Nepal Highlights Tour Package is a specially crafted tour that will provide you with a complete introduction to Nepal. It is one of the most popular Nepal Tour Packages. Starting the Nepal Highlights tour with Kathmandu Sightseeing (including its sister cities, Patan and Bhaktapur) and enjoying the fascinating views of the Himalayas, we travel to Bandipur, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini, and then to Pokhara.
Nepal Highlights tour package of Nepal starts from Kathmandu. We travel to the flatland in the Southern part of the country – Chitwan. In Chitwan National Park, we will be engaging in various activities like Jungle Safari, Bird watching, and Canoeing on the Rapti River. The Chitwan National Park is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. After Chitwan, we travel to Lumbini the birthplace of “Lord Gautam Buddha” who is also known as the “Light of Asia“. In Lumbini, we will be visiting Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and Lumbini Museum. After spending a peaceful time at Lumbini, we will head towards the enchanting lakeside city of Pokhara. You can observe the majestic mountain lurking on the horizon and reflect on the famous Phewa Lake. The next morning, we drive to Sarangkot, for a mesmerizing view of the Sunrise. You can see the panoramic view of Mt. Annapurna, Nilgiri, Glacier Dome, Fishtail Mountain, and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges from here.
After our adventurous trip to Pokhara, we visit Bandipur on the way back to Kathmandu. The Newari cultured town of Bandipur is one of central Nepal’s hidden gems. After visiting Bandipur, you can spend quality time at the city of Temples which concludes your Nepal Highlights Tour.
This tour itinerary is well-planned to give a wide variety of insights into Nepalese culture, its people, and the country. Nepal is one of the most adventurous places in the world to visit and enjoy the serenity of heaven. So come and explore it with the Asian Heritage Treks.
Note: Should you wish to discuss any aspects of the proposed plan please feel free to let us know and we will be very happy to tailor-make this itinerary as per your specific requirements or preferences.
Welcome! to Nepal. You will be greeted at the airport by an Asian Heritage Treks & Travel representative holding your nameplate. Then you will be transferred to the hotel following your arrival at the airport in Nepal. You will pass through Pashupatinath Temple, the Royal Palace Museum, also known as Narayanhity Palace, and the Garden of Dreams, and reach Thamel on your journey from the airport to the hotel. At Touristic Hub, your accommodation will be located downtown. There will be enough time for roaming around Thamel Street.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel Yatri Suites & Spa or Similar.
Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the tour guide in a private vehicle. View the typical wood-carved temples and structures that depict the historic Kathmandu metropolis. Following that, we will travel to Swyambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, where you can see the religious coexistence and tolerance between Buddhism and Hinduism and take in the expansive views of Kathmandu. Explore the area around Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most important pilgrimage sites for followers of the Hindu religion in South-East Asia, watch Hindus perform a ritual body cremation ceremony on the banks of the revered Bagmati River, and then travel to Guweyswori Temple, another important pilgrimage site nearby. Explore the neighborhood before moving on to Boudhanath Stupa, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was constructed in 600 AD and is the only stupa of its kind in the entire world to reflect Buddhism. After finishing your sightseeing, explore the area around Boudhanath Stupa before returning to your hotel to rest.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel Yatri Suites & Spa or Similar.
Today, you will visit two ancient cities near Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. In Patan, you will be visiting other UNESCO World Heritage sites: Krishna Temple and Patan Durbar Square. Later on, visit the Patan Museum, where you can learn more about the history of Patan and the kings who reigned here. Later, visit the Golden Temple, a major attraction for both Hindu and Buddhist people, and Banglamukhi Temple. In Bhaktapur, you will be amazed by the architecture, as until today the city has been able to be kept intact in its old form. You can observe the old wood-carved buildings all around Bhaktapur and then you will visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Explore the surroundings and afterward visit the Nyatopola Temple, one of the biggest temples in Nepal. After completing your sightseeing get back to Kathmandu and have a rest.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel Yatri Suites & Spa or Similar.
Continuing your trip, you will be heading towards Chitwan which is situated in the southwest direction and is almost 150-160 kilometers far away from Kathmandu. On the way, you will get to see many small shops and a mini-market. As you get nearer to the Chitwan you can notice the forest section getting dense throughout your way. After reaching Chitwan check in at the hotel and rest for a while later on you can go to stroll around the local market and streets in Chitwan and in the evening you will be escorted to the Tharu cultural program show, enjoy the program and get back to the hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight in Rain Forest Resort or Similar.
Start your whole day sightseeing tour. Firstly, you will have a Jungle Safari by Jeep. 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 the 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 and 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 the hotel and have rest.
Accommodation: Overnight in Rain Forest Resort or Similar.
Get up early in the morning and our tour guide will take you around the Rapti riverbank for the Bird Watching. Chitwan is one of the best places for bird watching in the world as many students and researchers visit Chitwan for studying the birds around here. Our tour guide will explain to you about the different species of birds and how they migrate in the winter season from different parts of the world to Chitwan, Nepal. Later on, visit the Elephant and Crocodile Breeding Center where you can observe the life cycle of these animals and how the National Park is saving these animals then head back towards Lumbini which is 150 kilometers far away from Chitwan. Upon arrival check-in, at the hotel, and have a rest. In the late afternoon, visit Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and Lumbini Museum. Overnight stay at the Sakya Guesthouse.
Accommodation: Overnight in Sakya Guesthouse or Similar.
You will head towards Pokhara which is in the northwest direction from Lumbini and lies 210 kilometers far away from Lumbini. Upon arrival in Pokhara, check-in at the hotel and have a rest. Later in the afternoon, you can go to stroll around the lakeside street of Pokhara and to the bank of Phewa Lake.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel Crystal Palace or similar
To capture the peaceful and stunning view of the city before daybreak and to see the first sunbeams striking the mountains in the distance, you will begin today’s activities with an early drive to Sarangkot. Sarangkot has expansive vistas of the Himalayas, including the Annapurna, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, and others. You will be going to the World Peace Stupa, which is on top of a hill about an hour’s drive from Pokhara. You will witness the breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains to your north and west once you are there. You can see the Annapurna, Nilgiri, Glacier Dome, Fishtail Mountain, and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges from here. After taking in the view, you’ll hike for 40 to 60 minutes to the bank of Phewa Lake and take a boat tour to visit the Barahi Temple, which is located in the middle of the lake. Once you’ve finished seeing the temple, you’ll visit Devi’s Fall, Gupteswor Cave, and Seti George, Once you’ve seen everything you want to see, return to the hotel and relax.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel Crystal Palace or Similar.
On this day you will have a scenic drive back to Kathmandu, starting from Pokhara after breakfast. On the way, you’ll visit Bandipur, an old Newari town. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will be then transferred to your respective hotel and have a rest. In the evening, you can stroll around the downtown area in Thamel.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel Yatri Suites & Spa or Similar.
Today is a free day for you in Kathmandu. You can spend your day on your personal activities. You can have enough rest or if you’re interested then you can go to stroll around the streets of Thamel or you can go for shopping souvenirs for your friends and family. This marks the end of the Nepal Highlights Tour.
Optional Activities you can do in your free day:
Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel Yatri Suites & Spa or Similar.
Your trip will come to an end today. You will be advised and assisted with your onward travel arrangements and transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport by our private van around 3 hours before your flight schedule and flight back to your home/other travel destination. Have a safe journey onwards.
I’m Haider Al-Zahid.. Orthopaedic surgeon from BASRA/ IRAQ
“Nepal cultural and Historical trip”
… It was wonderful experience..it started and ended at Kathmandu International Airport.. (with extra two days .. i.e. total 12 days) .. Devi (at ASIAN HERITAGE OFFICE) organized the whole trip according to my schedule .. adding more interesting sightseeings .. He followed us through out the whole journey.. Rohit (the Guide) and Jeeven (the Driver) were extraordinary persons.. they behave so friendly .. they managed the time in almost perfect way ..their kindness , patience and professionalism was unbelievable.. Thanks is little thing to say .. the journey was full of love ,passion, spiritual things and much more (can’t be expressed in simple words) ..
Well organised. We went through Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lumbini, and Pokhara. Just enough time allocated to each destination. Guided tours were mostly in the morning/afternoon and we were given free time to shop and explore afterwards. Restaurants that we were brought to were good though a little pricier than expected. The default hotels were beautiful (especially in Chitwan – Hotel Rainforest, and in Lumbini – Sakya Guest House) with great service. Our driver Jeevan had mad skills navigating potholes and rockslides.
Only regret was the rain obscuring our view of the Himalayas!
I traveled to many areas with my family, and to be honest, we had a terrific time in each of them. All of the employees, guides, and drivers were extremely pleasant and helpful. I especially adored Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha. I’ve never seen such a serene and beautiful area in my life. Thank you for your assistance, Team.
I am really very impressed by the calm and natural beauty that I got to experience in the Annapurna Trek. The routes of course had me miss my comfy bed at home. But, in the end it was all worth it. The guides were all well equipped and so friendly. They were more like a long known friends to me. I will surely pay another visit to Annapurna along with my friends through this company itself.
Came here after my friend John suggested me here to visit. And i loved it so far. Glad that i came here and experienced and enjoyed the beauty of Nepal. All the guides were very polite and nice. Loved it! Thank you asian heritage for your service