Kathmandu 9D 8N 8 Nights / 9 Days

Drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is 210 kms from Kathmandu and is a 7 hours drive approx. From Pokhara town

(2,352 feet) in good weather there are splendid views right from the hotel. On the way you have an option

at an extra cost of doing the river rafting or visit the Manakamana Temple “ Goddess of Fulfilling Wishes”

where you are taken by a cable ride of 10 mins. Overnight stay at the hotel.

This morning you can take optional tour to Sarangkot. Sarangkot is the most popular tourist destination

from where the tourist can enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the

mountains. Sarangkot is only 13 kms from Lake Side, Pokhara. Sarangkot is the highest view point for a

sunrise and it is just 1592m high. Sarangkot is cooler than Pokhara. Sarangkot can be reached easily by 45

to 60 minutes by a car ride to the top from Pokhara. Many tourists come to Sarangkot for sunrise view and

go back.

Come back to hotel for breakfast. Post that we visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples

in Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple,Goddess Durga, was brought from

India . Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple

offers a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. The temple is in the area of the bazaar, hence,a journey

of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple. Sightseeing to Devi’s fall, also known as

Patale Chango is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. During summer and rainy season,

the waterfall takes its real form, with gushing water splashing and making its way through the rocks. Just

opposite of Devi’s fall, on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. We also take a visit to Seti

River. The roaring Seti River passes right through Pokhara, but you won’t see it unless you go looking. The

river has carved a deep, narrow chasm through the middle of town, turning the water milky white in the

process.

Post that we take you 1 hour boating program in Phewa lake. is a freshwater lake in Nepal formerly

called Baidam Tal located in the south of the Pokhara Valley that includes Pokhara city; parts

of Sarangkot and Kaskikot. The lake is stream-fed but a dam regulates the water reserves, therefore, the

lake is classified as semi-natural freshwater lake. It is the second largest lake in Nepal. The Tal Barahi

Temple is situated on an island in the lake where we give you few minutes stop to do darshan and

photography. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Drive to Chitwan. Chitwan is 180 Km & is a 04-05 hours drive from Pokhara. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today we explore Chitwan National park. The highlight being the Elephant Safari (subjected to availability

according to the hotels). in the jungle. The national park area of Sauraha is most suitable for elephant ride.

Elephant ride is also the safest way to enter the jungle while one can observe wild animals and birds from

up close. One can enter the dense forest of Sauraha and view the wildlife from close proximity during the

elephant ride. It feels very exciting and novel to move along through the quiet forest listening to the sound

of wild birds singing from on top of the elephant back. There is also a slogan "Visit Chitwan, Ride Elephant"

popularized for promotion of tourism in Sauraha. Four persons can ride an elephant at one time. Canoeing

: Float down the picturesque Rapti river enjoying beautiful views of the Himalayan foothills and spot

innumerable rhinoceroses, gharials and birdlife. Get a chance to spot Chitwan’s rich diversity of wild life

including One horned rhinos, wild boar, spotted and hog deer, Mugger crocodiles and Gharials basking on

banks, storks, ducks, kingfishers along with otters, turtles and if lucky, even a fishing cat are some of the

creatures to watch out for.

Other activities are Tharu Dance, Elephant bathing, Nature Walk and Bird Watching etc are included.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Drive back to Kathmandu continuing the drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is situated 35 kms around 1.5 hrs

drive east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175 meters. The panoramic view of the major peaks including

Mt. Everest can be seen from here. This place is also famous for viewing sunrise and sunset. Overnight

stay at the hotel.

Drive back to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur excursion. The Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the current

town of Bhaktapur, also known as Khwopa, which lies13 km east of Kathmandu. While the complex

consists of at least four distinct squares (Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square and Pottery

Square),[3] the whole area is informally known as the Bhaktapur Durbar Square and is a highly visited site in

the Kathmandu Valley. Post tour we transfer you to hotel. Rest day at leisure on your own. Overnight stay

at the hotel.

Morning will be comparatively free and closer to the time of your flight, you will be transferred to the

airport in time to board your flight for onward journey.