Paradise of Nepal Tour

As you arrive at the airport, one of our friendly Asian Heritage Treks & Travel representatives will be waiting for you with a sign with your name. You will then be quickly dropped off at your hotel. Along the way, you’ll see iconic landmarks such as the Open Cremation Place (Pashupatinath Temple). You will also pass the Royal Palace Museum (Narayanhity) and the tranquil Garden of Dreams, all before arriving in Thamel. Your hotel, conveniently located in downtown, puts you right in the heart of the tourist district. Once settled, our representative will be available to answer any questions and go over your travel plans. Don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of time to explore Thamel’s vibrant streets at your leisure.

Includes: airport transfer, an overnight stay at Yatri Suites & Spa or a similar one.

Part I

We will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There you can find many typical wood-carved ancient temples and buildings that reflect the ancient Kathmandu city. We’ll go to the Ashan and Indrachok markets to try Lassi (a yogurt, water, and fruit drink) and Samosa (a baked potato and vegetable dish). Then you’ll head to Swaymbhunath, the Monkey Temple. There you can observe religious harmony and tolerance between Buddhist and Hindu religions. In addition, you will enjoy a panoramic view of Kathmandu and the Himalayas.
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Then you’ll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Boudhanath Stupa. It was built in 600 A.D. and is the world’s only stupa of its kind, reflecting Buddhism. Kopan Monastery, near Boudhanath, is renowned for Tibetan Buddhism. The Kopan Monastery is located in the beautiful hills above Kathmandu. The setting is serene and peaceful, with breathtaking views of the city below as well as the surrounding countryside and mountains. Bouddha serves Tibetan cuisine. Boudha has gained popularity as Kathmandu’s Tibetan food center, thanks in part to its distinct taste from the typical Nepali palate. Popular foods to try in Boudha include Laphing, Khapse, Thukpa, Thentuk, and Shaphaly.
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Part II

Afterwards, you’ll visit the Pashupatinath Temple, one of Southeast Asia’s most important Hindu pilgrimage sites. You will explore the surroundings and observe the Hindu people’s ritual body cremation ceremony on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. In the evening, we will witness the Pashupatinath Aarati. The Bagmati Aarati is a major attraction, and Pashupati is well known for it. In Hinduism, Aarati is regarded as the highest form of prayer. The “Aarati at Pashupatinath” honors the sacred river Bagmati and the Pashupatinath Temple. Followers at the Aarati perform a dance form known as “Tandav.” Lord Shiva is performing this dance. As a result, during the Aarati, followers perform Tandav to pay their respects to Lord Shiva.

Includes: guided sightseeing tour, an overnight stay at Hotel Yatri Suites & Spa, or a similar one.

After breakfast, we will embark on a full-day guided sightseeing tour of Kirtipur and Patan. Kirtipur, an ancient city located 8 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu at the base of Champadevi Hill, is rich in historical and cultural aspects, including the Newari community. Kirtipur’s major attractions include the Aadinath Temple, the Chilamcho Stupa, the Bagh Bhairav Temple, the Uma Maheshwari Temple, and Shri Kirti Bihara, a Buddhist monastery. Chovar Hill is also easily accessible for sightseeing purposes.
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After that, we will travel to another ancient city, Patan. Similar to Kirtipur, this is an important historical and cultural site for the Newari community. You will also visit the Krishna Temple and Patan Durbar Square, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Later, visit the Patan Museum to learn more about Patan’s history and the kings who ruled it. Later, visit the Golden Temple, which is popular among both Hindus and Buddhists, as well as the Banglamukhi Temple.
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Later, you’ll drive to Nagarkot, a well-known hill station, to watch the sunrise and sunset near Kathmandu Valley, where 8+ mountain ranges, including Mt. Everest, can be seen on a clear day.
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Includes: guided sightseeing tour, an overnight stay at Country Villa, or a similar one in Nagarkot.

Wake up early in the morning to watch the majestic sunrise over the Himalayas and the ocean of clouds below them. From Nagarkot, one can see the Annapurna range, Manaslu range, Ganesh Himal range, Langtang range, Jugal range, Rolwaling range, Mahalangur range (Everest range), and Numbur range with views of the Kathmandu Valley and Shivapuri National Park.

Then, we descend down to Bhaktapur, and you will be amazed by the architecture, as until today, the city has been able to be kept intact in its old form. In Bhaktapur, 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. Later, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu.

Includes: guided sightseeing tour, an overnight stay at Hotel Yatri Suites & Spa or a similar one.

Continuing your trip, you will be heading towards Chitwan, which is situated in the southwest direction and is almost 175 kilometers away from Kathmandu. Along the way, you can make a side trip to a long waterfall named Jalbire Waterfall, which is about 95 meters high and gives you a refreshing feeling.

As you get nearer to Chitwan, you can notice the hills disappearing and the forest section getting dense throughout your way. On reaching Chitwan, check in at the hotel and rest for a while. Later, you can go stroll around the local market and streets in Chitwan, and in the evening, you will be escorted for the Tharu cultural program show. Enjoy the program and get back to the hotel.

Includes: lunch, dinner, guided sightseeing tour, evening program, and an overnight stay at Park Safari.

Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal and is regarded as one of the best spots for observing wildlife in Southeast Asia. Firstly, you will have a jungle safari by Jeep in which you will enter the community forest section to view the one-horned rhino and some other wild animals like wild boar, deer, leopard, and royal Bengal tiger in the highland area where the bushes are as 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 a rest. Later on, you can go for a guided tour around the Tharu village and go canoeing on the Rapti River, where you can observe the Marsh Mugger and Gharial crocodiles resting by the side of the Rapti River in Chitwan. When you complete your sight-seeing tour, get back to the hotel and have a rest.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, guided sightseeing tour, and an overnight stay at Park Safari.

Today, after having breakfast in the hotel, you will commence full-day sightseeing in and around the actual birthplace of Lord Buddha. You will head straight to visit the sacred garden, where you will see the Ashoka Pillar, the small pond Puskarini, the Maya Devi temple, and the remains of the meditational and residential monastery for monks. Lumbini is also home to 10+ international monasteries built by the respective nations, each depicting their own unique architecture. Visit some of these monasteries in the monastery zone and explore the area. Later, return to the hotel and have a rest.

Includes: breakfast, private transfer, guided sightseeing tour, and an overnight stay at Sakya Guest House.

Have your breakfast in the morning, and then you will head towards Pokhara, which is in the northwest direction from Lumbini and lies 210 kilometers away from Lumbini. Upon arrival in Pokhara, check in to the hotel and have a rest. Later in the afternoon, you can go strolling around the lakeside street of Pokhara and to the bank of Phewa Lake.

Includes: breakfast, private transfer, guided sightseeing tour, and an overnight stay at Hotel White Pearl.

Wake up early in the morning (around 4 a.m.) for your drive to Sarangkot Hill for the sunrise. Sarangkot is another hill station where you can capture the tranquil and magical view of the city before sunrise and also view the first rays of sunlight hitting the mountains in the background. Sarangkot offers panoramic views of Annapurna, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, and other famous mountains.

Then, return to the hotel and have breakfast. Later, the sightseeing tour will continue. You will visit the International Mountain Museum, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Devi’s Fall, Gupteshower Cave, and finally the World Peace Supa.

Includes: breakfast, private transfer, guided sightseeing tour, and an overnight stay at Hotel White Pearl.

Leaving Pokhara, we head back to Kathmandu and make a side trip to Bandipur. Bandipur is a village at the top of the hill and offers good views of the surroundings. You can hike to Gurungche Hill to enjoy the view or walk around the village, visiting the Khadga Devi Temple, silk farm, etc.

Includes: breakfast, private transfer, guided sightseeing tour, and an overnight stay at Yatri Suites & Spa.

The Paradise of Nepal Tour comes to an end today. After breakfast, our representative will pick you up with a private van and drop you off at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport approximately three hours before your scheduled flight back to your home or other destination.

Have a safe journey onward, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.