- Destination
Nepal - Region
Kathmandu - Trip Grade
Drive Touring
- Mode of Trip: Hotel Basis
- Highest elevation: 1400m.
- Mode of Transport:Hotel Basis
- Best Time: All Round Year
- Group Size: 02 Traveler
- Start/End Point: Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Scenic & Cultural Tour of Nepal a delightful holiday for all types of people where you will get the best of Nepal with interesting cultural and scenic tours within driving and flying distances with unmatched views of stunning Himalayan Mountains in the backdrop of ancient historical palaces and holy sites. Most of Nepal ancient sites are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as our tour leads to famous and renowned places of great interest, with a tour of medieval Bhaktapur city its great temples and ancient kings palace and courtyard.
Scenic & Cultural Tour of Nepal leads you to the hill town of Nagarkot. Nepal’s best scenic spot with Mountain Resorts rewards you with striking sunrise over a chain of Himalayan peaks including Everest. Scenic & Cultural Tour of Nepal continues with a drive Nepal Mid South to Chitwan National Park for exciting and thrilling wild-life safari on elephant backs on the lookout for rare royal Bengal Tiger, Rhino and other animals with exotic bird life.
After Chitwan towards picturesque Pokhara visit to Sarankot view hilltop for the magnificent sunrise over Annapurna and Manaslu range of mountains and with a tour of Pokhara to witness local life and culture. Our fabulous tour ends with a drive to back in Kathmandu and taking a panoramic mountain flight with views of Mt. Everest before you depart from amazing Nepal.
SCENIC & CULTURAL TOUR OF NEPAL
‘an exciting, delightful and leisure tour of Nepal around interesting destinations’
Trip Profile:
Mode of Tours: On hotels and lodge at Chitwan
Chitwan duration: 2 nights and 3 days
Beyond Kathmandu: 4 nights and 5 days
Total Trip: 07 Nights and 08 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Season: nearly all season except monsoon wet months of July and August
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu-Nepal and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Guided Tour at places of interest around world heritage sites in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive to Chitwan national park and transfer to respective jungle lodge and resorts.
Day 04: Full day jungle activities with wild-life safari.
Day 05: Drive to Pokhara 860 m – 05 hrs journeys.
Day 06: Early morning Sunrise view from Sarankot Hill and afternoon sightseeing tour in Pokhara
Day 07: Morning flight to Kathmandu with a tour of Bhaktapur and Nagarkot.
Day 08: Morning Mountain Flight with views of Everest, and transfer for international departure.
Detail Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu-Nepal and transfer to hotel.
On arrival in Kathmandu capital city and hub of Nepal received by our guide and staff and then transfer to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu, with time for group briefing and information regarding your trip in Nepal where evening includes welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant with folk programs to entertain you during dinner.
Day 02: Guided Tour at places of interest around world heritage sites in Kathmandu.
Morning tour in the heart of Kathmandu with famous old Durbar Square with many monuments around Kathmandu Durbar Square, house of the Living Goddess (Kumari Ghar), the ferocious Kal Bhairab, the red monkey god, and hundreds of erotic carvings are a few examples of the sights at the Square! The buildings here are the greatest achievements of the Malla dynasty.
Visit Kasthamandap a unique type of wooden temple also known as Maru Satal, built in 1596 A.D. by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla. The name Kathmandu derived from a temple built with the wood of a single tree.
After a time in Durbar Square, a short drive to Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) of 25 centuries old, stands as one of the world’s oldest Buddhist Chaitiya or Stupa.
The Great Stupa of Swayambhunath is the wonder that was Nepal, the glory that was Nepal. It is listed a World Heritage for Site with all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha, keeping an eternal watch on the Valley distinguishing between vice and virtue.
Afternoon visit Bouddhanath Stupa, the largest Buddhist shrine of South Asia, this ancient colossal chorten was built in the 6th century A.D. by King Man Deb. It rests on a series of three terraces and from the bird’s eye view it takes the relevant shape or of a lotus flower which indeed remains a very holy object for all the devout Buddhists of the world.
From here a short drive leads to Pashupatinath a holy Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva placed on the bank of Bagmati River, although non-Hindu are not allowed inside the main premise, however, one can watch the devotes and pilgrims on religious prayer from the other side of the river.
Finally, our day tour concludes with a drive back to your hotel with rest of the afternoon free at leisure.
Day 03: Morning drive to Chitwan – 06 hrs.
The morning after early breakfast starting our enjoyable drive to reach Nepal’s popular and Asia’s best national park in Chitwan for exciting Jungle and wildlife safari.
After an interesting drive past many villages and towns reaching outskirt of Chitwan National Park where all nice hotels-lodge and resorts are placed, at Chitwan using the best hotels or resort for 2 overnight stops, after lunch a short introductory tour or nature walks with dinner accompanied by local Tharu culture dance programs.
Day 04: In Chitwan full jungle activities and elephant safari.
Full day jungle and nature programs starting the early morning before breakfast with varieties of
activities include elephant safari (morning or late afternoon) jungle/nature walks-bird watch tour, canoe ride to see crocodile and water birds, jungle drive with enjoyable elephant bathing and briefing, afternoon Jungle drive / Jungle or Nature walks or elephant safari (if not done earlier).
Day 05: Drive to scenic Pokhara – 05 hrs.
After an exciting and wonderful time at Chitwan, morning drive leads to one of the famous places in all Himalaya at picturesque Pokhara, on reaching Pokhara overnights in nice hotels by the serene Phewa Lake. Afternoon free for walks around the lakeside with interesting shops and stores includes world-class restaurants with close views of Annapurna mountain range and the stunning peak of Machapuchare Himal “The Fish Tail”.
Day 06: Early morning Sunrise view from Sarankot Hill and afternoon sightseeing tour in Pokhara
Early morning a short drive to Sarankot hilltop famous viewpoints for striking sunrise over a range of mountains from Dhaulagiri-Annapurna to Mt. Manaslu with aerial views of Pokhara green valley and Lake Phewa, a popular spot for Para-Gliding as well.
After catching the views of sunrise and mountains back to the hotel with a sightseeing tour of Pokhara at places of interest.
In Pokhara tour of Seti Gorge, Davids / Devi or Pathle Chhago Water Falls- visit Peace Stupa and around Pokhara local markets away from the main touristic area and then back to your hotel with leisure time for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.
Day 07: Morning flight to Kathmandu with a tour of Bhaktapur and Nagarkot.
Morning a scenic flight brings you back at Kathmandu from Pokhara, where another exciting tour leads you to the famous medieval period city at Bhaktapur here a tour of interesting places interwoven with a classic and traditional way of ancient times with its rich heritage of past glory.
Bhaktapur means the city of ‘Devotees’ its ancient name as Bhadgaon, in Bhaktapur visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square:
Bhaktapur Nytapola Temple, The Bhaktapur National Art Gallery, Dattarya Square with famous peacock window
Pottery square and market.
After an interesting time here drive for an hour uphill to Nagarkot, a famous spot for stunning sunrise and sunset views over an array of Himalayan peaks in a tranquil surrounding.
From Nagarkot with exciting visit transfer for the drive back to Kathmandu with time for leisure activities before group dinner with last night in Nepal.
Day 08: Morning Mountain Flight with views of Everest, and transfer for international departure.
Early morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for super panorama flights with array of mountains views with Mt. Everest during an hour flight, with time to get refreshed with last day in amazing Nepal, as per your international flight time depart from the hotel, our guide and staff transfer you to airport for your flight back home or to next respective destination, after an enjoyable and memorable time on Scenic & Cultural Tour of Nepal with great service of Base Camp Trekking.
Cost Details
Fixed Departures Every 4th & 16th Of Month
Reviews
Lyle Clancy
Brisbane Australia
Christian Bank
Germany
German Language: Wir haben mit Sappa und einem Träger im Mai 2011 eine elftägige Trekking Tour durch die Langtang und Helambu Region gemacht. Wir sind das Langtang Tal von Syrabrubesi bis Kanjin Gompa hoch gewandert und dann über die Gosainkunde Seen, den Laurebina Pass und die Helambu Region nach Kathmandu zurückgekehrt. Der Trek war einfach wundervoll! Er führt durch verschiedene Vegetationszonen mit reicher Flora und Fauna und überwältigenden Aussichten auf die Gipfel des Himalaya. Darüber hinaus bot der Trek einen tiefen Einblick die die Tamang Kultur und das Leben und die Tradition der nepalesischen und tibetanischen Bevölkerung.
Sappa ist ein sehr erfahrener Führer, der die Gegend sehr gut kennt. Er verstand es perfekt, die Länge der täglichen Etappen und die Trekkinggeschwindigkeit auf unsere Wünsche und Bedürfnisse anzupassen und war insbesondere ein guter Ratgeber bei Fragen zur Höhenkrankheit. Sappa hat sich um alle Angelegenheiten mit den Lodges, den örtlichen Behörden, den Taxi- und Busfahrern etc. gekümmert. Er hat alle unsere Fragen zu den verschiedenen Bergketten und -gipfeln zur Länge der Auf- und Abstiege und zu den anderen Details der Gegend bereitwillig und mit großer Begeisterung beantwortet. Es war eine große Freude, ihm bei den Anekdoten aus dem Leben der Nepalesen, der Religion, Politik und Natur zuzuhören. Mit seiner Begeisterung und seinem Humor hat Sappa den Trek zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis gemacht. Wir können Sappa als erfahrenen, verständnisvollen und sympathischen Führer uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Nach den elf Tagen in der Einsamkeit des Himalaya ist aus unserem Führer ein Freund geworden.”
Christian Email:- bank.christian@web.de
Adriano Rosa
Curitiba – Brasil
Sappa é o cara. Visitei o Nepal em duas ocasiões. Na primeira ele foi meu guia no circuito Annapurna, onde caminhamos por 21 dias. Na segunda ele nos guiou nos treks Langtang, Gosainkunda e Helambu por 17 dias. Alem disso, ele foi nosso guia no trek Cheppang Hills. Como se não bastasse, fizemos também o clássico Base Camp Everest partindo de Jiri e passando por Renjo La e Cho La, em 24 dias com o seu irmão Lako. O Nepal é um pais maravilhoso e a companhia de um guia como Sappa fez toda a diferença, pois ele nos explicou muito sobre a cultura local, religião, situação política/conflitos no pais e como funciona a sociedade no Nepal em geral. Ele fala muito bem inglês, é muito bem humorado e as risadas estão garantidas. Pra resumir, você começa a trilha com um guia e termina com um amigo. Recomendo-o sem hesitar. Se tiver perguntas pode me escrever.
I first met Sappa in 2008 on a family Gokyo Lakes Trek and EBC Trek. At that time, I was greatly impressed by the highly professional approach he took to mountain guiding. I’m very happy to report that in 2014 and 2017 nothing has changed during my Langtang Valley second family trek and Manaslu Circuit Trek. Sappa continues to maintain an exceptionally high standard of service and this together with his warm, generous and engaging personality ensured everyone in our party had an amazing time during their visit to Nepal.
We were treated to fantastic traditional Nepalese food and cultural performances at welcoming and farewell dinners in Kathmandu; expertly and safely guided over 14 days of trekking through an incredibly beautiful landscape; and provided with detailed and knowledgeable commentary during our tours of all the main sites around Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan. I’m very happy to report that the organisation of our transport, sightseeing, accommodation and trekking arrangements was first rate and that over three weeks everything ran very smoothly indeed. Overall, Sappa‘s vast guiding experience and mountain knowledge ensured that our itinerary was structured in such a way that it provided us with a good deal of flexibility and ample time to absorb the magnificent mountain views while trekking, as well as not being rushed on our tours of Kathmandu and surrounds.
On this trip, a few in our party were first time trekkers. What a fantastic introduction to trekking in the Nepal Himalaya they received thanks to the great care and attention to every little detail provided by Sappa and his fabulous support crew Manoj, Shankar and Suraj. Thank you Sappa,for also keeping up the tradition of supplying us with bananas and chocolate bars. I must also mention that the pomegranate seeds the crew provided to us on our way to Langtang was an unexpected but greatly appreciated treat. Importantly, from a safety aspect, we were more than pleased to find that Nepal Base Camp Treks used modern four wheel drive vehicles to take us to the start of our trek in Syabrubesi and also for the return journey from Dhunche. We were also very impressed to observe that Sappa and his company take very good care of their support crews.
If you are planning to visit Nepal, I have no hesitation in recommending Sappa and his company “Nepal Base Camp Treks” for trouble free trekking and touring. You will not be disappointed. I can’t wait for my next trek with Sappa, which will be around Manaslu trek.