The Nepal – The Most Famous Circuit!
Nepal is a charming kingdom nestled in the Himalayas between China and India. For a small territory, the country has an unusually diverse terrain, including eight of the 10 highest mountains in the world. Nepalese folklore is often depicted in dance and music, and the people are open to sharing their traditions. Although tourism is steadily increasing, Nepal’s culture has remained largely untouched by outside influences due to its remote location. The most famous and visited circuit of Nepal includes Kathmandu which will be your gateway to Nepal followed by Chitwan which is worldly famous for its variety of Wildlife especially the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros and the exclusive Royal Bengal Tiger. The next would be the valley of lakes and mountains, Pokhara where visitors come from all over the world the witness the rare combinations of snow-clad peaks and snow fed lakes and rivers.
COUNTRY VISITED
Nepal
CITIES INCLUDED
Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara
SUGGESTED DURATION
08 days
DAY 01: ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU
DAY 02: KATHMANDU - SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Pashupatinath: The temple of Pashupatinath located on the western banks of the Bagmati River on the north-eastern side of Kathmandu, is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage site in the world. Until recently Nepal was officially a Hindu Kingdom and Pashupatinath, which literally means “Lord of all Animals”, was considered the main protector deity of Nepal. Pashupatinath is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bouddhanath: With a base of 82 meters in diameter, Bouddhanath is claimed to be the largest Buddhist stupa in the world. Today there are more than 50 monasteries surrounding Bouddhanath which is also one of the seven Monument Zones which make up the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Sites.
Patan or Yala: Patan as it is known today is located on the southern banks of the Bagmati River and is one of the three main cities in Kathmandu Valley. The city is believed to be the first settlement in the Valley and was established by the Kirat dynasty who ruled for more than 1200 years from the 3rd century BC. Patan Durbar square is one of the seven Monument Zones that make up the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DAY 03: DRIVE TO CHITWAN
The Royal Chitwan National park, the lush Valley of Chitwan situated in the foothills of Churia ranges, 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 exclusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Here, you’ll also get to see the local Tharu culture
DAY 04: CHITWAN
DAY 05: DRIVE TO POKHARA
DAY 06: A DAY TO EXPLORE POKHARA
The Fewa (or Phewa) Lake 1.5 kilometer long, second largest lake in Nepal, offers an excellent view of the mountains and their reflections on the lake.
Witness a unique Davis fall’s (waterfall). 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’.
Gupteswor Mahadev Cave: Gupteshwor Mahadev cave is one of the longest caves in Nepal. On the way to cave, there are shining stones seen everywhere and in the temple is big stone that looks like snake’s head and tortoise which is consider as the image of the lord Shiva. Second part is very beautiful and you see shining stones and different types of rocks like bee hives.
Bindebashini Temple: This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara. Legend says that when Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple, Goddess Durga, was brought from India.
