Temples, Mountains and Villages
11 Days/10 Nights
Kathmandu-Chitwan-Sirubari-Pokhara-Kathmandu
This trip is aimed for the person who wants to refrain from trekking, yet wants to see and experience the rural life, local cultures, traditions, mountains and panoramic views. The journey begins from Nepal’s capital city Kathmandu, exploring its World Heritage sites, medieval temples, palaces, stupas, monasteries, arts & crafts, architecture and bazaars. From Kathamndu, we’ll drive along the banks of Trishuli River towards Royal Chitwan National Park, renowned for the preservation of the great one horned rhinoceros, a species almost extinct in the late 70s. The 932 sq km area of the park provides habitat to about 100 Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, sambars, spotted deer, langurs, rhesus monkeys, marsh muggers, gharial crocodiles, and more than 500 different species of birds. From Chitwan, we’ll to head to Pokhara—the beautiful glacial valley nestled in the laps of the Annapurnas and Mt. Fishtail, where we will explore caves, water falls and gorges. From Pokhara, we’ll head towards Sirubari Village—the main highlight of this trip! Sirubari Village is a totally unspoiled Gurung settlement set in the hiss at 1700 meters above sea level with an ideal climate to visit throughout the year. You will stay and eat with a host family. The accommodation is simple, but comfortable with good bedding, as well as clean toilet facilities. No hot shower, however. Each night there’s entertainment provided by the community that includes traditional Gurung and Nepali dancing and singing. During your stay you’ll be able to feel what it is like to live the life of a Nepali villager. Come along with your family while they go about their daily chores: tending animals, tilling the fields, going to school with their children; or just sit in the sun talking to neighbors. An easy one-hour walk above the village is the viewpoint at Thumro. After two-days with the friendly people of Sirubari village, we’ll backtrack to Pokhara and take a mountain flight to Kathmandu.
Day 01Arrival in Kathmandu. (D)
Meet our Tour Manager at the airport and transfer to hotel. In the evening, you are invited for welcome dinner in a typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural performance.
Deluxe: Soaltee Crowne Plaza
Standard: Shanker Hotel or Manaslu Hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing of Kathmandu (B)
Explore the hightlights of Kathmandu Valley that includes temples, monasteries, stupas and medieval palaces. Visit Pashupatinath Temple-the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of sacred Bagamati River, Boudhanath-the biggest Buddhist Stupa and Bhaktapur-the best preserved medieval Malla Principality with palaces, temples and monasteries with intricate wood carvings.
Deluxe: Soaltee Crowne Plaza
Standard: Shanker Hotel or Manaslu Hotel
Day 03: Drive to Chitwan National Park ( 160km/100 miles, 4-5 hrs) (B/L/D)
Drive to Chitwan National Park, Asia’s one of the most famous natural game parks. Check in resort and later engage on jungle safari activities. Overnight bungalow.
Accommodation: Rhino Residency or similar
Day 04: Jungle Safari Rides (B/L/D)
Participate in various jungle safari rides such as elephant ride, canoe trip, bird watching, jeep safari, jungle hikes etc. Commonly sighted animals are Great One Horned Asian Rhinoceros, 4 species of deer, 2 species of monkeys, wild boar, crocodiles and resident and migratory birds. The national park is also habitat to more than 100 Bengal Tigers, leopards and sloth bears. Accommodation: Rhino Residency or similar
Day 05 Drive to Pokhara ( 140km, 4 hrs) (B)
Drive to Pokhara-the capital of nature. Check in hotel and later enjoy boating trip in Fewa Lake and visit the Island Temple of Barahi. Overnight Hotel.
Deluxe: Shangri La Village Resort
Standard: Barahi or Fewa Prince
Day 06 At Pokhara (B)
Early morning, enjoy sunrise view from Sarangkot. Drive or walk 2 hrs back to Pokhara. Explore more of Pokhara-Davis Fall, Gupteshwar Cave, Seti Gorge, Tibetan Village etc. Deluxe: Shangri La Village Resort
Standard: Barahi or Fewa Prince
Day 07-08 Spend two days with the friendly locals of Sirubari Village and take a close look into their life styles. (B/L/D)
Day 09 Return to Pokhara . (B)
Deluxe: Shangri La Village Resort
Standard: Barahi or Fewa Prince
Day 10 Flight back to Kathmandu. (B)
It’s a scenic mountain flight offering the spectacular views of the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and some majestic peaks of the eastern Himalayas.
Overnight hotel in Kathmandu.
Deluxe: Soaltee Crowne Plaza
Standard: Shanker Hotel or Manaslu Hotel
Day 11 Depart. (B)
Transfer to airport for flight to your next destination.
- Trip Duration: 11 Days
- Difficulty Level: Nepal Classic Circuits
- Accomodation: Hotels, resort and with families
- Activities: Cultural Touring, Jungle safari rides, Boating, Village stay
- Trip Starts In: Kathmandu
- Trip Finishes In: Kathmandu
- Best Time for Travel: February to April, September to November
Daily breakfast, Chitwan National Park and Sirubari Village fullboard.
All transfers and sightseeing by a private vehicle
English speaking Tour Guide
Sightseeing admission fees
Pokhara-Kathmandu airfare
Drinks, tipping and expenses of personal nature such as laundry, phone etc
International airfare and airport taxes
Extra expenses of loss due to nature and unforeseen events
Travel insurance
Jungle safari rides in Chitwan National Park.
Exploring caves, gorges, and boating in the lakes of Pokhara.
Mountain viewing and village walks & hikes in Jomsom (Annapurna region).
Mountain flight.
3-days with local Gurung ethnic group in Sirubari Village western Nepal.
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