You start your tour in Kathmandu, a city like no other in the World. Mazy streets conceal Hindu Temples and Buddhist Stupas along with a multitude of enticing shops and restaurants. You will also make trips out the nearby ancient areas of Patan and Bhaktapur to discover a treasure trove of Buddhist temples and Stupas hidden within a maze of twisting, shop lined streets.

 

From Kathmandu you travel through the heart of Nepal passing through beautiful mountain and lowland scenery, and picturesque towns and villages before arriving at Chitwan National Park.

 

One of Asia's most famous national parks, the forest & grassland landscape is home to many birds and animals including the majestic Indian elephant and the ever-elusive Bengal tiger. The park is most famous however for its population of the rare one-horned rhinoceros. We include various activities in and around the park, including a gentle canoe ride down the Rapti River, a half-day jungle walk, jeep and elephant safaris, as well as a local village walk and cultural program.

 

Leaving the lowlands behind, you head back into the foothills of the Himalayas to Pokhara. This lakeside town affords magnificent views of the snow-capped peaks of the mighty Annapurna mountain range. There is plenty to keep you busy in and around the town, inluding short walks, caves, boat rides and nearby excursions.

 

From Pokhara you head for the little-visited ancient trading town of Bandipur, set amongst wonderful mountain scenery, where you have the afternoon to explore this charming, traditional hill town, including a stroll around the bustling bazaar.

 

We then drive you back to the Kathmandu valley and Nagarkot where you can savour the spectacular mountain scenery as the sun sets on snow-capped peaks. You then make the gentle walk back into the valley passing through tiny villages and stopping at the impressive Boudhnath Stupa, bedecked in colourful pray flags, and the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath.

 

Finally it is back to Kathmandu for one last chance to wander around the city and perhaps do some last minute shopping or a little more sightseeing. In the evening you will enjoy the traditional taste of Nepal at the famous and stylish Bhojan Griha restaurant.

 

The tour stays in comfortable and character-full hotels, and extra options to try some rafting, do a mountain flight to view Everest, or visit Bardia National Park are available. You can join one of our small-group departures, do the tour yourselves privately, or use it as a base for a tailor-made itinerary.

We also have further cultural holidays in Nepal.

 

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We use only well trained local guides and reps and support a range of local projects.