Kathmandu is the capital of the Kingdom of Nepal. The city is at 1336 m above sea level. The valley covers an area of 218 square miles. It is surrounded by a tier of green mountain wall above, which tower mighty snow – capped peaks. The Kathmandu valley hosts three districts, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur (Patan) and Kathmandu, famous for their historic, artistic and cultural aspects. These three districts were part of different empires in the period of the Mallas (1200AD), great rulers of the area. The Kathmandu valley hosts seven World Heritage Sites declared by the UNESCO in Nepal. The valley is famous for the scenery, beautiful countryside, ethnic clans, monasteries and thousands of temples. The city is also called the city of temples.
Pokhara: If Kathmandu is the capital of politics and administration, Pokahra is the capital of nature! Pokhara is situated in 890 m from the sea level and has unique setting. The Pokhara valley geographically is believed to have been formed during the glacial movement over thousands of years. Pokhara has a number of beautiful lakes, caves and falls. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchre on the tranquil surface of Fewa Lake is just superb! Pokhara is the gateway to the many of Annapurnas trekking regions.
Manakamna: is a temple of the wish fulfilling Goddess on top of a hill in the Gorkha district. It is a scenic and pilgrim site. Innumerable devotees have touched the soil of this holy place and it continues till this day to offer solace and peace to all those who choose to lay their wearied heads on the loving lap of the wish fulfilling mother. To reach this temple we can experience cable car, which is first introduce in Nepal.
Royal Chitwan National Park, the oldest national park in Nepal, is situated in the subtropical inner Terai lowlands of South Central Nepal. The park has an area of 932 square kilometers. The park was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1984. The park is just a short detour off the Prithvi Highway. The name Chitwan means heart of the jungle. In recent years has park has risen meteorically on the lists of the Things to do in Nepal.
The park covers a pristine area with a unique ecosystem of significant value to the world. It contains the Churiya hills, ox-bow lakes and flood plains of Rapti, Reu and Narayani rivers. The Sal forests dominate the vegetation of the park. The grasslands form a diverse and complex community with over 50 species, the Sacchurun species, often called elephant grass, can reach 8m in height. The park boasts of more than 43 species of mammals, 45 species of amphibians and reptiles and 450 species of birds in the park. The park is renowned for endangered animals along with many other common species.
Activities at Chitwan are a major attraction for all tourists. The elephant back safari through the park to see the animals is a special attraction. A canoe ride on the Rapti river with crocodiles passing by is unmistakably the greatest jungle experience. Visits to the elephant breeding farm, the Tharu village and early morning bird watching would leave you with memories to last forever.
We have suggested as following Itinerary for your trip.
This unique tours offers Culture Historical heritage sites includes 5 culture heritage sites in Kathmandu and, Natural Heritage sites of wildlife tour in Royal Chitwan National Park, Pokhara lake city with majestic views of Himalaya,
Pick up from airport and transfer to Hotel. Breifing about Programme Evening Leisure, Overnight.
AM Brekafast, afternoon Kathmandu city sightseeing place to visit – Pashupatinath, Bouddha Nath, Budhanilkantha, Balaju water, Swayambhu Nath stupa (Monkey’s temple) Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square with Krishna Temple, overnight.
After breakfast drive/fly to Pokhara check in Hotel, overnight
Early in the morning sunrise trip to Sarankot, back to Hotel. Afternoon Pokhara city sightseeing place to visit – Bindhabasini Temple, Seti river gorge, Gorkha Museum, Devi’s waterfall, Mahadev Cave and visit the Barahi Temple by boat ride in Fewa Lake.
Drive to Chitwan (Wildlife Safari), Check in Resort , Refreshment, Briefing about the programme, After lunch Visit to Tharu Village National Park’s visitors’ center, Sunset view from the river bank, Dinner with Tharu Culture Dancing programme , Overnight.
After Breakfast Dugout canoe trip followed by a nature walk programme or visit to Elephant breeding farm, back to Resort After lunch Elephant back safari programme, leisure, overnight.
After breakfast Bird watching Tour, Drive to Kathmandu , Overnight.
AM breakfast, transfer to Airport fly to onward destination.