Nepal Tour -9 days

You will be received at Kathmandu airport by our representative holding your name plate. After formal meeting,and welcome with a traditional flower garland and transferred to your hotel. There is an option of familiarization walk to the old Kathmandu in the suburb of tourist center of Thamel.

Breakfast,and your guide will receive you at your hotel, tour to Swayambhunath also known as the "Monkey Temple". Swayambhunath is a 2000 year old world famous Buddhist Stupa and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible for many miles from all sides of the valley. Painted on the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Above each pair of eyes is the 'third eye' signifying the wisdom of looking within.

Continue on to Kathmandu Durbar Square, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Durbar Square means "meeting place" is the centre of old Kathmandu, a gathering of temples and shrines with intricate carvings. You willl see the temple of Kasthamandap, believed to have been made from the timber of a single tree, the three storied Akash Bhairav (God of the sky) Temple, and Hanuman Dhoka, the old royal palace named after the monkey god. From the entrance gate of the Hanuman Dhoka you can enter the Nasal Chowk courtyard. Continue on to the Temple of the Living Goddess, or Kumari House where you may catch a glimpse of the "Kumari" at one of the open windows overlooking the inner courtyard. Kumari is a tradition in Nepal of worshiping young girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or "Devi" in Hindu religious traditions.

After lunch in Kathmandu, we drive to Patan, one of the oldest Buddhist cities in the world, also known as Lalitpur, or the city of fine arts. Patan is one of three royal cities in the valley and is filled with wood and stone carvings, metal statues, ornate architecture, including dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples, and over 1200 monuments. Your tour ends with a visit to the Tibetan Handicraft Centre. Established in 1960 with the aid of the Red Cross and the Swiss Development Corporation, the aim of Tibetan Handicraft Centre is to help provide Tibetan refugees with job opportunities. Here you can observe how traditional carpets, and handicrafts like prayer wheels are made and sold in souvenir shops.

Today we do explore Bhadgaon, the "city of devotees". Found in the 9th century, is the home of medieval art and architecture. Here you can visit the Durbar Square, with its array of temples, and the Palace of 55 Windows. This Palace is the best example of the Pagoda style of architecture and stands on five terraces, on each of which stands a pair of figures - two strong men, two elephants, two lions, two griffins and two goddesses.

Continue on to the UNESCO World Heritage Site -the Pashupatinath Temple. This is one of the most significant Hindu Temples of Lord Shiva in the world. The richly ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbols, of Lord Shiva. It stands as a symbol of unity bringing together the different sects of Hinduism under a single fold. It is situated on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River. Please note: Non-Hindus are not permitted to enter, but can view the temple from a special vantage point. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River, a sacred place of cremation and where thousands of pilgrims from all over the world come to pay their respects.

Then we visit Boudhnath, one of the largest stupas of it's kind in the world. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal directions, keeping watch for righteous behavior and human prosperity. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels.

Early this morning, drive to Chitwan approximately 6 hours. Chitwan is Nepal's first national park, established in 1962 by the late King Mahendra, as a rhinoceros preserve. Prior to this, Chitwan was the venue for many a grand hunt to which the royalty of Europe, India and the top brass of the British Raj were invited. The Royal Chitwan National Park has been praised as being one of the most visually spectacular and animal rich wildlife sanctuaries in Asia. Arrive and proceed to your resort where the rest of the day is at leisure.

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a morning Elephant Safari. This afternoon go on a canoe ride to Crocodile breeding centre and go for a walk through the jungle. This evening you can enjoy a Tharu cultural dance.

This morning, drive to the scenic town of Pokhara approximately 5 hrs. Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty with stunning panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks. Situated at an altitude of 900m, the town is known as a center of adventure as the base point for many treks. The serenity of lakes creates a peaceful ambience. Arrive and proceed to your resort where the rest of the day is at leisure.

Wake up in the morning, drive to Sarankot to see sunrise and the Annapurna Panorama view, drive back to hotel, brekafast and Pokhara tour visit the nic tourism places of Pokhara that includes Seti gorge, Bat caves, Bindabasini temple, Davi's fall, Guptwshowr cave, International Mountain Museum, and drive to Word Peace Pagoda stupa wo see sunset view, and the grandeur view of Pokhara valley, Phewa Lake and the Himalayan range of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu.

After breakfast, either by drive or fly back to Kathmandu. Remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Breakfast, receive you at your hotel and transferred from your hotel to the airport.