acclimatization. KATHMANDU: Kathmandu, the largest city in Nepal, is the political as well as cultural capital of the country. Kathmandu is a city where ancient traditions rub shoulders with the latest technological advances. However, it is the grandeur of the past that enchants the visitor whose gaze may linger on an exquisitely carved wooden window frame, an 18th-century bronze sculpture, or the spiritually uplifting stupas. Overnight at hotel

After breakfast drives a long way to Lumbini the birthplace of the “light of Asia” Lord Buddha. Visit Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Eternal Flame of Peace, and some monasteries build by different countries. Overnight at hotel LUMBINI Where Lord Buddha was born - is a piece of Heaven on Earth, where one could see the snowy mountains amidst a splendid garden, embedded with stupas and monasteries. However, the exact location remained uncertain and dubious until 1 December 1886 when a wandering German archaeologist Dr. Alois A. Fuhrer came across a stone pillar and ascertained beyond doubt it was indeed the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Since that day it has become a focal point for hundreds of thousands of pilgrims

After breakfast, drive to Surkhet. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Manama(Kalikot) and Overnight at the hotel

After finishing your breakfast we will be driving and then hiking for a while to reach Rara Lake. Overnight at the hotel.

You have all the day to enjoy nature at its best on Rara Lake. Take photos, go boating or horse riding it’s your entire choice do whatever you want. Overnight at the hotel. RARA LAKE Biggest and deepest freshwater lake in Nepal, located northwest of the country map at the altitude of 2990m from the sea level. The lake is the main attraction in the RARA NATIONAL PARK region. The water surface of the lake is 10.8km2 with a maximum depth of 167m. Lengthwise it is 5.1Km long and 2. Km is wide. The beauty of this lake can’t be expressed as it’s surrounded by beautiful mountains with the snow-capped Himalayas in the background.

After breakfast, hike for a while to get our vehicle and then back to Manma for overnight. Overnight at hotel

After breakfast, drive to Surkhet overnight.

After breakfast, drive to Chitwan the land of jungles. You will be staying here for two nights doing all the jungle adventures organized by the resort/hotel. Overnight at the hotel. CHITWAN The word Chitwan consists of two parts “Chit” meaning Heart and “Wan” meaning Jungle in Nepali. Thus Chitwan literally means “heart of the jungle”. Chitwan is a bit hot in summer as it is located in inner terai but however, but it is cool in the winter. In recent years Chitwan has topped the list of things to do in Asia. It is a truly wildlife adventure of a different kind–jungle safaris on elephant backs or jeeps, bird watching, canoe rides, and jungle walks.

Full-day jungle activities as organized by the hotel/resort Chitwan National Park are situated in south-central Nepal in the sub-tropical lowlands of the inner terai of Chitwan, Makawanpur, Parsa, and Nawalparasi districts. It lies between 27°16.56’- 27°42.14’ Latitudes and 83°50.23’-84°46.25’ Longitudes. The altitude ranges from 110m to 850m above sea level. The park is bounded by the Rapti and Narayani Rivers in the north, Parsa Wildlife Reserve in the east, and Madi settlements and the India border in the south. The physiography of the park consists of the Terai and Siwaliks. Three major rivers Narayani, Rapti, and Reu, and their floodplains; and several lakes and pools are the major water sources of the park. The Chitwan National Park is Asia’s best-preserved conservation area, where wildlife thrives and their habitats remain intact. Chitwan is only a half-hour flight from Kathmandu. The park consists of Sal forests, tall elephant grasslands, hills, and ox-box lakes. Enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Natural) in 1984, the park spreads over an area of 932 sq. km. The park offers interesting sites and activities. The display at the Visitor Center at Sauraha provides fascinating information on wildlife and conservation programs.

After breakfast and a wonderful jungle experience in Chitwan you will be driving for 6hrs to another most beautiful city of Nepal i.e. Pokhara also known as “Switzerland of Nepal”. Visit Davi’s Fall & Gupteswar Mahadev Cave. Pokhara: The center of adventure in Nepal is located in mid-western Nepal and it is six hours drive or 20- minutes flight from Kathmandu. Pokhara is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal after Kathmandu. The valley is filled with lush vegetation, and swift-flowing rivers and dotted with clear, shimmering lakes. It is one of the major towns of Nepal, providing a perfect gateway from the chaotic life in the cities. It is also the only place in the world from where one can enjoy the magnificent view of mountains having an elevation above 8000 meters while sitting below 1000 meters above sea level. Out of the 14 highest mountains of the world, known as the Thousanders, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu can be seen from Pokhara. Overnight at hotel

Early morning wake-up and drive for 40mins up to a hill Sarangkot to view the most famous sunrise and golden-looking Mount Fishtail will surely make a good start for your day. After taking pictures and enjoying the sunrise with your morning tea/coffee, back to the hotel for breakfast. You will be free till the afternoon to enjoy the different optional activities (Paraglidding/Zip Flyer/Bunjee/Ultralight Flights) as per your choice available in Pokhara. Afternoon, visit to World Peace Pagoda from where you can see the FEWA LAKE and then drive back for one-hour boating. Stroll around or do shopping on Lakeside Street. It’s more alive at night as it is full of different pubs/bars/live music and restaurants. Overnight at the hotel.

Finishing your breakfast at the hotel 7-8 hours drive to Nagarkot via Kathmandu. NAGARKOT Nagarkot is a small village or a hill station, located 32km east of Kathmandu city at an elevation of 2195m. It is famous for its sunrise and sunset. A wide range of the high Himalayas like Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang & Everest is waiting to take your breath away with their beauty. Also, a panoramic view of Kathmandu valley can be seen. You can also go for some short hikes around the hills and forests. Overnight at hotel

After enjoying your breakfast with the view of snow-capped Himalayas and sunrise you will be enjoying a full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley including Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath & Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE One of the biggest in the world of its kind and the popular Hindu pilgrimage site, Pashupatinath Temple, it lies 6 Km from central Kathmandu, One of the holiest Hindu temples for Hindu dedicated to Lord Shiva. Pashupatinath is situated on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple is built in pagoda style, and has a gilded roof and beautifully carved silver doors as well as will visit Guheshwori situated near Pashupatinath. BOUDHANATH STUPA Listed on UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE since 1979 one of the largest spherical stupas in the world coz of its massive mandala, located 11km northeast of the center of Kathmandu city. Also, a center for a large number of Tibetan refugees makes it popular as “Little Tibet”. SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA Recognized as one of the oldest holy sites in Nepal, listed in UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, famous as Monkey Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa is located in the western part of Kathmandu City. SWAYAM= self, BHU=LAND, and NATH=lord give it a meaning of SELF-ORIZINATED LORD from the land. Being at the hilltop you can enjoy a wide view of KATHMANDU CITY. KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE: An old palace from where the MALLAS and SHAH dynasties used to rule and reside before the construction of NARAYANHITI PALACE. The value of this palace is retained as all the main functions like the crowning of the king and legitimizing use take place here even after the new palace came into existence. Most of the constructions are from the 16th to 17th centuries surrounded by temples and towers, mostly damaged due to the large earthquake in 2015. Renovation work needs time to complete but surely this UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE will bring you to the ROYAL old time. One of the main attractions here is KUMARI GHAR where the LIVING GODDESS “KUMARI” resides. BHAKTAPUR DURBAR SQUARE: One of the must and most visited attractions of KATHMANDU VALLEY. The historic old city of its own culture and arts famous for its wood arts and carvings. Several Temples, 4 Squares, a Golden gate, 55 windows palace, and Nyatapola temple the tallest temple in Nepal are the main attractions here.

Spending 14 nights with us in Nepal and giving us the opportunity to serve you as your travel partner, we would like to thank you for your visit with us hoping you had a great time with Great Nepal Travels Team. Our representative will drop you at the airport at the scheduled time for your further destination.