A Glimpse of Nepal

Kathmandu - Chitwan - Pokhara

Duration

9 days

Tour Type

Private

Price From

£1,500 pp

Overview: A Glimpse of Nepal

Discover Nepal’s cultural treasures, spectacular landscapes, and remarkable wildlife on this 9-day private tour. Explore the ancient heritage of Kathmandu, experience an unforgettable jungle safari in Chitwan National Park, and admire the mountain scenery and lakeside charm of Pokhara for a memorable introduction to this fascinating country.

Tour Highlights:

Explore Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Patan
Experience a wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park with birdwatching, canoeing, nature walks, and visits to local villages
Watch the sunrise over the Annapurna range from Sarangkot with breathtaking Himalayan views
Discover the highlights of Pokhara, including Bindyabasini Temple, Seti Gorge, Devi’s Fall, the Tibetan Village, and a boat ride on Phewa Lake
Travel through Nepal’s scenic countryside, passing rivers, mountain landscapes, and traditional villages
Experience Nepal’s rich culture, welcoming hospitality, and diverse natural beauty on a well-balanced private tour

From ancient temples and vibrant cities to wildlife adventures and unforgettable Himalayan scenery, this private tour offers a rewarding glimpse into the very best of Nepal.

Day 1 London Heathrow to Kathmandu

Travel from London Heathrow airport for scheduled flight to Kathmandu.

(We can also arrange flights from other UK airports without any additional cost; upgrade to premium economy class or business class available on request).

Day 2 Kathmandu Arrival

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, meeting & assistance at the airport by our representative and transfer to hotel. Rest of day at leisure to acclimatise.

Day 3 Kathmandu

Full day excursion of Kathmandu City, Swayambhunath and Patan City.

Kathmandu City – known as Kantipur, the capital of the Kingdom of Nepal. Here you will visit the temple of the Living Goddess, who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. The Durbar Square are with it’s array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient place of the Nepalese Royalty.

Swayambhunath – located approximately 4 km/2.5 miles, Buddhist stupa this is said to be 2000 years old. The stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sided base of the spire are the all seeing eyes of Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.

Patan City – 5 km/3 miles away from Kathmandu City. Patan also known as Lalitpur, is the city of fine arts, enclosed within 4 stupas said to be built in 3rd century AD, by Emperor Ashoka. You will see the Durbar square, the Patan Durbar which houses a bronze collection, the Krishna Temple built by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla.

Day 4 Kathmandu to Chitwan

After breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan. The journey takes approx. 5-6 hrs drive under the normal road conditions and is an excellent opportunity to stop en-route to take photo’s of the amazing scenery. Upon arrival in Chitwan, transfer to hotel.

Day 5 Chitwan

Day 5 Bandipur to Pokhara

Today enjoy a Jungle safari, including elephant back safari in the community forest, nature walk, bird watching, canoeing (subject to water level), jeep drive (not available from Jun-Sep due to monsoon) and village tour.

Day 6 Chitwan to Pokhara

After breakfast, drive from Chitwan to Pokhara. Upon arrival in Pokhara, check-in to hotel.

Day 7 Pokhara

Early morning : Sunrise tour of Sarangkot (subject to weather).

Afternoon : One hour boat ride on Phewa Lake followed by tour of Bindebasini Temple, Seti gorge, Devi’s Fall, Tibetan Village.

Sarangkot – The view of the Annapurna Himalaya from Sarangkot is almost a religious experience. From here, you can see a panoramic sweep of Himalayan peaks, from Dhaulagiri (8167m) in the west to the perfect pyramid of Machhapuchhare (6997m) and the rounded peak of Annapurna II (7937m) in the east. At dawn and dusk, the sun picks out the peaks in brilliant colours.

Bindyabasini Temple – it is located on the top of a small hill at the north end of the old bazaar. This is believed as one of the oldest temples in the valley, and is most famous in Pokhara.

Seti gorge – it is mysterious wonder of Pokhara, originated from the Machhapuchare glacier. Seti (which means white in Nepali) river runs through the main city area in about 40 meters depth. The river provides a perfect view of its dreadful rush before it disappears at Bagar into a deep gorge. The gorge is visible from the bridges in the city.

Devi’s Fall – the water flowing from Phewa Lake shows a wonderful fall. We find hollow sandy part and a heavy fall of water within its natural trench. It looks really amazing scene of rainbow with sunlight when a volume of water falls in the deep rocky gorge and produces the water vapour especially in summer.

Tibetan Village – since 1959, a group of Tibetan refugees have been living in Nepal. One such is Tashiling Tibetan Refugee Settlement at Chhorepatan, which is located near two popular sightseeing sites i.e., Devi’s Fall and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave. m x 4 km, is the center of all attractions in Pokhara, the enchanting lake is an heavenly playground.

Day 8 Pokhara to Kathmandu

After breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes approx. 6-7 hrs drive under the normal road conditions. You will have plenty of opportunity to stop along the way and visit local villages etc.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel for overnight.

Day 9 Kathmandu to London

Free time until transfer to airport for departure flight to UK. Arrival is usually same day.