Overview
The Live & Experience Nepal tour is a captivating 12-day journey that immerses travelers in the diverse landscapes, cultures, and heritage of Nepal. From the vibrant streets of Kathmandu to the serene beauty of Pokhara and the wildlife-rich jungles of Chitwan, this tour offers an ideal balance of historical exploration, nature, and adventure. Experience the charm of medieval towns like Bhaktapur, visit the peaceful hill stations of Dhulikhel and Bandipur, and discover the wildlife wonders of Chitwan National Park. The tour concludes with a return to Kathmandu, giving you time to explore the city’s rich heritage and bustling atmosphere.
Trip Highlights
- Kathmandu – Start your adventure in Kathmandu, the cultural heart of Nepal. Visit iconic landmarks such as the UNESCO-listed Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, and Patan Durbar Square, and explore the vibrant streets of Thamel.
- Dhulikhel – A scenic hill station offering panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks, including Mount Everest. Enjoy nature walks and a peaceful atmosphere that provides a perfect escape from the city.
- Bhaktapur – Explore the medieval charm of Bhaktapur, known for its preserved Newar architecture. Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the 55-Window Palace, and other ancient temples and monuments. Don’t miss the chance to taste the famous local yogurt, "king curd" (juju dhau).
- Chitwan – Discover the wildlife haven of Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Go on thrilling jungle safaris where you can spot rhinos, tigers, elephants, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a canoe ride on the Rapti River and visit a Tharu village for cultural insights.
- Bandipur – A charming hill town known for its traditional Newar culture and stunning views of the Annapurna and Langtang mountain ranges. Bandipur offers a peaceful escape, with scenic hikes and beautiful preserved architecture.
- Pokhara – The stunning lakeside city of Pokhara is the highlight of the tour. Enjoy serene boat rides on Phewa Lake, visit the World Peace Pagoda, and take in breathtaking views of the Annapurna Range. Visit caves like Gupteshwor Cave and Bat Cave, and explore the local market and cafes.
Itinerary
Arrive Kathmandu. On arrival, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
(Rooms will be available from 1400 hrs)
Kathmandu – Surrounded by four hills— Fulchowki, Chandragiri, Shivapuri, and Nagarjun—Kathmandu Valley has three major cities—Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan. Prior to Nepal’s unification in the 18th century, the three cities were sovereign states that were ruled by the Malla kings.The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu is located at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level and is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Changu Narayan Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Baudhanath Stupa.
On arrival in Kathmandu, drive to Dhulikhel.
Dhulikhel, Popular as a vantage point to view Himalayan ranges—from Cho Oyu in the east to Himalchuli in the west—Dhulikhel is located at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level in the Kavrepalanchowk District of Nepal. Viewing the Himalayan sunrises and sunsets is one of the main tourist attractions here.
On arrival in Dhulikhel, transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy Welcome Dinner in the Hotel with 01 Pint of Beer.
Overnight at the hotel.
After an early breakfast drive for about 45 mins to reach Namo Buddha Monastery.
Namo Buddha is a beautiful and tiny hill top at an elevation of 5,740 feet (1,750 meters) in the Kavre district about 38km east of Kathmandu. Namo Buddha means “Greetings to the Lord Buddha." It is a very important Buddhist pilgrimage site. The stupa and shrines built in this lovely little hill mark a very ancient holy site which signifies the place where a legendary prince named Mahasattva offered himself to a starving tigress with several underfed cubs. You could also enjoy interaction with Monks in the monastery. After visiting this beautiful monastery enjoy a beautiful and interesting walk, get in touch with the locals and enjoy beautiful views.
Walk from Namo Budha till Khopasi
- Total Walking Distance: Approx 12 kms
- Total Walking Time: 05 hrs
- Altitude of Starting Point: 1750 mtr
- Highest Altitude during Walk: 1800 mtr
- Walk Grade: Easy to moderate
- Peaks - Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Sisapagma, Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishanker rage etc.
The walk begins with a journey through jungle terrain, covered on both sides with a thick cover of pine trees and lot of prayer flags. Children going to school and people busy in their daily chores paint a picture of the routine life in villages that you will pass by during this walk. After traversing a moderate distance, reach the Eklekhet village, which once again leads you to the steep forest trail, up till a suspension bridge over a small water body. Crossing the bridge you will reach the village of Balthali that greets you with a stunning landscape and can be described as the best part of the walk. Surrounded by village houses, farm lands, and mountain views, the walk continues through beautiful village landscape with a stop at a village resort for lunch. After lunch, continue your walk up till Khopasi, and from here the vehicle will pick you up to drive back to the Hotel.
Return to the Hotel.
Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
After an early breakfast enjoy a short walk to Kavre Village.
- Total Walking Distance: Approx 4 kms
- Total Walking Time: 01 ½ hrs
- Altitude of Starting Point: 1700 mtr
- Highest Altitude during Walk: 1720 mtr
- Walk Grade: Easy
This intriguing 30-minute hike to Kali Temple is famous for its breathtaking mountain views. The temple can be reached by either climbing 1,000 steps or through a forest trail. The esplanade around the temple offers one of the best views of the Himalayas surrounding Dhulikel. We will provide you Tea / Coffee near Kali Temple.
A 45-minute walk from Kali Temple brings you to Kavre village and takes you through plantations, village shops and tea houses. Kavre provides for an exciting opportunity to experience the traditional village lifestyle. From village vehicle will take you back to the hotel.
Return to the Hotel for some rest. Later check out from the hotel and drive to Kathmandu, on the way visit Bhaktapur.
Bhaktapur - Bhaktapur literally means the place of devotees and is shaped like a conch shell. Situated at a height of 4600 ft from the sea level and founded in the 9th century, this place is home to medieval art and architecture. It is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its rich culture, temples, and wood, metal and stone artworks. Here, you will visit:1)Bhaktapur Durbar Square which was built by King Bhupatindra Malla and dedicated to Hindu gods and goddesses grouped around a 55-window palace of brick and wood.2)Nyatapola Temple, which is the best example of the Pagoda style and stands on five terraces. On each terrace, stands a pair of figures of strong men, elephants, lions, griffins, and goddesses.
Enjoy Lunch in a Local Restaurant.
In Bhaktapur visit Pottery Square and it will be interesting for the guests to try their hand in Pottery making.
Continue drive to Kathmandu.
Arrive Kathamndu and check in at the Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing as per following
Pashupatinath: Located at a distance of 6 Km from central Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is one of the sacred and famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst lush green natural setting, on the banks of the sacred River Bagmati, this temple, built in pagoda style, has a gilded roof and beautifully carved silver doors. Visitors can view the temple from the east bank of the Bagmati River, as the entrance into the temple is strictly forbidden for all non-Hindus. One of the major festivals of the temple is Maha Shivaratri which falls in February or March. On this spec ial occasion, over 1 million devotees visit this temple and the cremation ground behind the temple.
Boudhanath: Boudhanath is a stupa, situated at a distance of 11 km from the center of Kathmandu. It is one of the biggest stupas in the world and one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. This Buddhist stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini, on an octagonal base and contains inset prayer wheels. The shrine is surrounded by the homes of Lamas, or Buddhist priests.
Later visit Bamboo School - These schools is functioned by Samta committee whose motto is to provide education to poor youth in Nepal with innovative and in affordable prices with a minima fee. You can interact with the children in the school.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Optional visit of Swayambunath, located at a distance of approx. 3km from the center of Kathmandu, this Buddist stupa is said to be 2000 years old. This stupa is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth which supports a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of gilt copper. Painted on a four-sided base, below the spire, are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. The whole area around the Stupa contains an array of small stupas and temples. As it is situated on the small hillock so it is considered as one of the best places to view Kathmandu valley.
Overnight at the hotel.
Optional - Early morning Enjoy scenic Flight to Mt. Everest - A great experience for life, it is the best option to see the Everest region by flight, which is of around one-hour duration. Even if you had already seen Mt. Everest during your trek to this region, this mountain flight will surely enhance your joyous experience. Not to be missed while you are in Nepal as you will be just 200 meters away from Mt. Everest and other mountains.
Visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square, which used to be the palace of the kings and several buildings with unique architecture, monuments, and temples are found here. The most important temple to visit here is the Kumari Bahal or the Temple of the Living Goddess. The worship of the goddess as a young girl represents the worship of divine consciousness spread all over the creations. The complex also includes an idol of Kal Bhairava, the image of Bhairav which represents Lord Shiva in his destructive manifestation. The Kal Bhairav is one of the most famous, of all the Bhairavs in Kathmandu and the most remarkable fact about this icon is that it was made from just one rock.
Patan - This is one of the three major Durbar Squares of the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO world heritage site. It houses many temples, palaces, residential houses, and other religious structures. The main buildings or sights of the complex are the Royal Palace, Keshav Narayan Chowk, Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk, and the Hanuman & Narsingh statue. Most of the temples and monuments in this Square were built in the 17th century.
Enjoy Lunch in a Local Restaurant.
Enjoy interaction with Ex-Kumari of Patan. Kumari or living goddess - Nepal has the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or Devi in Hindu religious traditions. We will arrange an interaction with an Ex- Kumari (living goddess) to know life and experience of being a Kumari.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast transfer to the Airport to board a flight for Chitwan.
Chitwan National park - Chitwan National park, the lush Valley of Chitwan situated in the foothills of Churia ranges, is 75 airmails South West of Ktm, houses the first National Park of the Kingdom. The Royal Chitwan
National Park is famous for its variety of Wildlife especially the Great Indian One horned Rhinoceros and the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. It is a truly wildlife adventure of a different kind-jungle safaris on elephant backs or jeeps, bird watching, canoe rides and jungle walks. The park is situated inner Terai (low lands and consists of Sal forest, tall elephant grassland, hills, flood plains of the Narayani, Rapti and Reu rivers.
On arrival in Chitwan, transfer to the hotel. Enjoy Lunch in the Hotel.
Short walk around Tharu Village
The village tour is famous for close and personal observation of the Tharu culture. The Tharu community reside along the entire length of the Terai plains of Nepal but Chitwan is especially popular for their traditional culture. You can experience the uniquely placed culture of the Tharu people.
Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
Today enjoy the Jungle activities –
Nature walk: Jungle Chitwan National park walk provides a great opportunity to feel the vives of Nature walk on jungle of Chitwan. Take an exciting and invigorating walk through the lush sub-tropical jungles of Chitwan National Park. Resort trained naturalists will take you to prime spots to view deer, rhinos, sloth bears and other wildlife. They will also give you interesting information about the various plants and animals of the jungle throughout your walk.
Canoe Ride: Canoe ride along the Rapti river will be an excellent opportunity for Bird Watching and for seeing the 2 rare species of crocodiles; the Marsh Mugger and the fish eating Gharial in river bank .
Enjoy a Jeep safari in the national park (approx 04 hours) Safari drives are conducted by expert naturalists. The dense jungles of Chitwan have large stretches of Sal with a closed canopy. A safari drive through these patches, with trees towering above and reams of sunlight breaking through the thick canopy is an enchanting experience. Seated in a specially designed safari vehicle, guests drive around the jungle, accompanied by a trained naturalist and an experienced tracker from the local community. The one horned Rhinoceros is the star of Chitwan and are usually spotted in open woods and grasslands. Along with mammals, the forest has 56 species of reptiles and amphibians, the most commonly spotted ones being the monitor lizards and pythons. The Gharial crocodiles are highly endangered and the park authorities run a breeding centre for these unusual looking creatures that can be visited while out on a safari drive.
Evening Tharu Cultural Dance show: The Tharu Culture Program introduce the Tharu Culture and tradition to the guests. Dances like Danda Nach (Stick Dance) and Ago Nach (Fire Dance) Mayur Nach (Peacock Dance) are some the popular highlights of the culture show.
Lunch, dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Bandipur.
Bandipur – Bandipur is a hilltop settlement in Taanhu District, of Nepal. It has miraculously preserved its old time cultural atmosphere with passage of time. It is also regarded as national treasure. Draped like a silk scarf along a high ridge above Dumre, the town is a living museum of Newari culture. People here seems to live centuries apart from the rest of the country and more than 70% of the buildings are traditional Newari houses, with carved wooden windows and overhanging slate roofs. It's hard to believe that somewhere so delightful has managed to escape the ravages of tourist development.
On arrival in Bandipur, transfer to hotel.
Enjoy a short walk around the village.
Bandipur Walk: The best way to experience typical Newari town, it is 40 – 45 minutes’ walk around the town where you will experience the local life and a close look of their culture. Small kids playing in the groups gives you a very positive vibes, you can always try some hands playing with them. The town itself gives a feel of a Heritage town having number of typical Newari houses with carved wooden windows, you will get to know how the locals have preserved their old culture in this fast commercialization era.
Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Early Morning enjoy a short hike to Ramkot Village (With packed breakfast)
Ramkot Village Walk
Ramkot is approx 08 kms from Bandipur, approachable with a 02 hours easy and beautiful walk (One Way). On a clear day, you can have a view of the snow-covered mountain range, making it one of the most exciting walks. The best part is that it offers a view of 05 different mountain ranges simultaneously (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, and Ganesh). After the exciting trek, the walk in the village is unique in itself as Ramkot is a typical Magar village with traditional old roundhouses, untouched by modern development. Ramkot offers an opportunity to experience the lifestyle of rural Nepal. This walk is a paradise for the ones who love photography.
Walk back to Bandipur and drive to Pokhara
Pokhara: The rare combination of snow-clad peaks and snow fed lakes and rivers has helped to make the valley of Pokhara (210kms/131 miles from Kathmandu) one of the most picturesque natural attractions in the kingdom. The altitude of Pokhara varies from 780 m to 1350 m. It is located virtually in the geographical center of Nepal. Located on the main road between Kathmandu and Bhairahawa, there may be no other place in the world from where Great Himalayas peaks can be admired from such a close distance.
Arrive Pokhara and check in at the Hotel.
Evening enjoy boat ride at Phewa Lake. Phewa Lake is Nepal’s second largest lake and the main centre of attraction of Pokhara. The ravishing water of this lake offers splendid boating and fishing opportunities to the visitors. Lakeside is a market and shopping destination on the eastern shore of this lake. This place is a favourite hangout of the travellers as most of the hotels, restaurants, and handicraft shops are located here.
Overnight in the Hotel.
Enjoy an interesting 03 Hour walk to peace pagoda.
World peace pagoda: This Pagoda is situated on the top of a hill on the southern shore of Fewa lake. It has four images of Buddha facing in four directions. The Pagoda is an impressive sight and its hilltop location commands a grand vie w. It is a great vantage point, which offers spectacular view of the Annapurna range and Pokhara city
Davis fall’s: Witness a unique waterfall that lies 2 Km from central Pokhara City. The water fall directly goes into a deep and narrow canal with no ends. It is believed that this deadly waterfall took the life of a tourist named David, who fell down into the cannel and was never found, and hence the name David waterfall, named in his memory by the people of Pokhara. This place has many nick names like Davy's fall, David's fall or Davis's fall, all mean the
same thing `The Davis Water Fall'.
International Mountain Museum- If you want to delve deeper into the history of the mountains and other mountaineering activities, you should visit the International Mountain Museum in Pokhara. It has documented some of the most important things related to mountains. Here you will also find some of the hidden secrets of Mount Everest.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in the Hotel.
After breakfast transfer to the Airport to board a flight for Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu and check in at the Hotel.
Enjoy Farewell Dinner with 01 Pint of Beer at a Traditional Local Restaurant with Cultural performance.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast transfer to the Airport to board a flight for your onward destination or back home. (Room will be available till 1200 hrs only)
**End of Services**
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- * Double / Twin room on sharing basis.
- *Daily Breakfast. Few additional meals as mentioned in the program. Welcome & Farewell Dinners with 01 pint of Beer.
- * TRANSPORTATION: All ground transportation, as detailed in the itinerary using an AC Vehicle for the complete tour**
- * Services of Accompanying English-Speaking Tour guide from arrival till departure (Not staying in the same hotels from 02 – 09 pax). From 10 Pax onwards, the tour guide will be staying in the same hotels.
- * Domestic Airfare
- • Kathmandu / Chitwan & Pokhara / Kathmandu
- * Interaction with Ex kumari in Patan Durbar Square
- * 01 Hour boat ride in Fewa lake
- * Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park
- * Walking Tours as mentioned in the program
- * Tips during check In & check outs
- * Tips & Gratuities during the tour
- * Current Monument entrance fees.
- * Currently applicable taxes.
Cost Excludes
- X Any International airfares.
- X Any expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone charges etc.
- X Any new tax imposed by the Govt.
- X Nepal Visa.
- X Anything not mentioned in the cost inclusion
- section.