area where the bushes are high as 5-6 feet, along with that you will be able to see the wild elephants and other wild animals as well.
After completing your jungle safari tour get back to the hotel and have your lunch and later on you can go for a guided tour around the Tharu village and then go for Canoeing on the Rapti river where you can observe the Marsh Mugger and Gharial crocodiles resting by the side of Rapti river in Chitwan and after completing your sight seen tour get back to hotel and have rest.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Rain Forest Resort or similar.
Today, you will wake up early in the morning and leave the hotel for Bird Watching. An early morning walk through the bush and along the bank of Rapti River offers the opportunity to view many exotic birds, including the Giant Hornbill, Lesser Florican, and Paradise Flycatcher. This apart enjoys the movement of the migratory birds in the BishHajar Taal.
After Bird Watching, you will have your breakfast and check out from the hotel. The Vehicle will be ready to transfer you back to Kathmandu. Once you reach Kathmandu, your Highlights of Nepal is completed.
