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 Trishuli River rafting base camp. Rafting on this river offers a mix of exciting rapids and calm sections, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced rafters.
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: a.m. After 3 3-hour drive, you will arrive at the Trishuli River rafting base camp. Here, you’ll meet your experienced rafting guide who will provide a safety briefing and give you all the necessary rafting equipment, including life jackets and helmets. Rafting on this river offers a mix of exciting rapids and calm sections, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced rafters. After a day of fun and adventure on the river, set up camp at a picturesque location near the Trishuli River where yo’ll camp and stay overnight.
Accommodation included: Lunch, Dinner, and Overnight at a Tent or Lodge.
After a delightful breakfast, you will embark on a scenic private transport drive to the enchanting city of Pokhara. The journey will take you through picturesque landscapes, with the majestic Himalayas as your backdrop. Upon arrival in Pokhara, you’ll check into your comfortable hotel, where you can unwind and rejuvenate after the road trip. Take in the breathtaking views of Phewa Lake and the Annapurna Range from your accommodation, and perhaps enjoy a leisurely stroll around the serene lakeside.
Accommodation included: Breakfast, Private Transport, and Overnight at Hotel Crystal Palace 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: Private Transport, and Overnight at Hotel Crystal Palace 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.
