GOLDEN NEPAL & LUMBINI
9 Days
1 Country
6 Cities
GOLDEN TEMPLE, MAJESTIC HIMALAYAN, CHARMING HILL VILLAGES AND BUDDHA BIRTH PLACE LUMBINI, AN AMAZING HOLIDAY.
UNESCO Boudhanath Stupa & Swayambhu
Mahachaitya, Changu Narayan Temple
UNESCO Pashupatinath Temple and Aarti Offering
Lumbini The Buddha Birth Place
Pokhara Phewa Lake Boating, Peace Pagoda
Amazing 2 nights in Chitwan Nasional Park


Day 1 KATHMANDU ARRIVAL
Evening UNESCO Pashupatinath Temple with aarti offering
Day 2 KATHMANDU CITY TOUR
The UNESCO Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhu Mahachaitya, Changu
Narayan Temple, Bhaktapur Dunbar Square, Kopan Monastery,
Kumar Ghar
Day 3 KATHMANDU - CHITWAN
Tharu Cultural Center with cultural performance
Day 4 CHITWAN SAFARI TOUR
Boat Safari, Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari
Day 5 CHITWAN - LUMBINI
Maha Devi Temple, Ashokan Pillar
Day 6 LUMBINI -POKHARA
Picturesque landscape drive, sunset view at Phewa Lake
Day 7 POKHARA CITY TOUR
Boating at Phewa Lake, Peace Pagoda, Gupteshwar Caves, overnight
at Sarangkot
Day 8 POKHARA - KATHMANDU (By Flight)
Sunrise at Pokhara Valley, Evening 1 hour singing bowl workshop
Day 9 KATHMANDU TRANSFER
Transfer to airport
Day 1 Kathmandu Arrival
Meet and greet at Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to hotel for check in. In the evening, we will visit Pashupatinath temple located at the Bagmati River, honours the Hindu Lord, Shiva. Walk around the huge complex from the eartern to the western side. Meeting of holy man, cremation pyre and the beautiful two-storied roof which made from copper and is covered with gold is believed to make wishes come true.
Included Meals - Dinner
Hotel - 3*** Kathmandu - Hotel Jampa / Hotel Moonlight or similar
4**** Kathmandu - Hotel Barahi / Hotel Ramada / Hotel Shankar



Day 3 Kathmandu - Chitwan (157 KM, 5 Hrs)
After breakfast we will drive to Chitwan National Park, home to endanger species of one horn rhino and the royal Bengal Tiger. Best to have a full breakfast as we estimate to arrive at about 14:00 for lunch at our hotel. After lunch we will enjoy a village walk where we will be able to observed the daily life of the indigenous people which is the Tharu community. The Tharu people settle here since the 10th century. Dinner be served at the hotel and at 20:00 we will visit Tharu Cultural Center for a traditional dances by the Tharu people.


Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Chitwan Safari
This morning our adventure start at 7:30 am heading to Safari By Boat In Rapti River. Upon arrival we will be seated on a canoe and will a serene river cruise. The Rapti River, originating from the Himalayas, not only provides a picturesque backdrop but also serves as a lifeline for the myriad of species inhabiting the park, including the rare one-horned rhinoceros, elusive Bengal tigers, and an array of exotic bird species. The canoeing excursion unveils a different perspective of the park, allowing visitors to witness the natural rhythm of life along its banks. This tour estimate to take about 1.5 hours. We will then visit the elephant breeding center and follow by a jungle walk. We will head back to hotel for lunch. After lunch we will enjoy a Jeep Safari follow by a Elephant ride. We drive back to hotel for dinner and overnight.



Hotel - 3***
4**** Hotel Green Mansion / Hotel Green Park
Day 2 Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast at the hotel we shall visit the floating cloud Kopan Monastery. The monastery was established by the FPMT's founders, Lamas Thubten Yeshe and Thubten Zopa Rinpoche. Guest may order puja and all payment/donation will be collected by the monastery directly. We will then proceed to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Boudhanath Stupa. The Stupa symbolizes the Buddha’s three jewels: Body, Speech and Mind. We proceed to visit UNESCO Swayambhu stupa and in Nepal Bhasa is ‘self-sprung’ or ‘self-manifested’. Have a glimpse of the living goddess. Kumari, the living goddess, represents Taleju Bhawani and is said to be the living incarnation of the goddess herself. Legend states that the ancient kings of Nepal were devotees of goddess Taleju. We then will visit UNESCO Changu Narayan Temple which is perch on top of a hill and was built in 4AD.The temple is one of the most elaborate in the Kathmandu valley, rich in wood and stone carvings. It is a two-tiered pagoda structure and was re-constructed in 1702 after the old one was gutted by fire. We end our day by visiting UNESCO Bhaktapur Square of the Malla Dynasty. Inside this square guests will visit the Nyatapola Temple, the tallest pagoda in Nepal, the 55-Window Palace, a masterpiece of Newar architecture and Fasidega Temple. Walk around Taumadhi and Pottery Squares for vibrant local Nepali art and culture.




Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel - 3*** Kathmandu - Hotel Jampa / Hotel Moonlight or similar
4**** Kathmandu - Hotel Barahi / Hotel Ramada / Hotel Shankar
Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel - 3***
4**** Hotel Green Mansion / Hotel Green Park
Day 5 Chitwan - Lumbini (159 KM, 5 Hrs)
After breakfast, we will drive to Lumbini. Upon arrival we will visit the Buddha birth place, the Maha Devi Temple. Around 563 BC, the Buddha Siddhartha Gautama is believed to have been born at the site of Lumbini. The original Maya Devi Temple was built during the Emperor Ashoka’s visit to Lumbini around 249 BC. Today you can see the marking of Buddha birth place by visiting Ashokan Pillar which is located in the garden. Overnight in Lumbini
Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel - 3 ***
4 **** Hotel Budda Maya




Day 6 Lumbini - Pokhara (200 KM, 5-6 Hrs)



In the morning we will takes a drive through picturesque landscapes, quaint villages, and lush greenery, providing a glimpse into the diverse beauty of the Nepalese countryside. As we are approaching Pokhara, we will enjoy the sunset view of Phewa Lake. Overnight in Pokhara.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Kathmandu Transfer
Transfer to airport.
Hotel - 3 ***
4**** Hotel Swiss Sarovar / Hotel Barahi
Day 7 Pokhara City Tour
This morning we will have an experience boating at Phewa Lake. Phewa lake is located at an altitude of 742 m (2,434 ft) and covers an area of about 4.43 km2. The lake is also famous for the reflection of mount Machhapuchhre and other mountain peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on its surface. The Tal Barahi Temple is situated on an island in the lake. Later will will visit the Peace Pagoda. Situated at the height of 1100 meters on the Anadu Hill, Nichidatsu Fujii laid the foundation stone along with relics of the Buddha on 12 September 1973. We proceed to visit 5000 years old Gupteshwor Cave. In this cave there is a narrow passage which interconnects the chain of large and small caves. The cave is located 2548 feet below sea level and a worshiping Lord Shiva temple. We then visit Sarangkot viewpoint for a beautiful sunset and then overnight in Sarangkot.




Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel - Sarangkot - 3 ***
4 **** Hotel Swiss Sarovar / Hotel Barahi
Day 8 Pokhara - Kathmandu (Domestic Flight - 35 Min)
In the morning, enjoy the sunrise view of Pokhara Valley with magnificent view of the great Nepal mountains. We will head back to hotel for breakfast. Transfer to airport for a short flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival we will have lunch and follow with some shopping in the bustling street of Kathmandu. In the evening guests will enjoy a 1 hours Singing Bowl Workshop.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Hotel - 3*** Kathmandu - Hotel Jampa / Hotel Moonlight or similar
4**** Kathmandu - Hotel Barahi / Hotel Ramada / Hotel Shankar
Included Meals - Breakfast
*** Itinerary can be adjusted according to you arrival and departure of your confirm flight itinerary.
*** Itinerary can be modified to suit your travelling style and interest.
What's Included
Local Guide
English speaking guide
Entrance Tickets
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Boudhanath Stupa
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The Golden Temple
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Chitwan National Park
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Tharu Cultural Performance
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Elephant Breeding Center
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Maha Devi Temple @ Lumbini
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
8 Nights
Accommodation
On-Trip Transportation
Tourism registered vehicle
What's Excluded
Gratuities
Guide, driver & etc

Domestic Flight
Pokhara - Kathmandu
Activities
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Jeep Safari
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Boat Safari
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Elephant Ride
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Boating
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1 hour Singing Bowl Class
23 Meals
8 breakfast
7 lunches
7 dinners
Personal Expenses
Own shopping

Nepal Visa
Visa On Arrival USD$30