Highlights of Nepal Tour - 07N/08D

On arrival in Nepal, you will be greeted and escorted by India Holiday Mall Executive to your hotel. (Rooms will be available from 1200 Hrs)

Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel.

Kathmandu is the capital and also the largest city of Nepal. This city of ancient civilization is very rich in Art, craft, culture with its multi-ethnic population. The average elevation of Kathmandu is 1400 meter above the sea level. Kathmandu is famous for its temples, local cuisine and festivals been celebrated here.

Overnight in the Hotel.

After breakfast visit Kathmandu city, a city which looks like a living museum, visit the Durbar Square, the highest concentration of at least 48 buildings of unique architecture, palaces, monuments and temples are found here. Start with visit of the KumariBhal, or the Temple of the Living Goddess and the Durbar Square.

Continue to Swayambunath. It is said to be 2000 years old and is situated 70 m above the level of the valley. Often referred to as the `Monkey Temple'. This temple is believed to be famous in the tantric cult.

Visit the town of Patan also known as Lalitpur (City of Beauty and Fine Art). Patan is an ancient city filled with exotic pagodas, intricate gateways, fabulous deities, and endless carvings.

Overnight in the hotel.

After breakfast visit Bodhnath. One of the oldest and the biggest Buddhist monuments ever built in Nepal, Bodhnath Stupa is an imposing structure standing some 36 meters. The Stupa stands on the massive three level mandala style platform surrounded by colorful private family houses. This stupa is said to have been built in 5th century AD. At the Pashupatinath Temple view the most sacred of Nepal's Shiva shrines, located near the holy river Bagmati. This Hindu temple's twin-roofed pagoda is of gold-gilt-brass; the gateways are silver-plated.

Visit Bhaktapur, this place is the home of medieval art and architecture. Lying 14Km east of Kathmandu city, this place was founded in the 9th century and is shaped like a conch shell. The city is at the height of 4600 ft. above sea level.

In Bhaktapur you will visit the Durbar Square with its array of temples overlooked by the palace of 55 Windows built by King Bupatindra Malla, the Nytapola Teple. This temple, which was also built by king Bhupatindra Malla, is the best example of the Pagoda style and stands on five terraces, on each of which stands a pair of figures, famous strong men, elephants, lions, griffins and goddesses.

Overnight in the Hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Pokhara, at an altitude of 819 m. The highway passes along a highly picturesque region between the midland valleys and the Terai belt of the kingdom. Reach Pokhara and check-in at hotel.

Pokhara is the second most-visited spot in Nepal after Kathmandu. It is known for its lovely lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa, which have their source in the glacial Annapurna Range of the Himalayas. Pokhara also offers splendid views of the fishtailed summit of Machhapuchhre, which rises from behind the Phewa Lake. It is home to thick forests, gushing rivers and emerald lakes.

Overnight in the hotel.

Morning excursion to Phewa Lake. The Phewa Lake the second largest lake in the Kingdom, is the center of all attraction in Pokhara. It is the most enchanting of the three lakes that add to the resplendence of Pokhara. Here, one can sail or row a hired boat (on direct payment basis) across to the water or visit the island temple in its middle.

Later you will have the time to explore the beauty of Pokhara. The moment you step into any part of Pokhara, the first thing that takes you to immediate delight is the gorgeous view of the gigantic mountains. Pokhara is in fact, the first and foremost convenient point for mountain-oriented sightseeing. Overnight in the Hotel.

After breakfast drive to Chitwan.

Royal Chitwan National Park is recognized as the best managed National Park and is spread over an area of 932 sq Kms. It is the home to over 50 species of mammals, 525 birds, and 55 amphibians and reptiles. The world's endangered species found in the park include One-horned rhinoceros, Gaur, Royal Bengal tiger, Wild elephant, Four-horned antelope, Pangolin, Gangetic dolphin, Gharial crocodile, Golden monitor lizard and Python. Similarly, the endangered bird species of the park include Bengal florican, Lesserflorican, Giant hornbill, Black stork and White stork.

Overnight in the hotel.

Enjoy morning safari in the Park

Later drive to Kathmandu.

On arrival check at the hotel in Kathmandu

Overnight at the hotel.

In time transfer to the airport and connect flight for onward journey.