1 People (per pax) | 2-7 People (per pax) | 8+ People (per pax) |
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$795 | $750 | $ 720 |
Pay $159 Now & $636 on arrival | Pay $150 Now & $600 On arrival | Pay $144 Now & $576 on arrival |
The Best of Nepal Tour is one of the best Nepal Tour packages designed by Amigo Treks and Expedition. This package covers almost all the popular tourist drawcards of Nepal, highlighting those cultural and natural aspects that make Nepal one of the must-visit tourist destinations in the world. This simply is an opportunity to enjoy the best of Nepal in just a single shot.
The trip starts with a guided sightseeing tour of some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, and the Kathmandu Durbar Square) in the Kathmandu Valley, that enthrall you with the craftsmanship and mystery of centuries-old captivating architecture, history, and culture.
From the valley, we now move towards the tropical low land, where another world heritage site ‘Chitwan National Park’ protects over 932 sq km of sal forest, water swamps, and elephant grassland is located. It is also one of the leading wildlife-viewing national parks in Asia, where one can spot 50 different species of mammals that include one-horned rhinos, deer, monkeys, royal Bengal Tiger, leopards, and wild elephants, around 450 species of birds, and 67 species of butterflies. An insight into the lifestyle and culture of the Tharu people (one of the largest ethnic groups in Nepal) is an additional benefit of this visit.
Leaving the wildlife of Chitwan, we now head towards a serene subtropical paradise that sits about 400m lower than Kathmandu and presents the masterpieces of mother nature for people looking to bask in the beauty of nature along with the peaceful countryside experience.
With the stunning views of Annapurna massif and Machhapuchhre, this city of lakes exhibits mysterious caves, cascading waterfalls, historical temples, and museums to make the day memorable. Enjoying the sunrise view from Sarangkot, we drive back to Kathmandu ending the 8-day Best of Nepal Tour.
Choosing this package allows you to enjoy full board in Chitwan and Pokhara bed and breakfast in Kathmandu. Accommodation is either arranged in a tourist standard hotel or lodge. Usually, breakfast and dinner are provided in the accommodation itself. Lunch is arranged in a local restaurant.
However, the Best of Nepal Tour package can be customized to your requirements and needs. All customized packages guarantee a special group discount, 100% departure date, and flat rate. Moreover, if you are looking for more destinations, then try our 10 days Nepal Introductory Tour.
This trip can be planned at any time of the year; however, the perfect time in is spring (March-July) and Autumn (Sept- mid-December). Any age group can plan this trip to Nepal. It's easy, cost-effective, and best if you are looking to include family members. Enjoy the trip!
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu
Day 02: Explore day in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive to Chitwan
Day 04: Explore day in Chitwan
Day 05: Drive to Pokhara
Day 06: Explore day in Pokhara
Day 07: Sunrise at Sarangkot and Drive to Kathmandu
Day 08: Departure day
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Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu Welcome to Kathmandu – the capital city of Nepal. Today is your first day with Amigo Treks & Expedition. Therefore, we send one of our company representatives to receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), who will further escort you to a tourist standard hotel. If possible, we also schedule a meeting at our office for the briefing regarding the trek followed by an introduction session with other team members (especially Sherpas and guides). Today, we also arrange a welcome dinner in one of the most popular local restaurants, where you can also enjoy the ethnic dance and cultural music along with great Nepali food. If your flight arrives late, both the meeting and the dinner can be scheduled for the following day. Meal included: Dinner (Highlights of the day: Nepali food, Cultural music, and Ethnic dance.)
Day 02: Explore day in Kathmandu The capital, Kathmandu valley itself, is a big storehouse of exclusive natural, cultural and historical sites. Therefore, today, we take you on a few-hour tour of the major attractions of Kathmandu valley. After spending a few hours observing these wonderful sites, we again meet for a few hours for the final preparation of the trip. The night will be spent at a hotel in Kathmandu. Meal included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: World Heritage sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square (a historical structure offering architectural wonders), the Pashupatinath temple (a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva- lord possessing the power of destruction), Swyambhunath and Boudhanath (a Buddhist shrine dedicated to Lord Buddha- Light of Asia. Optional site: Another World Heritage site ‘Patan Durbar Square’ along with other historical masterpieces like Mahabouddha Temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple, and Kumbeshwor Temple.)
Day 03: Drive to Chitwan After breakfast, you will be picked up and escorted to the bus stand to catch an early morning bus to Chitwan. We head west of the Kathmandu Valley and soon we are on the Prithvi Highway. Each turn on the highway offers something new for the passengers to capture in their cameras. After about 5 hours of driving on a winding highway along the Trishuli River, we reach the Chitwan National Park, where we freshen up and have lunch at the hotel. We then set off to visit the Tharu Village (an ethnic group of Nepal), explore their lifestyle, and even visit their museum. Around the evening, we enjoy the sunset at the bank of the river and the evening ends with a cultural show performed by the Tharu people along with a bonfire. The night will be spent at a tourist standard lodge in Chitwan. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Winding Prithvi Highway presents some unforgettable views of picturesque hamlets, terrace farms, green huge hills, roaring Trishuli River, the lifestyle of the people running mates for survival, and insight into the lifestyle and culture of the Tharu people, who are one of the major ethnic group of people living in Chitwan. Tharu Stick Dance and the Tharu museum are the major highlights of the day.)
Day 04: Explore day in Chitwan We spend the whole day exploring the Chitwan National Park. The main purpose of visiting Chitwan is to track wildlife hidden in the dense jungle by a variety of means – foot, dugout canoe, jeep safari, and elephant ride. As far as possible, we do all of these things. We start our day with an elephant ride, which is followed by a dugout canoe trip down the Budhi Rapti River that presents us with the opportunity to spot various waterbirds. We then visit the elephant breeding center and elephant camp, and if time permits, we also visit the Bis Hajar Taal. If you want to save time, instead of an elephant ride we can also hire a jeep and enjoy a jeep safari. Or, we can even for a jungle walk. A single day isn’t enough to explore all of Chitwan. The night will be spent at a tourist standard lodge in Chitwan. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Jungle safari, dugout canoe, jeep safari, and jungle walk that allows us to spot birds, monkeys, deer, rhinos, and water birds, a visit to the elephant breeding center and Bis Haajar Taal.)
Day 05: Drive to Pokhara Pokhara is the destination set for the day. However, before leaving Chitwan, we go bird-watching. After that, leaving Terai, we head towards the hills in Nepal, that is, we head towards Pokhara, situated 200kms west of Kathmandu and 4 hours from Chitwan. Enjoying the hills, river, vegetation, and the settlement of people we reach Pokhara. We check into the hotel, freshen up and set off to explore the Lake area of Pokhara. We relax in a boat on the placid water of Phewa Tal, visit Barahi Temple or even try fishing. We also enjoy the nightlife in Pokhara. The night will be spent at a tourist standard hotel in Pokhara. Meals included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: Birdwatching in Chitwan, comfortable ride to Pokhara, exploring attractions around the lake area like boating, fishing, swimming, and nightlife in Pokhara.)
Day 06: Explore day in Pokhara This 124 square-kilometer valley offers endless options to spend a quality day. We spend our day visiting some major attractions of the valley. The attractions include a visit to Davi’s fall (a famous waterfall), Gupteswor Cave, Bindabasini Temple, Seti River Gorge, and the museums. We also arrange for an hour boating trip around the lake that gives you enough opportunity to capture some of the best shots of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna. If time permits, we can visit other attractions like Shanti Stupa, Mahendra Cave, and Begnas Lake. As we need to wake up early tomorrow, we call for an early night. The night will be spent at a tourist standard hotel. Meals included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: A visit to some of the most beautiful spots like Davi’s Fall, Peace Pagoda, and Gupteswor cave, beautiful views of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna, boating in the lake, and for information seekers museums like Annapurna regional museum, Pokhara Museum or International Mountain Museum.)
Day 07: Sunrise at Sarangkot and Drive to Kathmandu. Today we start our day earlier than the sun. We wake up early in the morning and drive to Sarangkot, which is at a distance of 5 kilometers from the lakeside and 45 mins car ride from Pokhara. With the beautiful sunrise view, the top presents the sight of shimmering Phewa Tal and Suikhet Valley with stunning vista of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre. We then drive down to the hotel to pack our stuff and head to the bus stand to catch a bus back to Kathmandu. After 7 hours drive, we reach Kathmandu. You will be escorted to your hotel, where you can freshen up and get ready for the final meeting and the farewell dinner. The night will be spent at a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 08: Departure day from Kathmandu This day is the last day of your trip to Nepal with Amigo Treks and Expedition. If your flight is scheduled for early morning, then one of our company representatives will escort you to the airport as per your flight departure time. But, if the flight is scheduled for later in the evening, you can go shopping and collect a few mementos or simply hang around shopping areas in Kathmandu. However, if you are planning to spend some extra days in Nepal, Amigo Treks and Expedition can also make the arrangements for some other top adventurous activities that you can attend while you are in Nepal.
With 3 friends we trek up the Tsum Valley supported by our guide Dawa and porters Shambu and Anil… a fantastic trip. Beautiful, fascinating,