Mountains & Jungles

After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City.

It includes visit to the Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu Durbar Square) – an ancient durbar (palace) with its numerous old palaces, temples and pagodas, the Temple of Living Goddess “Kumari”, and the Kasthamandap Temple, which is believed to be constructed from the wood of a single tree from which Kathmandu derives its name. In addition also visit   the Boudhanath Stupa – an ancient colossal stupa and the center of Tibetan Buddhism in the world and the Pashupatinath Temple- the Temple of Lord Shiva situated on the bank of the holy Bagmati River.

After lunch, we start a scenic drive to Kurintar via Mungling Highway. Upon arrival check in Riverside Spring Resort. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kurintar.

After breakfast, transfer to the base station of Manakamana Temple to board 10 minutes cable car ride to the Manakamana Temple – the “wish fulfilling Goddess”. Later ride back to the base station, meet the waiting vehicle and continue drive to Chitwan – 96 km / 3 hrs.

Upon arrival at the Park entry point (Chitwan), met by naturalists / representatives from the jungle lodge, cross the river on a small ferry and get transferred by Land rovers / canoes / elephants to the jungle lodge situated inside the Chitwan National Park.

In the evening, the well-stocked bar caters to the needs of the thirsty and a hearty meal of continental or Nepalese cuisine will be served around the campfire. Dinner and overnight stay at jungle lodge inside the Park.

Early wakeup call and proceed for an elephant ride or a jungle walk, to view the wildlife in their early repose. This is the best time of the day to see the animals as we silently brush through dewy tall elephant grass (18-20 ft. tall), a habitat for rhinos, tigers and other wild animals. Spend 2-3 hrs in the jungle, and then return to the camp for breakfast.

Shortly afterwards, visit the elephant stables to get a firsthand knowledge on elephants from senior naturalists. Here one can witness the rare scene of elephants at bath.

After a hearty lunch at camp, the afternoon is free for the much-deserved mid-afternoon siesta or a visit to the library for general information on the National park. In the late afternoon, there is a choice to participate in the programs offered at the camp, which includes jungle drives in Land Rovers visiting different lakes inside the National Park, Canoe rides/ floats or an escorted Nature walk and bird watching excursion. Dinner and overnight at Jungle lodge inside Chitwan National Park.

After breakfast, get transferred to the Park exit point, meet the waiting vehicle there and start drive to Bandipur. Upon arrival check in at a resort. Rest of the day is free for relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Bandipur.

After breakfast, we start our scenic drive to Pokhara, far – nestled in the tranquil valley (827m) on the laps of the mighty Annapurna Himalaya Range. Pokhara is also known as vacationer’s paradise. We check into a Hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure. We wander around the lakeside maybe do some boating. Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, get transferred to the hike starting point and start hike to the World Peace Stupa. Hike duration: 1 hour. It is an easy uphill climb through a paved path surrounded with jungles. A great view of mountains and lake can be witnessed from the Stupa. Rest of the day is free for relaxation and rest. Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

Early wakeup call and start drive (30 minutes) to Sarangkot for sunrise view over the Himalayas. Upon arrival at the base of sunrise view point, leave the vehicle there and start hike (45 minutes) to the Sarangkot for the sunrise view (weather permitting). Later hike back and transfer to the hotel for breakfast. Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Pokhara City, which includes visit to the Davis Falls, the Seti Gorge, the Gupteshwor Cave and the Tibetan Refugee Camp. Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

After breakfast, get transferred to the Pokhara airport to board 25 minutes flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport to board the final departure flight from Kathmandu.

End of arrangements…