National Treasures Of Nepal
This luxury 8-day/7-night tour of Nepal begins in Kathmandu and takes an in-depth look at Nepali history in Kathmandu Valley and Patan City. From there, you'll delve deeper into the past with a visit to the former capital of Bhaktapur with its beautifully-preserved examples of woodwork, metalwork and stone art. On this trip, you'll also visit the Royal Chitwan National Park, home to more than 700 species of animals, including elephants, Bengal tigers and rhino.
Highlights
- RHINOS, TIGERS, AND DEER: Chitwan National Park deserves its reputation as one of the best wildlife safaris in Asia, where visitors can go trekking for tigers and spot rhinos from a 4WD.
- DHULIKHEL: Experience the Himalayas in luxury at the Dwarikas’ Dhulikhel just outside of Kathmandu, a base for exploring Bhaktapur and the Palace with Fifty-Five Windows.
Inclusions
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Accommodation
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Transport
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Guide
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Entrances
Not included is travel insurance, tips and any expense of personal nature
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Destinations
- Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Valley
- Chitwan National Park,
Trip Plan
1 - KATHMANDU
You journey begins in Kathmandu, where you will be greeted at Tribhuvan International Airport by a driver, and chauffeur-driven to your hotel. Kathmandus hotels are some of the best in Nepal, offering luxurious amenities and warm hospitality; we recommend the heritage-style Dwarikas Hotel, the Hyatt Regency Kathmandu and the Hotel Yak and Yeti. In the evening, you will be briefed about your upcoming tour.
2 - KATHMANDU
Today you will enjoy a full-day guided sightseeing tour in and around Kathmandu Valley. You will see many interesting historic landmarks today, including Pashupatinath Temple – a Hindu temple devoted to Shiva, the stunning Boudhanath Buddhist stupa, and the ancient Buddhist complex Swayambhunath, one of the oldest religious sites in Nepal. You will also be taken to see various sights around Kathmandu city before making your way back to your luxury hotel.
3 - KATHMANDU
Your excursions today will take you to Dakshinkali Temple, Shekha Narayan Temple, and Chovar Temple, all important religious sites. In the afternoon, you will be guided around Patan City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a history that stretches back to the third century BC. Also known as Lalitpur, this ancient city contains many beautiful monuments, including the stone temple of Lord Krishna and Tushahity, the Royal Bath. After exploring Patan, you will visit a Tibetan Refugee camp to watch woodcarving and carpet-weaving before returning to your hotel in Kathmandu.
4 - KATHMANDU VALLEY
Today you will visit Bhaktapur, the former capital of Nepal and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bhaktapur has remarkable examples of wood, stone and metal artwork, plus ornate ancient temples and perfectly preserved traditional architecture. Sites of note here include the intricately-carved Golden Gate and the Palace with Fifty-Five Windows. On your way to Dhulikhel, 26 miles from Kathmandu, you will pass through beautiful landscapes of terraced rice fields and tiny villages. You will spend tonight in a comfortable hotel in Dhulikhel.
5 - CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Get an early start today, as you will be heading off to Charaudi after breakfast. Heres where you will start a thrilling half-day white water rafting trip on the Trishuli River. After stopping for lunch, you will enjoy a scenic three-hour drive to Royal Chitwan National Park, where you will have the chance to spot fauna - more than 700 animal species call the park home. Stay overnight at your resort just outside of the park.
6- CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Today you will enjoy full day of jungle activities inside yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site – Royal Chitwan National Park. You can embark upon a trek through the jungle by jeep, where you can spot local fauna such as rhino, elephant, sambal deer and rhesus monkeys, or enjoy a spot of leisurely canoeing, or a walking wildlife safari with bird-watching. Chitwan National Park is also home to Bengal tigers, leopards, jungle cats and leopard cats, though they tend to be extremely elusive. In the evening, return to your accommodation in Chitwan and fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle.
7 - KATHMANDU
Bid adieu to Chitwan today as you enjoy the scenic drive back to Kathmandu. In the evening you will share a farewell dinner at a local restaurant, where you can sample authentic Nepali cuisine. Tonight, you will spend your last night in Kathmandu, checking into one of the citys best hotels.
8 - DEPARTURE
After checking out of your luxury hotel in Kathmandu, you will be drive to the airport for your onward flight.
