Nature and Culture Nepal Tour
Nature and Culture Nepal Tour

Nature and Culture Nepal Tour- 8 Days

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Trip Facts
Trip Grade: Easy
Country: Nepal
Group Size: 1-10

Trekking Plus best Nature and culture tour of 8 Days with blend of culture, nature and wildlife experience as a taste of Nepal trip in short time.

This Tour is combination of the Cultural, religious, historical and wildlife tour with beautiful nature day hike to Dhampus village. During Nature and culture Nepal Tour, you will visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Kathmandu such as; Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swambhunath, Pashupatunath, Boudhanatha escorted by tour Guide.

After awesome time in kathmandu, you will be heading to Chitwan National Park for Jungle Safari trip. This is Nepal’s first National park establish in 1973 BC, spread over 932 Km2. Chitwan National Park is famous for the endangered one-horn Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, Ghadiyal (species of Crocodile) and other many species of wild animals. In Chitwan Safari, you will enjoy with the indigenous people belief, tradition and Cultural performance by Tharu ethinic group dance. Explore Jungle by Elephant back riding and cannoning, Bird watching, Jungle walking, Elephant bathing, Elephant and Crocodile breeding center are most attraction for this tour part.

From Chitwan, you will drive to Pokhara for nature day hike to Dhampus village or Australian camp. Day hike to Dampus village is pleasant through the mountain villages, rice terrace, amazing landscape and beautiful mountain scenery along the route. The sunrise and sunset view from Sarangkot present you the ever-refreshing memory of the majestic panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges Dhaulagiri in the west and Langtang Himal in the east including range of the Mt. Annapurna, Lamjung, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal. Likewise, the night view of Pokhara city and Fewa Lake from Sarangkot is superb. Pokhara is known as heaven in the Earth. Boating on the Fewa Lake, visit Barahi and Bindhyabasini Temple, Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave, Davis Fall, visit Tibetan village and International Mountaineering Museum are main attraction in Pokhara.

Highlights

  • Cultural exploration of Kathmandu valley, Pokhara and Chitwan
  • Panoramic Himalayan views from Australina Camp.
  • Explore around Chitwan National park.
  • Get experience Tharu culture, visit the village to see the local lifestyle, enjoy elephant and Jeep Safari.
  • Opportunity to witness different wild animals

Itinerary Overview and Route Map

Day 1:Arrive at Kathmandu
Day 2:Drive to Chitwan and on the way day white water rafting.
Day 3:Full Day Jungle Excursion in Chitwan
Day 4:Journey from Chitwan to Pokhara (822m./2696ft.)
Day 5:Drive Kande and a day Hike to Australian Camp
Day 6:Hike back to Kande and drive to Pokhara (822m./2696ft.)
Day 7:Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to Patan
Day 8:Final departure or join other add ons tour / treks

Nature and Culture Nepal Tour- 8 Days Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at Kathmandu

Trekking Plus representative will be picking you up from kathmandu airport and transferring you to the hotel. Welcome drink and a short briefing about the tour. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Max Altitude: 1,400m (4,593ft)
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Deluxe Hotel Basis
Mode of Transportation: Pick up by Private transport
Day 2

Drive to Chitwan and on the way day white water rafting.

After breakfast we start our journey to Chitwan. After about a 2 hours drive, we get to the rafting starting point Charaudi about 82 Km from Kathmandu. Upon reaching rafting point, safety briefing is given by guide then we raft for 3 hours in Trishuli River and drive to Chitwan. We will have lunch at the riverbank. After checking at the hotel and getting refreshed. We will have a guided sunset view, village walk, and Tharu culture show. Overnight in the Resort.

Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Safari Resort
Day 3

Full Day Jungle Excursion in Chitwan

After breakfast at the hotel, your day will be filled with exciting activities, including canoeing on the Rapti River in the Chitwan Jungle, a jungle walk, a visit to the elephant breeding center, and lunch back at the hotel. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a thrilling Jeep Safari, followed by dinner at the hotel and some well-deserved rest. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Safari Resort
Day 4

Journey from Chitwan to Pokhara (822m./2696ft.)

Morning activities like bird watching. After breakfast at the hotel, we'll commence our journey to Pokhara, departing Chitwan by a regular tourist bus at 7:30 am. This journey also takes about 5 hours. Pokhara is known as the lake city and is naturally blessed. Upon arrival at the hotel, we check in and take a walk around the lakeside, go boating in Phewa lake, etc. Overnight in a hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Deluxe Hotel
Mode of Transportation: Regular Deluxe Bus
Day 5

Drive Kande and a day Hike to Australian Camp

After breakfast in the hotel, we drive to Kande and hike to Australian Camp through picturesque rural villages, which is one of the best short hiking destinations around Pokhara. Australian camp offers a nature and mountain environment experience with stunning views of the Annapurna Range. The Australian Camp is perched at 2060 meters, providing us with a well-deserved rest after the hike. Additionally, we'll be treated to a remarkable evening sunset, offering an extraordinary spectacle. Following this, we'll enjoy dinner and spend the night in a guest house. Overnight in the Mountain Lodge.

Max Altitude: 2,060m (6,758ft)
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 6

Hike back to Kande and drive to Pokhara (822m./2696ft.)

Enjoy the morning mountain view and the breathtaking sunrise. As we have our breakfast, we soak in the magnificent view surrounding us. Following this, we embark on a 2-hour hike back to Kande and drive to Pokhara. During our hike, we are treated to spectacular vistas of villages, lush vegetation, and majestic mountains. About a1-hrs drive back to Pokhara. Lunch will be served in the local restauant in Pokhara.Half-day sightseeing in Pokhara, including Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave and International Mountain Museum and later drive to Peace Stupa for an amazing sunset and valley view. 

Max Altitude: 822m (2,696ft)
Meals: B,L
Accommodation: Deluxe Hotel
Day 7

Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to Patan

Flight from Pokhara to kathmandu will be approximately 35 minutes. We visit Boudhanath Stupa and Swyambhunath stupa for sightseeing. Transfer to Patan. Evening around exploring around Patan Durbar Square –one of the most significant old palaces and temples in Nepal. 

Max Altitude: 1,400m (4,593ft)
Meals: B
Accommodation: Heritage Hotel
Day 8

Final departure or join other add ons tour / treks

Enjoy yourself shopping and chill before you transfer to airport. We will drop you to the airport or you have choice to extend the trip. Please check our amazing add on trips such as short hike, cooking course and village homestay tour.

Meals: Breakfast
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Cost Details

Includes

  • Pick up and drop off by private transport as per group size from the TIA Kathmandu.
  • Private transport during the whole trip (Kathmandu-Chitwan-Pokhara- hike startig point and back to pokhara).
  • Regular deluxe tourist bus from Chitwan to Pokhara. 
  • Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing by private transportation escorted by a professional tour guide.
  • Domestic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu with all taxes 
  • 3 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu on a bed and breakfast basis.
  • 2 nights 3 days Jungle adventure safari in Chitwan National Park including 3 times meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea coffee).
  • 2 nights deluxe accommodation in Pokhara on a bed and breakfast basis.
  • 1 nights 2 days of hiking to Australain Camp on a full board (mountain accommodiaton and all meals with tea coffee ) basis. 
  • Day rafting in Trishuli River on full board basis (3-4 hours ) 
  • Government tax, vat, service charges, entrance fees in Chitwan National Park. 

Excludes

  • International airfare and Nepal Visa,
  • Bar bills, beverages such as coke fanta minerals water etc.
  • Meals except breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Personal nature expenses, toiletries, laundry etc.
  • Travel insurance and rescue operation in case of emergency.
  • Tipping to guide  (frequently receives some recognition for good service)
  • All extra services if required (except motioned in 'The Price Include' section)

Essential Information

Walking tour in the heart of the ancient Kathmandu city near thamel (Ason market) to experience the vibrant bazaar from a different approach. We also enjoy and spend some time by observing the rural village lifestyle, relax in the Dhampus or Australian Camp and soak in the environs engrossed with panoramic vistas of the mountains.

Accommodations

We will be staying at Deluxe Hotel of your choice during the trip. You will be staying 3 nights in kathmandu, 1 nights in Pokhara, 2 nights 3 days in Chitwan. Total nights will be 7 Nights 8 Days Tour. Room will be on twin sharing basis, for single accommodation you need to pay additional single suplementaty.

Meals

Breakfasts will be served at hotel during your tour. Your stay in Chitwan will be on full board basis where you get B, L and D. Kathmandu and Pokhara we will have  lunch, dinner around different restaurants which is not inclusive on the cost.  

Transportation

We provide different types of tourist vehicles during our ture such as Car, Van, Hiace, Jeep, Mini Bus, Big Bus depending upon the group size and their requirement. If you like us to only arrange transporationas per your necessity and travel to any part of Nepal. You can either call us or sent us an email for the booking of vehicle @ nepaltrekkingplus@gmail.com

Additional Information

This trip let you to experience wildlife activities such as jungle walk, elephant breeding centre and engage yourself in the jungle safari. Around kathmandu and pokhara you will be doing sightseeing around wonderful UNESCO listed world heritage sites. All four-heritage sites are located in Kathmandu within the periphery of 5 km distance from Thamel. You will visit ancient temples of 12th to the 18th century. Highlights of temples, stupas and monasteries around the the city of kathmandu and Pokhara too. If you are interested in customized trips, please feel free to Contact Us.

Getting Visa for Nepal

You will get on arrival visa for Nepal. On arriving Nepal you will get tourist visa for 15 days to five months. It depends upon your purpose of visit but regarding tour you will get the visa for 15 to three months which is be enough.