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Nepal Explore Tour is a specially designed trip that offers major highlights of touristic places of Nepal. It covers the cultural paradise of Kathmandu with UNESCO-listed world heritage sites and naturally exclusive destinations like Chitwan and Pokhara. They are impressive destinations for your next holiday tour in Nepal with natural and cultural impressions.
The sightseeing tour in Kathmandu is the initial impression of the Nepal Explore Tour. Kathmandu holds some of the magnificent UNESCO-listed cultural sites that mainly belong to Hindu and Buddhist heritages. The pagoda-style world-renowned shrine of Pashupatinath temple, Buddhist sites- Boudhanath stupa and Swayambhunath stupa along with the cultural magnet of Patan Durbar Square will keep you engaged in exploring their diversity, attractions, and cultural significance.
After Kathmandu, the tour escorts you to the Chitwan Jungle Safari, which is quite iconic. A small but wonderful national park welcomes thousands of tourists to its home of the royal Bengal tiger, one-horned rhino, and several species of flora and fauna. Chitwan welcomes variations in activities like elephant ride jungle safari, jeep safari, Tharu culture program stick dance, and Tharu village tour.
Including the picturesque destinations, Nepal Explore Tour leads you to a natural paradise of Nepal, which is Pokhara. It has abundant attractions, from Lake to the Himalayas, from short adventure activities to soft sightseeing activities. Pokhara sightseeing tour takes you to some of the naturally remarkable places like Gupteshor cave, David Falls, Fewa Lake, Seti River gorge, and many more places. Adventure activities include Bungy jumping, zipline, paragliding, ultra-light flight, and so on.
For the best Nepal Explore Tour arrangement, please feel free to contact Approved Holidays. We operate tours on your suitable schedule and based on your preference with a customized itinerary. All our tours are guided and properly arranged.
Highlights
- Eye-catching cultural sites of Kathmandu
- Jungle excursion and elephant safari in Chitwan
- Visit the charismatic site of Pokhara and enjoy adventure day tour
- Boating on Phewa Lake and sunrise view from Sarangkot
Itinerary
On your arrival, the airport representative of Approved Holidays receives you and drops you at the hotel. Enjoy your time at the hotel and we briefly explain the program details about the further itinerary. Overnight at the hotel.
The day begins with an amazing breakfast. Then the tour activities begin, which include some of the world-renowned Hindu and Buddhist heritage sites in the prime locations of Kathmandu.
Swoyambhunath Stupa
Swayambhu is an antique religious complex, located at the hilltop of Kathmandu. It is known as a self-sprung moment, which has been declared a UNESCO-listed world heritage site. Buddhist devotees prefer to make a pilgrimage trip to this site and a prime attraction for domestic and international travelers. It is equally known for Newari Buddhism.
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple is a centrally located Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. A UNESCO-listed world heritage site, Pashupatinath temple has got the main shrine with a golden pagoda top, several mini-temples, ashram, images, and inscriptions. The crematory zone beside the Holy Bagmati River is another attraction for tourists.
Boudhanath Stupa
Bouddha, also known as Khasti Chaitya has marked itself as a splendid attraction for travelers in Kathmandu. It is in a huge mandala shape and is one of the largest stupas in the world. A UNESCO-listed world heritage site, this stupa looks so beautiful with the hanging prayer flags and the spiritual vibes, where Tibetan Buddhist monks worship and meditate.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square is loaded with artistic aesthetics and wooden and stone sculptures along with the historical palace of the Malla dynasty. One of the historical palaces in the Kathmandu valley among three, Patan has got some distinguished artistic temples, museums, and statues. The traditional and artistic Newari houses are charismatic attractions around the palace. Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen temple, Vishwanath temple, and Taleju Bhawani Temple are major temples in this square.
With full of cultural memory of Kathmandu sightseeing, drive to Chitwan after having breakfast at the hotel. It takes about 6 hours through the Prithvi Highway. On the way, we stop in a couple of places for meals and refreshments. Arriving in Chitwan, check-in at the hotel, get refreshed, and have lunch. Then set out for some activities like a village walk, and a sunset tour. In the evening, enjoy the cultural program, which is known as a Tharu stick dance. Overnight at the hotel.
The busy day begins after breakfast at the hotel. You will be enjoying a trip to the elephant breeding center, bird watching, elephant ride jungle safari (or optionally jeep tour), canoe ride, and jungle walk. The lunch will be served at the hotel. During the jungle safari tour, you will be exploring the habitats of some of the rare found wild animals like the Royal Bengal Tiger, One-horned rhino, deer, and many more. Overnight at the hotel.
Having breakfast at the hotel in Chitwan, we drive to Pokhara, which is about a 5-hour journey. After check-in at the hotel in Pokhara and a short rest, we set out for the half-day sightseeing tour, covering some of the impressive tourist attractions like Gupteshor Cave, David Falls, and Seti River gorge. Evening time is fantastic for boating or exploring the evening Aarati (worship) at the lakeshore. Overnight at the hotel.
Early in the morning, drive to Sarangkot and enjoy the exclusive sunrise view over the majestic Himalayas of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri region- Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Nilgiri, Himchuli, and the neighboring peaks. After the sunrise tour, drive back to the hotel and have breakfast. After rest, set out for Pokhara sightseeing that left yesterday, including the World peace stupa and Mahadev statue. Then back to the hotel. You may walk around Lakeside street and entertain the musical evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Note: If you want any adventure activities: paragliding, Bungy jumping, ultra-light flight, zipline, and many more, please, let us know and we manage these activities in the itinerary.
A scenic drive back through Prithvi Highway takes about 6-7 hours with a couple of breaks on the way for refreshment and lunch. Arriving in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel, and the rest of the time is for you. You can enjoy having dinner in a fine restaurant and enjoy a massage and sauna. Overnight at the hotel.
Our representative drops you at the airport for the final departure. We look forward to welcoming you for the next trip to Nepal.
Trip includes
Included
Three Star Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara.
A professional local tour guide.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
All breakfasts in Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara.
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) in Chitwan.
Private overland transportation by air-conditioning car / Jeep.
Airport pickup and dropoff on arrival and departure.
Jungle safari activities in Chitwan.
National park fee.
Excluded
Flights are not included.
Insurance is not included
Heritage monuments entry fees in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Personal expenses like extra meal, snacks
All kind of hot and cold drinks
Tips for guide and driver
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