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When we hear about Nepl we connect ourselves with high hills and mountains. But Nepal is not just about high hills and mountains, Nepal has a wide variety of cultures and traditions to be exposed and explored. Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, Nepal boasts a rich tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty that will captivate your senses. Explore the bustling streets of Kathmandu, a city steeped in history and dotted with ornate temples, ancient palaces, and vibrant markets.

Difficulty

Easy

Best Time

Spring & Autumn ?

Max Altitude

1,600m (Sarangkot)

Transportation

Private vehicle

Meals

Included ?

Accommodation

Hotel ?

Starting Point

Kathmandu

Duration

17 Days ?

Trip Overview

Cost Details

Itinerary

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If you are planning a long tour in Nepal then this 17 Days Nepal Tour will be enough for you to explore the famous places in Nepal. Similarly, you will experience the diverse culture, natural sceneries & rich history of Nepal along the way. In this 17 Days Nepal Tour package, the tour covers the capital city; Kathmandu, and the entire Chitwan National Park, Lumbini – the birthplace of Buddha including beautiful Pokhara city. While everyone says Nepal is for only trekking and peak climbing, this Nepal tour offers much more than you can imagine. The tour starts from the capital city of Nepal; Kathmandu. It has many cultural heritage sites including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Buddha Stupa, Swayambhunath Temple, and Changunarayan Temple. Following the itinerary, the next destination will be in the Terai region which is called Chitwan. The Chitwan National Park also is listed as a world heritage site where you can explore rare wild lives including the Bengal tiger and one-horned Rhino. This place shows Tharu ethnic rich culture as well. You can enjoy Jungle Safari in this place. The next destination is Lumbini which is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Most Buddhist people want to visit this place at least once in their life. It can be explored through many different monasteries. There are Japanese, Korean, Myanmar, Bhutanese, French, German, and many more monasteries. And Pokhara always attracts tourists for its beauty. You can see Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu Himalaya ranges where 8,000 m mountains are standing tall. Pokhara is popular for its lakes, mountains, and paragliding. Here is the 17 Days Nepal Tour outline itinerary:

Highlights of the Nepal Tour Package:

Sightseeing in Kathmandu’s historical & religious places
Jungle safari in Chitwan National Park
Visit the Lumbini: the birthplace of Lord Buddha
Sightseeing in Pokhara & beautiful sunrise view
River Rafting in Trishuli River

Meals and Accommodations

During this 17-day tour, we will provide you full board meal (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner). We will arrange a room based on the twin sharing.

17 Days Nepal Tour Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to hotel Day 02: Kathmandu heritage sightseeing tour (Monkey Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, & Bouddha Stupa) Day 03: Kathmandu heritage sightseeing tour (Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square) Day 04: Drive three hours to Trishuli River and rafting for three hours, stay at the resort Day 05: Drive to Chitwan National Park from the resort Day 06: Safari activities, canoe ride on Rapti river, elephant back safari Day 07: Jungle jeep safari Day 08: Drive to Lumbini and explore Tilaulakot Day 09: Exploring Monasteries and Buddha Maya Garden Day 10: Drive to Pokhara Day 11: Sightseeing in Pokhara Day 12: Sightseeing in Pokhara Day 13: Drive to Salang Day 14: Visit the local blacksmith working place and Gandharva village Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu Day 16: Free day in Kathmandu Day 17: Departure from Kathmandu to home

Packing list for the 17 Days Nepal Tour:

The packing list depends upon which season you are planning and where you are going. Usually, the Spring & Autumn season is the best time to plan this trip. Hence, here is the recommended packing list for this Nepal tour. Clothing: During the Spring & Fall season, you need to pack a mix of lightweight & warm clothing which includes:

Hiking Pants & Shorts
Long Sleeve Shirts
Light Jacket or Fleece jacket
Comfortable Hiking Shoe
Warm Socks
Sun Block Hat
Sun Glass

Medical Supplies: Most of the medical supplies will be carried by our guide which includes tablets for headaches, diarrhea, motion sickness, hydration tablets & other required supplies. As for the medicine that your doctor prescribed, you need to bring what you may need. Toiletries: We recommend you bring biodegradable products which will minimize the impact on the environment. Pack the basic toiletries that you will use daily like toothpaste, shampoo, soap, tissue paper, toilet paper, sanitizer & others. Sun Protection: The weather in Chitwan is hotter than in other places. During the day, you will need to protect your skin from direct sunlight. Consider packing some sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun-block hat. Electronics: Bring the necessary chargers for your device, extra batteries to non-stop capture your journey, adapters, memory cards, and others. Required Documents: Have your travel insurance done, and bring the important documents such as your passport, visa, photo, and any document that the tour company asks for. Cash & Credits: Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you can exchange your currency for Nepali currency. For booking this package we accept dollars, credit cards, or your country’s currency. Be sure to inform your bank about your travel plans to avoid any issues with fraud. Other items: A personal daypack or shoulder bag for carrying all the required stuff is essential. Also bring the insect repeller, torch, water bottle, trekking pole (optional), and any other necessary gear. When packing for this Nepal trip package, consider making your backpack light and make some space in your luggage for any souvenirs you may buy during the trip.

Day 01 :

Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Kathmandu-view-from-monkey-temple — Kathmandu view from Soyambhu Temple

Today will be your arrival at the International Airport of Kathmandu where our staff member will be there to pick you up. After a short ride, you will then drop at the star hotel inside the Thamel area, Kathmandu. In the evening time, we will have a short briefing about your trip, requirements, guides, etc.

Day 02 :

Kathmandu heritage sightseeing tour (Monkey temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple and Buddha Stupa)

After the delicious breakfast, our tour guide will be there to accompany you today for the Kathmandu heritage tour. Inside Kathmandu, there are seven cultural Heritage sites i.e Monkey Temple (Swaymbhunath), Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple.

We will bring you to the four different cultural heritage site in the first day, Monkey temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple and Budhha Stupa. Every site has its historical and religious significant. You will see living Goddess in Kathmandu Durbar Square, link about living Goddess is here: The One And Only Living Kumari Goddess – Pristine Nepal

Pashupatinath temple is belongs to lord Shiva. But open cremation on the bank of the river side will be interesting for you. You will be given each and every piece of information about the heritage sites.

Day 03 :

Kathmandu heritage sightseeing tour (Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square)

Bhaktapur-Durbar-Square The day will start after your breakfast. Second day of Kathmandu heritage tour will be Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square. Both sites have their own historical importance. Our tour guide will describe regarding both heritage city. Bhaktapur is famous for its pottery and Patan is famous for its copper work.

Day 04 :

Drive three hours to Trsuli river and rafting for three hours, stay at resort for an overnight

Rafting-in-trisuli-river — Rafting in trisuli river

After exploring Kathmandu heritage site today you have about three hours drive to Trisuli river. This river is on the way to go to Pokhara and Chitwan too. Trisuli river is very popular for rafting. It is famous as white water rafting. You can have about three hour rafting and stay at resort. (There are three different category of room, one is tent room, one is cottage room and one is deluxe. You may choose any of them.)

Day 05 :

Drive to Chitwan National Park from resort

After enjoying at Trisuli River side resort, today you will drive to Chitwan National park. It is approximately three hours drive to Chitwan. In the evening you will have riverside jungle walk.

Day 06 :

Safari activities, canon ride on Rapti river, elephant back safari

You will have full day activities. They will take you to the Rapti river after breakfast for canon boat riding. Rapti river is famous for its crocodile. After boat riding you will go for elephant breeding center and jungle walk too. You will have some break after lunch. They will bring you to the elephant back riding safari. It will be more than an hour. Normally, you will have one-horned rhino attraction on this elephant back safari. Then you will go to Tharu village tour on the way back to the hotel. And will go to see Tharu culture program.

Day 07 :

Jungle jeep safari

After having breakfast you will go for jeep driving for a day. They will drive into national park where you can have many wild lives seen. Probably, you can see Bengal tiger too. It is about 6 hours driving inside dense forest area.

Day 08 :

Drive to Lumbini

After a beautiful time in Chitwan, you will drive to Lumbini for 3 to 4 hours. Lumbini is Buddha birthplace. In the afternoon you will have a visit to many different monastery. Then visit to Buddha Maya garden too. There are many monastery like German monastery, French monastery, Japanese monastery, Chinese Monastery, Korean monastery, Manmar monastery, Thai monastery etc. You may go to visit Tilaurakot in the afternoon and visit those monastery and Buddha Maya garden in second day.

Day 09 :

Explore Lumbini and Tilaurakot

Tilaurakot is considered as a capital city of Buddha time. Father of Buddha, Suddodhan was a king and Tilaurakot was capital city of Kapilvastu. Despite it is not in existence now, they have found it underneath the ground this city. The buried city is still under investigation. You will go back to the hotel after visiting Tilaurakot for an overnight stay.

Day 10 :

Drive to Pokhara

After a wonderful time in Lumbini, you will have a drive to Pokhara. It is about 130 km to Pokhara from Lumbini. The road journey is goes through beautiful mountain and valleys. It takes about 5 hour drive to Pokhara.

Day 11 :

Pokhara sightseeing (Sunrise view from Sarangkot, Bindhyabasini temple, Seti river Gorge, bad cave Tibetan refugee camp)

sightseeing-pokhara You will be ready for sun rising view from Sarangkot early in the morning. It takes approximately half an hour drive from Pokhara to Sarangkot. You can have beautiful mountain views including 8,000m mountains, mount Dhaulagiri 8,167m, Mt. Manaslu 8,163m and Annapurna I 8,091m. Of course, other 7,000m and 6,000m mountain too. After sun rising view, you will go for breakfast. You will have Bindhyabasini temple visit, Seti gorge view, David falls, Bindhyabasini Temple, Bad cave in the afternoon.

Day 12 :

David falls, Gupteswar Mahadev cave, world peace pagoda and international museum

After having a breakfast you will go for world peace pagoda. This is located on the top of mountain from where you can have beautiful Pokhara city view. It is only half an hour drive from your hotel. And of course, this place offers amazing view of Annapurna Himalaya region and Dhaulagiri Himalaya region. After world peace pagoda you will go to see David Falls on the way back which offers beauty of water falls into the deep gorge. You can go Gupteswar cave as well from where you can see this David Falls very clear. After lunch, you can go to international mountain museum where you can witness Nepal mountain ethnic people.

Day 13 :

Drive to Salang

It is about 85 km from Bandipur to Salang village. It is almost on the way to Kathmandu. You will drive to Baireni with your same vehicle, from this place to Salang village 16 km will be four wheel drive and overnight stay at local family.

Day 14 :

Visit local blacksmith work place and Gandharva village

All places you visited Kathmandu heritage site, Chitawan National park, Lumbini, Pokhara and Bandipur are touristic places. Salang is not touristic place. This is real Nepal living area. Of course, you will find it very different this place than other. Magar people have majority in this place but there are many other tribe as well. In Hindu society, there is caste system and unfortunately, there is cast discrimination. You will go to see blacksmith work place. They are called KAMI. Kami is considered as lowest caste in Hindu society and Brahmin is considered as high cast people. Magar are middle. Very sadly, there is still untouchable practice, means lower caste people are not allowed to touch even water, food. If they touched Brahmin’s water, food those high caste people do not eat and drink this touched. Those Kami people have Aaraan. Aaraan is working place of blacksmith. And there is Gandharva people as well. Gandharva tribe is also called lower caste people. They have very few population in Nepal. They are really minority. Singing and playing Sarangi (The fiddle, types of violin) is their ancestral profession. They used to go village to village, door to door for singing. And still some Gandharva people go for this. They make Sarangi themselves. You may go their place and see how they make Sarangi and play it. Of course, you will see culture of Magar people. They make Raksi. Raksi is popular alcoholic drink in Nepal. Magar people are mostly involved in farming

Day 15 :

Drive to Kathmandu

authentic-Kathmandu — Authentic Kathmandu

After staying two night here today you will go to Kathmandu. You will have jeep driving to Baireni 16 km and there will be other private vehicle from Baireni to Kathmandu. It is about 60 km to Kathmandu.

Day 16 :

Free day in Kathmandu

This two day will be your free day. If you need any assistant for this day we will be happy to assist.

Day 17 :

Departure from Kathmandu to home

As per your international flight we will drop to the airport.