Cultural Tour
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Tintin and Sherpa Adventure Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Today information can travel around the world in an instant, and businesses operate on a global scale across international borders. Nepal's diverse cultural mosaic and the myriad of languages spoken is a proud aspect of our country's heritage and a unique and important factor for its continued growth. Tintin and Sherpa Adventure is proud to help foster a deeper understanding of other cultures and languages. We believe that initiatives such as the cultural tour will help expand students' horizons and contribute to further broaden the cultural understanding and respect between nations and continents. Tour to Nepal can be a fantastic way to explore the country's rich history, art, and culture. Here are some popular cultural tour destinations in Nepal: Kathmandu: As the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu is a hub of culture and history. You can explore ancient temples, palaces, and shrines, such as the Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, pottery, and intricate wood carvings. You can visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, and the famous 55-Window Palace. Pokhara: Pokhara is a scenic city in western Nepal that is known for its stunning mountain views, lakes, and waterfalls. You can visit the International Mountain Museum, Devi's Falls, and the World Peace Pagoda. Patan: Also known as Lalitpur, Patan is another UNESCO World Heritage Site that is famous for its beautiful temples, palaces, and intricate metalwork. You can explore the Patan Durbar Square, Golden Temple, and the Krishna Mandir. Lumbini: Lumbini is a sacred site located in the southern part of Nepal that is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Buddha. You can visit the Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and other significant Buddhist monasteries and shrines. We organize these special types of tours to large student groups accompanied by a knowledgeable guide to facilitate the movement during tours and facilitate transportation and accommodation. These tours usually include a knowledgeable guide, transportation, accommodation, and entrance fees to the various cultural sites.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel — As soon as you land, we pick you up and take you to the hotel. You will meet your guide to talk about the scheduled tour. We will take you for sightseeing at one of the UNESCO world heritage site, Kathmandu Durbar Square, located at heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. The 12th-century Durbar Square is a collection of historic palaces, temples, courtyards, and walkways. The square, a significant cultural place for the Nepalese people, was formerly the residence of the ancient Malla and Shah Kings of Nepal.
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Day 2Nagarkot and Bhaktapur — After having breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Nagarkot. Upon arrival in Nagarkot, a short hike through Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail near the community of Nagarkot that takes about 3 hours to complete. Accompanying you on your rejuvenating hike will be magnificent views of the snow-capped Himalayas unlike anywhere else in Nepal. Your trek will also let you visit the delightful Tamang Village and its people, language, lifestyle, culture, and traditions.
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Day 3Visit Patan, Boudha and Pashupatinath — In the early morning, you will have breakfast and start full day sightseeing. First of all, we take you to Patan Durbar Square which is rich in ancient art and archeology. Patan Durbar Square is situated at the center of Lalitpur. It is also listed in UNESCO world heritage site due to ancient sculptures, wood carvings, pagoda style temples and other structures which were built during the Malla period in the 1600s. Royal palace where Malla kings resided is the major attraction and Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen Temple, Vishwanath Temple as well as Taleju Bhawani Temple are in the vicinity of the Durbar Square. It is a center of both Hinduism and Buddhism,with 136 "bahals" (courtyards) and 55 major temples. Lunch in Patan.
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Day 4Visit Patan, Boudha and Pashupatinath — In the early morning, you will have breakfast and start full day sightseeing. First of all, we take you to Patan Durbar Square which is rich in ancient art and archeology. Patan Durbar Square is situated at the center of Lalitpur. It is also listed in UNESCO world heritage site due to ancient sculptures, wood carvings, pagoda style temples and other structures which were built during the Malla period in the 1600s. Royal palace where Malla kings resided is the major attraction and Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen Temple, Vishwanath Temple as well as Taleju Bhawani Temple are in the vicinity of the Durbar Square. It is a center of both Hinduism and Buddhism,with 136 "bahals" (courtyards) and 55 major temples. Lunch in Patan.
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Day 5Visit Davis fall, Gupteshwor temple and Tibetan refugee camp — After early morning breakfast, visit Devi's Fall, which is a natural waterfall located about 2km from the old bazaar area of Pokhara. The waterfall is named after a Swiss woman who fell into the waterfall and died in the 1960s. The water from the waterfall flows into a cave called the Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, which is located nearby.
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Day 6Travel to Lumbini via Palpa — After breakfast, you head towards Lumbini via Palpa, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha which takes approximately 4 hours to reach. It is a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site located in the Rupandehi district of Nepal and is home to several temples and pavilions that are dedicated to Gautam Buddha.
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Day 7Visit Mayadevi temple and rest — The Maya Devi shrine, which is situated where the Buddha is reputed to have been born, is the most significant Buddhist shrine in Lumbini. Originally constructed in the second century BC, the temple underwent restoration in the seventh century AD. The holy Mayadevi Pond, where the Buddha's mother is supposed to have bathed before giving birth, is part of the temple complex
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Day 8Travel to Chitwan — After having breakfast, you head towards Chitwan in a private vehicle. Lunch on the way and you’ll do jungle walk. Diverse biodiversity are found in Chitwan including one horned rhinoceros, gharials, etc. Birdwatching is also very famous here and thus, you can see different species of birds. Lunch on the way. In the evening, there will be a cultural program of Tharu communities, which is the indigenous community and hasn't adapted the modern lifestyle and prefers to live in the forests.
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Day 9Morning canoe ride and afternoon jungle safari — In the morning, you’ll go on a canoe ride along the Rapti River inside the Chitwan National Park and take a close view of crocodiles and other wild animals. A journey down the Rapti river in a traditional ‘dug out canoe offers you the chance to quietly observe the exotic species of birds and animal that come for sip at the water's edge.
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Day 10Return back to Kathmandu — Return back to Kathmandu via road or flight. In the evening, you’ll go for sightseeing to Swayambhunath stupa, also known as Monkey Temple. It has a stupa as well as other temples and shrines, some of which date back to the Licchavi era. To get to Swayambhunath, you must climb stairs, and you may watch many pilgrims circumnavigating the stupa counterclockwise while rotating the prayer wheels. There is a viewing area at the stupa's summit from where you can observe the congested Kathmandu Valley structures. There are several monkeys in the vicinity, and you are welcome to feed them. The Swayambhunath region also has a large selection of handicrafts, souvenirs, and Thangka paintings and you can buy them if you want but the price is excluded from the tour cost.
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Day 11Departure — We will transfer you to the airport and you depart to your nation. If you have evening departure, you can go for souvenir shopping or stroll around Thamel in this leisure time.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Twin sharing accommodation in BB basis throughout tour
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Entrance fees
- Private transfer for sightseeing and transfers
- Guide fees
Not included
- Tips and gratitudes
- Personal expenses
- Expenses not included in inclusion section
- Travel insurance(mandatory)
- International airfare
Essential trip information
Fitness & eligibility
3
Meeting point
July 1
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