Nepal holiday tour with wildlife safari - 10 Days

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Your arrival Mount Fishtail receives you upon your arrival, from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. After 20 minutes drive (5.9 km), we arrive at hotel in Thamel, a hub for visitors in Nepal. Thamel provides accommodation and shopping centres, keeping in mind, the needs of visitors and guests. After taking rest for a while, we organise a welcome dinner (Traditional Nepali cuisine) and brief a tour programmes.

Day 2Full day sight-seeing around Kathmandu After breakfast we go to Pashupatinath temple, the most famous holiest Hindu temple where the devotees worship the penis of Lord Shiva. Next, we visit.Swoyambhunath temple that locates on western outskirts of Kathmandu valley. It is said that Shakyamuni Buddha preached sermon to the local people amid the monkeys at the hill. That is how the place got the name “Monkey temple.” Following the homage, we visit Boudhanath stupa, the largest spherical stupas in Nepal. We go to Kathmandu Durbar square (UNESCO World Heritage Sites), once one of the principalities among three kingdoms in the valley during the period of Malla dynasty. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 3White water rafting adventure heading to Chitwan National Park After breakfast, early in the morning, we drive for about three hours to the Trishuli River, one of the popular destinations for water adventure seekers. After rafting we enjoy our lunch and head for Chitwan which is about three hours drive from Trishuli River. The road meandering along the bank of Trishuli River leads to the Chitwan National Park passing through the green panorama of hills.
Upon the arrival to the park, we check in hotel, refresh for a while. We explore few of the places like elephant breeding centre, and enjoy sunset view from Narayani River. We take fine supper at the restaurant in hotel.

Day 4Activities in Chitwan National Park Today, after the breakfast we go for the canoeing and bird watching. Our naturalist guide takes you for the jungle walk where you can explore the jungle. After the lunch, elephant-back safari takes you in dense jungle to explore the rare endangered animals like tigers and one-horned rhinoceros including deer, monkey, bear and colourful birds. You may indulge yourself taking the shower from the elephant’s trunk or enjoy swimming with elephants. This may prove to be your memorable lifetime experience. As Chitwan is the home for the indigenous Tharu people, the evening programme includes watching Tharu cultural stick dance. Overnight stay in Chitwan.

Day 5Departure from Chitwan to Pokhara After breakfast, we drive from Chitwan to Pokhara. It takes about 6 hours. We check in hotel, take rest for an hour. We take a walk to Phewa Lake and do boating for an hour. It’s time to view the beautiful panorama of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 6Sunrise view from Sarangkot /Mountain View Early in the morning, we go to Sarangkot. Here, we enjoy Sunrise view as well as mountain ranges over 8,000 metres; Dhaulagiri and Annapurna including Manaslu Mountain. Sarangkot locates at a point from where the mountains are viewed in the North and the city of Pokhara in the south. The interested one may join paragliding; flying from Sarangkot to Pame (opposite bank of Fewa Lake). We enjoy sightseeing in Pokhara and visit Mahendra cave, Davis Fall and Bindavasini temple. We take supper at the end of the day before overnight stay.

Day 7Back to Kathmandu We fly to Kathmandu in the afternoon which takes about 40 minutes. The flight gives an opportunity for closer observation of the mountains. The day is for taking rest and exploring about nearby places. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 8Explore Patan Durbar Square, night stay in Nagarkot After breakfast, we go to Patan Durbar square (UNESCO World Heritage Sites), once one of the principalities among three kingdoms in the valley during the period of Malla dynasty. The square is famous for its fine arts in architectural designs and handicraft carvings. After exploring around Patan Durbar Square, we drive for one and half hour to Nagarkot. Time to take sunset view before dinner at hotel.

Day 9Nagarkot, Changunarayan and Bhaktapur Nagarkot is in Bhaktapur district, famous place for a sunrise view of the Himalayas including Manaslu range, Ganesh himal range, Langtang range, Jugal range, Rolwaling range, Mahalangur range (Everest range) and Numbur range with views of the Kathmandu valley over the ridge and Shivapuri National Park. On the ridge appears the oldest temple of Changunarayan. It takes three hours to reach the temple walking through villages for three and half hours. The historic temple of Changunarayan is in the eastern end of the Kathmandu valley. The 4th century’s double roofed temple which was rebuilt in 1706, dates back to the Lichchhavi dynasty. Next place to hang out is Bhaktapur Durbar Square, (UNESCO World Heritage Sites) the smallest and the famous principality among three valley kingdoms (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan). Time to explore and experience the Newari tradition and lifestyle, concluding with an overnight stay there in Bhaktapur.

Day 10Departure Mount Fishtail Adventure arranges your transportation to the airport three hours prior to the scheduled flight time.