NEPAL
TRIP TO NEPAL - 10 DAYS
A dream itinerary between the green valleys and the highest peaks in the world. No problem with the altitude. The maximum that will be reached will be 1,350 meters, but it will go down to 300 meters above sea level in Chitwan. The mystical charm of Kathmandu valley with its temples, lush nature, and animals of Chitwan National Park and Pokhara. A journey that combines culture and nature in a mix suitable for everyone.
DAY 01: ARRIVAL KATHMANDU
Upon arrival customs formalities, meeting with our representative and transfer to hotel and accommodation. Afternoon, visit of the Nepalese capital: the Audience Square, the ancient temples, the old royal palace, the palace of the Living Goddess, the bazaar; then go to the Buddhist sanctuary of Swayambunath, from the 5th century AD, on a hill inhabited by monkeys. Overnight.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU
After breakfast visit Pashupatinath, on the banks of the Bagmati River, where the cremation pyres burn and which is the main Nepalese shrine dedicated to Shiva. The temple, where religious ceremonies take place non-stop, is the usual residence of the Sadhus, the Hindu holy men who dedicate their lives to meditation. Continue to Bodhnath and visit the largest stupa in all of Nepal. Then the square of Bodhnath which is the cultural and social center of the Tibetan population present in Nepal. Afternoon dedicated to the visit of Bhaktapur, a medieval city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which has preserved the charm of its medieval atmosphere over the centuries, full of temples, palaces and pagodas. Overnight.
DAY 03: KATHMANDU
The day begins with a visit to the Hanuman Dokha Royal Palace. Then the house of the Kumari or living goddess, the ancient nucleus of Kasthamandap and the temple of Machhendranath. We continue with the visit of the city of Patan with its beautiful Durbar square and the very fascinating museum in the royal palace of Patan. And we visit the surroundings with the villages of Bungamati and Chobar which offer a beautiful view of the capital and the valley. Continue to nearby Kirtipur where you visit a particularly interesting Tibetan monastery. Overnight.
4th DAY: KATHMANDU – POKHARA
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by car for Pokhara through valleys rich in vegetation and life, rivers with the purest waters that descend from the Himalayan range. in a very suggestive natural setting. Upon arrival in Pokhara accommodation in hotel. Afternoon boat trip on Phew Lake in front of Annapurna Massif. Overnight.
DAY 05: POKHARA Breakfast at the hotel. Morning dedicated to visiting the Brindabshini temple, the Mahendra quarries among which the “cave of bats” stands out, and finally the David Falls, formed by an emissary of the lake. Afternoon free to devote to a walk along the shore of the lake, browsing the many small shops that animate it. Overnight.
DAY 06: POKHRA – CHITWAN
After breakfast depart for Chitwan Royal National Park. In the afternoon, visit a Tharu ethnic village, where we will learn more about the uses and customs of these people. Afterward, we will go to the National Park Visitor Center to learn about the history of the park and the animal and plant species that inhabit it, before enjoying a splendid sunset on the banks of the Napti River. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 07: CHITWAN
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning excursion in the jungle first on the back of an elephant and then by canoe. In the afternoon continuation of the visit by off-road vehicle. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
08th DAY: POKHRA – NAGARKOT
After breakfast, transfer to Nagarkot, a mountain village north of Kathmandu from where you can admire the sunset over the Himalayas. Overnight.
DAY 09: NAGARKOT –KATHMANDU
A magical sunrise on the highest peaks in the world. Morning at leisure for a small trek through the Nepalese villages populated by colorful ethnic minorities. After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu. En route, stop to visit the delightful village of Changunarayan. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 10: KATHMANDU – ITALY
In the morning transfer to the airport and departure for Italy with scheduled flights
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