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| 11 Days Wild Life in Nepal |
| Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan National Park - Nagarkot - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu |
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The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal, blessed by mother nature with rich and diverse biogeography has several national parks, sanctuaries and reserves brimming with wildlife. Nepalese landscape has altitudinal variance in short distancesThis means that the country has variety of vegetation, from luxuriant vegetation and alpine deserts to lush grasslands. It is endowed with rich and varied biodiversity. Altitudinal variances in short distance give Nepal's biogeography variety that range from lush moist forests and sparse alpine deserts to luxurious grasslands in lowland Terai. Some rare wild life creatures reside in the jungles of the Himalayan nation. |
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Price is based on two people sharing and includes: International
flights from UK, all domestic travel, hotel accommodation, Local
English speaking guide, Sightseeing at monuments mentioned. |
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| Day 1 Kathmandu - Nepal |
Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Check in hotel, evening free for your leisure. Overnight at the hotel. |
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| Day 2 Kathmandu |
Early morning transfer to the airport for your hour-long Everest flight. After mountain flight a full day tour of the Kathmandu valley and its numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites. Soak up the atmosphere at Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its numerous temples and intriguing Royal Palace. Then visit the nearby Kumari Bahal, where a living goddess resides. This afternoon, take a short drive to the ancient Buddhist stupa at Swayambhunath; at first glance you will recognize it as Nepal's definitive icon. Situated on top of a hill, the stylized eyes of the Buddha look out in all directions. Return to the city, where evening is free to relax or explore on your own.Overnight at the hotel.` |
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| Day 3 Kathmandu |
Enjoy a second full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu. This morning, explore Pashupatinath, another UNESCO World Heritage site. You may even witness an ancient Hindu cremation ritual. The wrapped body is placed upon a mound of smoldering logs and brush, then set alight. And then proceed to Boudhanath, the largest Buddhist Stupa in Nepal. This afternoon visit Patan Durbar Square, a concentrated mass of temples, the most stunning display of Newari architecture to be seen in Nepal. Listed in World Heritage Site, the former Royal Palace complex is the center of Patan's religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects.Overnight at the hotel. |
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| Day 4 Kathmandu - Pokhara |
Transfer to Kathmandu Airport for flight to Pokhara. You are met and transferred to Shangrila Village Hotel. The rare combinations of snow-clad peaks and snow-fed lakes and rivers has helped to make the valley of Pokhara one of the most picturesque natural attractions in Nepal. Enjoy a visit to the local market this afternoon. Evening free for your leisure. Overnight at the hotel. |
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| Day 5 Pokhara |
Early morning drive to Sarangkot, see the sunrise over the Himalayas. Sightseeing of Seti gorge, Devi's Falls, Vindyavashini Temple, and Mahendra cave, etc. Enjoy a leisurely walk along Phewa Lake and one hour boating.Overnight at the hotel. |
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| Day 6 Pokhara - Chitwan National Park |
Transfer to Royal Chitwan National Park, exploring one of the finest national parks in Asia, renowned for its diverse and dense wildlife. Its award winning eco-lodges allow the opportunity to observe animals in their natural habitat. After settling in to your timber-frame bungalows, depart for an afternoon of exploration. This afternoon, climb atop an elephant for a safari through the golden grasses in search of animals. The Royal Bengal tiger, leopard, Greater One-Horned rhinoceros, four kinds of deer, two species of monkey, two types of crocodile and 450 different birds all make their home in the park.Overnight at the resort. |
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| Day 7 Chitwan National Park |
Indulge in jungle safari activities. Main highlights are elephant rides to see the rare one-horned rhino, sloth bear, four species of deer, a dazzling array of tropical birds and perhaps a leopard or tiger. The birdlife is fantastic ? some 450 species have been sighted within the park. We?ll also take a dugout canoe ride into the watery realm of the threatened gharial crocodile, mugger crocodile, and numerous waterfowl. Overnight at the hotel. |
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| Day 8 Chitwan National Park - Kathmandu ? Nagarkot |
This morning enjoy one last sunrise safari before you are transferred to the airport in time for your flight back to Kathmandu. You are met and transferred to Nagarkot for sunset view and overnight at Nagarkot. |
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| Day 9 Nagarkot - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu |
Today you rise early and view the beautiful sunrise against the backdrop of the Himalayas. After breakfast drive to Bhaktapur, a history-soaked medieval town, that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will visit the Golden Gate at the Palace of 55 windows; the Pashupatinath temple, famous for its erotic carvings; the Nyatapole temple, the tallest in the country and best example of the pagoda style; the Dattatreya temple; and Pujari Math, with its uniquely carved wooden windows. Drive back to Kathmandu for overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. |
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| Day 10 Kathmandu |
This morning, optional Everest flight by Helicopter (extra fee) with a brief layover at Thasinga or Tengboche. Afternoon free for shopping in Kathmandu. |
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| Day 11 Kathmandu ? Depart |
Transfer to the airport today for your homebound flight. |
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