Nepal in a Capsule 7 days

This is a venture which offers a myriad of delightful locations that include ancient temples and shrines with wafts of burning incense sticks emitting a heady mix of fragrances as temple bells clang with a touch of the gongs to appease the gods by some passing devotee with a secret wish in the hopes of fulfillment in the three medieval kingdoms of Nepal. As we hike the cobbled stone streets of our mystical historical tour we appear to get a sense of the present struggling to forget a strong evidential past that seems to have stopped the clock for a real long time to come. Visitors who are familiar with Nepal’s feudal history will observe how tradition tirelessly repeats itself by a culture that remains imbedded in an ancient history and lifestyle created by kings of ancient generations where religious doctrines are strictly adhered to till this very day. Included in the tour is a visit to the ancient city of Patan, the very old Hindu temple and cremation ghats at Pashupatinath and the huge Buddhist stupa at Boudhnath. The tour also covers fascinating temples at Patan Durbar Square. As the momentum of your vacation kicks on you begin to see shades of a Nepal changing its colors from one environ into areas more sublime of dissimilar geographies with landscapes of exceptional natural beauty that can only be found in this part of the world.
 
Added to this will be a blitz into Nepal’s exotic wildlife at the Chitwan National park. You will get to see the massive one-horned rhino, light-footed deer, an elephant breeding centre and the elusive tiger napping in the shade. Crocks can also be seen on river banks basking in the sunshine. Nature abounds hereabouts. After this trip in the wild of another kind, you will drive to Pokhara through a lush, green highway where from the windows of your vehicle, your eyes will behold snowy mountain landscapes and in the course of your drive, you will pass through little hamlets and villages on the way that will give you some deep insights into Nepal’s rural lifestyles; till you finally reach Pokhara, a beautiful, scenic lake town where nature is amplified with the views of  majestic peaks almost at touching distance, clean water lakes with boating and canoeing thrills that tells you nature cares. You will also see some natural wonders of nature in waterfalls and gorges and at dusk, when the sun dips behind the mountains, glimpses of twilight lighten up the skies that herald the end of day….and as you slumber after a wonderfully tiring day; the rippling sounds of the lake near your hotel gently puts you into blissful sleep…..it’s another day that will go into your diary….a fireside story on a cold winter evening for the generations to come. This trip, perhaps, will linger in your memories for a long time to come.

Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu at Tribhuwan International Airport 

Day 2 : Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square

Day 3 : Drive to Pokhara and sightseeing in Pokhara

Day 4 : Boating on Phewa Lake and transfer to Chitwan

Day 5 : Safari Excursion in Royal Chitwan National Park

Day 6 : Bird watching in Royal Chitwan National Park and transfer to Kathmandu

Day 7 : Final departure 

Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu at the Tribhuwan International Airport

Our office representative will be at the airport awaiting your arrival with our office vehicle to pick you up and transfer you to your designated hotel.  After refreshing yourself, our tour executive will give you an orientation on your program. After this you are free to get familiar with your surroundings, this will help you to localize. Have supper and then get set for your first overnight in the valley of temples.

Day 2: Full day sightseeing tour (Pashupathinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square)

AM: after an early breakfast, we set out on a tour to the primary historical spots in Kathmandu. We will tour symbolic monuments, temples, monasteries, palaces and UNESCO World Heritage Sites that include: Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square and the temples of Pashupatinath. As we stroll along the exotic locales of Kathmandu, more diversified cultural settings in the valley welcome us with warm hospitality. At Boudhanath, we get deep insights into Buddhism. This may invoke your spiritual senses. Overnight at your hotel

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara and Sightseeing

After a hearty breakfast we get set for our drive to Pokhara which is 200 km away from Kathmandu. We also have the option of flying. On reaching Pokhara, we check into our designated hotel. Pokhara is a stunner with its grandiose sights of snow-capped mountain peaks and superb natural beauty. Pokhara is most popular for its lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa. Your trip includes visits to some exotic locations. We enjoy boating on the famous Phewa Lake and if time allows, we will also visit the lovely Begnas Lake that’s in a league of its own. We also go on to explore the deep-seated mysteries of intriguing caves like Mahendra Gupha which will further heighten your adventure spirit and curiosity. Davis fall, the thundering gorge of the Seti River and the Tibetan refugee camp are the other interesting spots which will make a lovely part of our vacation in this wonderful country. Overnight at Pokhara.

Day 4: Boating on Begnas Lake & drive to Chitwan

After basking and reveling in a great boating experience on Begnas lake which is a real special place to spend some time in its peaceful and quiet surroundings, we drive down to the steamy Terai lowlands of Chitwan. We reach Chitwan, refresh and proceed for a brief orientation on necessary information related to the park by the Park’s manager; we then have supper.    Overnight at Chitwan in our wild jungle lodges

Day 5: A safari excursion in the Chitwan National Park

The Terai lowlands of Chitwan is rich with wildlife, lush grasslands and is a spectacular sight of rare bird species and animals which unfolds before us. Chitwan national park is our target destination. It gives us a unique and exceptional wildlife experience, being the home to several protected species, in particular, the one-horned rhinoceros and leopard and also bears, wild boar, deer, bison and crocodiles etc. Unlike African animals, those in Chitwan tend to be rather solitary and shy, but the chancing of sighting these are very high owing to the expertise and experience of guides.

YOUR WILDLIFE ACTIVITIES IN CHITWAN WILL READ LIKE THIS: 

• Wakeup call at 05:30
• Tea / Coffee followed by Nature walk for Bird watching
• Breakfast
• Canoe ride along with a visit to the Elephant breeding center
• Lunch – and a jeep safari in the park to view wild animals Visit to the National Park visitor center (Information about the Park)
• Elephant safari (Approx. 2 hours)
• Slides presentation about the flora & fauna of the National Park
• Dinner – after which we enjoy an exciting stick dance performed by the local belles

Day 6: Depart Chitwan for Kathmandu

We enjoy breakfast at our safari lodge amidst the sweet chattering of chirping birds, and then stroll around for some memorable last pictures at the park. We then board our vehicle for a drive to Kathmandu (flight option also available). On reaching Kathmandu, we refresh and the rest of the time is yours to do as you would like. In the evening we enjoy a farewell dinner at one of Nepal’s famous restaurants for local delicacies accompanied with a Nepalese cultural dance performed by the local belles. This is a complimentary dinner on behalf of our company ‘Incentive Holidays for the good relations developed over the week. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 7: Final departure for our connecting flight home sweet home

Should you require any extensive activities, please do let us know, we have a vast array of different programs that will even interest the discerning traveler, our ‘No frills’ prices will certainly not hurt your pockets.

Accommodation

Your accommodation in Kathmandu will be made in 3-4-5* star hotels of your choice. All hotel rates are based on BB unless otherwise stated. Accommodations in the valley are comfortable and as close as it gets to home. In Pokhara, the hotel choices are just great by the lakeside, and it doesn’t get better than this. You will just love it. The jungle safari lodges in Chitwan are as comfortable as it gets and it’s a great experience sleeping out in the wild amidst animals that are gentle and shy. Accommodations are never a problem in Nepal…the choices are exclusively yours.

Dining

The choice is a delicatessen’s delight in the valley for visitors with vibrant taste buds. You will find cuisines from almost every corner of the planet in this ancient city. If you are a foodie, the lake city of Pokhara has it all; it has to be, with holiday making chefs from across the world who have visited this paradise for some thrilling holidays of their own. Dining in Chitwan at the jungle lodges is a delectable experience of its own. The food is the best ever and the veggies you enjoy are grown in the park itself organically. Bon appetite!