Nepal Luxury Tour: Culture, Nature & Wildlife

Upon arrival, our representative will meet and greet you and  transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu. Meals: None

After breakfast, full day sightseeing of Kathmandu’s most iconic and ancient UNESCO world heritage sites

Kathmandu Durbar Square is spread around the old royal palace of the former Kathmandu Kingdom and surrounded with spectacular architecture that vividly showcases the skills of the Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries. It held palaces of kings in the past and surrounds quadrangles, revealing courtyards and many famous temples.

Swoyambhunath Stupa, is one of the holiest, oldest Buddhist stupas in Nepal overlooking and giving a panoramic view of the city. It has numerous shrines, temples, deities and monasteries on its premises standing out as a hallmark of faith and harmony among Buddhists and Hindus.  

Patan Durbar Square is full of ancient palaces, temples, and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings, extravagant wooden and stone work. One can rummage for treasures and souvenirs in the various shops around the square. The main attractions here are the ancient Royal Palace, Krishna Temple, Mahabouddha Stupa, The museum etc..

Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport and fly to Pokhara. Upon arrival, we are rewarded with magnificent up-close views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Machhapuchhre, two of which are over 8000 meters.

Pokhara occupies a broad fertile valley in Nepal’s central hills. Deep gorges created by the rivers, temples and monasteries of varied heritage, boating and photographing scenic reflections of the Annapurna mountains in Phewa lake and enjoying the famous Lakeside market are the major attractions

We check-in to our hotel, relax for a bit and head for sightseeing of the World Peace Pagoda. David's Fall, Gupteshwor Cave and then reach Phewa Lake for boating. We also listen to evening prayer ceremonies in the Barahi temple in the middle of the lake. Finally, we stroll around the famous Lakeside market with its lively restaurants and shops.

World Peace Pagoda, a massive Buddhist stupa is situated on top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. Besides being an impressive sight in itself, the Buddhist shrine is a great vantage point which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna range and Pokhara City.

David's Fall is a charming waterfall located very close to Gupteswar Gupha, a mysteriously sacred cave that holds special value for Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is perfectly preserved here in the condition it was discovered in.

Phewa Lake The view of Machhapuchhre reflected in the lake, the Tal Barahi temple in the island middle of the lake, the white stupa on the top of a hill, the paragliders jumping from Sarangkot, the Ultra-light aircrafts soaring up high, all at once can be seized in the mild breeze over the lake.

Overnight at your hotel in Pokhara. Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, we drive 1 hour along the beautiful hilly settlements and terraced farmlands to Dhampus and walk up-to the viewpoint to soak in the spectacular up-close views of the highest mountains. We also explore the village’s unique architecture, culture, traditional living style and skills in local cuisine, drink-making, farming etc..

Dhampus (1650 m) is a famous typical Nepali village which boasts unmatched vista of the entire Annapurna range, Fishtail, Gangapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal and more which are all above 6900m to 8500m. 

We hike further one hour through Rhododendron forest and picturesque villages, an ample chance for photography and bird-watching with sounds of birds chirping. Then, we descend one hour to Kande, a scenic and easy walking trail overall.

Australian Camp (2055 m) is another beautiful village which has some of the best unobstructed views of the Himalayan Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu range and also stunning visuals of beautiful green hills which are different to those from Dhampus. 

From Kande, we drive 40 mins back to Pokhara. We rest for a while and begin final sightseeing in Pokhara with visit to the old part of  Pokhara - the Old Bazaar.

The Old Bazaar is a traditional bazaar and a colorful gathering place for an ethnically diverse group of traders. The temples and monuments bear a close resemblance to the Newari architecture of Kathmandu Valley and retain much of its original charm.

Overnight at your hotel in Pokhara. Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, we fly to Chitwan and transfer (1.5 hrs) to our resort. After some rest, we engage in Immersive Elephant Experiences joining the protected elephants and their mahouts on their daily walk through the jungle (Elephant Walk). You can allow yourself some time to simply be around the elephants and observe and learn from them (Elephant Camp Immersion). We end our day by the bank of the Narayani river watching one of Nepal's famous sunsets. Here the elephants will be let loose to cool down in the water and relax, while our bar staff are on hand with cold drinks of your choice (Elephant Sundowners)!

For the two days, we also engage in the following activities:

Jeep Safari: Step aboard one of the restored iconic open-top Landrovers for a jungle jeep safari unlike any in Nepal.

Boat Safari: A boat safari down the Narayani River can be both a soothing and exhilarating experience to spot animals and birds.

Bird Watching:  Nepal is considered a bird watching sanctuary, with an astounding 848 species identified across the country.

Walking Safaris: Immerse yourself in local Tharu culture by taking a guided tour of the local villages.

The Royal Chitwan National Park comprises 932 square kilometers of Sal and riverine jungle containing a greater variety of wildlife than any other area of Nepal.  Over 500 species of birds have been recorded here, with many mammals, reptiles and insects. Mammals include the endangered Bengal Tiger, Indian Rhinoceros, Wild Boar, Sambar, Muntjac, Spotted and Hog Deer, Rhesus and Hanuman Monkeys, while reptiles include Marsh Mugger Crocodile and the fish-eating Gharial. Leopards, Sloth Bears, and Gaur (wild bison) are all fairly common and occasionally seen by the lucky ones!

Two overnights in Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge at Chitwan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we drive (1.5 hrs) to the airport, fly to Kathmandu (15mins) and relax for the rest of the day. You can use this day to explore on your own. You can go shopping, buy souvenirs, get a massage etc…During your free time, we can do experiential activities like Cooking Classes to learn preparing traditional Nepali dishes, Yoga classes etc.. at our restaurant premises if you are interested. Please check our website to learn more.

In the evening, a farewell dinner program with cultural dance and songs at our Heritage Restaurant Bhojan Griha (https://www.bhojangriha.com/)

Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

After breakfast, we head to Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Bhaktapur for sightseeing of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites

 Bouddhanath, built in the 14th century is the world’s largest stupa and the holiest Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu with rich Buddhist symbolism, architecture and a site of pilgrimage, meditation and great veneration for Buddhists and Nepalis. 

Pashupatinath Temple, the largest temple complex in Nepal is one of the four most important religious sites for devotees of God Shiva. Built in the 5th century and later renovated, its  main pagoda style temple has a gilded roof, four sides covered in silver and exquisite wood carvings.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square, in the medieval city of Bhaktapur with its ancient temples, monuments and palaces are magnificent examples of Newari craftsmanship with their beautiful carved wooden windows and latticework. Their people are still renowned for their pottery and hand woven fabrics, including the traditional local red and black saris.

Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast

We transfer to the airport and fly back home with great memories of Nepal.

Meals: Breakfast

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