Kathmandu, Pokhara & Jomsom Tour with Jungle Safari in Chitwan
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Jyatha, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Overview
This tour begins with the sightseeing tour of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur where you will be thoroughly enlightened with the culture of Nepal.
Then you will head towards Pokhara for further exploring the ambience of Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Rupa Lake, Mahendra Gupha, the Devil's Fall, the gorge of the Seti River etc. From Pokhara you will fly to Jomsom. An excursion around Jomsom situated on the bank of Kali Gandaki river dominated by massive Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri peaks gives you a truly rewarding experience of a lifetime.
The trip ends with a visit to Nepal's biggest National Park, situated in the tropical Terai region renowned for being the home to various rare species particularly one-horned Rhino and Royal Bengal Tiger.
Trip highlights
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Cultural, Historical & UNESCO World Heritage Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu & Bhaktapur
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Exploring the ancient culture
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Immersion in the beautiful beauty of Pokhara
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Bird’s eye view of Fewa Tal & Pokhara valley
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Breath taking scenario of Jomsom & Kagbeni
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Visit holy Muktinath temple premises within impressive locations within Mustang district
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Culture and hospitality from people of Mustang
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.
Pashupatinath Temple
Situated 5 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple built in pagoda style has jilted roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of Bagmati River, entrance in the temple being strictly forbidden to all non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temple are the cremation grounds.
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.
Bhaktapur, the City of Devotees, has many names and even more facets. Also called by the name of Bhadgaon, Khwopa and Khwopinggram in earlier days, this ancient Newar city is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bhaktapur was the central palace until the 14th century for whole Kathmandu valley. Bhaktapur is known as the city of devotees. Among the three different royal palaces of the valley, it is the farthest palace. There many old break houses with Newari architect. In total, there are four different squares like durbar square, portray square, Taumadhi square and Dattatreya square. In Durbar square, there are several Hindu temples, statue, 55 windows wooden carving palace, masterpiece artistic golden gate, royal goddess Taleju temple and royal bath. Porters make clay pots and many more in portray square. The tallest temple of the valley, Nyatapola( siddhi Laxmi) is located inTaumadhi square. And trinity Hindu gods temple is in Dattatreya square. Wood carving craftsmanship is one of the best things about Bhaktapur. Newari festivals almost every month and the Bisket Jatra in Nepali New Year is good to see in Bhaktapur. A well carved wooden peacock window is dancing on the wall of pujari math. Many of the people from Bhaktapur are the farmer. They grow Rice and seasonal vegetables. Juju Dhau(King curd) is the main desert to try for tourists.
From Kathmandu, you will take an early morning flight to the lake-side city of Pokhara. Pokhara is blessed with natural beauty of mountains and lakes. So, it is truly a romantic spot for Honey- Moon holidays too.
The flight takes about 30 minutes and upon your arrival there, you will be first taken to your hotel for your check-in. The sight-seeing tour of the city will start at 11:00.
The places for Sightseeing Tour in Pokhara
World Peace Pagoda: World Peace Pagoda, a massive Buddhist stupa is situated on the top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. Besides being a impressive sight in itself, the shrine is a great vantage point which offers the spectacular views of the Annapurna range, Phewa Lake, and the Pokhara city. The stupa is rich in Buddhist architecture and arts and its bright white colour adds extra beauty and soothing feelings to the heart. Shanti literally means Peace in Nepal thus names ‘Shanti Stupa’ in Nepalese language.
Mountain Museum: More than seventy thousand domestic and international tourists visit International Mountain Museum (IMM) every year. IMM records, documents and exhibits the past and present developments related to mountain and mountaineering around the world. The museum contains three main exhibition halls: Hall of Great Himalayas, Hall of Fame and Hall of World Mountains.Inside the museum, there are exhibits on famous peaks, descriptions of famous mountaineers, the culture and lifestyle of mountain people, flora and fauna including geology, in an attempt to represent the traditional culture and values of the Nepalese people.
Davis Fall: The Davis fall on the other hand, is perhaps one of the most famous waterfalls in the country. It is also called “the Patale Chhango” and is located in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley. The waterfall has water collapsing and falling through many gorges in the rocks below leaping along many rocky portals while doing so.
Gupteshwor Cave: The revered Gupteshwor Cave is situated 2 kilometers away from the Pokhara airport. The entrance to the cave is right across from Davis fall and it is almost 3 kmlong. With some big hall-sized rooms and some passages, exploring the cave is also sometimes an adventure where you have to crawl on all four. This cave holds special value to the Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the same condition as when it was discovered.
Boating at Fewa Lake: At the end of the tour, you will be boating on the tranquil Phewa Lake. Situated at an altitude of 800 meters, the Phewa is the second largest lake in Nepal. With the Barahi Island Temple in the middle of the lake, it is the most important religious place in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of the Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti. The reflection of Mount Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna can also be seen in its serene waters. The thick pine forest on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake is also quite haunting.
Early in the morning we take scenery flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. From flight we can get the splendid view of Dhulagiri, Annapurna range, Machhapuchre and other Himalayas.
Land at Jomsom airport, located on the shelf of Kali-Gandaki River.
Jomsom is headquarter town of Mustang district. Till now we are having journey on air. Now, tour begins on Kali-Gandaki river valley around windswept country.
Muktinath is located between popular Annapurna Circuit trekking routes from Manang via high pass of Thorang la the trail also joins here as well coming from upper Mustang region, in the auspicious time this place is flooded with pilgrims of both Hindu and Buddhist. From here you can see views of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche includes Tilicho and Nilgiri peaks.
Our last day of this amazing journey around Jomsom and Muktinath and Mustang area concludes with short scenic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
It is about 5 hours drive from Pokhara to Chitwan. You will have a scenic drive following the corridor of the Trishuli River.
The Chitwan National 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 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.
The National Chitwan Park is widely acknowledged as one ofthe 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 : 8 days
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Grade : Easy
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Activity : Cultural Sightseeing Tour & Jungle Safari
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Starts in : Kathmandu
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End in : Kathmandu
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Trek Type : Day Tour
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Accomodation : -
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Max Altitude : 2715 m
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Location Covered: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Jomsom, Muktinath & Chitwan
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Best Season: All Year Round
Cost Includes
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Airport pick-up and drop off services by private A/C vehicle
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3 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on breakfast only
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An English speaking local Tour Guide, air conditioned private vehicle and entry permits for sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur
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Airfare from Kathmandu to Pokhara
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1 night accommodation in Pokhara on twin/double sharing basis with breakfast only
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Sightseeing tour in Pokhara with an English speaking local Tour Guide, air conditioned private vehicle and entry permits
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Airfare from Pokhara to Jomsom and from Jomsom to Pokhara
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1 night accommodation in Jomsom with all meals
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Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
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Private AC vehicle for the drive from Pokhara to Chitwan
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2 nights 3 days Chitwan Jungle Trip with all permits, accommodation, guide and jungle safari activities
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Transfer from Chitwan to Kathmandu by private A/C vehicle
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Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
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 and Dinner in Kathmandu, Lumbini, Pokhara & Bandipur
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 Nepal Tour 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.
On this tour you will be transferred from Kathmandu to Pokhara and from Pokhara to Jomsom and from Jomsom to Pokhara by domestic flights.
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