Nepal Teej Festival Tour with Multi Activity Adventure

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Jyatha, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Overview
Teej festival is the biggest festival of Nepalese women, which is celebrated all over Nepal. The festival generally falls in August or early in September. Teej is mainly celebrated for 3 days, which are a Feast day, Fasting Day and Rishi Panchami. Red saris, bangles, bracelets and adornments are worn for feasts, fasting, dancing, laughing and blessings.
Hartalika Teej in Nepal is the celebration of the goddess Paravati’s marriage to Shiva. The festival celebrates the well-being of a spouse, the children along with the purification of the body and soul. It also celebrates the union of the marriage for this life and many more to come.
On the final day of this three day festival, women satisfy seven saints offering them food, money and various offerings, and also bathing with Red mud and brushing their teeth with Datiwan (branches of a bush tree) hoping this purifies their body and soul.
We invite you to Nepal Teej Festival Tour to observe and be a part of this unique festival. Along with this Nepal Cultural tour, you can enjoy the multi activity adventure in Pokhara, Ghorepani Poonhill Trek into Annapurna Trekking Region & Jungle Safari Tour in Chitwan.
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Trip highlights
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Be a part of the extensive celebration of Teej Festival
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Witness Nepali women fasting all day
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Observe Nepali women in red singing and dancing on the streets
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Visit temples of Shiva to see Nepali women worshipping and praying.
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Learn about the customs and beliefs of Nepali marriage and religious beliefs
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Tour to Pokhara
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Trekking in Annapurna region
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Wildlife safari in Chitwan
Detailed Itinerary
As you fly into Kathmandu, you'll have beautiful views over the valley, the snow capped mountain peaks in Himalaya, and of the terraced fields below. As per your arrival time, our representative will be at the airport to receive you and transfer you to your booked hotel.
This is the first day of celebration and Dar Khane Din or Feast Day symbolizes the grand feast and observes heavy delicious feast on the eve of festival till to midnight.
This is the second day of Teej festival and women dress up in beautiful red sari, adorned with ornaments and go for fasting whole day. The fasting is done without a drop of water but nowadays water and fruits are preferred as per the health condition.
Be a part of extensive celebration of Teej Festival by participating in folk dance, folk music and folk singing.
Boudhanath Stupa
This Stupa, 8 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, is one of the biggest in the world of its kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behaviour and human prosperity. This Buddhis Stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priest.
Swayambhunath Stupa
Swayambhunath is located approximately 4 kilometers and this Buddhist Stupa is said to be 2000 years old. The Stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sided base of the spire are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan is the nicest old royal place of the Kathmandu valley. Among three major cities of the valley first human settlement was in Patan. This city also is known as Lalitpur(City of fine arts). The meaning of Patan is flat land. According to the history here was not the stable king. Sometimes it would be under Kathmandu and some time under Bhaktapur. The icons of Narashimha(half human half lion) and the Hanuman(monkey god) is located at the entrance gate. Krishna Temple( made out of stones with 21 pinnacles), pagoda temples, main palace with Keshav Narayan Chok, art museum, 5th century public tap known as manga Hiti, five stored temple( Kumbheshwor) and golden temple(mini monkey temple with some Bihar) and oldest Buddhist stupas around Patan are the main attractions of Patan city. There are many artists who make the icons of the Hindu and Buddhist deities. Krishna Janmashtami festival and some other Newari festivals are nice to see in Patan.
This is the last day of Teej festival and on this day women wake up early in the morning, do some ritual activities. On this day, the seven sages of Hindu pantheon are worshiped by women in a belief that it will cleanse all sins of the previous year.
They take a bath with the holy red mud and revered leaves of Datiwan, a herbal plant.The bath signifies that women are forgiven from all the sins they have committed. After this they sit in a semicircle while a priest sitting in the middle chants devotional prayers.
Transfer to Airport and fly to Pokhara. Pokhara is an enchanting Himalayan Valley of remarkable beauty. From Pokhara we take about 1.5 hours’ drive to Nayapul. From Nayapul, the trekking starts. On the way lies different local villages, teahouses, rivers, suspension bridges, green hills, and 3200 steps staircase. You will enjoy the journey from the very first day. After 4 to 5 hours of walk, we reach Ulleri village and the night will be spent at a lodge. Overnight in teahouse. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
We continue walking making sure that we're always on the inside of the path, thereby permitting the donkeys to pass through. Occasional views of the peaks give way to a narrower valley. We then proceed through Rhododendron forest and eventually reach to Ghorepani. It is a magnificent place to enjoy the most amazing views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range. Overnight in teahouse. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
This morning, we will get up early and hike to Poon Hill 3,210m. From here you will see a superb view of the sunrise and a panoramic view of the Himalaya, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and others. After visiting Poonhill, we will come back to Ghorepani,have a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Tadapani. Overnight in teahouse. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
It is very easy trek by descending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests. You could hear different kinds of birds chirping on the way. This is one of the popular destinations for the birds' lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village. There is a handicraft centre and Gurung museum. From this village you could see good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail. Overnight in teahouse. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
This day you trek descend through Kimshe to Shaulo Bazaar. From here your trail goes quite flat until you retrace back to Birethanti. You need to walk almost half an hour to get to Nayapul. Drive from Nayapul to Pokhara. Overnight in Hotel
After breakfast at hotel in Pokhara, you will begin your journey to Chitwan. The route will present you superb views of lush green hills, rivers, waterfalls, and dense forests. It will take us approximately five hours to reach Chitwan. Upon reaching Chitwan we will take a short jungle excursion and get back to the hotel for the overnight stay.
The National Chitwan Park is widely acknowledged as one of the best national parks in Asia, it lies in the Terai region of southern Nepal. Diverse combination of nature is found here in Royal National Chitwan Park providing a perfect habitat of wildlife. It harbors many globally threatened species including the Royal Bengal Tiger, great one-horned Rhino, Gharial crocodile, Asian Elephant, Sloth bear, Leopard etc.
During your stay in National Chitwan Park you are going to come through various nature and cultural program such as:
Canoe Trip: You can enjoy canoe trip on either The Rapti River or The Budhi Rapti River which border the National Park. You can see two types of crocodiles, the Gharial and Mugger basking on the river bank.
Bird Watching: For the bird watchers, it is Paradise Island with over 450 species of exotic birds of domestic as well as migratory birds. Many are threatened, e.g. the Great pied hornbill, Bengal Florican, Peregrine falcon, lesser adjutant storks, etc. A bird watching trip will be a memorable experience.
Jungle Drive: A tour by four wheel drive in the less distributed areas of the park to track the rarer species. You will visit Ox-bow Lake and museum of historic interest relating to the park.However during this period we will visit 20,000 areas which afford a varied experience of birds and mammals.
Nature Walk: Our experienced naturalists will accompany you to the more specialized habitats. This is the ideal opportunity to explore and experience at closer quarters and beauty of the flora and fauna. The authority of the naturalist must be closely observed to obviate any risks from wildlife attacks.
Elephant Breeding Centre: This is the first Elephant breeding centre in Asia. You can see baby elephants socializing with their parents and other babies. This centre is government owned and its purpose is to raise the young elephants, and to train them to convey tourist around the region.
Village tour: Excursion in Tharu village will grant you an exhilarating experience. Tharus are the indigenous inhabitant of the Terai. We offer guided cultural tours to meet the people and experience their traditional self-sufficient way of life.
Cultural Program: In the evening you will get an opportunity to be a part of Tharu folk dance. The drummers and symbolic stick dancers perform traditional movements and invite guests to join them in this rhythmic display. Such cultural shows performed by Tharus will be an unforgettable experience. The Tharus in traditional colorful costumes, unique in their disparity with the common mode of dress all over Nepal, are sure to captivate you.
Elephant Bathing: Your guide will take you to the specific place where you can observe elephant bathing.
Crocodile Walk: One more option is to go for crocodile walk. It goes through grassland and forest along the bank of Rapti / Narayani river.
Today, you will depart Chitwan and drive back to Kathmandu. After your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel. You have the afternoon and the evening to stroll along the streets of Kathmandu for some last-minute shopping. In the evening, there will be organized a Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurant with Nepali folk music and dance.
As per your flight time you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home or any other destinations. The airport check-in is 3 hours prior to the departure time and the hotel checkout time is 12 PM.
Or inform us if you want to stay longer for short tours such as Jungle Safari at National Parks, Mountain Biking, Rafting, a Tibet tour, a Tour to Bhutan or India Tour. We will be happy to assist you.
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Trip facts
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Trip duration : 14 days
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Grade : Moderate
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Activity : Teej Festival Tour with Multi Activity Adventure
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Starts in : Kathmandu
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End in : Kathmandu
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Max Altitude : 3210 m
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Location Covered: Kathmandum, Pokhara & Chitwan
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Best Season: Late August or Early September
Cost Includes
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Airport pick-up and drop off services by private A/C vehicle
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6 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on breakfast only
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All arrangements for participation in Teej Festival
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An English speaking local Tour Guide, air conditioned private vehicle and entry permits for sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
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1 night accommodation in Pokhara on twin/double sharing basis with breakfast only
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Ghorepani Trek in Annapurna region with a trekking guide, porters, accommodation in tea houses, permits, meals and private transportation
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Private AC vehicle for the drive from Pokhara to Chitwan and to Kathmandu
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2 nights 3 days Chitwan Jungle Trip with all permits, accommodation, guide and jungle safari activities
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2 nights 3 days Chitwan Jungle Trip with all permits, accommodation, guide and jungle safari activities
Cost Excludes
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International flight & any other airfares
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Nepal visa
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Tips for Guide, porters, drivers etc.
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Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Gallery

Extension Tours

Paragliding

Jungle Safari

Pokhara Tour

Rafting
Necessary Information
You can obtain the Nepalese visa from Nepalese consulate in your country easily or upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. For that, you require a valid passport with 2 copies of passport size photos. Similarly, A visa for Nepal can be obtained at Nepal India border entry point at Birgunj, Nepalgunj, Kakadvitta, Bhairahawa, Gaddachowki and Kodari on the Nepal China border. A15/30/90 day multiple entries Nepalese visa can be obtained by paying USD 30/50/125 or equivalent foreign currency respectively. For more information, please visit http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa
We will be at the airport to welcome you upon your arrival to Nepal. We will be carrying the Raj BalaTreks & Expedition placard with your name underneath. From airport you will escorted to your hotel and we help you to check-in.
We have a team of highly experienced and multilingual guides who are certified and are experts in culture and history of each place in this itinerary.
We operate different Festival Tours in Nepal throughout the year.
There are different categories of hotels, from budget tourist standard hotels to 5 star hotels along with boutique hotels in Nepal.
We use comfortable and reliable private tourist car, jeep, vans or microbuses to transport our guests. These lightweight vehicles are maneuverable in the narrow roads of Nepal. You will have a vehicle, a guide and a licensed driver at your disposal at all times. We use our own Fleet service for Transportation.
Size and type of vehicle depend on size of your group. We use two-seater car for 1-2 persons, micro luxury 6-seater van for 3-5 persons, 10-seater van for 6-9 persons and tourist coach or coaster for group size above 10 persons. Our drivers are specially trained to serve in the hospitality industry. The vehicles are checked carefully before assigning to your service.
Tips are not mandatory. However you can tip your support team if you wish for, according to your budget and appreciation of their work. Normally, tip amounts for 5-10% of your total budget. All fees to sightseeing places stated in tour package are included in our cost.
Clothing varies with the type of tour and season. From April to the end of October, it is warm in Kathmandu. In Nepal clothing for traveling purpose should be comfortable and light. You can also wear longer shorts provided that it is weather- friendly. In the months of November to the end of March, days are usually warm and evenings are cool. Put on your summer clothes during the day time but in the evening and night it is advisable to carry a light jacket. Winter season starts from December to February. One must be equipped with sufficient winter wears like jackets, sweaters, trousers etc to stay protected from the cold. In accordance to Nepali weather you can have your clothes well-packed in your luggage or you can also purchase clothes of your choice and needs from the clothing stores in Nepal.
Your booking of this tour will be confirmed by email once we receive your deposit of 20% of the total trip and the signed copy of booking form and contract. The balance is due no later than two months prior to departure. If you book a tour less than 2 months prior to departure, you must send the full payment within 7 days of confirmation by us.
If you cancel your booking, the following scale of charges will apply:
- 2 months before departure – Loss of deposit (20% of the total trip)
- 29 days to 2 months before departure – 30% of total trip cost
- 10 to 28 days before departure – 60% of total trip cost
- Less than 10 days before departure – 100% of total trip cost