10 days Natural Historical and Cultural Tour of Nepal


Extermly Popular
Name Natural Historical and Cultural Tour of Nepal / Nepal Tour
Transportation options Flight/Private vehicle/Tourist Bus/Local Transportation as per requirement & budget.
Best Season February-May end & August- December
Meals Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara hotel Breakfast Lunch & Dinner in Chitwan
Accommodation Hotels in Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan & Lumbini
Protected Area UNESCO Site Kathmandu / Pokhara/ Lumbini & Chitwan National Park
Major Attractions Mountain Flight, Pashupatintah ,Baudhhanath, SwayambhuNath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pokhara & Lumbini sightseeing, Chitwan Jungle safari
Nepal Tour

Natural historical and cultural Tour of Nepal combines nature, history and culture of Nepal in single itinerary including jungle safari. The tour covers the popular cities Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini and Chitwan. Each city with distinguishable characteristics rich in history, culture, nature, religious aspects. Two UNESCO world heritage sites under itinerary natural historical and cultural tour of Nepal signifies how influential this trip is.

Under natural historical and cultural tour of Nepal one can’t miss exploring Kathmandu valley. It is UNESCO world heritage site. Needless to say, a city of temple and religious architects. Ancient Durbar squares (palace courtyards) around Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur carry high significant both historically and culturally. Buddhist religious stupas Swayambhunath and Baudhhanath impress both atheist and non-atheist. Pashupatinath, a religious temple for Hindus is another icon nearby airport. Doubtless, many religious temples and iconography around the valley display great harmony and diversified cultural group in Kathmandu valley.

Biking and trekking around the ridges of Kathmandu valley summarize how beautiful Kathmandu valley is. Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Chandragiri, Chitlang can be some genuine spots to admire natural aspects of Kathmandu. In fact, Kathmandu alone is heavyweight for a natural historical and cultural tour of Nepal.

Pokhara is hub to Annapurna trekking region. Another important city to amplify natural historical and cultural tour of Nepal. A city of lakes with interesting geography. One can admire mount Annapurna, Fishtail ranges, Dhaulagiri ranges without trekking. The flow of internal tourists in Pokhara, is great example how significant this city is naturally. A perfect place to relax. For adventure seeker, ultra-light flights and paragliding can be a great idea to magnify the tour around Pokhara. Easy option of both flight and road transportation makes this city easily accessible from Kathmandu.

Lumbini, is another important section of natural historical and cultural tour of Nepal. Driving from Pokhara to Lumbini one can enjoy beautiful hilly region of Nepal. Lumbini, probably doesn’t need high introduction. A birth place of Lord Budhha, that makes Lumbini highly religious for Buddhist followers. Many old and new architects around the Lumbini are great to enjoy and admire. Traveller also can notice different ethnic groups and community around the region with diversified cultural and religious people. Different than what you experienced around Kathmandu and Pokhara.

From Lumbini, traveller mostly drive in the southern low-land Terai of Nepal to reach Chitwan. Famous and well-known Chitwan National park is absolute place to enjoy the natural eco-system of Nepal. Another UNESCO world heritage site of Nepal. Sadly, endangered wild mammals and birds are the highlights of Chitwan.

Natural historical and cultural tour of Nepal can be as adventurous and as beautiful and as enjoyable as any other activity in Nepal. Combining other short day trips like rafting, volunteering, bungee jump, paragliding in this itinerary can be another option.


Outline Itinerary

Day 1 International Arrival
Day 2 Mountain Flight in the Early Morning Sightseeing around Bhaktapur and Kathmandu
Day 3 Drive/fly to Pokhara
Day 4 Sightseeing in Pokhara
Day 5 Drive to Lumbini
Day 6 Sightseeing in Lumbini
Day 7 Drive to Chitwan
Day 8 Jungle Safari In Chitwan
Day 9 Flight to Kathmandu sightseeing in the afternoon
Day 10 International Departure

Note: This is a standard itinerary proposed for general travelers which can be modified upon request of clients. The day to day itinerary can be changed as well depending upon the timing of International Arrival and Departure.

Detailed Day to Day Itinerary

We will drive you straight to your hotel in private vehicle as soon as you land at Tribhuvan International Airport. We will give short briefing on our final agreed program and if you are the first time traveler in Nepal we provide general information on restaurant, ATM, money exchanges until we meet for next day.


Early in the morning before breakfast we drive you to domestic Airport for mountain flight to see the magnificent mountains and peak across Himalaya ranges .After breakfast in your hotel the day starts for sightseeing around Bhaktapur and Kathmandu with highly qualified tour guide. Bhaktapur Durbar square is ancient Royal palace courtyard with archeological monuments and historical significance. Towering temples, unique and ancient archeology and local custom and tradition of people are amazing to explore. Next we visit religious temple Pashupatinath a holy site for Hindu community all across the globe. The final will be Baudhhanath the largest Stupa of Nepal highly cherished by Buddhist.


Driving and flying to Pokhara both option are available which depends upon your travel plan and budget. The driving distance is approximately 6-7 hr in private car but it takes 20 mins in flight. Pokhara is small and calm city on western side of Nepal which is a trekking hub for trekkers of Annapurna Trekking region. The natural beauty that combines with some religious site has made this one of the major attraction. Today you can have boat ride by the afternoon and visit the Peace pagoda for spectacular view of Pokhara city in and enjoy rest of the evening dining in one of the finest restaurant on lakeside.


We will drive straight to Sarangkot in the morning to capture magnificent early sunrise view that strikes on massif Annapurna ranges. Sarangkot is also popular for Paragliding lover you can ask us to book in advance if you are interested. Upon returning we visit Davies fall a interesting waterfall and visit Gupteshwar cave a natural religious caves worshipped by the Hindu follower. Mountaineering Museum to learn some facts about mountaineering history of Nepal is another great spot. The day ends with visiting old market place and returning back to Lakeside. Pokhara is lively and happening at the evening so you may visit music bars or dine your favorite food on quite restaurant.


It will take around 6 hr to reach Lumbini from pokhara in private vehicle. Again the drive is full of thrill and adventure on narrow and zigzag asphalt road towards southern lowland of Nepal. You can enjoy beautiful hilly region of Nepal during the drive. The tiresome day ends upon reaching Lumbini and checking on your hotel.


Lumbini is also UNESCO World heritage sites which is very significant for Buddhist follower. The birth place of Lord Buddha is even attractive from archeological point. The ancient stupas and inscriptions are interesting and then every new discovery is going on. The exact birth place of Gautam Budhha,Ashoka pillar,eternal peace flame,Mayadevi temple and numerous stupas are built by various country as a tribute to this place. This place actually is a symbol of love and peace.


The approximate 6 hr drive on southern lowland of Nepal takes to you another heritage of Nepal Chitwan National Park. The drive is easy and gentle to Chitwan where you experience entirely new people, culture and tradition. Chitwan National park is mainly tropical dense forest habitat for a lot of mammal birds and reptiles. Royal Bengal Tiger and one horn rhinoceros are the major highlights since both of them are highly endangered species. Again, Chitwan offers high grade jungle safari packages depending upon your days available. Later in the evening a cultural tradition will be displayed by the Tharu a indigenous people of region.


We do jungle safari in the morning riding on elephant .It is really rare to see Royal Bengal Tiger but you may often see one horn rhinoceros. Some herd of deer, sloth bear, monkeys, are easily seen with numerous birds .visiting elephant breeding centre is overwhelming. Coneing can be done as well for fun. Visiting local Tharu houses and villages gives you authentic taste of Tharu culture. A evening walk around the local market is a good way to know daily life of people around the region. The day ends with spectacular sunset view.


A flight from Chitwan to Kathmandu saves enormous amount of energy and time to explore remaining monuments, Swayambhu Nath temple and Kathmandu Durbar square .Kathmandu Durbar square is ancient Royal palace courtyard decorated with lots of archeological heritages. The site carries a lot of historical and cultural value. The next spot will Swayambhunath a religious monument equally cherished by Hindus and Buddhists. The Kathmandu valley looks spectacular from the top of the stupa yard. You may take a short walk around busy Nepali local market before sealing your day.


Our office representative will be in your hotel 3 hour prior your flight time to drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport.


CANCELLATION

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior departure, after which the deposit becomes non-refundable.