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10-Day Nepal Highlights Tour

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Overview

Journey into the heart of Nepal and experience the colourful sights and culture of this enchanting region on this ten-day tour!

Mingle with local villagers and craftspeople, visit tranquil temples and sacred Buddhist sites, travel the cobbled streets of tiny mountain towns and search for unique wildlife such as tigers, rhino and deer.

From the whirlwind of Kathmandu to the lush jungle of Chitwan National Park - with plenty of delightful hidden gems in between - you'll take an unforgettable Nepal highlights tour, brimming with culture, history and natural beauty.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Kathmandu, Free Time & Rickshaw Night Explorer

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Welcome to Kathmandu, Free Time & Rickshaw Night Explorer

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, your driver will meet you at the departure area at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for a short briefing on your Nepal highlights tour. The afternoon is then at your leisure, although if you would like to explore the sights nearby, it is recommended that you take the optional rickshaw night explorer tour!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kathmandu

    Guided Rickshaw Night ExplorerOptional Activity: AU$ 99 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 2

Kathmandu & Patan Sightseeing

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Kathmandu & Patan Sightseeing

After your breakfast at the hotel, you'll head off with your private driver for the Kathmandu Durbar Square in the morning followed by Swayambhu Stupa. You'll then drive to the nearby city of Patan where you will have some lunch before exploring the impressive Patan Durbar Square, one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Basantapur Durbar Square

    Swayambhunath

    Patan Durbar Square

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Nepal

Day 3

Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa & Bhaktapur Sightseeing

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Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa & Bhaktapur Sightseeing

Today, you'll cover some of the key sights in and around Kathmand. In the morning, you'll visit the Pashupatinath Temple and have the option to meet with a monk or Sadhu to ask questions and hear about their life. After exploring the Bouddhanath Stupa, the most iconic landmark in Kathmandu, you'll have lunch and then head to Bhaktapur to explore before heading back to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pashupatinath

    Bouddhanath Stupa

    Bhaktapur

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Pashupatinath Temple

    Private Driver from Bhaktapur to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Nepal

Day 4

Travel to Bandipur & City Sightseeing

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Travel to Bandipur & City Sightseeing

Today, you'll travel to Bandipur. Once settled into your hotel, you'll head out on a sightseeing tour. The heart of Bandipur is the medieval-looking Bandipur Bazaar that sweeps in a gentle curve along the top of the hill in an east-west axis. The stone-paved main street is lined with compact townhouses with ornate windows and doorways and roofs of tin or slate. All along the street, a covered veranda extends in front of the rows of houses providing shade in the summer sun and monsoon rain.

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    Accommodation

    The Old Inn Bandipur

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bandipur Sightseeing

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Bandipur

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Bandipur

Day 5

Drive to Pokhara, Optional Helicopter Flight & Mountain Museum

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Drive to Pokhara, Optional Helicopter Flight & Mountain Museum

This morning, you'll say goodbye to Bandipur and drive to Pokhara. After lunch, you'll have the option to take a helicopter flight up to the Annapurna Base Camp where you'll be rewarded with stunning views of the Himalayas and Annapurna Mountain Ranges. Later on, you can visit the International Mountain Museum which celebrates all of the climbers that have made it up to the heights of these mountains.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Barahi3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Helicopter Flight to Annapurna Base CampOptional Activity

    International Mountain Museum

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bandipur to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bandipur

    Ghandruk

    Pokhara

Day 6

Sunrise View at Sarangkot, World Peace Pagoda Hike & Phewa Lake Boat Ride

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Sunrise View at Sarangkot, World Peace Pagoda Hike & Phewa Lake Boat Ride

This morning, you'll wake up early and start the day with a beautiful sunrise view from Sarangkot, a picturesque village at 1600 metres. After breakfast back at your hotel, you'll have some free time to explore Pokhara and its many sights. In the afternoon, you'll hike to the World Peace Pagoda and take a boat ride on the beaytiful Phewa Lake, an iconic landmark of Pokhara and Nepal.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Barahi3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sarangkot Sunrise Viewpoint

    Pokhara

    Hike to the World Peace Pagoda & Boat Ride on Phewa Lake

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

Day 7

Travel to Chitwan National Park & Jungle Activities

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Travel to Chitwan National Park & Jungle Activities

This morning, you'll drive to Chitwan National Park and enjoy the rest of the day observing the amazing wildlife around you. The jungle activities in Chitwan National Park include Jeep driving into the Jungle, canoeing, bird watching, jungle walk, bathing the elephants and an indigenous cultural dance show. This national park is full of wildlife and makes for the perfect setting to get in touch with nature.

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    Accommodation

    Jungle Villa Resort3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Chitwan National Park

    Jungle Activities in Chitwan National Park

    Slide Show Presentation

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Central Development Region

    Narayani

Day 8

Jungle Activities in Chitwan & Tharu Cultural Show

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Jungle Activities in Chitwan & Tharu Cultural Show

Today is another day of exploring the Chitwan National Park and the wonderful flora and fauna that it holds. You may want to take a jeep into the jungle to observe the wildlife. Perhaps birdwatching is more your type of activity and you'd like to spend the day doing that. You can also go canoring, hiking and more.

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    Accommodation

    Jungle Villa Resort3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bird Watching in Chitwan National Park

    Jungle Activities in Chitwan National Park

    Chitwan National Park

    Tharu Cultural Dance show

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Narayani

    Central Development Region

Day 9

Travel Back to Kathmandu & Farewell Dinner

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Travel Back to Kathmandu & Farewell Dinner

Following an optional early morning adventure in Chitwan National Park, you'll then drive back to Kathmandu. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure, absorbing the sights and sounds of Kathmandu and the vibrant neighbourhood of Thamel. In the evening, you'll enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant to end your trip on a high.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in ThamelOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Bhojan Griha Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chitwan National Park to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Narayani

    Kathmandu

Day 10

Departure from Kathmandu

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Departure from Kathmandu

This morning, after breakfast, you'll say goodbye to Kathmandu as your driver takes you to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 17 activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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