| 1 People (per pax) | 2-7 People (per pax) | 8+ People (per pax) |
|---|---|---|
| $1134 | $945 | $ 907 |
| Pay $227 Now & $908 on arrival | Pay $189 Now & $756 On arrival | Pay $181 Now & $725 on arrival |
Nepal Introductory Tour presents a short yet the very best introduction to the natural, cultural, and historical attractions of Nepal. This 10-day Nepal Introductory Tour itinerary, designed by Amigo Treks and Expedition, sums up the must-visit sites of the Himalayan, Hilly, and the Terai regions of Nepal in one go.
Starting with a guided day tour to some of the major cultural and historical sites, namely, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and the Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, we drive to the hill station of Bandipur, then to the city by the lake, Pokhara, followed by the eco-park of the Chitwan National Park and finally a day trip to Nagarkot via Bhaktapur ending the 10-day introductory trip. This trip to Nepal is simply one of the best trips as its an accumulation of the spectacular views of the towering Himalayas of the Annapurna region, endangered species along with other wildlife in the subtropical forest of the Chitwan National Park, Lakes, Caves, Waterfalls, Temples and the serene natural beauty of the hilly region in Bandipur, Pokhara and Nagarkot, unblemished centuries-old art and architecture in the city of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur and the lifestyle and variety in culture and tradition of Newar, Gurung and Tharu people.
(The temple of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, the Kathmandu, the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and the Chitwan National Park are a few of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal.)
This Introductory Tour of Nepal can be planned at any time of the year (Spring and Autumn are the best seasons). It’s easy and is also suitable for a group with the elderly and children. No prior experience is required to plan this trip to Nepal.
Our standard package ensures full board during the trip, bed, and breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and all ground transportation, and entrance tickets in Nepal. The accommodation is arranged in a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu and lodges during the tour. However, the package can be fully customized to your needs and requirements. Moreover, all customized packages guarantee a flat rate, 100% departure, and a special group discount.
Nevertheless, if you are looking for a shorter trip, we suggest you try the 8 Days Best of Nepal Tour package. Enjoy!
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu
Day 02: Explore day in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive to Bandipur
Day 04: Drive to Pokhara
Day 05: Explore day in Pokhara
Day 06: Sunrise at Sarangkot and drive to Chitwan National Park
Day 07: Explore day in Chitwan
Day 08: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 09: Day trip to Nagarkot via Bhaktapur
Day 10: Departure day
Trip Includes
Trip Excludes
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu Welcome to Nepal. Today is your first day with Amigo Treks and Expedition. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, one of our company representatives will receive you and transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Kathmandu. If time permits, a short meeting will be conducted at the office, for the briefing regarding the remaining day’s trip schedule, which will be followed by a welcome dinner at one of the most popular local restaurants to present you with a few glimpses of Nepali culture and food. If your flight arrives late, both the meeting and the dinner can be scheduled for the following day. Meals included: Dinner (Highlights of the day: Nepali food, cultural music, ethnic dance, and the comfort of a hotel in Kathmandu.)
Day 02: Explore day in Kathmandu The capital, Kathmandu, is a big storehouse of brave history and centuries-old culture and architecture. This day is dedicated to introducing you to the historical, cultural, and religious attractions of the Kathmandu Valley. Therefore, this trip of yours starts with a visit to some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and the Kathmandu Durbar Square) in the Kathmandu Valley. After spending a few hours observing these sites, we again meet for a few hours to finalize the clothing and other requirements you will need to complete the trip. Meals included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: Cultural, historical, and architectural masterpieces presented by the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a deep understanding of the major religions prevailing in Nepal, which is obtained by a visit to the temple of Pashupatinath –a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, who possesses the power of destruction, and the Swayambhunath and Boudhanath- a Buddhist shrine dedicated to Lord Buddha, who is also known as the Light of Asia. Optional Site: Another UNESCO World Heritage site ‘the Patan Durbar Square’ along with other historical masterpieces like Mahaboudha Temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple, and Kumbeshwor Temple.)
Day 03: Drive to Bandipur Bandipur, located 143 km west of Kathmandu, is the destination set for the day. After having breakfast, we head towards Bandipur, on a Prithvi Highway initially along the Trisuli River and later, along the Marsyangdi River, enjoying the beautiful scenery. On reaching Dumre, we leave the highway and proceed on an access road to Bandipur. An 8-kilometer drive on this road will take us to the beautiful Bandipur situated on top of the hill above the highway town of Dumre. The top presents a beautiful view of some towering mountains and the entire Bandipur area, which was originally a part of the Magar Kingdom of Tanahu, now presents a living museum of Newari culture, as well as other attractions like villages, temples, viewpoints, and mysterious caves. Therefore, once we reach Bandipur, we check into the hotel and set out to explore a few of these sites in the area. The night will be spent at a lodge in Bandipur. Meals included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: Winding scenic highway along the Trisuli and Marsyangdi River, excellent view of the Himalayas like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang Himal with the view of the Marsyangdi Valley, Manakamana and Gorkha, temples like Bindebasini, Mahalaxmi, Khadga Devi, Mukundeswari and Thani Mai that present 18th-century architecture and medieval ambiance, and the caves like Siddha Gufa, Patale Dwar that present gobsmacking geological formation, and the Magar village of Ramkot for the understanding of the lifestyle and culture of people.)
Day 04: Drive to Pokhara Pokhara, 80 km west of Bandipur, is the destination set for the day. After enjoying the sunrise view from Bandipur, we have our breakfast and leave for Nepal’s premier tourist town ‘Pokhara’. After about two and a half hours of the short scenic drive, we reach Pokhara. We check into the hotel and after a short rest, we set out to explore the Lakeside and settled along the calm waters of Phewa Lake. Lakeside offers several options like massage centers, lively bars, and internet cafes to recharge your batteries. Therefore, we spend the rest of the day enjoying the attractions of the lake area. Meals included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: Sunrise view from Bandipur, scenic drive from Bandipur to Pokhara, serene view of Phewa Lake and Machhapuchhre, antique shops, lively bars, restaurants, internet cafes at the lake area.)
Day 05: Explore day in Pokhara Today we spend the entire day exploring Pokhara. After breakfast, we set out on a city tour to visit the major attractions of Pokhara which include, Devi’s Fall (waterfall), Gupteswor cave, Bindabasini Temple, Seti River gorge, and Museum. We will then go for an hour boating trip around Phewa Lake. Or, if time permits, we can also climb up to the World Peace Pagoda and enjoy the surrounding view. We try to cover one out of each set of attractions of Pokhara and visit as many attractions as possible on this single day. Meals included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: A visit to cascading Devi’s Fall, thrilling Gupteswor Cave, Bindabasini Temple, breathtaking Seti River Gorge, and the Museum, a peaceful boating trip around the lake, and the beautiful view of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre.)
Day 06: Sunrise at Sarangkot and drive to Chitwan National Park Though Chitwan National Park, another big tourist drawcard in Nepal, is the destination set for the day, we cannot afford to miss the sunrise view from Sarangkot, while we are in Pokhara. Therefore, we wake up earlier than usual to enjoy the mesmerizing view, before heading to the Chitwan National Park. Early in the morning, we are transferred to Sarangkot (5 km from lakeside and 45 mins car ride from Pokhara). On reaching the top, we will be greeted with beautiful sun rays, striking high snow-capped peaks of the Annapurna region. After enjoying the view and taking some photographs, we drive down to the hotel, pack our stuff, have breakfast, and are transferred to the bus park to catch a bus to the Chitwan National Park. Enjoying the beautiful scenery and the Marsyangdi River along the Prithvi Highway, we first head towards Mugling a trail junction of the Prithvi and Siddhartha Highway. Leaving Prithvi Highway, we now follow the Siddhartha Highway and head towards the Chitwan National Park. On reaching the Chitwan National Park, we freshen up and have lunch at the hotel. We then set off to visit the Tharu Villages (an ethnic group of Nepal), explore their lifestyle, and even visit their museum to gain additional information about their community. Around the evening, we enjoy the sunset view at the bank of the river and the evening ends with a cultural show performed by the Tharu people, which is followed by a bonfire. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: The view of mesmerizing early morning sun rays striking the snow-capped peaks like Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri, winding Prithvi and Siddhartha Highway along the Marsyangdi and Trishuli River respectively, beautified with the views of picturesque hamlets, terraced farms, green hilltops and the lifestyle of people running motels, hotels, and lodges for survival and insight on the lifestyle and culture of Tharu people, their amazing Stick Dance, and their museum.)
Day 07: Explore day in Chitwan Today, the entire day will be spent exploring the Chitwan National Park. The main purpose of the Chitwan National Park visit is to track the variety of wildlife hidden in the dense jungle. We either do this on foot or select other options like a dugout canoe, jeep safari, or elephant ride. If possible we try all of these things. The trip starts with an elephant ride, which is then followed by a dugout canoe trip down the Budhi Rapti River that presents us with the opportunity to spot various water birds. We then visit the elephant breeding center and elephant camp, and if time permits, we also visit the Bis Hajar Taal. If you are looking to save time and explore more, instead of an elephant ride, we can also hire a jeep and enjoy a jeep safari. Or, we can even go for a jungle walk. To be truthful, a single day isn’t enough to explore all of the Chitwan National Park. Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Highlights of the day: Jungle safari, dugout canoe, jeep safari, jungle walk, opportunity to spot rare species of birds, monkeys, deer, rhinos, and water birds, and a visit to the elephant breeding center and Bis Hajaar Taal.)
Day 08: Drive to Kathmandu Kathmandu is the destination set for the day. However, before leaving, there is still one thing that we shouldn’t miss out on when we are in the Chitwan National Park. This national park also homes a wide variety of birds that are rarely found in other parts of the world. Therefore, early in the morning, before leaving for Kathmandu, we go for a short trip in the woods with the purpose of bird watching. We then head back to Kathmandu, enjoying the scenic drive on the Prithvi Highway. After about 4 hours of drive, we reach Kathmandu, where you will be transferred to the hotel. Meals included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: An opportunity to spot varieties of birds in the Chitwan National Park, a scenic drive on the Prithvi Highway along the Trisuli River from Chitwan to Kathmandu.)
Day 09: Day trip to Nagarkot via Bhaktapur Nagarkot via Bhaktapur is the destination set for the day. Therefore, after breakfast, we drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site). After exploring the area, we drive to Nagarkot which presents a breathtaking panoramic view of mountains including Mt. Everest. You can also enjoy the view of Kathmandu. After spending some time here, we drive back to your hotel in Kathmandu. The remaining day can be spent relaxing at the hotel or exploring the shopping areas of Kathmandu. In the evening, we again meet for the farewell dinner and discuss the trip and the feedback. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Centuries-old art and architecture in the Bhaktapur Durbar Square: the 55 Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple, Golden Gate, the museum, and many more temples and monuments, panoramic view of mountains including Mt. Everest from Nagarkot, the view of beautiful Kathmandu Valley, and a tasty farewell dinner.)
Day 10: 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
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