Nepal Highlights
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Al Shalal Travels
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Discover Kathmandu’s distinctive and unusual Newari culture in Nepal Highlights Tour. Get lost in the crowded streets, heritage-listed ancient structures, magnificent temples, and imposing Buddhist stupas. Take a leisurely trip to the Nagarkot hills to witness an amazing sunrise. It is the ideal location to see the Himalayan greats, including Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Gauri Shanker, and Mount Everest. Safari excursions at Chitwan National Park include jeep safari, canoeing, and bird watching. Surrender to the pure pleasure of jungle activities. You may catch a brief sight of some of the rare animals with the help of the tracking skills of our guides. We explore the park looking for rhinos, tigers, elephants, wild boars, and the masses of beautiful birds living here We travel to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, known as the “Light of Asia” and an advocate for peace. It is one of the holiest locations and contains crucial information on the characteristics of ancient Buddhist pilgrimage. For the many millions of Buddhists around the world, Lumbini, located in the Terai region, has a sacred feeling. Believing how Mecca is to Muslims and Jerusalem is to Christians. Tansen, the capital of Palpa, where the Sen Kingdom was based, is around 330 kilometers from Kathmandu. The town has several fairs, festivals, religious gatherings, and other activities typical of traditional and historical Nepal. The Palpa district’s natural splendor is extremely breathtaking. Tansen’s main draws are Srinagar Hill, Tansen Bazaar, the Palace that dates back hundreds of years, and Ranighat. Tansen is a little town, but it is brimming with cultural, historical, and natural wonders. It is located in a serene valley and offers a tropical atmosphere. The lovely variety of flowers that blossom all over justifies this truth. There are countless must-see locations to explore, including the revered Gupteshower Cave, historical museums (renowned Gurkha Warriors are honored in one), Sarangkot Hill, and the World Peace Pagoda. During the course of this trip, you will have a professional guide at your disposal and travel in a comfortable private tourist vehicle or a coach. Transfer across cities will be via ground transportation (private vehicle). All accommodation during the tour will be at Nepali standard 3-star hotels and lodges available in the area. You will have ample opportunity to purchase authentic souvenirs, including carpets, handicrafts, carvings, and Thankas (traditional painting) on this trip.
The memorable moments
Guided city tours in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Guided village sightseeing in Pharping, a Newari Heritage Town. Panoramic views of the Himalayan range and sunrise from Nagarkot & Sarangkot. Floral tour at Godavari Botanical Garden. Jungle safari in the Chitwan National Park. Discover the scenic cities of Pokhara and Tansen. Visit the birthplace of Lord Buddha – Lumbini.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel — Max. Altitude: Kathmandu (1,400 m)
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Day 2Pre-trip meeting and Guided sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley — We host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your tour. This includes a final briefing and preparations for the trip. For the meeting, please make sure you bring your passport, two copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer. Please inform us in advance if you will be arriving late and therefore are unable to attend the pre-trip meeting.
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Day 3Drive to Chitwan from Kathmandu in a private tourist vehicle — Max. Altitude: Chitwan (415 m)
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Day 4Jungle Safari & Activities in the Chitwan National Park — An early morning wake-up call followed by tea/coffee. The early morning tour provides you one of the best times to see the wildlife at its best with bird watching, jeep safari and jungle walk. After breakfast a 45-minute walk through the grassland and forest upstream of the Narayani River. Climb aboard the local boats to observe crocodiles along the banks while floating back to the camp to enjoy lunch. Late afternoon you would be entertained with the Tharu Cultural Program.
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Day 5Drive to Lumbini in a private tourist vehicle. — Max. Altitude: Lumbini (150 m)
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Day 6Drive to Palpa from Lumbini and then to Pokhara in a private tourist vehicle — Duration: 3-5 hrs drive to Palpa, 2-4 hrs drive to Pokhara
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Day 7Early morning drive to Sarangkot for sunrise and mountain views. Guided Sightseeing tour in Pokhara — Max. Altitude: Sarangkot (1,592 m)
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Day 8Guided sightseeing tour in Pokhara — Your sightseeing trip will start in the morning after breakfast. We provide a private vehicle and a professional tour guide. The places we visit are as follows:
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Day 9Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara in a private tourist vehicle — Duration: 7-9 hrs drive
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Day 10Guided sightseeing in Pharping (Daksinkali/ Gorakhnath cave), Godavari (National botanical garden) and Patan Durbar Square — We’ll drive around the valley to visit some important religious, natural and historical sites. We’ll visit the following places:
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Day 11Guided sightseeing at Boudhanath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple. Drive to Nagarkot in a private tourist vehicle — We’ll spend another day on a guided sightseeing tour in the valley. In the evening, we’ll head to Nagarkot (a 1-hour drive from Kathmandu). We will visit the following places before driving to Nagarkot.
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Day 12Early-morning sunrise view from Nagarkot. Guided sightseeing around Bhaktapur Durbar Square and return to Kathmandu — We’ll wake up very early in the morning to watch the stunning sunrise from Nagarkot, which the place is most renowned for. We will drive to Bhaktapur around noon and do some sightseeing in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a collection of Pagoda and shikhara-style temples grouped around a 55-window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the Lion Gate, the Golden Gate, the 55-window palace, art galleries and the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla.
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Day 13Leisure day in Kathmandu with a Farewell dinner in the evening — You enjoy a free day in Kathmandu. Explore the city on your own. Stroll around the local market and shop for souvenirs or chill at the hotel. In the evening, we host a farewell dinner in a fine restaurant. (Your guide(s) and an office staff will accompany you). You have the option to extend your trip to continue onto Chitwan jungle safari, rafting adventure, valley shopping tour, scenic Everest flight, mountain biking and other activities.
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Day 14Transfer to International airport for your final departure — The trip concludes. Our airport representative will drop you at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- All (international and domestic) airport transfers on a tourist vehicle
- Twin-sharing/double accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu for 6 nights, Nagarkot for 1 night, Pokhara for 3 nights, and Lumbini for 1 night including breakfast. (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost)
- Twin-sharing/double accommodation at a resort in Chitwan for 2 nights including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with jungle activities in the national park
- All ground transportation by private tourist vehicle
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, and Lumbini on a Private tourist vehicle
- The required number of ground staff during the tour like Driver, Helpers etc.
- Wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance, and medications for all staff
- Entry permits and fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, and cultural and historical sites.
- A farewell dinner on the last night in Nepal
- All administrative expenses and government taxes
Not included
- International flight fare and airport departure tax
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nagarkot, Palpa, and Lumbini about USD 15 to USD 20 per person per day
- Any beverages including bottled and boiled water
- Tips for hostess and driver. (Tipping is expected).
- Nepal Entry Visa (Visa can be acquired easily after your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with a fee of USD 50 for 30 days visa and USD 125 for 90 days visa)
- Your travel insurance.
- Any expenses other than the Price Include section
Essential trip information
Accommodation
Hotel & Resort
Fitness & eligibility
3
Meeting point
Kathmandu
What to bring
- All you need to bring for this tour is simply some comfortable clothes. There is no requirement for special equipment on the tour. However, for your ease, the following gives you a general idea about the personal items you need to manage for the trip. The personal items referred to here are optional and depend upon your choice. The most important factor to be considered while choosing the equipment and your backpack is the time of the year you are traveling.
- We will supply complimentary water and a windproof duffel bag, which you can use on the tour for your shopping purpose. The duffel bag is yours to keep.
- Therefore, this list is only a guide. You can use the list as a reference. There are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of clothing and equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu.
- (please note that winter wears are only necessary if in case you’re traveling in the month of Nov – Dec)
- List of Recommended Equipment for the Tour:
- Duffel or rucksack bag or suitcase (We will provide one complimentary Ace duffel bag for you to keep.)
- Day pack Warm wool or synthetic hat that covers your ears
- A pair of pair warm gloves
- T-shirts, cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis), shorts, and a waterproof shell jacket (preferable if you are traveling in the rainy season from June to September)
- Lightweight long underwear/thermals
- Light camping shoes or sneakers
- Sandals/flip-flop (Optional)
- Sunglasses
- Neck gaiter
- Daypack (35-45 liters recommended) with rain cover
- Wool or technical fabric liner gloves
- Liner socks (optional such as silk)
- First Aid Kits and Medications
- (Please note our guide will also carry the first-aid bag during the tour. However, we still recommend you bring your personal first-aid kit as well.)
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- One small-sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as mole skin, band-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc
- Other Essentials
- Passport
- Extra copies of passport-sized photos
- Reusable water bottle
- Waterproof/dry bags for carrying important documents and money
- Airline tickets (Please leave a copy at our office in Kathmandu. This can be useful if there is a change in the date of the flight.)
- Optional
- Once in Nepal, if you have the time, you can purchase supplies you need while touring. Thamel, Kathmandu’s tourist hub, is home to many shops where you can get a variety of reasonably priced equipment.
- Power bank or extra batteries
- Cameras and mobile phone
- Cards/book
- Binoculars
- Important Information
- We give you a free duffel bag and baseball cap during your pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu. The duffel bag will be used to pack your touring supplies.
- This list is only a guide. You can use the list as a reference.
- There are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of clothing and equipment.
- Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you.
- Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu.
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