Chitwan Extension Tour
09 Nights / 10 Days : Kathmandu, Chitwan, Muktinath & Pokhara
Day 01 - Kathmandu
Meeting at airport upon arrival by NTP Personnel. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal
and the Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 – Kathmandu
This morning you will be taken for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath. This is the place where holy saddhus pray and cremations on the Bagmati River are carried out. We then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage. Then we proceed on to Syambhunath, The Monkey Temple with spectacular views of the city. Then we visit City Durbar Square which offers tourists a unique experience of the Nepalese are and architecture.
Day 03 – Kathmandu / Chitwan
Drive to Chitwan. Chitwan is 180 Km from Kathmandu & is a 05 hours drive from Kathmandu. Chitwan is one of Asia's premier wildlife reserves. Its 360 square miles of tall grasslands and forests are home to a wide variety of mammals and birds, including several endangered species. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 – Chitwan
Enjoy Jungle observation at Chitwan National park. The highlight being the Elephant Safari in the jungles. Other activities are Canoeing, Dugout canoe, Nature Walk and Bird Watching. Also experience walking through the forests with naturalists and watch the Native folk dances of the Terais. Overnight at hotel
Day 05 – Kathmandu / Pokhara
Drive to Pokhara and transfer to hotel. From Pokhara town (2,352 feet) in good weather there are splendid views right from the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 – Pokhara / Jomsom
After Breakfast, early morning fly to Jomsom where you will be transferred to your hotel. Jomsom, also known as the cold desert is situated in high altitude. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 –Jomsom/Muktinath/Jomsom
Today you will move on to the holy Muktinath temple. A Jeep on SIC basis will transfer you to Muktinath and bring you back to Jomsom. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 – Jomsom / Pokhara
Fly back to Pokhara early morning and transfer to hotel. Today you will visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple,Goddess Durga.
Sightseeing to Devi’s fall, also known as Patale Chango is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. Just opposite of Devi’s fall, on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 – Pokhara / Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel. Rest day at leisure. One can indulge himself in shopping or visit one of the casinos. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 - Kathmandu / Airport
Morning will be comparatively free and closer to the time of your flight , you will be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight for onward journey.
