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Contact UsDeparture from the U.S.A. with a flight to Kathmandu, Nepal.
Arrival in Kathmandu. Assistance and transfer to Hotel. Settle down and rest from a long flight. Meet your guide and travel companions at dinner either at the hotel or nearby.
The capital of Nepal is the largest metropolis in the Himalaya mountains, with more than 1 million people. Moving slowly through cars, motorcycles, bicycles, walking crowd and barking dogs, you will go and visit Pashupatinath, a massive riverside Hindu Temple dedicated to Shiva, Nepal’s patron deity, then to Boudhanath, 5 miles East of the center, where stands one of the largest stupas of Asia; 118 feet high; it is a shrine for Tibetan Buddhism, with eyes in each direction, it symbolizes awareness and it may be the most famous landmark of Kathmandu.
Morning visit to Swayambhunath, a 2000 years old Budhist Chaitya, standing on top of a hill, 2 miles west of the city center, in the kathmandu Valley, It is also known as the ‘Monkey Temple”. Many shrines and monasteries are part of the site.
You will also visit the famous Kathmandu Durbar Square which faces the Palaces of Malla and Shah KIngs. The centuries old wooden architecture has been badly damage dirung the earthquake of 2015.
Both places are World heritage sites.
In the afternoon your coach will take you to Bhaktapur a.k.a. Bhadgaon, the city of devotees known for its potters and weavers, then to Panauti, one of the oldest towns in Nepal with its 14th century wooden temples.
Overnight in Dhulikhel.
Morning drive to Chitwan. Check-in for 3 nights at the Narayani Lodge which overlooks the Rapti River in Chitwan National Park. Lowlands and highlands vary depending on the altitude which goes from 330 to about 2700 feet and are covered either by huge areas of either grass or moist tropical forest.
Elephant safari excursion and jungle activities. Meet and join your elephant and his mahout who started to train and keep his elephant as a young boy within the family tradition. Both become inseparable. You’ll ride with them to spot the rare one horned rhino and other species living in the park.
Today you can enjoy exploring the jungle or some nearby villages.
Drive from Chitwan to Pokhara. All the Pokhara Valley lakes originated in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. POKHARA is known as the Jewel of the Himalayas and the most beautiful city of Nepal. A center of fun adventures for trekking, hiking, boating, cycling, paragliding and more. It is the central point for all the Annapurna circuits.
Morning excursion to Sarangkot, a small village outside of Pokhara where a short hike will allow some magnificent panoramic views over the Himalaya Mountains, especially the Annapurna Massif. Afternoon sightseeing and a boat ride on Fewa Lake.
RETURN OR EXTENSION TO BHUTAN
Return flight out of Kathmandu. Stop over are available in various countries: India, Hong Kong or other places depending on the airline you will travel with
This sample tour is just an example of a specific itinerary related to the country we just described to give you an idea of what is available in that country when you travel.
All our trips are tailor-made and we are at your disposal to plan your trip in consideration of how many people will be traveling, how many days you wish to travel, the season, the standard and the location of the hotels, the amount of meals you wish to include, the guided tours or experiences which will show you not only the “must see” landmarks but also the special interest sites and events you will love that are off the beaten track.
Francoise is the president and founder of Celestial Voyagers. She graduated with a tourism degree at Nice University in France and has worked as a tour director and operations manager in France, Australia and Mexico. Settling in New York City, she founded Celestial Voyagers with the aim of creating uniquely curated group travel for adults and Academia.