Nepal Holiday Tour-14 days

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Trip Introduction

Make your holidays an opportunity to do some fun-filled activities in the lap of the Himalayas and gain some cultural insights as well by joining our 14-day Nepal Holiday Tour. The tour combines adventure, nature, fun and culture to squeeze out the most from the days you spend in Nepal. Enjoy the activities like flying over the Himalayas on a mountain flight, make a boat trip on a Himalayan Lake, or bathe with an elephant in a jungle river and follow the wildlife in their natural habitat. Moreover, the tour also covers some of Nepal's Heritage Sites recognized by the UNESCO as the World Heritage Site. Start the tour with a visit to four of Kathmandu's Heritage Sites - Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhu, and Boudhanath. Then after making a superb mountain flight over the whole Himalayan Range including the Mt. Everest, we make a visit to the two medieval cities famous for their arts and architectures - Patan and Bhaktapur. Drive deep into the mountains to the resort town of Daman for a typical mountain experience. Driving further deep, we spend a day at Bandipur and continue our journey to the fantastic Lake City of Pokhara. After making another full day sightseeing of Pokhara, drive to Lumbini - the birthplace of Buddha, stopping by a picturesque town of Tansen on the way. While returning from Lumbini, we stop at Chitwan Jungle and discover why the National Park holds an important place in preserving the wild lives that are rapidly getting extinct from this planet and therefore recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. After spending another full day of jungle activities at Chitwan, we return back to Kathmandu.

The 14-day Nepal Holiday Tour with Mt. Everest Flight has been designed to cover most of Nepal's natural and cultural grandeur which also include some fun filled activities such as mountain flight, jungle tour, boat riding, etc. Depending upon the reason you're travelling into Nepal, you may also find it interesting to check out our other tour packages. Some of our tour packages that cater to the specific needs of the travelers include: Buddhist Cultural Tour - 8 Days, Nepal Heritage Tour - 10 Days, Nepal Village Home-stay Tour - 10 Days, Kathmandu Pokhara River & Wildlife Tour -10 Days. For a complete list of our tour packages for Nepal please click here.

Important Note and Optional Activities
Your safety is of paramount concern whilst traveling with Himalayan Glacier. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, as this is adventure travel in remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions, health condition of a member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport (TIA) you will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Glacier Trekking. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Himalayan Glacier Trekking display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Hotel Shanker or a similar category hotel. After check in, you can take a rest, hang around in the city, or visit our office - it all depends upon your interests and condition. In the evening we will organize a Welcome Dinner at an excellent traditional Nepalese Restaurant where you will enjoy a Nepalese cultural program as well as a fine meal. Overnight at Kathmandu. Included meal: Dinner (D)

Day 02: KTM Sightseeing Tour: Kathmanu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhu, Boudhanath
Today, after breakfast, we start a guided tour to four of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the palaces of the medieval Kings who ruled over the then Kathmandu Kingdom. Pashupatinath houses a sacred lingum, or the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. The Aryaghat alongside Pashupati and on the banks of the Bagmati River is a famous funeral site for the Hindus. The Buddhists shrine of Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world, and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhnath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries. Swayambhu meaning the "the self-existent" is popular among the foreigners as the Monkey Temple owing to the large number of monkey population residing in the area. Overnight at Kathmandu. Included meal: Breakfast (B)

Day 03: Mountain Flight & Sightseeing Tour: Patan, Khokana, Bungmati
Today, we take an hour's mountain flight in the morning which takes over the Himalayas within camera range of the highest peaks in the world. After the mountain flight, we start a guided tour of some heritage sites near Kathmandu. Patan is one of the ancient settlements in the Kathmandu Valley about 5 kilometers south-east of Kathmandu. The Patan Durbar Square and the city thoroughfares are full of ancient places, temples and shrines, noted for their exquisite carvings. Khokana lies about 8 Kilometers south from Kathmandu, and is famous for the vernacular village and its mustard-oil seed industrial heritage. Bungamati, lying 10 kilometers south from Kathmandu, appears somewhat sleepy even this day, with people drying red chillies and garlics from the medieval house windows. Overnight at Kathmandu. Breakfast (B)

Day 04: Thimi, Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan, Nagarkot
Thimi, about 10 kms east from Kathmandu, is famous for earthen wares, masks, puppets, hand woven clothes and other handicrafts. The place is also well-known of sweet beaten rice grown on its tradition of field. The town of Bhaktapur, along with the Durbar Square preserves medieval arts, architecture, culture, and lifestyle to this date. One is sure to feel like travelling back into the past while walking along the Bhaktapur thoroughfares, squares and streets. Changu Narayan, the oldest temple in the Kathmandu valley, boasts of being the oldest pagoda of Nepal. The route to Changu Narayan passes through small villages and farmlands with farmers work their fields. Then we head toward Nagarkot lying 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175m (7,136ft) above sea level. We stay overnight at Nagarkot to enjoy the magnificent sunrise and sunset views over the major peaks of eastern Nepal Himalayas including Mt Everest. Overnight at Nagarkot. (B)

Day 05: Drive to Daman
Drive to Daman, 80 kilometers south from Kathmandu and about three hours drive deep into the mountains through sparse settlements and Rodhodendron forest. Daman is a popular resort town at an altitude of about 2400 meters above sea level and known for the wide range of Himalayan views seen from there including Mount Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa, Gauri Shankar, and Cho Oyu. The view tower at Daman offers the views of an amazingly large section of the Himalayan range stretching from Mt. Everst in the East to Mt. Dhaulagiri in the West. Enjoy hiking around the villages that offers an opportunity to connect with the local life. In the evening, dinner with traditional Nepali cultural program. Overnight at Daman resort. (B)

Day 06: Drive to Bandipur
Bandipur is located at an elevation of 1030m on a mountain saddle about 145 km to the west of Kathmandu on the way to Pokhara. An 8 km access road links Bandipur with Dumre on the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway. The hill-top settlement offers a great treat to the urban eyes hungry for nature's company, especially the panoramic views of the Annapurnas. The town is a living museum of Newari culture with more than 70% of the buildings being Newari style houses - carved wooden windows and overhanging slate roofs. There is also a famous cave called Siddha Cave. Enjoy the great hikes and fantastic views of the surrounding Himalayan mountains and have a nice breakfast out on the back patio of the resort overlooking the corn and rice fields. Walk around admiring the vistas, chat with the friendly local people, and admire their local way of life. Overnight at Bandipur. (B)

Day 07: Drive to Pokhara & Sightseeing
Today, we get out of Bandipur and take a 60 kilometer drive to Pokhara. Pokhara, also nicknamed as the Lake City, is not only Nepal's but one of the most beautiful places on earth. The town offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, five peaks of Annapurna and others. Pokhara's numerous lakes, known as 'Tal' in Nepali, offer fishing, boating and swimming. Pokhara is also the gateway for trekking in the Annapurna Region. After arriving Pokhara, we make a sightseeing trip to some of Pokhara's marketplaces, old bazaars, and landmarks. In the evening, explore the surrounding lakeside areas. Overnight at Pokhara. (B)

Day 08: Full Day Pokhara Sightseeing with Sarangkot Sunrise
We spend a full day to explore Pokhara. Early morning we drive to the Sarangkot Hill to have the sunrise views over the Himalayas. After breakfast, we make a full day sightseeing of Pokhara. Enjoy walking along the bank of Phewa Lake, admiring the stunning reflection of the Fish Tail Peak in the blue Phewa Lake waters. We also take a boat around the Phewa Lake which is the second biggest lake of Nepal. We take the boat across the lake and take an hour's walk to the World Peace Pagoda. We also make a short visit to the Gupteshwar Gufa Cave (also called Shiva Gufa). Some of the other places that we visit today include the Seti River Gorge, Devi's Fall and the mountain museum etc. Overnight at Pokhara. (B)

Day 09: Drive to Tansen & Lumbini
Drive to Tansen, 125 kilometers from Pokhara. Tansena is a hill town with beautiful green hills offering the views of snow covered Himalayan peaks. On clear days, it is possible to see the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Gauri Shankar and other peaks in the Himalayan Range. Tansen is also famous for the handwoven Dhaka cloth, also used to make the Nepali national cap (Topi). From Tansen, we will continue our journey to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, about 75 kilometers from Tansen. In case we reach Lumbini around the sunset time, we can stroll in the local market to have a glimpse into the local lifestyle. Overnight at Lumbini. (B)

Day 10: Full Day Lumbini Sightseeing
Lumbini is one of world's major religious, architectural, and historical places. We devote today's time in visiting as many places and sites in Lumbini as possible. The place is really a big area with monuments, temples, and ancients sites Ã¢ï¿½ï¿½ making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. First we visit the Mayadevi temple which is built on the exact place where Buddha was born. Spend some time wandering around the gardens. We also visit the museum and peace pagoda. Some of the important landmarks and monuments in Lumbini include: Ashoka's Pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka (249 BC) on the spot of Buddha's birth which also has the oldest inscription in Nepal. There are many Buddhist Temples founded by the devotees from different countries: Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese and Burmese, Korean, etc. Overnight at Lumbini. (B)

Day 11: Drive to Chitwan National Park
We take an early morning breakfast and drive to Chitwan, about 180 kilometers from Lumbini and a 5 hour's drive. After checking in to the hotel and getting refreshed you will be briefed about full nature programs by our nature guide. Then we head on for activities. There will be a guided village walk and a walk on the banks of the Rapti River to watch the charming sunset views in the sub-tropical jungle. In the evening, dinner with cultural program by ethnic tribal people with their stick dance and tribal drums. Overnight at Chitwan. Included meals: (B, L, D)

Day 12: Full Day at Chitwan National Park including Jungle Safari
The Chitwan National Park has been declared by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Today you will discover why the National Park holds an important place in preserving the wild lives that are rapidly getting extinct from this planet. You're almost sure to spot egrets, woodpecker, and deer in their natural habitat. The Park is also home to rhinoceros, tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild bison, gangetic dolphin, 500 birds, butterflies, as well as the near extinct Gharials crocodiles. You can do a number of activities here - an elephant safari, a nature walk, bird watching, a jungle drive or a canoe trip. You may even take a bath with an elephant and learn how to wash your elephant! Don't forget take a video of your elephant-bath which will be one of the fondest memories of the lifetime. Overnight at Chitwan. Included meals: (B, L, D)

Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu
After breakfast, we start our 185 kilometers drive back to Kathmandu. Better to hold on the left pane of the vehicle to enjoy the sceneries through the route. It would be an upward journey along the winding road that we came by. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to Hotel Shanker or a similar category hotel. There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. You can spend the evening leisurely, perhaps catch up on some last minute shopping and celebrate dinner together with Himalayan Glacier Trekking staffs. Overnight at Kathmandu. (B)

Day 14: Fly Home: Farewell Friend
You are saying good bye to the mountains as your holiday tour of Nepal comes to an end today! We hope you enjoyed the tour with us, and we are sure you will be back for a trip to Himalaya again. Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight a representative from Himalayan Glacier Trekking will transfer you to the airport. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal. (B)

Trip Cost

Number of People	Price in US$ per person
1 person	$4255
2-4 person	$2655
Above 5	$2350

What's Included

All airport/hotel transfers
Welcome and farewell dinner
Private car with driver
Mountain flight including transport ( $180.)
4 nights in 4-star hotel in Kathmandu ( Hotel Shanker or similar standard) and in 2-3 star hotel in Lumbini and Pokhara (All on B.B basis)
2 nights / 3 days Package trip in Chitwan National Park
An experienced English-speaking tour guide including his salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging
T-shirt, City map
Heritage sites entrance fees
All government and local taxes

What's Not Include

Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
Airport departure tax($ 2.5 = Rs. 200 per person per flight)
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
All meals except breakfast/ package in Chitwan
Extra night accommodation if needed
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water etc.)

Accommodations

All accommodations Nepal Holiday Tour are on twin sharing basis included in the trip cost and are chosen based on standard of hygiene, standard of service and food, location, etc. There are two styles of accommodations during our tour. You will spend four nights in a 4-star hotel, Hotel Shanker or similar category hotel in Kathmandu; Hotel Country Villa or similar in Nagarkot; Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge or similar in Chitwan; Lumbini Garden - New Crystal or similar in Lumbini and Mt. Kailash Resort or similar in Pokhara. Mostly the buffet style breakfast will be provided in the Kathmandu hotel; Set breakfast might be arranged in outside Kathmandu hotel and all meals are available in the Jungle Safari. If you are a solo traveler, you will share a room with someone else of same sex of your group. If you prefer a single room, you may indicate your preference and get single rooms on request by paying single supplement USD 850.

Meals

Mostly the buffet style breakfast will be provided in the Kathmandu hotel; Set breakfast might be arranged in outside Kathmandu hotel and all meals are available in the Jungle Safari.

Trip Start Dates

We will organize this trip on the dates requested by you. Please contact us for your customized departure date.

Additional Information

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: US telephone: 704-200-7512 Asia telephone: 00977-98510-55684

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Trip Facts

Price From

$ 2350 USD

Trip Code

HGTNP-0149

Activities: Cultural Tours & Sightseeing, Scenic Mt. Everest Flight, Wildlife & Nature
Trip Duration:14 Days
Accommodation: 3 & 4 star hotels/ Jungle resort
Meals:Breakfast/welcome, farewell dinners/ All meals in Jungle safari
Transportation: Private Car/van/Hiace
Group Size: 1 to 12 people