(Golden Triangle Tour) Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara   9 Days - Private Tour

If time permits, then you will have little walk around nearby area.

Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu City including Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, the temple of the Living Goddess. You also visit Kasthamandap – a temple built from a single tree from which Kathmandu derives her name. A short drive takes you to Swoymbhunath; the oldest Buddhist shrine, located on small hill to the west of Kathmandu City, Looking east, one sees the entire Kathmandu valley spread out below.

After lunch sightseeing of Patan – an ancient city of fine arts. The city was founded in 250 A.D. Renowned for its fine arts in Bronze, Silver and Copper sometimes called “The town with a thousand golden roofs”. This city remains a center for craftsmen and artists anxious to preserve its tradition. We also visit the Tibetan handicraft center for watching people weaving the beautiful, fine quality rugs. Drive back to your hotel.

Post breakfast drive to Chitwan National Park (180kms, approx. 5 hrs. drive).
The Chitwan National park lies in the Terai region of southern Nepal and is reputed to be the best managed National Park in Asia. It encompasses an area of 952 square km of sub – tropical forests comprising of grasslands, Sal forests and Riverine forests. The diversity of this luxuriant vegetation provides the ideal habitat for the over 53 different kinds of mammals and over the 575 different species of birds which have made Chitwan their home. Overnight at Jungle Lodge near the Park.
In the evening Tharu Cultural Show and briefing about next day’s program.

As every day we will start early breakfast then head for morning jungle safari then back to resort for lunch. After lunch you will be taken into the park again for more birds and other wildlife

Early morning Birding walk in the nature for an hour then drive to Pokhara after breakfast (160kms, approx. 4 hrs. drive), overnight at Fishtail Lodge or similar

Pokhara – a name evocative of peace, serenity and outstanding beauty, against the spectacular backdrop of the Annapurna range, with the imposing massif of Machhapuchre, the Fishtail peak, dominating the scenery: Phewa Tal, the placid lake of Pokhara, combine to offer an ambience few places in the world can offer. Evening boating in Phewa Lake for an hour.

Morning drive to Sanrangkot, to view Sunrise and drive back to hotel for breakfast. Post breakfast sightseeing of Pokhara including World Peace Stupa, Davis Fall, Gupteswor mahadev Cave and surrounding

Post breakfast drive to Kathmandu (200 kms, Approx 6 hrs. drive), overnight at your hotel.

we visit the medieval city of Bhaktapur, also known as Bhadgaon. It is situated about 17 kms east of Kathmandu and was one of the three kingdoms of the Mallas. Here we shall visit the Lion Gate, picture Gallery, beautifully embellished golden gate and 17th century palace of Fifty-five Windows. The city’s ancient temples and palaces are magnificent examples of Newari craftsmanship with their beautiful carved wooden windows and latticework, and Bhaktapur’s people are still renowned for their pottery and hand-woven Fabrics, including the traditional local red and black saris.

If time permits then, we visit Pashupatinath Temple which is famous for its superb architecture, two-tiered golden roof and silver doors. Built in 1696 and dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is the most sacred of Nepal’s Hindu temples and a famous pilgrimage site.

Transfer to TIA for Final Departure.