Nepal Tours
Mystical Nepal Tour |
Duration
11 Nights / 12 Days |
Places Covered
KATHMANDU - DHULIKHEL - POKHARA - CHITWAN - KATHMANDU
- DELHI. |
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DAY 01 : ARRIVE/KATHMANDU
Board the flight to Kathmandu. Arrive
by international flight. On arrival transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 02 : KATHMANDU
Morning half day guided tour of Patan
city, known as "The City of Fine Arts" and Tibetan Refugee Camp. Afternoon
free. Patan is a world heritage site.Patan is the second largest city in
the valley.It is some time referred to as Lalitpur,which means city of beauty.
Patan has long Buddhist history and the four corners of the city are marked by
stupas.Patan's central Durbar square is absolutely packed with temples.It an architectural
feast with a far greater concentration of temples per sq metre than in Kathmandu
or Bhaktipur.Numerous othre temples widely diverse style as well as many Buddhist
monasteries are sacttered around this fascinating town. Refugee Camp: This
camp was set up in 1960 under the initiative of the International Red Cross and
the Swiss Development Corporation, and then known as Swiss Association for Technical
Assistance, in cooperation with His Majesty's Government of Nepal. Its main objective
is to help the Tibetan refugees to do something productive and support themselves.
I bought a nice carpet (200 USD) for a good price, and for a little support...
DAY 03 : KATHMANDU
Morning half day guided tour of
Kathmandu city and Swayambhunath Stupa. Swayambhunath: The four seeing
eyes of Swayambhunath Stupa, watches over the valley from the top of 77m high
hillock on western side. This most glorious Stupa in the world is one of the holiest
Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of Kathmandu
valley out of a primordial lake. The surroundings of the Swaoyambhunath are covered
with small Chaityas & monasteries as well as some Hindu temples. The National
Museum and the Museum of Natural History are situated at the foot of the hill.
Boudhanath: This Stupa lies 6-km downtown Kathmandu. This colossal and
ancient Stupa, one of the biggest in the world, has the all-seeing eyes of Lord
Buddha. It was built in the fifth century AD. It is built on an octagonal base
inset with prayer wheels. One can observe devotees chanting religious hymns &
playing with prayer wheels. Pashupatinath Temple: Situated 5 km east on
the bank of sacred Bagmati River, the temple of Lord Shiva with two-tiered golden
roof and silver doors is famous for its superb architecture. Chronicles indicate
the temple's existence prior 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in
the holy Bagmati River Evening free. DAY 04
: KATHMANDU/ DHULIKHEL
Morning free. Afternoon drive to Dhulikhel
to see sunset.
Dhulikhel, at 1550m, is a popular, interesting small town
to view the Himalayan. There are some beautiful old buildings in this town. The
main place to view the mountains is the parade ground on the ridge a little east
of the center of town. There are some good day walks in the area. Many people
come here to get warmed up before doing a longer trek. The people in the village
are Newars. In the main square there is the Harisiddhi Temple and Narayan Temple,
both Vishnu temples. The most popular place to watch the sunrise over the mountains
is at the Kali Temple on top of the hill in the southeast. You walk to the Panorama
View Lodge and keep walking another half-hour. Ridi Bazaar.
DAY
05 : DHULIKHEL/POKHARA
Early morning after sunrise transfer to the
airport for flight to Pokhara.
You will me met at the Pokhara Airport and
transferred to your hotel. Day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
DAY
06 : POKHARA
Half day sightseeing tour of the Pokhara city.
Pokhara
Phewa Lake, the second largest lake in the kingdom,
roughly measuring 1.5 km by 4 km, is the center of all attractions in Pokhara.
Brightly painted wooden boats and sailboats can be rented on reasonable cost around
lakeside. The lake is neither deep (roughly 47 meters at most) nor particularly
clean, but the water is warm and swimming is pleasant if you don't think about
the probable pollution. Locally known as Patale Chhango (Hell's fall), Devi's
fall (also known as Devin's or David's) is an awesome waterfall lying about 2
km south-west of Pokhara airport on the highway to Tansen. An interesting modern
legend says that a foreigner named David was skinny-dipping in the Pardi Khola
(river) when the floodgates of the dam were opened, sweeping him into an underground
passage beneath the fall, never to be seen again. Bindhyabasini temple is the
center of religious activity in the old bazaar. It is dedicated to goddess Bhagwati,
yet another manifestation of Shakti. Worshippers flock here to perform sacrifices,
and especially on Saturdays the Parklike grounds take on a festive fair.
Evening boat ride on the Fewa Lake. DAY 07 : POKHARA/
RIVERSIDE CAMP
Early morning leave by surface to raft starting point
and commence rafting on the Trishuli River. Overnight at the riverside camp. DAY
08 : RIVERSIDE CAMP/ CHITWAN
Commence half day raft trip
and after lunch in the riverside, pickup and transfer to the Royal Chitwan National
Park. Check in at Jungle Resort for two nights
The
resort provides accommodation in tented camp as well as lodges. Lighting in the
resort is done by kerosene lanterns to keep with the environment. Electric bulbs
are used only in the dining area and the power is supplied from a generator. The
lodges are in simple styled jungle huts with the facility of hot / cold running
showers. The tents are designed to accommodate two camp beds each with extra space
for luggage and changing. Separate bathrooms are provided close to the tents with
hot and cold running showers. The resort offers Chinese, Continental and Nepalese
cuisine and has a well-stocked bar with a selection of imported and local liqueurs,
beers and soft drinks. DAY 9: CHITWAN
Early morning
optional game drive by jeep/elephant
After lunch visit to the Royal Chitwan
National Park to view jungle activities
Evening enjoy slide show/Tharu Dance
The Royal Chitwan National Park is one of the finest wildlife parks in
Asia. It has a rich and varied wildlife. Over 50 species of mammals are known
here and with over 500 species of bird, it is a bird watcher's paradise. Chitwan
lies in the lowland of Nepal and was formerly a hunting preserve for Nepal's aristocracy.
Its forest, grasslands and rivers are home to the one-horned rhinoceros, four
species of deer, otter and river dolphin, sloth bear, gharial crocodile leopard
and the Royal Bengal Tiger. DAY 10 : CHITWAN/ KATHMANDU
Morning excursion to the jungle. Later transfer to the Bharatpur airport for flight
to Kathmandu.
You are met a the airport and transferred to your hotel for
Overnight. DAY 11 : KATHMANDU
Morning Half day guided
tour of the Bhaktapur City known as the "The City of Devotees" and famous
for its intricate wood carvings. Bhaktapur, situated at an altitude of
1401 meters, is a home of medieval art and architecture. The urban city covers
an area of 4 square miles. Shaped like a conch shell, Bhaktapur means "the
city of devotees". Pottery and weaving are its traditional industries. The
city lies about 14 kilometers east of Kathmandu and can be reached by public transport
and by trolley buses. The major sightseeing places in Bhaktapur include: DURBAR
SQUARE: The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and other architectural
showpieces like: the Lion Gate, a Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, a Picture
Gallery, the Golden Gate, the Palace of 55 Windows, the Batsala Temple, the Bell
of Barking Dogs, and a replica of Pashupatinath Temple. The Lion Gate which was
built during the reign of King Bhupatindra Malla is adorned with stone figures
of Hanuman, Ghairav, and Narasingh Narayan. A statue of the Malla King in the
act of worship is placed on a column facing the palace. Of the many statues in
Nepal, this is considered to be the most magnificent. The Picture Gallery contains
ancient paintings belonging to Hindu and Buddhist schools of Tantrism of various
periods and descriptions. The Golden Gate is the entrance to the main courtyard
and the Palace of 55 Windows. It was built by King Ranjit Malla and is one of
the most beautiful and richly carved specimens of its kind showing the Goddess
Kali and Garuda, the winged carrier of Lord Vishnu. This gate is embellished with
monsters of marvelous intricacy. The Palace of 55 Windows was built in
the seventeenth century by King Bhupatindra Malla. Among the brick walls, with
their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony of 55 windows. This
balcony is a masterpiece of wood carving. The stone temple of Batsala Devi,
which is also located in the Durbar Square, is full of intricate carvings. This
temple also shows a beautiful example of Shikhara style architecture in Nepal.
There is a bronze bell on the terrace of the temple which is also known as the
"bell of barking dogs." When it peals, the local dogs start barking.
This bell, placed in 1737 A.D. by King Ranjit Malla, was used to sound curfew
during his reign. The bell is rung every morning while worshipping the Goddess
Taleju.
Return to hotel for Overnight. DAY 12 : KATHMANDU/DELHI
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi.
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