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Kathmandu – Pokhara –
Chitwan – Kathmandu
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eight-day comprehensive tour of the enchanting Kathmandu
valley visiting two of its three major cities. Out of the
valley and over winding mountain highway you drive to the
scenic Pokhara valley and while returning take a diversion for
a wildlife experience at the Royal Chitwan National Park.
The
capital city of Kathmandu, has for ever been at the crossroads
of trade and hence is a cauldron where culture, art and
religion have mixed well for ages. Patan city is the
fascinating maze of temples and markets and is renowned for
its fine craftsmen who have pursued and perfected the ancient
arts of wood carving and metal work. The natural beauty of
Pokhara in mid-west Nepal is simply bewitching. This valley is
governed in the north by the majestic Annapurna massif, a
glittering wall of ice rising above the tranquil lakes of this
beautiful and quiet valley. The Royal Chitwan National Park
(932 sq. kms) in south-central Nepal is Asia’s best managed
parks and is home to 50 species of mammals, 55 species of
amphibians and reptiles and 525 species of birds. Wildlife
that thrive here include one-horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal
Tiger, Gaur, Gharial, Crocodile and the Gangetic dolphin.
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Day 01:
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Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet & greet with a flower garland
and transfer to your hotel. |
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Day 02:
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AM: Visit Kathmandu and Swayambhunath. PM: Tour of Patan
and Tibetan Refugee Camp. (B) |
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Day 03:
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Drive along a scenic mountain highway to Pokhara
(200kms/6hrs). Check-in at your hotel in Pokhara. (B)
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Day 04:
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AM: Hiking trip around Pokhara/Begnas with an escort.
PM: Half day tour of Pokhara city. (B) |
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Day 05:
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After breakfast drive to the Royal Chitwan National
Park. At the park boundary naturalist will receive and
drive you to your jungle lodge. Game viewing in the
afternoon. (B,L,D) |
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Day 06: |
Full day jungle activities such as elephant safari/jeep
safari, dug-out canoe ride, bird watching etc; In the
evening, Tharu stick dance or slide show on flora &
fauna of the Chitwan park. (B,L,D) |
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Day 07:
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Drive back to Kathmandu retracing the same highway and
check-in at your hotel. Rest of the afternoon free for
shopping or personal activities. (B) |
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Day 08:
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Departure transfer for an international flight out of
Kathmandu. (B) |
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