Compare EBC and Gokyo Lakes Trek by Tours4Fun vs Best of Nepal: Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara by Odynovo
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5 | Excellent
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| Duration | 18 days | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 1,556 | $ 1,395 |
| Price Per Day | $ 86 | $ 155 |
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| Trip Style | N/A | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | No | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners |
| Description |
Starting in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, visitors will spend the first nine days getting to know the country's history, culture, and nature. Explore numerous historical religious sites in Kathmandu Valley, including the spectacular Pashupatinath Temple and the Changu Narayan Temple. Hop in a private van to Chitwan National Park, where a jungle walk or a river safari will bring you to see the rare one-horned rhinos. Take a sail on Phewa Lake and take in the stunning sunrise view of Sarangkot while you're in Pokhara. Before wrapping up your Nepal vacation, you'll take a walk around the Thamel District to get a feel for real local life. |
Day 1 Arrival, Kathmandu
Overnight: Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at the airport in Kathmandu, the local representative will pick you up and take you to your hotel. Get a brief introduction about the following tours in Nepal on the way and have the rest of the day at leisure after check-in.
Day 2 Kathmandu - Patan - Kathmandu
Overnight: Kathmandu
Meal: Breakfast
Take a walk at Ason Tole Vegetable and Spice Market before proceeding to Kathmandu Durbar Square where the city's kings were once crowned and legitimized. Watch local people worship with respect at Kumari Temple and have an external view of Taleju Temple and Kala Bhairav. In the afternoon, continue to Swayambhunath Stupa, a good place to catch panoramic views of the city. Later, stroll around Patan Durbar Square located in the heart of Patan City which was once the palace of the kings of Patan.
Day 3 Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu
Overnight: Kathmandu
Meal: Breakfast
This morning, you will visit Pashupatinath Temple where people practice outdoor cremation before admiring the Buddhist symbolism at Boudhanath Stupa. In the afternoon, discover Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a plaza in front of the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom. Before driving back to Kathmandu, take a visit to Changu Narayan Temple known as a living museum of carvings from the Licchavi period.
Day 4 Kathmandu - Bharatpur - Chitwan
Overnight: Chitwan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly to Bharatpur, where you will be picked up and escorted to Chitwan. Chitwan National Park is renowned for royal Bengal tigers and greater one-horned rhinoceroses. Activities here include jungle walks, bird watching, game drives, river safaris, and jeep safaris. Your lodge guide will briefly introduce the Chitwan program to you after arrival. Start your jungle activities according to the schedule after lunch.
Day 5 Chitwan
Overnight: Chitwan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a full day to explore the park, try your luck at spotting tigers, and continue to enjoy the jungle activities as per the program.
Day 6 Chitwan - Pokhara
Overnight: Pokhara
Meal: Breakfast
Start a drive to Pokhara, a paradise for hikers, trekkers, and those who love the outdoors. Pay a visit to Bandipur Village en route, which has mud houses round in structure to the ethnic group. After arriving in Pokhara, check in to your hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to explore this area on your own.
Day 7 Pokhara
Overnight: Pokhara
Meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a full-day private tour in Pokhara. Take a private boat ride to experience the charm and serenity of Phewa Lake. Explore World Peace Pagoda balanced on a narrow ridge high above the lake. You can enjoy views of the Himalayan peaks, as well as Phewa Lake and Sarangkot Mountain. Later, continue to visit Devi's Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, and International Mountain Museum.
Day 8 Pokhara - Kathmandu
Overnight: Kathmandu
Meal: Breakfast
Get up early and drive to Sarangkot, a beautiful village famous for its vivid sunrise and sunset views of the Annapurna Range. After that, fly back to Kathmandu. Take an afternoon walk leisurely around Thamel District and marvel at the medieval temples. Later, move to the Garden of Dreams, a neo-classical garden. It offers a pleasant environment away from the hassle of Kathmandu City.
Day 9 Kathmandu, Departure
Meal: Breakfast
Bid farewell. After breakfast, the representative will take you to the airport for your return flight.
