Sabbatical in Nepal: A Mixture of Nature, Culture & Spiritual Experiential Tour

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Welcome to Kathmandu, city of Temples & Stupas⌄

   We welcome you at Kathmandu Airport and transfers to Hotel, short rest for refreshment after that short trip to Swoyambhunath, a famous and well-known attraction, also known as monkey temple.

   The historical Hanuman Dhoka Durbar known as Kathmandu Durbar Square. Here, you look up Living Goddess Kumari ghar, Durbar museum, temples and local makets

   Meals: Dinner: Trip briefing & Welcome Dinner

   Overnight: 3 star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

2. 2Immerse with mixed culture of Kathmandu & Bhaktapur⌄

   Boudhanath Stupa is the biggest & most popular Tibetan Stupa in the world. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for all the Buddhists around the world. The largest festival celebrated in Bouddhanath is Losar ( Buddhist festival ). Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the most famous tourist sites in Kathmandu city. The tourists can roam around the stupa along with the monks. The stupa is surrounded by a lot of hotels and rooftop restaurants from where you can relax and have a top view of the stupa.

   Pashupatinath temple is situated on the East side of the city. It is the largest temple complex in Nepal. Pashupati temple also comes under one of the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site of Kathmandu valley. Unlike other cultural sites or museums, Pashupatinath is the centre of energy with the active participation of people almost all the times of the day. Pashupati temple is very much crowded during the time of festival Maha Shivaratri, which is the biggest festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. This very spiritual place and is also known as a crematory centre.

   Patan Durbar Square located at the heart of Patan City. The place is a marvel of Newari Architecture. The Krishna Mandir is the main temple of the durbar square. The tourists can see the beautiful Nepali monuments. The place holds jatras during special occasions like Krishna Janmashtami.

   Bhaktapur is one of the ancient cities of Nepal. It is also considered the home of Nepal's traditional arts, architecture, and craftworks. Bhaktapur also has many places to visit like 55 windowed palace, Nyatapola(5 storied temple). Bhaktapur is also known as the city of festivals and celebrations.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

3. 3Explore Ancient City and Drive to Pokhara⌄

   This is the center of Bhaktapur’s ceramic industry, and it’s a fascinating place to wander around. You will be able to experience pottery. Several shops sell the finished article, and you can see the firing process at the back of the square, which is lined with mud-covered straw kilns.

   We drive to Pokhara. On the way, you will experience the swirling roads of Nepal along the Trisuli River.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

4. 4Explore Naturally Beautiful Pokhara⌄

   Sarangkot is known for panoramic Himalayan views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu. Early morning, about 20 minutes drive to Sarangkot hill and 10/15 minutes hiking for Himalayan Sunrise View.

   After rest for about an hour. After rest, we go boating in Phewa Lake. In the middle of the lake, there is Tal Barahi Temple. The lake is also famous for the reflection of mount Machhapuchhre and other mountain peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on its surface.

   This is one of the most visited places in Nepal. Its Nepali name is Patale Chango, which means "underworld waterfall". the water passes through a cave called Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave or "cave beneath the ground".

   The cave lies opposite to Devi's Fall. The water from Devi's Fall flows through the cave. Gupteshwor Mahadev cave is one of the major attractions of Pokhara. After this, we go to World Peace Stupa.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

5. 5Drive to Lumbini through Palpa⌄

   We go to Lumbini via Palpa. Palpa is a beautiful hilly region. We are going to the Terai region of Nepal from the Hilly region.

   Depending upon the time we reach to Lumbini we will visit Maya Devi Temple(birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama). Maya Devi Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple situated at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lumbini, Nepal. The place is a huge area. We will study the origin of Buddhism.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

6. 6Spiritual Vibrant Day And Learn Deeper about Buddhism⌄

   Kudan is believed to be the place where Buddha first met with his father, King Suddhodhana after he achieved enlightenment. you’ll see a series of impressive stupas.

   Some archaeologists have identified the Tilaurakot archeological site as the location for the historical site of Kapilavastu. The place is where Buddha was grown up and had married life with Yasodhara.

   We drive to Bairahawa for the night. Bhairahawa is the main travel gateway to the Buddhist pilgrim's circuit.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

7. 7Lumbini to Chitwan⌄

   After breakfast, Bhairahawa to Chitwan, Sauraha. The village is the eastern gateway to the nearby and large Chitwan National Park. We rest there and have lunch there.

   The village tour is famous for close and personal observation of the Tharu culture. You'll be able to witness to the Tharu lifestyle and daily activities from up close. the Tharu have lived very closed to this protected area and hence their tradition reflects their intimate relationship with the natural world. Before evening Riverside sunset view and Tharu cultural stick dance show. Dinner and overnight in hotel and resort.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement, or sharing basis.

8. 8Wildlife Experience in Chitwan National Park⌄

   Early morning, bird watching, breakfast. After breakfast Jeep Safari or (elephant safari). Chitwan National Park is a delight for Bird-watchers with more than 400 migrant local species of Birds. Jeep safari is the fastest way to explore the wide area of the park.

   We drive back to Kathmandu for the night.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

9. 9Relax Day in Kathmandu⌄

   Free Day in Kathmandu ( Spa & Sauna, massage, souvenir shopping etc…). Our Trip Summary & farewell dinner, overnight in Kathmandu hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis.

10. 10Farewell⌄

    Last day in Kathmandu. According to your flight schedule, we drive you to Tribhuwan International Airport or continue the next trip.

    Meals: Breakfast