Be met by our representative on arrival at Kathmandu airport and get transferred to hotel. Hotel check-in time is 3pm onwards. The rest of the time is at leisure to relax and enjoy your own moving around the local markets of Kathmandu.

Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

• Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu - Pashupatinath temple, Bodnath stupa, Patan, Swayabhunath, Budhanilkantha emple

After breakfast, proceed on a sightseeing tour; visit Pashupatinath temple, a sacred Hindu temple located on the banks of the Bagmati river. On UNESCO World Heritage Sites's list since 1979, this "extensive Hindu temple precinct" is a sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images and inscriptions raised over centuries ". Continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist devouts in Nepal, Bodhnath, Patan's central Durbar Square is packed with temples and is an architectural delight. Within the city lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to valley's Tibetan population. For those planning to bring home a fine Tibetan carpet, this is the place to shop. Then visit Swayambhunath, the golden spire of the 5th-century adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offering fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is amongst the most recognizable symbol in Nepal where the painted eyes of Buddha watch all across the horizon. Later visit the Budanilkantha temple. also known as the sleeping or reclining Vishnu temple. Return to hotel by evening and relax or on your own, visit the local markets for shopping or try your luck in one of the casinos.

After an early breakfast depart for Chitwan National Park, asia’s premier wildlife reserve. En route visit Manakamna Temple “Goddess of Fulfilling Wishes” (at optional cost including cable ride paid directly). On arrival check into hotel and relax after a long journey or on your own stroll around the market, cafes, go for boating on Phewa lake. (Boating is on direct payment basis)

After breakfast visit the park, spread across 360 square miles of tall grasslands and forests, Chitwan is the home to a wide variety of mammals and birds, including several endangered species. Enjoy jungle observation at the park and the safari in the jungle. Other activities are canoeing, nature walk and bird watching. Also experience walking through the forests with naturalists (at a additional cost) watch the native folk dances of the Terai. Overnight at hotel. PS: Jungle activities in the Chitwan National Park with entrance fees and national park fees on SIC basis only. 01 jeep safari and 01 boat safari is included on SIC basis

After an early breakfast depart for Pokhara, situated at a height of 2,352 feet from where one can see 25,000+ peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges just about 35 kms away with no intervening ridges to spoil the view. On arrival check into hotel and relax after a long journey or on your own stroll around the market, cafes, go for boating on Phewa lake. (Boating is on direct payment basis)

• Excursion to Sarangkot, Bindebasini temple, Gupteshwar cave

After breakfast proceed on an excursion to Sarangkot, to enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the Himalayas. Also visible are Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna range when the weather is clear. Down below overlooking is the city of Pokhara. In the afternoon visit Bindebasini temple, the oldest temple in Pokhara where Goddess Durga is worshipped. Also explore the old bazaar for shopping. Thereafter visit Gupteshwar Cave, popular for its natural forms made from limestone deposits. (Photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave)

After an early breakfast depart for Kathmandu. Arrive and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. On your own, visit the local markets for shopping or try your luck in one of the casinos.

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out from the hotel pre 11 am. Rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy and relax. In time get transferred to Kathmandu airport for you to return home with sweet memories of this exotic destination.(B)