Explore the stunning beauty and rich culture of Nepal with our Exquisite Nepal tour. Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Kathmandu, visit the charming towns of Panauti and Dhulikhel, and embark on thrilling jungle adventures in Chitwan. Take in breathtaking views in Pokhara and Nuwakot, before departing from the bustling city of Kathmandu. Join us on this 14-day journey and create unforgettable memories.
Welcome into Kathmandu. Situated between India and Tibet, is the Kingdom of Nepal, home to Mount Everest and known as the Shangri La of the East. Upon arrival into the airport, you will be met by Goway’s representative and transferred to your hotel. Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal and is rich with temples. The valley has seven World Heritage Sites and the city uniquely blends culture with the modern world.
Walk to Boudhanath which is possibly the world's largest Buddhist stupa (temple) and a site of great veneration for Buddhists. Around the stupa a number of monasteries have sprung up number of the different sects of Tibetan Buddhism including one (on the west side of the stupa) that houses an enormous seated statue of Maitreya Buddha splendidly adorned. The Stupa is located in the area of ancient trade route to Tibet where Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many decided to live around Boudhanath. Hence, a complete township has developed around Boudhanath. The stupa is said to entomb the remains of a Kasyap sage venerable both to Buddhists and Hindus. Smaller Stupas are located at the base. Gompa monasteries, curio shops, and restaurants surround Boudhanath.
Witness Kora (circumbulation of stupa by Buddhists with prayer’s wheel and rosary in their hands and preaching “OM MANE PADME HUM”.
Breakfast at the hotel
In the morning, visit Patan, city of fine arts.
Patan is better known as "The city of a thousand golden roofs. "Once separated from the capital, Patan and Kathmandu are now separated only by a bridge over the Bagmati River. The city of Patan has recovered its label of origin "Lalitpur". The historic heart of the city is entangled with narrow streets and theatrical decoration: brick houses with carved wooden balconies and bronze decorations, patios and backyards that house oratories, temples, etc. The city is famous throughout the country for its tradition of blacksmithing and goldsmithing. Artisans model effigies of the divinities of the Hindu and Buddhist pantheons. The city has more than 50 main temples, some of which were destroyed or damaged by the earthquake of April 2015.
Many stupas, chaytyas and bahals (ancient Buddhist monasteries) attest to the long history of Buddhism in the city that remains today a Bastion of Newars Buddhism in the Kathmandu Valley. The four stupas, erected in the four cardinal points, originally defined the city. They were erected during the reign of Emperor Ashoka some 250 years before our era.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is located in the heart of the old city Kathmandu. Once residence of Nepal’s royal family it has numerous ancient shrines and temples in and around the premises. The place is decorated with wooden carving and rich architecture and history. All around the splendor of historical monuments is the hustle & bustle of the market place. Vegetable vendors, trees of flutes, salesmen with their wares displayed on their person, souvenir hawkers, and street shop selling imported goods and tucked away in a quiet corner the glittering bead market for custom made bead necklaces.
A few steps away is the Temple of the Living Goddess, from where you can see the Kumari in one of the open windows that overlook the inner courtyard.
Swoyambhunath is also known as ‘Monkey Temple’ among the tourist visitors. Swoyambh which means ‘self- existent one’ dates back to 460 A.D. and said to be over 2,000 years old. Resting on hillock commands a superb view of the valley below. The four side of this ancient structure are painted with the compassionate eyes of Buddha. Between the eyes is a mystical third eye symbolizing true wisdom. The nose, appearing as an incomplete question mark, is the Nepalese number of one, a symbol of unity.
The place perhaps the best place to observe the religious harmony of Hindu and Buddhist. The stupa is highlighted in the morning and evening by devotees who walk around the stupa clock wide spinning the prayer wheels and chanting prayer.
Here, we also see the Kathmandu valley from this hilltop. Later, we can see the different Swoyambhunath with the in lights at night.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast drive to Panauti.
Panauti Community Homestay is the perfect way to experience Nepali hospitality while visiting one of the oldest town in Nepal, reputed for its many annual festivals and traditions. One hour drive from Kathmandu, Panauti is a charming historic town where you can get close to the authentic lifestyle of Nepalese people, socialize with families, breathe in the fresh air of the lush countryside and get involved in traditions.
Enjoy your time interacting with the locals at Panauti Community Homestay.
Transfer to the hotel in Dhulikhel.
Overnight is at hotel in Dhulikhel.
Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast, drive to Pharping [approx. 02 Hrs drive/45Kms]
It is an ideal place to simply relax and unwind all hustle and tussle of mundane life and an easy get-away for a short break, as you may also indulge in meditation, or even study Buddhism or follow a day in life of the monastics.
Later drive to Kathmandu and check-in at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Later in time you will be driven to Chitwan [approx. 05-06 Hrs drive/160Kms]
Upon arrival check-in at Hotel in Chitwan.
Lunch at the Hotel
After lunch, canoe ride in the Rapti River to visit Crocodile and other birds around the river in the Chitwan National Park.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Chitwan.
Breakfast at the Tharu Community Homestay.
Morning is free to enjoy your time with the local Tharu people in the morning.
This homestay is near Sauraha, a transport and accommodation hub to the east of the Chitwan National Park. As well as being in a very convenient location, it’s also very peaceful, on the banks of the Rapti River. Thanks to the homestay’s riverside location, there are opportunities to go fishing here with a local guide.
Coming from the larger cities of the Nepali hills, you’ll immediately notice a different pace of life. Take a guided village walk, go fishing, ride a bicycle around the village and farmland, and get a real feel for the ordinary way of life behind the popular tourist destination.
Later, drive to your hotel in Chitwan for lunch.
In the evening, visit the Tharu village. Get a chance to interact with the local people from the Tharu Ethnic community. Enjoy your evening with the local people learning about the ethnic community of Tharu in Chitwan and the ways of their lives in Chitwan.
Later back to the hotel.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
Early morning Elephant safari
Breakfast at the hotel.
Early morning, guests will be mounted on elephant back and taken for a jungle safari for 2-3 hours penetrating through dense grasslands to view wildlife in their natural habitat. This grass commonly known as elephant grass is dense and grows to a height of 18-20 ft. It is the favourite habitat for rhinoceros and other mammals.
Later, you are taken to our elephant stables where a senior naturalist briefs about the interesting and unbelievable habits of elephant. Here one may witness the rare scene of the elephants at bath.
After lunch, jungle safari inside the national park. Travelers can set off in a Jeep to explore the jungle and wildlife, the one-horned rhino, several cers, monkeys, wild boars, lazy bears, leopards and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal Tiger. This exciting tour lasts around 02-03 hours.
Evening: Tharu Stick dance: Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills and dances.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Later in time you will be driven to Pokhara [approx. 05 Hrs drive/150Kms]
Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the market in the lake side on your own!
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Hemja (1 hr drive) and continue hike to the Annapurna Eco Village Resort.
Enjoy the view of the lush greenery and the Mountain View on the way to the resort located at Asthamkot. Astam represents “Sunset Village”. It stands as the best example of an Eco village in and around Annapurna region. Astam is one of an unspoiled place in natural as well as a cultural aspect. You will be truly welcomed by the friendly and kind hearted Adhikari family. They run an accommodation service with a concept of home stay in their own traditional Nepali home named as Annapurna Eco Village. The Eco-village Astam is located at an altitude of 1600m, some 20km northwest of Pokhara on the base of Annapurna.
The Home stay features the use of bio gas pit for cooking, chemicals free but delicious foods, garbage reused and recycled. Cottages made by natural method following the true Eco footsteps and sustainable way of living. Using bio-gas helps to reduce the use of firewood and gas cylinder which helps to reduce the deforestation and pollution. Comfort and cleanliness are equally valued which provides a qualitative stay in the simple way. Thus, Home stay in Eco village Astam provides perfect opportunity to see Annapurna rising and setting over Annapurna as well as bird watching, butterfly photography, walking to traditional villages.
Overnight is at Annapurna Eco Village Resort .
Early morning, enjoy mesmerizing sunrise from the hotel courtyard. You can see the whole range of mountain with the golden sunlight over the mountains in the morning.
Breakfast is at the Resort.
Phewa Lake: The center of attraction in Pokhara is the Phewa Lake - the second largest lake in the Kingdom. It is the largest and most enchanting of the three lakes that add to the resplendence of Pokhara. Here, one can sail or row a hired boat across to the water or visit the island temple in the middle.
Bindabasini Temple: This is regarded as a Hindu spiritual center of Pokhara located in northern part of Pokhara as it has got different sorts of Significance. As far as the historical significance of this place is concerned, this Bindabasini Temple is the oldest temple of town as it was built almost 350 years ago having main deity as Kali, a prominent manifestation of Parwati, wife of Lord Shiva. Spiritual as well as religious Significance of this place is having four other temples in and around Bindabasini i.e. shiva, Bishnu, Ganesha and Hanuman temples. Natural Significance of this place is having sensational view of Annapurna mountain range from this place when we have crystal clear weather as this place is located in little hillock.
Old Bazaar: This place is always regarded as old trading juncture where two
traders from two different continents used to get converged to have trade, businesses in between 18th to mid-20th century when Pokhara was having a golden trade era catering as a commercial hub. This has been the reason why this place has got historical significance. Apart from that, we can enjoy the profound residential architecture of Malla Dynasty of Nepal having some old, primitive and traditional residential houses standing out as heritage significance of Pokhara.
Devi’s Fall: This is a unique waterfall getting disappeared under ground having very interesting historical background as back in 1960, Swiss couple whose name were Mr. and Mrs. Devi’s happened to be next to waterfalls and decided to swim next to waterfalls but due to sudden flash flood in the river where they were having bath, Mrs. Devi’s had been swept away inside the George of waterfalls and died there instantly. This incident triggered locals to give name as Devis fall for the memory of Mrs. Devis. This place also has got Nepalese name as Patale Chango i.e. underground water falls literal translation in English.
Overnight stay at Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel.
Later in time you will be driven to Nuwakot [approx. 06-07 Hrs drive/180kms]
Upon arrival in Nuwakot, check-in at Famous Farm, Nuwakot.
Famous Farm: An imposing manor house and two charming cottages form a courtyard, while The Farm itself is a delight of quiet corners and verdant niches with terraces of abundant, colorful, organic crops. Not that it was always so; for with once prosperous families headed to Kathmandu for education and a plastic existence, rot, collapse and subsidence had long been the reality.
Overnight is at The Famous Farm.
Breakfast is at Farm
In the morning, walk to Nuwakot Palace (Durbar).
At an elevation of 900 m, the ancient citadel stands proud as if untouched by changing times, amid the quaint Nuwakot Bazaar. While the interior of the durbar suffered some damage during the recent earthquake on 25th April 2015, the buildings are still intact and a tour of the premises is still possible. Reconstruction efforts are underway to conserve the heritage site that played a pivotal role in shaping the history of modern Nepal.
The durbar is still an undiscovered treasure, despite its historical and cultural significance. The seven-story pal-ace fortress was built during the reign of Prithvi Narayan Shah in the 18th century. It shows little evidence of the attacks by Malla and later Chinese forces.
Enjoy your day visiting around the hotel and local community on your own.
In the afternoon you will have a demonstration on cooking local Nepali food and enjoy your time learning the recipe on the Nepali food.
Overnight is at The Famous Farm.
Breakfast is at Farm
After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu. [approx. 03-04 Hrs drive/75Kms]
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and rest of the afternoon can be spent at Thamel area.
Enjoy an evening of traditional Nepalese culture as you taste various delicious local dishes and experience classical folk music and dances from all over Nepal. You can listen to traditional classical folk music performed live, watch elegant dances performed in beautiful, glittering costumes and experience and learn about Nepal's rich and diverse culture.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Later in time drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination.
Our representative will help you with exit formalities and then bid you farewell.