Best Destinations Tour in Nepal Snowy Horizon Treks and Expedition is the operator of the tour combining with the best attractions of Nepal. The UNESCO listed heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley, Chitwan National Park and Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha with the combination of the world famous natural city Pokhara are enclosed in this rectangular tour package itinerary. This package is designed for all kind of natural, cultural and adventurer travelers in Nepal. Snowy Horizon offers all different categories of the trip as per the requirement and capacity of the tourists to meet their dreams true as lifetime achievement. 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 make butter lamps, ceremonial horns, Tibetan drums, singing bowls, and plumed hats for Lamas and other essential Buddhist paraphernalia. Swoyambhunath Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 1
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. 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 Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 2
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. The Package Schedule: 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 prebooked Hotel in Kathmandu for BB Plan overnight accommodation. Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley Your sightseeing trip will start at 9 AM in the morning after breakfast. We will provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. The major sightseeing attractions are; Pasupatinath temple, Buddhanath, Swoyambhunath (the Monkey temple), and Kathmandu durbar square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparations for the trip with save overnight accommodation with BB Plan. Day 03: Kathmandu to Lumbini Flight Fly from Kathmandu to Lumbini (the birthplace of Lord Buddha) about an hour to observe Maya Devi temple (Maya Devi is Lord Buddha's Mother) including Ashoka Pillar and so many other Buddhism related monuments. Apart from that, Lumbini Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 3
has ruins of various Stupas and monasteries. Overnight BB Plan accommodation in a hotel as per category is to be arranged here. Day 04: Explore Tilaurakot and Drive to Chitwan National Park Early in the morning proceed to Tilaurakot for sightseeing and back. After breakfast, drive to Chitwan (715m). Drop to hotel/resort. Refreshment drink and briefing about the accommodation and the facilities. After lunch our manager will brief you about the program of the following days. After a short rest, visit to the Tharu village and the National Park Visitors Center, Sunset view from the riverbank, Dinner and Slide-show on wildlife. Day 05: Full Day Jungle Safari Activities and Exploration Full days Jungle activities - Elephant Back safari, Jungle walk, Bird watching, canoeing in Rapti River, Tharu village tour etc activities and full board meal service with accommodation in same resort. Day 06: Drive from Chitwan to Pokhara After breakfast drive to Pokhara (4-5 Hrs.) by Tourist vehicles, drop to hotel (Tulsi Pokhara/ Pokhara Village Resort/ Hotel Peninsula or similar) in B/B Basis, free days and boating in Fewa Lake. Day 07: Sunrise in Sarangkot and Pokhara Valley Sightseeing 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 in Hotel. Day 08: Pokhara to Kathmandu Flight, Farewell Dinner Drop to Pokhara Airport for fly to Kathmandu transfer from KTM airport to same Hotel in Thamel for overnight in B/B Basis inclusive of transfer to and from Farewell dinner. Day 09: 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. Our Package Includes: Pickup -drop facility from Airport Hotel Airport in Kathmandu. 3 Nights Kathmandu, 2 Nights Pokhara and 1 Night Lumbini Hotel in BB Plan. Mountain Flight ticket and transportation. Email: info@trekkingagencynepal.com URL: www.trekkingagencynepal.com, www.snowyhorizon.com P a g e 4
Full Day Kathmandu and Pokhara Valley Sightseeing Tour. 1/2 Days Lumbini Activities with Tilaurakot. 2/3 Days Full Board Jungle safari Activities in Chitwan. All necessary surface transportation as per itinerary. Escorted English speaking tour guide in Chitwan and Kathmandu tour. Flight Ticket from Kathmandu to Lumbini. Flight Ticket from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Our service charges and government taxes. Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu before Departure. Our Package Excludes: Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbini. 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 5