Nepal Heritage

You will be taken to your hotel in Kathmandu upon arrival at the Kathmandu airport. The remainder of the evening is free. Overnight in a Kathmandu hotel.

Enjoy a guided visit of Pashupatinath, Boudha, Swayambhunath, and Sleeping Vishnu this morning. Pashupatinath is the country's most famous Hindu temple, located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. On the Ghats, we witness Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing, and, on rare occasions, funeral pyres burning. Bodhnath Stupa, one of the world's largest Buddhist temples, where we may witness Buddhist monks praying in the monasteries that surround it. Swayambhunath Stupa: Perched atop a hill on the western rim of the Kathmandu Valley, the ancient Swayambhunath Stupa (dubbed the Monkey Temple by visitors) is Kathmandu's most prominent Buddhist temple. The drowsy, all-seeing Buddha eyes that peer out from the top have become synonymous with Nepal. Overnight in a Kathmandu hotel. (B)

Proceed to Chitwan National Park today. On the route, take a cable car ride to Manakamana Temple. Continue travelling in the direction of Chitwan National Park. Once in Chitwan, settle into a hotel. The remainder of the day is free. Later that night, pay a visit to Tharu Cultural Dance Show. Overnight at a Chitwan National Park hotel. (B,L&D)

Experience an exhilarating safari in southern Nepal's forest, where we ride elephants in search of one-horned rhinos and a variety of other exotic species. Later, make your way to Pokhara. The remainder of the evening is free. Overnight in a Pokhara hotel. (B)

Today, early in the morning, visit Sarangkot viewpoint to see a magnificent sunrise across the Annapurna ranges and Fishtail Mountain. Return to your hotel. Later in the day, take a one-hour boat excursion on Phewa Lake. Later in the day, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Pokhara, including visits to David's fall, Bindabashini temple, Seti Gorge, and the International Mountain Museum. The remainder of the afternoon is available for shopping (on your own). Overnight in a Pokhara hotel. (B)

Today, make your way to Nagarkot. Observe a magnificent sunset above the Himalayas. This location, renowned for its outstanding dawn and sunset vistas, is where nature is at her most expressive. From Nagarkot, the greatest views of Mt. Everest are available. Overnight in a Nagarkot hotel. (B)

This morning, you'll be taken to Kathmandu airport in time to catch a flight home or to your next destination.(B)