Nepal Highlight Tour is the exploration of Nepal’s most famous touristic destinations. The tour itinerary is knitted in such a way that travellers can have diversified holiday activities. Culture, Nature and Architecture are the major themes of the tour.
Awesome Nepal Treks has knitted the best holiday package for people of all ages and budget range. Ask for the various categories of Nepal Highlight Tour package according to your time, budget and preferences. The tour includes Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini and Kathmandu. These places are blissful touring destinations with diverse attractions.
Pokhara
This is the most famous place for both domestic and international tourists. Therefore, this place is at the core of Nepal Highlight Tour. If you consider visiting Nepal then you shouldn’t miss out to do the tour of Pokhara.
This is also the Lake City of Nepal having lots of lakes within the valley. The image of the lofty mountains mirrored in the lake water is truly splendid. There are numerous activities which travellers can perform. Moreover, it offers refreshingly momentous holiday events.
Some of the famous places and activities to be at or to do are as follows.
These are the few activities and places where you can tour and relax in Pokhara. Surely there are numerous things that you can do in Pokhara.
Chitwan
Chitwan is at the subtropical flatland area of Nepal. It is comparatively warmer than most of the cities of a hilly belt of Nepal. Therefore, travellers can get a different experience of people, vegetation and wildlife. The place is typically famous for the jungle safari and Tharu cultural village excursion.
Chitwan National Park is one of the first UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITEs of Nepal. It is an abode of world’s some rare species of animals and insects. One-horned Rhino and Royal Bengal Tiger are the major attractions of the area. Apart from these animals vegetation and Elephants too are attractions. You can do Bird Watching, Jeep Jungle Safari, Elephant Ride, Elephant Bathing and Tharu cultural village tour. Therefore, this place is culturally and naturally significant for your trip.
Lumbini
Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The light of Asia was born in this region. Therefore, it is very sacred among Buddhists. Travellers can find the plethora of monasteries built by different countries within the premises.
Moreover, the chance to witness the archaeologically important place is never an ordinary tour activity. One can get the glimpses of old reminiscent of Shakya dynasty which is also the dynasty of Lord Buddha before he got the enlightenment.
Mayadevi temple, Peace Pagoda, Peace Pond, Eternal Light, Multinational Monasteries and Ashoka Pillar are the major attractions of the area.
Kathmandu
This is the gateway to all the touristic and trekking destinations of Nepal. It is the base place for every traveller visiting Nepal for a holiday. Nepal Highlight Tour gets started from this place. Major places to visit on this section of the tour are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath and Thamel. For more information please take a look at our Kathmandu Day Tour Package on this website as well.
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Our airport representative will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel in Thamel or as per agreement. We will discuss our trip plans and complete the tour formalities. The agency will offer the welcome dinner in Nepalese cultural restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara; Fly to Pokhara (Optional)
Early in the morning, we will start our Nepal Highlight Tour. We will take a private vehicle and head to Pokhara using the Prithvi Highway. Along the highway, one can see the amazing scenery of hills, rivers and towns. This is also the chance to witness some crude highway environment of Nepal. If you choose to travel by flight you might miss these moments. Even if flying cost more you can have plenty of time to do sightseeing.
On the way to Pokhara, we will visit the Begnas Lake and do some boating. This is the first action which we will do inside Pokhara.
In the evening after dinner, you will get free time to stroll around the Lakeside area. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 03: Pokhara Sightseeing
Some of the famous places and activities to be at or to do are as follows.
All of these activities are not covered on this day. You will have to pay extra for Paragliding, bungee, zip flying and Sarangkot Hike.
Day 04: Drive to Lumbini via Palpa
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will head towards Lumbini. This is going to be the long hour drive as we will stop briefly in Palpa for the short sightseeing. This is also one of the historical hill stations of Nepal. In the evening we will visit the Mayadevi Temple. Evening prayers and the chance to see the birthplace of Lord Buddha will always awaken the spirit inside every traveller. Overnight at Hotel in Lumbini
Day 05: Lumbini Multinational Monasteries Visit; Kapilvastu Archaeological Place Sightseeing; Drive to Chitwan; Tharu Cultural Program
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will visit the multinational monasteries within the Lumbini Conservation Area. There are numerous temples and monasteries within the area of different architecture according to the nation which built it. We will also take the tour of the archaeological site where Buddha was born and the palace of Shakya kings used to be.
We will then head to Chitwan. After checking in at the hotel we will attend the Tharu cultural program. Overnight at Hotel in Chitwan
Day 06: Jeep Jungle Safari; Elephant Bathing; Tharu Village Tour
We will start our day with the Jeep Jungle Safari. You can see varieties of the animals and birds within the national park. You can spot the one horn rhino, tiger, monkey, deer, buffaloes etc. There are thousands of insects and birds which you can admire. In the afternoon, we will do the Elephant Bathing in the river. This is very famous activity to do in Chitwan. Evening time is for the short tour of authentic Tharu villages of the area. These people are the ethnic community residing there since ancient times.
Day 07: Drive to Kathmandu; Fly to Kathmandu (Optional)
We will hit on Mahendra Highway to return back to Kathmandu. You can do some shopping around Thamel as well once we reach Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 08: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Swyambhunath
This is the pure example of great religious harmony in Nepal. It is located nearby Thamel and also known as the Monkey Temple. The Stupa and temple alongside each other is the deity to both Hindus and Buddhists. The Stupa is located at the top of the hill surrounded by the green lush forests. One can have the panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley including some mountain range.
According to myth the Kathmandu Valley was a lake. Manjushree saw the eternal light on this place and hence erected as the holy place after all the water of the valley was drained. Therefore, the place is highly significant for the valley dwellers.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
The valley used to be ruled by the three Malla Kings. Therefore, most of the architectural buildings are from Lichhavi dynasty and Malla dynasty.
Kasthamandap Mandir, Palace, museum and surrounding temples are the major highlights of the area. There are numerous styles of buildings within the area. Sikhara, Pagoda and Nepalese traditional style of buildings built in ancient times are seen in the area. Relish and get closer to the Nepalese history and craftsmanship.
Bouddhanath
This is another Buddhists holy pilgrimage site located nearby international airport. Interestingly the stupa is within the 10 minutes of walking distance from Hindu’s most holy temple the Pashupatinath. Even in the entrance of the Stupa, there are idols of Lord Ganesha. Therefore, this place too provides enough evidence that Nepal truly is blissful harmonious country. The prayer chants and the smell of incense will definitely revitalize your soul.
Pashupatinath
This is the most sacred place of Hindus. Therefore, during Kathmandu Day Tour travellers mustn’t miss to visit it. There are numerous idols of Hindu gods and goddesses. The temple is mainly of Lord Shiva’s. However, foreigners other than Hindus are not allowed to get inside the main temple. Even if others are not allowed to enter there are numerous interesting things to observe in the Pashupatinath premises.
Hindu cremation pyre fire site, Gorakhnath Baba Temple area, Deer sanctuary and Sadhus Babas are the things and people to observe during the temple tour.
In the evening the agency will offer the farewell dinner and review about an entire trip.
Day 09: Departure
Our airport representative will drop you back to the airport and bid farewell.
