Christmas and New Year Eve Celebration Tour Are you Christian? And willing to celebrate the most valuable of Lord Jesus? And of course out of your country two cakes in both hands? Celebrating your Christmas Day and New Year Eve in different attractions in Nepal? Snowy Horizon has designed the 12 Nights 13 Days all Nepal tour package as below itinerary. It is a fixed departure. The program could be re designed if you have longer or shorter time frame upon your request. However, the Christmas and New Year should be enclosed within the itinerary. According to our itinerary you will have to arrive in Nepal on December 20th to start this special package. This package covers the most important attractions of Nepal like, Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lumbini and Pokhara. Whereas Nagarkot the view point, rafting in Trisuli, Bandipur village tour and the Paragliding in Pokhara are also included. Kathmandu Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and situated in a valley, approximately at a height of 4,600 ft., surrounded by four major mountains namely Shivapuri, Phulchowki, Nagarjun and Chandragiri. The city is the gateway to Nepal Tourism and the centre of the country s economy. Its history dates back to over 2000 years ago and it was on the ancient trade route between India and Tibet which caused a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions of other cultures that can be witnessed even today. Pashupatinath Pashupatinath is Nepal s most important Hindu temple and stands on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. The temple is located 100m away from the end of the runway at Kathmandu s International Airport and is a powerhouse of Hindu spiritual power to where, devotees of Shiva and Sadhus flock from across the entire sub-continent. Non-Hindus cannot enter the main temples but the surrounding complex of Shaivite shrines, Lingams and Ghats (stone steps) is fascinating and definitely worth the visit. Bouddhanath Famed for its Stupa, Bouddhanath pulsates with life as thousands of pilgrims gather daily to make a ritual circumnavigation of the dome beneath the watchful eyes of the Buddha. This is one of the few places in the world where Tibetan Buddhist culture is accessible and unfettered. The lanes around the Stupa are crammed with Monasteries and workshops that Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 1
make butter lamps, ceremonial horns, Tibetan drums, singing bowls, and plumed hats for Lamas and other essential Buddhist paraphernalia. Swoyambhunath Swoyambhunath is a place that offers one of the definitive experiences in Kathmandu. This sacred locale, a monkey temple, is always mobbed by monkeys and is a chaotic jumble of Hindu and Buddhist iconography. A gleaming white Stupa makes for its centre and is topped by a gilded spire painted with the eyes of the Buddha. What makes it an absorbing experience are the ancient carvings made into every spare inch of space and the smell of incense and butter lamps hanging heavy in the air. Durbar Square In history, Durbar square was the king s seat of ruling and it is here that kings were crowned and their undisputed authority legitimized. Today, it is the traditional heart of the old town and still boasts of some of the world s most spectacular architecture. The entire square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is made up of three loosely linked squares and many terraced platforms which make for a great spot to view Kathmandu in motion. Budhanilakantha The stone circa of 8th century of sleeping Narayana (God Vishnu) with the larger size than human life body, on the coils of cosmic serpent on the infinite ocean from which the world emerges located in the North part from central Kathmandu in Nepal is known as Budhanilakantha. The Lord is shown lying down on a thousand-headed snake named Shesha Nag (Ananta- Nag) means timeless or ageless snake. This primal insight into the dreamlike nature of the world of appearances has an oddly contemporary resonance given the direction of modern scientific thought. Nagarkot Nagarkot is a mountain village and the nearest international high point tourist destination located about 32 kilometers away from Kathmandu valley. Nagarkot is also the name of the Village Development Committee in the area which lies in Bhaktapur District of Bagmati Zone. At the time of the 1991 Nepal Census, it had a population of 3,504 and had 655 houses in the VDC. Now it apparently increases its households as well population in significant numbers. The village is located at an elevation of 2,195m and it is considered as one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur District. It is prominent for its sunrise view of the Himalaya including Mount Everest, Langtang Range as well as other snow-capped peaks of Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 2
the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu valley and the terraces of the North-West Kavre. Pokhara The beautiful city widening of the Seti Gandaki valley in eastern region of Nepal located in the mid hill (Madhya Pahad) of the Himalayas in Nepal is known as Pokhara. The elevation of this area rises very quickly from about 1000m to over 7500m within 30km distance. Hence, the precipitation rate in the area is the highest in Nepal. The Seti Gandaki (White River) is the main river flowing through the city heart and the tributaries have created several gorges and canyons in and around the whole city which gives interestingly long sections of terrace features to the city and surroundings. The Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Rupa Lake and 5 others including Patle Chhango (David s fall), Mahadev Cave, Mahendra Cave and the deep forest (Rani Ban) are the major attractions for tourists. The lowest elevation of the city is 827m from where the views Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Annapurna (8087m), Mt. Manaslu (8305) including the virgin peak Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhare) can be observed clearly. Bindabasini temple, Barahi temple, Kalika temple, Tibetan camps and monasteries are other cultural and religious attractions for the tourists. Hence, Pokhara is the most popular natural, cultural and adventurer international tourist destination in Nepal. Chitwan National Park One of the UNESCO Natural Heritage Site declared in 1979 located in the Chitwan district of Nepal is known as Chitwan National Park. Chitwan lies in southern central Nepal and the National Park covers 932sq.km with deciduous forests overlooking the floodplains of Narayani, Rapti and Reu rivers. The park headquarters at Kasara is 21 km drive from Bharatpur which is 20 minutes by air or 146 km by road from Kathmandu. Chitwan National Park offers a wilderness of rich ecosystem that includes mammals, birds, reptiles and water animals of several kinds. The highlights of this park are the 500 Asian one-horned rhinoceros and some hundred nocturnal Royal Bengal Tigers that live in the dense forests of the park including several other wild life animals and plants. Lumbini Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. in the famous gardens of Lumbini, which soon became a place of pilgrimage for the world. Among the pilgrims was the Indian emperor Ashoka, who erected one of his commemorative pillars there. The site is now being developed as a Buddhist pilgrimage centre, where the archaeological remains associated with the birth of the Lord Buddha form a central feature. Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 3
Day 01: Arrival and Transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu (1350m): The representative of Snowy Horizon assists to give you reception at Tribhuvan International Airport upon your arrival and transfer you to check-in at the pre-booked Hotel in Kathmandu for BB Plan overnight accommodation. Day 02: Everest Mountain Flight, Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Nagarkot Tour: Early in the morning you will be proceeded One Hour Mountain-flight toward the top of the World (Mt. Everest) which is one of the unique one in the World. From where you can view 13 Snowy capped Mountains over 8000meters high and hundreds of peaks over 6000 meters high. After breakfast, you will be taken to visit Kapan Monastery, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Swoyambhunath and drive to Nagarkot via Bhaktapur and Overnight at the hotel with sunset viewing. Day 03: Explore Nagarkot and Khokna, Bungmati, Patan Tour Enjoy sunrise view from Nagarkot, stroll around the hill & drive to Bungmati via Khokna. Visit Patan Durbar -Square after lunch at the town and drive back to Kathmandu at hotel. Day 04: Kathmandu, Trisuli River Rafting, Chitwan Drive: Drive from Kathmandu to Charaundi for One day White Water rafting in Trisuli River after 04 hours raft journey toward Chitwan. Day 05-06: Two Days Jungle Safari Activities and Exploration with Christmas Eve Celebration: In Chitwan at National Park, you enjoy a full day of Wild-Life Safari activities such as: Elephant back safari, Nature walks, Canoe trip or boat ride, Jeep drive in the Deep forest, Elephant bathing, bird watching, Tharu Village tour etc. as per time permits. Trained local naturalists and guides will guide all to you. Animals and birds to be seen are rhinoceros, crocodiles, bear, monkeys, several species of deer, pythons, peacocks, hornbills, woodpeckers (amongst more than 400 species of birds recorded in the park). Arrange the Celebration of Christmas Eve at Night. Day 07: Drove to Lumbini and Explore Maya Devi Temple: Drive from Chitwan to Lumbini (the birthplace of Lord Buddha) about six hours to observe Maya Devi temple (Maya Devi is Lord Buddha's Mother) including Ashoka Pillar and so many other Buddhism related monuments. Another important structure is the Ashoka pillar. Apart from that, Lumbini has ruins of various Stupas and monasteries. The overnight accommodation is arranged as per confirmed category. Day 08: Visit Tilaurakot and Drive to Pokhara: Early in the morning proceed to Tilaurakot for sightseeing and back. After breakfast, drive to Pokhara (915m). Drop to hotel for overnight BB Plan accommodation and some hour's leisure in Lakeside for walk along the Fewa Lake. Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 4
Day 09: Sarangkot Sunrise and a Day Sightseeing in Pokhara Valley: Early in the morning at around 5 am Drive to Sarangkot (1680m) for Sunrise view with golden mountain then full day sightseeing in around Pokhara city (e.g.: Bindubashini Temple, Seti river, Old Market, David's Fall Tibetan Monastery,Begnash and Rupalake) and overnight BB Plan in Hotel. Day 10-11: Boating in Fewa Lake and New Year Eve Celebration after breakfast, Fewa Lake boating a couple of hours, visit Barahi Temple situated amid Fewa Lake. In the second day explore Lakeside and Celebrate New Year festival in Pokhara. Overnights enjoying the same hotel and along the Lakeside Market place. Day 12: Drive from Bandipur to Kathmandu: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist coach takes about 6 hours and transfer to hotel. At Evening, Farewell dinner will be provided with cultural program in Kathmandu. Day 13: Final departure to your port of destination: The trip ends, the Snowy Horizon Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International airport for your final departure from Nepal to your port of destination. Cost Include Airport pickup and transfer to Hotel and VV. Three nights hotel in Kathmandu and one night in Nagarkot in BB Plan. Mountain flight with Buddha air with Transportation. One day rafting in Trishuli River one the way to Chitwan. 2/3 days full board jungle activities and packages in Chitwan and Christmas Party. One night Accommodation in Lumbini with Tilaurakot visit. Paragliding and Sightseeing in Pokhara. Four nights Hotel in Pokhara with BB Plan and New Year Eve Party. One Night Bandipur with Dinner and Breakfast accommodation. Transportation by private vehicle as per Itinerary. Escorted English speaking tour guide in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan. Our service charge and govt. taxes. Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 5
Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu before departure. Snowy Horizon Special Gifts (T-shirt, Pashmina ) Cost Exclude Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Lumbini, Pokhara and Nagarkot. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All Personal nature expenses. Airfare international flights if required. Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy upon arrival. Beverages, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets. Items and Activities not mentioned in cost include section. Tips, gifts, souvenirs. Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 6