Best of Nepal tour 9 days is the ideal family holiday. The tour is designed with the perspective to flawlessly allow the visitors to travel around the cultural and natural diversities of Nepal. The trip is an utter pleasure exploring the urban and sub-urban Hilly and Terai regions of Nepal. Kathmandu Valley comprises three cities (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan). The artistic stone, wooden and metallic galleries of primeval Nepal in the culturally and spiritually significant monuments and the shrines of Kathmandu Valley pride on the festive culture of Newari, seven UNESCO Heritage sites, and thousands of other less known Heritage sites scattered all around the valley.
The glamorous beauties in nature with the awe-inspiring Himalayan views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges including the most unique mountain Fishtail are the glory of the mesmerizingly striking city of Pokhara. Pokhara is the city where every appealing beauty in nature dwells. Crystal-clear Lakes, mysterious caves, mythological falls, deep gorges, and hilltops overlooking the city with great Himalayan views are the major attraction of Pokhara.
Chitwan is the city where wildlife safari is extra-ordinary fun. Dense vegetation and the expectations of encountering several endangered species suddenly out from the bush is a thrilling adventure at Chitwan. Also, the unique cultural dance of the Tharu tribal amidst the bonfire is yet again a worthwhile cultural come across at Chitwan.
Day 03: Short Cultural Tour & drive to Chitwan (150 m 5 to 6 hrs. drive)
Day 04: Safari Activities in Chitwan National Park (150 m)
Day 05: Drive to Pokhara (820m 4 to 5 hrs. drive)
Day 06: Early Morning Excursion trip to Sarangkot; sightseeing of Lake City- Pokhara
Day 07: Excursion trip to Peace Pagoda; drive to Kathmandu (5 to 6 hrs. drive)
Day 08: Sightseeing Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square
Day 09: Departure from Kathmandu
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
The first view of Nepal from the window of your plane could be a lifetime memorable view as the clear wide and white range of the Himalayas shines straight in front of your eyes. The ecstatic beauty is so rare that you won’t be able to blink your eyes. Welcome to Nepal; large heaven within this small planet Earth. On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, one of our representatives will pick up you and escort you to the hotel as well as help you to check in at the hotel. After your refreshment, you will be briefed about the next day's trip. In the evening, we, the Treks Planner Nepal will offer you a welcome dinner introducing Nepalese cuisine and culture.
Day 02: Cultural heritage tour in Kathmandu
After your delightful breakfast, you will be introduced to a guide who and take you to UNESCO Heritages sites of the valley where you will observe the living heritage of Medieval Nepal - Witness the biggest Hindu temple of Nepal, Pashupatinath, and capture the sacred moments of Hindu death ritual at Aryaghat in Pashupatinath. Drive to the hilltop world heritage site and a center of Kathmandu, “Swyambhu” Stupa-meaning “self -emerge” and the belief that the hill emerged impulsively from the great lake that once covered Kathmandu valley. You will also explore the biggest Stupa in the world, which resembles Tibet with colorful outlets encircling the stupa that sell Tibetan products and Buddhist religious materials. After exploring Boudhanath, you will head back to our hotel.
Day 03: Short Cultural Tour & drive to Chitwan (150 m 5 to 6 hrs. drive)
After breakfast, you will be taken to Kathmandu or Basantapur Durbar Square. Listed as a cultural World Heritage site by UNESCO, Kathmandu Durbar Square is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards, and streets that dates back to the 12th to 18th century. At the square, see the Nepalese style of architecture, Hanumandhoka Palace Museum, Taleju Temple, and Kumari Ghar (House of the Living Goddess), a long wooden art representing Medieval craftsmanship.
Afterward, catch a bus for a drive to Chitwan National Park. On arriving at Chitwan, we shall check into our resort. You will drive along the Trishuli River in a snaky blacktopped Prithvi Highway viewing the green hill and highway life. Reaching Chitwan, you can get refreshed and get back to Lobby for a short brief about the Chitwan Tour program by your Safari Guide. After a while, get ready to go for a Tharu village walk. Tharu is an ethnic group hugely settled in the Terai belt of Nepal. Explore the traditional houses of Tharus, and their lifestyle, and even go to visit a museum that exhibits the traditional items representing Tharu culture. In the evening, don’t miss going to the bank of the Rapti River for a perfect sunset view. Your guide will give you time to get ready for a Tharu cultural dance show; enjoy the Tharu stick dance and a crazy peacock dance reflecting the traditional lifestyles. Have a delightful dinner at the hotel and a wonderful time.
Day 04: Safari Activities in Chitwan National Park (150 m)
Chitwan National Park is a Natural Heritage Site where endangered rare species like the One-horned Rhino and Royal Bengal Tiger are preserved. Today, you will get involved in several jungle activities. You will be taken for the dugout canoe ride that allows seeing aquatic life inside the park as well as the rich birdlife park houses. You shall be taken to the dugout canoe ride that allows seeing aquatic life inside the park as well as the rich birdlife park houses. See crocodiles including the protected Gharial on the bank of Rapti River. The gharial is an endangered species of crocodile found in Nepal along the tributaries of the Ganges. The most important highlight at the park is Elephant Ride deep into the jungle, where you will get enough opportunities to sight one-horned rhino and if lucky enough, you might sight the Bengal Tiger. In the evening, enjoy a bonfire and have a wonderful time.
Day 05: Drive to Pokhara (820m 4 to 5 hrs. drive)
Today, the guide shall take you for an early morning nature walk in the wildlife park, which is an opportunity for sighting bird species. After walking, have breakfast and then drive towards Pokhara. It is a short ride first along the retracing road to Mugling and then, you will chase Prithivi Highway to Pokhara. At noon, you shall arrive in Pokhara and check into a hotel, which lies at the lakeside- the major tourist hub across Nepal. Then, you can set out to explore Lake Town. Evening boating at Fewa Lake is pleasing.
Day 06: Early Morning Excursion trip to Sarangkot; sightseeing of Lake City- Pokhara
Early Morning, get ready for an excursion trip to Sarangkot. On a 3-hour walk (up the mountain) from Pokhara, lies Sarangkot. Located at an altitude of 1592 m, it is the highest point on the Pokhara Valley rim. From here you can see the whole Pokhara Valley and the Annapurna ranges (Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Machhapuchure, Annapurna III, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, and Lamjung Himal). It is a perfect place to view the magnificent snowcapped mountains during sunrise.
Take breakfast and get ready for a full day's exploration of the amazing lake town of Pokhara. You will have a sightseeing tour of Davis Falls, Mahendra Cave, and Seti Gorge, and enjoy the boat ride in Fewa Lake. In the afternoon, if you prefer, you can also try Zip-Flying or Paragliding and waterfall Bungee Jumping in Pokhara. In the evening stroll around the crowded tourist hub Lakeside.
Day 07: Excursion trip to Peace Pagoda; drive to Kathmandu (5 to 6 hrs. drive)
When you open your eyes today, if the morning is sunny you will instantly fall in love with Pokhara as the Himalayan panorama seen from every window in Pokhara is so alluring. Get ready to retrace back to Kathmandu. After having breakfast, you will be received by our driver and then, you will drive to Peace Pagoda, roam around, and stay for a while making your mind peaceful. Considering the time, drive back to Kathmandu. You will be helped to check in at the hotel. Take time, refresh yourself and even you can explore Thamel.
Day 08: Sightseeing Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square
You can wake up lazily and take a delightful breakfast. You will meet the guide at the hotel and take you on a sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Bhaktapur is an antediluvian town that lies in the east corner of the valley. Bhaktapur Durbar Square within the city is an anthology of pagoda and Shikhara-fashioned houses surrounding the 55-window palace made up of bricks and wood. Your camera clicks here so often because of the cultural affluence scattered all around. The stone and brick-paved streets, the wide courtyards of the medieval ages, and the finest woodworks seeable in the numerous primeval edifices of the surrounding vicinities take you back to the medieval era at least for a while.
After Lunch, you will drive towards Patan Durbar Square. It is a city with fabulous art and craftsmanship. The heritage site houses so many beautifully constructed ancient monuments and sacred shrines. The architectural style of Krishna Temple, Patan Museum, Kumbheshwor Temple, and Golden Temple among others are the notable monuments you will explore there. While exploring the place, you shall closely observe the erotic depictions carved in the wooden planks of most monuments. You will also get enough glimpses of typical Newari culture around Durbar Square. After the visit to two medieval kingdoms, you will be taken to Hotel. Enjoy remaining time on your own.
In the evening, we, Treks Planner Nepal, will offer you a farewell dinner at an authentic restaurant. You can share your experience, feedback with us and give us a chance to make your evening a wonderful time. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09: Departure from Kathmandu
Our tour officer will pick you up from your hotel three hours before your departure time. You will be escorted in a private vehicle to the airport for your final departure. Have a safe flight home.
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Visa Information
All visitors are required to arrange a visa to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry points at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months and a recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.
Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.
Weather Information
The weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. Months of winter (January and February) are a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during January, February, and December in the Himalayan areas.
Best time to travel
Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel depends on your destination, activities, and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is June – August.
Physical Fitness
Even though physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be a super athlete or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal. Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself beforehand by doing some yoga which will prepare you for your breathing as you will be going to a higher altitude. Running or hiking on hills, going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in an urban area running up the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. Though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things at a moderate pace for two months or even less? And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.
Travel Insurance
Doing insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us to scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.
Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you take vaccination for Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.
Booking Process
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us at our head office, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call, we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount, we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Safety Guidelines
Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are a legally registered travel agency.
You should be well acquainted with travel health and travel insurance before traveling.
Have an idea about the climate, geography, temperature, and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
The majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are a few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid, for example, ‘holy men’ who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding payment for it on streets.
Be careful while buying the medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you to take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
Never get involved in doing drugs, trafficking, and sexual relations with minors as there are strict rules for these cases, and might get you into a big problem.
Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket, and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.
