Nepal Cultural Tour Program
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Nexus Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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The 12 days Nepal Cultural Tour Package is for those who are interested in the culture, adventure and history of Nepal but have limited time to do so. This package has been designed to give the taste of finest culture and adventure experience that Nepal has to offer. We start by taking a cultural tour of Kathmandu valley and especially visit the world heritage sites in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. After that you will drive to Pokhara to enjoy beautiful Himalayan peaks, lakes and caves. After visiting the beautiful city of Pokhara, you will continue your journey to Palpa. Palpa was a historical kingdom ruled by Sen dynasty until unification of Nepal happened. You will visit Sen king's palace and Ranimahal, an iconic momument built by Rana Prime Minister, Khadga Samsher Rana in memory of his beloved queen. Afterwards you will drive to Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha, the light of Asia. Lumbini is USESCO listed world heritage site having huge archaelogical importance. Recognizing the importance of Lumbini, many countries from Asia, Europe and America have built monasteries and other monuments in Lumbini. After spending 2 nights in the historical city of Lumbini, you will drive back to Kathmandu with wonderful memories. 12 days Nepa cultural tour is suitable for all age group people and possible to arrange throughout the year.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. — On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars.
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Day 2City tour of Kathmandu — On the second day, following morning breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you for city sightseeing. On this day you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, Budanilkantha and Pashupatinath. By late afternoon you will arrive back in your hotel.
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Day 3City tour of Patan and drive to Nagarkot. — In the morning, you will do sightseeing in and around Patan. After completion of Patan sightseeing, you will drive to Nagarkot.
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Day 4Nagarkot-Changunarayan-Bhaktapur — Early morning enjoy the sun rise view and drive to Bhaktapur via Changunarayan. Day time, you enjoy the sightseeing in and round Changunarayan and Bhaktapur and drive to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 5Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes about 7 hours. — After early morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m) takes about seven hours. This drive will take most of the morning, leaving much of the afternoon to explore the various sites of Pokhara.
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Day 6Full day sightseeing in and around Pokhara including sunrise trip to Sarangkot. — Early morning, you will take a short drive to Sarangkot (1600m) for sunrise and mountain views. In the afternoon you will go sightseeing to International Mountain Museum, Mahendra Cave, Davi'sFall, BarahiMandir, Chamera (Bat) Cave and enjoy boating on Phewa Lake.
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Day 7Drive from Pokhara to Palpa takes about 3 hours. — Palpa District is located in the southwestern part of Nepal. Tansen, the capital of Palpa, is a small ancient hill town situated 1310m above sea level. Palpa is famous for handicraft, textile and coffee. The fabric called Dhaka, which is used to make the national cap of Nepal, originated in Palpa. The hill top of Tansen offers splendid views of Himalayan ranges including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu and Gauri Shankar. Tansen Durbar is one of the highlight of Palpa tour but unfortunately it was destroyed during Maoist insurgency. Currently the durbar is under reconstruction.
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Day 8Drive from Palpa to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha takes about 3 hours. — A world heritage site, Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and apostle of peace. Located in south west region of Nepal in the Terai plains, Lumbini is a world heritage site and one of the world’s greatest pilgrimage centers. A trip to Lumbini is a spiritual journey to the place where Buddha spent 29 years of life before he embarked on a quest for peace. Hundreds of thousands tourists and pilgrims visit to this sacred site every year to pay their respects to Lord Buddha.
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Day 9You will spend the day sightseeing in and around Lumbini with a tour guide. — Some of the sites you will visit include Maya Devi Temple, Puskarni Pond, Ashkoa Pillar, Peace Stupa, Buddhist Library and Museum, Crane Sanctuary and international monasteries.
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Day 10Drive back to Kathmandu — Take an early morning drive to Kathmandu. The entire journey takes about 8-9 hours. You can enjoy the scenic ride with beautiful green hills, rivers and villages.
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Day 11Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation. — Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation.
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Day 12Departure — Depending on time of your departure flight, our representative will see you off at Kathmandu International Airport for your flight back home.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- a) Kathmandu
- Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private car
- 5 night hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley (Kathmandu, Patan, Nagarkot and Bhaktapur) with English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
- b) Nagarkot
- Land transportation by private vehicle
- 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 2- 3 star standards hotel
- c) Pokhara
- 2 night hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Sightseeing tour as per the itinerary with English speaking tour guide
- All land transportation by private vehicle
- d) Palpa
- 1 night hotel accommodation
- Sightseeing tour as per the itinerary with English speaking tour guide
- All land transportation by private vehicle
- e) Lumbini
- 1 night hotel accommodation
- Sightseeing tour as per the itinerary with English speaking tour guide
- All land transportation by private vehicle
Not included
- Personal nature expenses
- Tips
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Palpa, Pokhara and Lumbini
- Entrance fees while sightseeing
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Fitness & eligibility
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Meeting point
Kathmandu
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