A trip to Nepal would not only let you experience Himalayas but also give you true opportunity to experience ancient Hindu and Buddhist culture. Your tour around Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur Durbar squares will provide you true experience of medieval period. The country is full of art, architectures, temples and monasteries which symbolize the importance of art, culture and religion in Nepali society. An extended trip down to Pokhara would provide you real experience of remarkable natural beauty of Nepal including the view of some of the highest mountains and beautiful lakes. As well as the trip down to Lumbini will give you excellent opportunity to experience real aspect of Buddhism.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu airport and you will be transferred to the Hotel by one of our representatives. Welcome dinner at one of the typical Nepali restaurants in Thamel.
Overnight: Hotel Marshyangdi*** www.hotelmarshyangdi.com
Elevation: 1334m

Day 02 : Patan – Swoyambhunath: We will start our tour with the magnificent Swoyambhunath which is 10 minutes drive from Thamel. Then we will drive to one of the oldest cities of Kathmandu valley which is called Patan to witness its incredible architecture from medieval period.

Swoyambhunath is one of the oldest stupa of the Kathmandu Valley. It is situated on one of the highest hills in the valley. It watches over the Valley from the top of a hillock on its western side just three kilometers west of the city center. The stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and is recognized as a World Heritage Site. It is also one of the oldest and most glorious Buddhist shrines in the world which is said to be two thousand years. The four sides of the stupa are painted with the eyes of Lord Buddha.

Patan- the second largest town in the valley is situated to the south of Kathmandu. Patan's great building boom took place under the Mallas in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Numerous temples of widely diverse styles, as well as many Buddhist monasteries, are scattered around the fascinating town. Patan is famous for its crafts and metal works which are wonderful souvenirs.
Overnight: Sheichan Bioroling Monastery

Day 03 : Kathmandu – Bhaktapur: Today we will drive to the oldest part of the Kathmandu valley. We will stop at old Thimi on our way and observe some traditional farming and old alleys of Thimi village. Then finally we will go to visit an ancient city called Bhaktapur. This fascinating city reminds you the true culture and living style of medieval period. The guest house where you will be staying is right at the main square so it will give you enough opportunities to observe all the magical parts of this ancient city.

Bhaktapur- Located about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur is known as the 'City of Devotees', the 'City of Culture', the 'Living Heritage', and 'Nepal's Cultural Gem'. It is one of the 3 royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley. We will visit four different squares in this city: Durbar Square (palace square), Tamaudi Square (public square), Pottery Square and Dattatrey Square.
Overnight: Hotel Bhadgaun Guest House www.bhadgaon.com.np

Day 04 : Bhaktapur – Nagarkot: Today we will drive to one of the oldest temples of the valley, Changunarayan before we go to Nagarkot. It is a fascinating place where you will see oldest Manu script found in Nepali history and some magnificent temples. Then we will have an exciting drive to Nagarkot for an hour on winding road. It is a great place to escape from Kathmandu’s hustle bustle.
Nagarkot – One of the most popular hill station / viewpoints close to Kathmandu valley. We will be able to see 33 different mountain peaks of different regions including Mt. Shisapangma of Tibet.
Overnight: Hotel Chautari*** www.paradiseinn.com.np

Day 05 : Drive back to Kathmandu: On our way back from Nagarkot, we will trek down to Thali, which takes about 4 hours. Then we will catch our car and drive to Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath.
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations for all the Hindus of the world. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the trinity and the guardian (patron) deity of Nepal. This is one of the oldest temples, situated on the banks of the Holy Bagmati River. It is a double–roofed golden temple with four triple silver doorways. Pashupatinath covers an area of 281 hectares, which is one of the biggest temple complexes in Nepal.

Bouddhanath Stupa lies about 6 km east of downtown Kathmandu and it is the largest stupa in the Valley and one of the largest in the world. It presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design with hundreds of prayer wheels and 108 small images of Buddha all around. Just like Swoyambhunath, this stupa has four sides with the watchful eyes of Lord Buddha. All the Buddhists throng to this stupa to take part in the sacred rituals during the Buddhist festivals.
Overnight: Sheichan Bioroling Monastery

Day 06 : Visit Kopan Monastery: We will hike for about an hour to Kopan monastery through few villages and winding roads. Kopan is situated at a hill of Kathmandu valley about 2 km north from Boudhanath stupa. It is the first monastery in Nepal which started to teach Buddhism and Buddhist meditations in foreign language.
Overnight: Sheichan Bioroling Monastery

Day 07 : Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m) / Astham: we will have an exciting flight to Pokhara for about 30 minutes then drive about an hour to Milan chock where we will start our short trek to Astham to Adhikari family home. Being in Astham, we will be able to observe and experience real culture and living style of typical Nepali family of country side.
Overnight: Adhikari Family Home

Day 08 : Astham to Sedi Bagar: We will hike back to Milan chock then drive for an hour to Sedi Bagar. Then a short walk to Thapa family home which has magnificent view of the lake and surroundings.
Overnight: Thapa family Home www.hiddenparadise.org
Driving Time: 1 Hour

Day 09 : Sarangkot (1592m): Today, we will hike to Sarangkot early in the morning. It’s about 2-3 hours trek (depending on your pace) on steep uphill then 2 hours trek back. (You can drive back if you don’t want to hike more) The view from Sarangkot is superb. You will be able to see several different peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, including the two highest peaks in the world,-Annapurna I (8091m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m).
Overnight: Thapa family Home www.hiddenparadise.org

Day 10 : Sedi Bagar to Pokhara: We will drive back to Pokhara and settle down at Hotel Splendid View. In the afternoon, we will visit Devi’s fall, Guptesori Cave then we will drive for about 20 minutes and hike to World peace stupa which offers you the best view of the Pokhara city and Fewa Lake then we will hike down to Fewa Lake and cross the lake on a boat.
Overnight: Hotel Splendid View www.hotelsplendidview.com

Day 11 : Visit Mountaineering Museum and Mahendra Cave: We will visit first Mountaineering museum in Pokhara, where we will be able to learn history of Nepal mountaineering and witness true mountaineering culture. Then we will visit a cave in the afternoon which is about 5 km away from Lake City. It is one of longest caves in Nepal.
Overnight: Hotel Splendid View www.hotelsplendidview.com

Day 12 : Pokhara to Lumbini: We will have 8 hours scenic drive to Lumbini, Birthplace of Buddha. In the afternoon, we will visit Maya Devi Temple exact birth place of Gautam Buddha. Maya Devi temple is built right on the place of his birth. The temple is built in modern design, however inside the temple; they have preserved exact structure of the place/stone where he was born.

According to the legend, his mom, queen of Kapilbastu was going to her parents house to visit her parents and all of sudden, she was struck with labor pain and she asked her servants to take her back to the palace but pain was unbearable so she decided to rest on the shade of the banyan tree nearby where she gave birth Gautam Buddha.

We will also visit some of the temples and stupas built by different nations dedicated to Lord Buddha.
Overnight: Hotel Ananda Inn www.hotelanandainn.com

Day 13 : Visit Kapilbastu: We will start our tour early in the morning driving about 28 km west of Lumbini to visit the palace of Shakya dynasty. Gautam Buddha spent 29 years of his life with his family in this palace as a prince. Even though he was a prince of the kingdom, he was different than rest of the royals and he was curious about the real world, which scared his family and his father, the king of Kapilbastu. King wanted his son to become future king and rule the country so he wanted to train his son as a future king not as someone who would go outside and try to get knowledge as a scholar and become a monk. So king arranged all the physical luxury possible in the world right inside the palace so his son wouldn’t know about the poorness and cruelty of the real world outside of palace.

In the afternoon, we will visit rest of the temples in Lumbini garden.
Overnight: Hotel Ananda Inn www.hotelanandainn.com

Day 14 : Lumbini to Kathmandu: We will have a scenic flight back to Kathmandu.
Overnight: Hotel Marshyangdi*** www.hotelmarshyangdi.com

Day 15 : Kirtipur: In the morning we will visit Kirtipur, one of oldest and historical towns in Kathmandu valley. Then you will have free afternoon.
Overnight: Hotel Marshyangdi*** www.hotelmarshyangdi.com

Day 16 : Transfer to the airport and departure

The tour price includes:

1. Transfers airport/hotel/airport.
2. Accommodations in Kathmandu/Nagarkot/Bhaktapur/Pokhara/Lumbini on twin sharing BB Basis
3. Welcome dinner at one of the typical Nepali restaurants
4. Transport, guided visits and entry of the monuments
5. Domestic flight (Kathmandu – Pokhara, Bhairawa - Kathmandu) as per itinerary
6. Domestic airport taxes
7. A professional English speaking tour guide
8. Private car/van for during whole sightseeing
9. Full board in Home stay
10. Drinks (Tea and Coffee only)
11. Your international flight re-confirmation.
12. All necessary documents and government tax.
13. Insurance for staff

The tour price does not include:

1. International Flight.
2. Lunch / Dinner in Kathmandu/Nagarkot/Bhaktapur/Pokhara/Lumbini
3. Travel Insurance (compulsory and we strongly advise you to take out to cover accident/repatriation helicopter/medical care)
4. Personal expenses such as cold drinks, mineral water, alcoholic drinks, telephone etc.
5. Tips for tour staff or car/van/bus driver.

Special Note:

This Itinerary can be customized according to the duration of your holiday. We have many options for shorter visits based on your interests and budget.

NOTE:: The price of the tour will be adjusted according to the group size.