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10-Day Glimpse Of Nepal Tour

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Overview

This glimpse of Nepal tour is the best opportunity to explore four different regions of the country from ancient temples and monasteries to rare wildlife and the high Himalayas. With friendly and hospitable people and a rich historic culture, these 10 days in Nepal will make the trip of a lifetime.

This trip incorporates the cultural and historical sites of Kathmandu and natural highlights of Pokhara valleys, exploring heritage sites, medieval temples, Stupas, and of course, the beauty of the Himalayas. This is an accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages.
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

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Arrival in Kathmandu

When you arrive in Nepal, you will be collected from the airport and taken to your hotel in Kathmandu city centre. You'll have the rest of the day to explore, see the sights and meet your guide for your tour briefing. That night, enjoy a welcome dinner with your hosts.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Manang3 star

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    Activities

    Tour Briefing

    Basantapur Durbar Square

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    Restaurants

    Nepali Chulo

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 2

Kathmandu Sightseeing

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Kathmandu Sightseeing

Visit two of the World Heritage sites in Kathmandu. Pashupatinath houses a sacred lingam or the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva, and the Buddhists shrine of Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world. Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhu meaning the "the self-existent" is popular among travellers as is the Monkey Temple owing to a large number of monkey population residing in the area.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Manang3 star

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    Activities

    Boudhanath Stupa

    Pashupatinath

    Swayambhunath

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Thamel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 3

Kathmandu and Nuwakot

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Kathmandu and Nuwakot

After breakfast, we drive you to Nuwakot via Kakani or Shivapuri. Kakani is a beautiful place where the land terraces meet the distant mountains. During the drive to Nuwakot, you will have a chance to see fish farming and the rural life of the people in that region. Explore the village, Durbar Square area and then finish in Malika where you will hike for half an hour to catch the sunset.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Nuwakot View Point 1 star

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    Activities

    Nuwakot Durbar Area

    Malika Hill Nuwakot

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Kathmandu to Nuwakot

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Bidur

    Bagmati

Day 4

Nuwakot to Chitwan

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Nuwakot to Chitwan

Drive to Chitwan early this morning. When you arrive, you'll check in to the Jungle Resort in the national park and relax a little after a long journey. You can do some activities like visiting the Tharu village where you can meet the local and visit the Tharu Cultural Museum. In the evening, we can learn even more as you watch cultural performances and learn more about the history of the area.

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    Accommodation

    Unique Wild Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Tharu Village Visit

    Tharu Cultural Museum

    Tharu Cultural Program Show

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Nuwakot to Chitwan

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bidur

    Ratnanagar

    Central Development Region

Day 5

Full Day of Activities in Chitwan

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Full Day of Activities in Chitwan

We will enjoy the whole day on a jungle safari. Over the course of the day, you'll take a canoe ride, go for a jungle walk and spot animals on a safari jeep. Once the hunting ground of the royal family, today there are various efforts to conserve and maintain the natural beauty of this area and all that live in it.

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    Accommodation

    Unique Wild Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Jungle Safari Activities in Chitwan National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ratnanagar

Day 6

Drive to Pokhara

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Drive to Pokhara

In the morning, we drive to Pokhara, a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the Fishtail Peak rising behind it creates an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. Pokhara, being one of the most beautiful tourist destinations, offers a lot of natural wonders. It is the perfect place to see the panoramic view of the Himalayan region including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

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    Accommodation

    Atithi Resort & Spa3 star

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    Activities

    Bird Watching in Chitwan National Park

    Phewa Lake

    Davis Falls

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chitwan to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ratnanagar

    Central Development Region

    Pokhara

Day 7

Drive to Sarangkot and Pokhara City Sightseeing

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Drive to Sarangkot and Pokhara City Sightseeing

Early in the morning, we drive to Sarangkot for having an awesome sunrise view. Then, we will visit the Bindawasini Temple, on a full-day guided tour of Pokhara city. You can witness beautiful snowcapped mountains including Mount Annapurna, and Fishtail Peak being reflected in the beautiful Phewa Lake. You'll visit the national mountaineering museum and then walk around Seti Gorge to explore the natural wonders of Pokhara.

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    Accommodation

    Atithi Resort & Spa3 star

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    Activities

    Sarangkot Sunrise Tour

    Bindya Basini Temple

    International Mountain Museum

    Seti Gorge

    Phewa Lake

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Mid-Western Development Region

Day 8

Drive to Kathmandu

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Drive to Kathmandu

You'll have breakfast early this morning to get a head start on the long drive to Kathmandu. The journey is between 5 and 6 hours. When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll check in and stretch your legs by walking around the Thamel area, where mountaineering shops, bars and restaurants line the streets.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Manang3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in ThamelOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Kathmandu

Day 9

Sightseeing in Patan and Bhaktapur City

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Sightseeing in Patan and Bhaktapur City

There are two World Heritage cities adjacent to Kathmandu: Patan and Bhaktapur. Patan is also known as The City of Fine Arts and is centred by its Durbar square, one of three in the Kathmandu Valley. Similarly, the medieval town of Bhaktapur or the Town of the Devotees, preserves medieval arts, architecture, culture, and lifestyle to this date. You'll feel like you are travelling back in time while walking along the Bhaktapur thoroughfares, squares and streets.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Manang3 star

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    Activities

    Sightseeing in Bhaktapur City

    Patan Durbar Square

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    Restaurants

    Bhojan Griha Restaurant

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Central Development Region

    Patan

Day 10

Departure

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Departure

This marks the end of your 10 days in Nepal. Enjoy free time for shopping and personal activities. Transfer to the airport according to your departure time.

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Kathmandu to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 20 activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 2 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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