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Glimpses of Nepal

Kathmandu-Pokhara-Tansen(Palpa)-Lumbini-Chitawan-Kathmandu

Duration: 7 Night / 8 Days

Day 01:Kathmandu

Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, meet and then transfer to Kathmandu by appropriate tourist vehicle, rest of the day will be free to relax, overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02:Kathmandu

Morning and be ready for the sightseeing. At 10 O'clock tour guide will pick up you .We continue the city sightseeing. Pashupatinath temple- the most sacred of the Hindu temples in Nepal dedicated to lord Shiva, built in 1696. We carry on the sightseeing tour of the Patan- A city of architecture and fine arts. Sometimes known as "Town with a Thousand Golden Roofs". Visit Tibetan Handicraft center at Jawalakhel to watch carpet weaving. Early evening take a sightseeing tour of Swayambhunath- the oldest Buddhist shrine. Looking east from here, one can see the entire Kathmandu valley spread out below. A short drive will take you to Boudhanath- the worlds largest stupa; a sight of great generation to the Buddhist. We continue to Kathmandu durbar square - the temple of the Living Goddess and the old Royal Palace. Finally, visit Kasthamandup - a temple built from a single tree from which the Kathmandu derives its name. Transfer to hotel.

Day 03:Kathmandu-Pokhara

Morning, drive to Pokhara -one of the most picturesque valley in Nepal, 200 km west from Kathmandu, 6 hour drive by tourist bus and under the shadow of the Annapurna Himalayan range. A rare combination of snow-clad mountains, crystal clear lakes, streams, villages inhabited by friendly ethnic tribes. Sightseeing of Phewa lake, Mahendra cave, Davi's fall and more. Over night at Hotel in Pokhara.

Day 04: Pokhara-Tansen (Palpa)

Morning, drive to Tansen, 130 km , 3-4 hour drive in Siddhartha Highway, check in & lunch, short briefing and start sight seeing tour of important places, view sunset over Himalaya and overnight at Hotel.

Day 05:Tansen (Palpa)-Lumbini

Early morning View Sunrise and later drive to Lumbini, 76 km, check in, briefing, take lunch and start sightseeing tour of Lumbini, There are numerous buildings of religious significance of Lumbini. A massive stone pillar was erected by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in 250 BC. The Maya Devi shrine houses a stone sculpture of Buddha's nativity scene and is said to be located in the exact place Buddha was born in a palace garden. Tilaurakot was the capital city of the Sakya kingdom now in ruins. This is the place where Lord Buddha spent 29 years of his life before he left the comforts of his palace on the quest of "Nirvava". The area is about one sq. miles. In the eastern side we see the remains of the Mahaviniskramana Dwara (the gate from which Buddha departed seeking the Truth, leaving behind all worldly life). There is a museum which at the moment is housing all the archaeological remains excavated from these areas. overnight at Hotel.

Day 06:Lumbini - Chitawan

Drive to Royal Chitawan National Park for exclusive jungle safari. Upon arrival meet by the naturalist and transfer to the jungle resort. The manager will brief the guests about the activities. In the late afternoon, the guests will be taken for a jungle safari on elephant back so that they can penetrate deep into the jungle for viewing and photographing wildlife or a jungle walk is organized to experience the abundant bird life and the flora & fauna for the park. If you are lucky, you may see the elusive Royal Bengal tiger both on nature walk as well as on elephant safari. A hearty meal of continental or Nepalese cuisine will be served in the evening around the campfire. Enjoy Tharu cultural show programs in the evening, overnight in Chitwan.

Day 07:Chitawan - Kathmandu

Morning drive to Kathmandu , Check in and sightseeing of Bhaktapur City- Kathmandu valley's most medieval city also known as Bhadgaon and was one of the three kingdoms of Mallas. It is famous for Lion gate, the picture Gallery, the Golden gate and palace of 55 windows. overnight at Hotel. If time permits, sightseeing will be in the morning or last day)

Day 08: Kathmandu - Back home

Morning checkout & transfer to International airport to board the flight for onward journey.