Chitwan and Pokhara tour
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Trip Highlights
- Davis fall
- Stunning mountains view of Annapurna Himalayas
- Boat ride at Phewa Lake and Explore Pokhara City
- Be wild with nature; jungle safari on elephant back, nature walk, bird watching, canoeing, etc
- Explore the Tharu Villages
Chitwan, Pokhara tour
Trip Facts
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Trip CodeLHN58
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Duration5 Days
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Pricefrom US$4000 / person
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GradeEasy
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DestinationNepal
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Min Pax02-15 pax
Outline Itinerary
01 Days Drive to Chitwan: 160 Km / 5-6 Hrs
After breakfast, we will drive out of Kathmandu valley. The road snakes through the scenic mountainous region with Himalayan backdrop to Chitwan. On reaching Chitwan you will be greeted by the hotel representative will hand you the full schedule of the activities that you will be doing throughout your stay in Chitwan.
Activities at Chitwan includes: Lunch followed by a tour of Tharu village and parks visitor center. Sunset view from Rapti River, dinner & cultural program.
- Accommodation: Hotel Seven Star Chitwan
- Max. Altitude: 415 m/1360 ft
- Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included
02 Days Full day Chitwan Jungle Activities
Today, it will be filled with different types of jungle and non-jungle activities so in other words it’s a day to have fun and to learn and observe new things.
Today's Activities in Chitwan include: Canoeing & jungle walk or a visit to the elephant breeding center. Lunch followed by an elephant safari with evening entertainment. Overnight at Chitwan
- Accommodation: Hotel Seven Star Chitwan
- Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included
03 Days Drive from Chitwan to Pokhara: 135 KM/4-5 hours
After breakfast, leave Chitwan for Pokhara (known as The Lake City owing to the large number of lakes in the city). The road first passes through the subtropical jungles and fertile vegetation in Chitwan. As you leave Chitwan, the landscape changes. You will see hills, small settlements and terraced farms. Upon your arrival in Pokhara, the beautiful lake city, you are rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,156m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m), the five peaks of Annapurna and others. Check-in to the hotel and take a rest. You may also stroll in the streets of Pokhara and just enjoy being in one of the most beautiful cities of Nepal. Overnight in Pokhara.
- Accommodation: Mount Kailash Resort
- Max. Altitude: 827 m /2715 ft
- Meals: Breakfast included
04 Days A full day Pokhara Sightseeing tour.
Breakfast at the hotel. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. The places you visit are as below:
Bindhabasini Temple:
Lies in the center of the religious old bazaar. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, yet another manifestation of Shakti. The park grounds offer a fine picnic and relaxing area.
Davis fall:
Locally known as Patale Chhango and in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley is where the stream flowing from Fewa Lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. This is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike.
Gupteshwor Cave:
The revered Gupteshwor Cave is situated 2 kms from Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Devi’s fall and the cave is almost 3 kms long. It has some big hall-sized rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all four. This cave holds special value to Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.
Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple:
Situated at an altitude of 800m above sea level, it is the second largest lake in the kingdom. With the Barahi Island Temple in the middle of the lake it is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake.
Seti River Gorges:
Carved by Seti-Gandaki is one of the natural wonders of Pokhara. K.I. Singh bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool & Prithivi highway Bridge near bus park, provides a perfect view of the river’s dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by the turbulent flow of white water.
Tibetan Refugee Camps:
The Tibetan village Tashiling in the south and the Tashi Palkhel village in the north of Pokhara are renowned for the production and trade of woolen carpets and other handicrafts. The original Tibetan settlers in this region migrated to Nepal in the ‘50s.
- Accommodation: Mount Kailash Resort
- Meals: Breakfast included
05 Days Drive or fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara: 6-7 Hours drive or 25 min flight
You have an option of both driving as well as flying back to Kathmandu. The Pokhara-Kathmandu flight swifts along the Himalayas unveiling Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Langtang ranges. After returning to Kathmandu, you have the afternoon and the evening to stroll along the streets of Kathmandu for some last-minute shopping. There is a farewell dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. You have the option to extend your trip to continue onto rafting adventure, Kathmandu valley shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities.
- Meals: Breakfast Included
What's Included
- Pick up from and drop off at the hotel and the airport on a private luxury vehicle.
- Accommodation in 4 Star Category Hotel in Pokhara (Mount Kailash Resort or similar category) and in Chitwan (Hotel seven star or similar) in twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
- Guided sightseeing tour and Pokhara valley with private vehicles.
- Two nights three days accommodation in Chitwan with full board meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as all jungle activities in the national park.
- Luxurious transportation from Kathmandu-Chitwan-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
- All necessary paper works, Conservation entry permits.
- An experienced, helpful and friendly Guide.
- Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance for the Guide.
- Luxury Holidays Nepal's sleeping bag, T-shirt- if Necessary
- All government taxes and official expenses.
- International airfare (See the international flights page)
- Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (See the Visa & Entry Procedure of Nepal page)
- Travel insurance (See the travel insurance page.)
- Lunch and Dinner while you are in Pokhara (Meal costs about 3 -7 dollars per item depending on the place where you eat).
- Your personal expenses.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic Drinks.
- City sightseeing and entrance fees
- Paragliding and flight ticket Pokhara-Kathmandu
- Tips for the guide & driver. (Tipping is Expected).
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Cost included
- Pick up from and drop off at the hotel and the airport on a private luxury vehicle.
- Accommodation in 4 Star Category Hotel in Pokhara (Mount Kailash Resort or similar category) and in Chitwan (Hotel seven star or similar) in twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
- Guided sightseeing tour and Pokhara valley with private vehicles.
- Two nights three days accommodation in Chitwan with full board meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as all jungle activities in the national park.
- Luxurious transportation from Kathmandu-Chitwan-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
- All necessary paper works, Conservation entry permits.
- An experienced, helpful and friendly Guide.
- Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance for the Guide.
- Luxury Holidays Nepal's sleeping bag, T-shirt- if Necessary
- All government taxes and official expenses.
Cost Exclude
- International airfare (See the international flights page)
- Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (See the Visa & Entry Procedure of Nepal page)
- Travel insurance (See the travel insurance page.)
- Lunch and Dinner while you are in Pokhara (Meal costs about 3 -7 dollars per item depending on the place where you eat).
- Your personal expenses.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic Drinks.
- City sightseeing and entrance fees
- Paragliding and flight ticket Pokhara-Kathmandu
- Tips for the guide & driver. (Tipping is Expected).
Accommodation:
Luxury Holidays Nepal provides you 4 star hotels in Chitwan and Pokhara. If you want the luxury accommodation of 5 star then contact us for cost detail. In Pokhara, you will be staying at Hotel Mount Kailash Resort or Similar category, In Chitwan Hotel Seven Star or similar category.
Luggage:
You should carry the water bottle, sunscreen, camera, spare jacket, etc in your daypack. You are provided with a free locker room in the hotel of Kathmandu. The weight allowance in domestic airlines of Nepal is up to 20 kg and for more weight you have to pay US$1 per/kg depending on the area.
Group Leader during the journey:
Luxury Holidays Nepal will facilitate you with the trained travelling guide in your group.
Payment of the Due Balance:
The rest amount of your trip can be paid in our office after your arrival or via online payment before your arrival in Nepal (Online payment). If you choose to settle your holiday balance by credit card a handling charge of 4% on the outstanding balance is made. There is no handling charge for payment by bank transfer.
Vouchers:
If you have purchased a voucher for the tour, please inform us which tour date suits you as soon as you are certain. We need time to purchase your domestic air ticket and make other arrangements so please confirm your spot on a tour at least 2 months prior to the commencement of the tour. Your booking on a particular tour date is subject to availability of spots. Also, please send us your redemption code and voucher number through this link (Voucher Redemption).
Visa:
You can get a visa in Kathmandu airport upon arrival for $25 USD (or equivalent in other major currencies) for a 15 days visa or $40 USD for a 30 days visa. Please bring 2 photos for the visa. Expect to have some waiting time in the queue for obtaining your visa. You can also get your visa prior to coming on the tour by contacting your closest Nepali embassy. (Nepal Visa Info)
Booking your international flight:
If you don't have a regular travel agent then you can check for international flight options at one of these sites.
makemytrip.com, www.kayak.com, www.vayama.com
They usually have good offers.
For more details: (See the international flights page)
When and where should you arrive?
Please book your international flight to arrive and depart from Kathmandu international airport. The tour starts with an orientation meeting at about 5 pm on the first night of the tour and ends on after the scheduled trip after the breakfast.
You will be received outside the Kathmandu international airport terminal by representatives holding a "Luxury Holidays Nepal" sign card and he will escort you to the Hotel.
If you plan to arrive early or depart late, please make sure you make extra hotel arrangements by contacting at luxuryholidaysnepal@gmail.com
After you purchase your international air ticket, please contact us to give your flight details.
Currencies accepted in Nepal:
Some major currencies (USD, AUD, and EURO) are accepted for both visa and in general. There are plenty of ATM's in Kathmandu and credit cards are accepted in limited shops and many restaurants. Please note that only Nepali rupees are accepted on the trek.
Health Issues:
The altitude sickness will get from 3000 meters. Normally below three 3000 meters will not have altitude related problems usually for people for stable health. But above it can cause altitude-related sickness. If you have a health condition which might cause problems, please consult a doctor about the advisability of doing the trek.
Insurance/Evacuation:
We do not hope that there may arise any serious problem for you in your journey, but if you get caught by serious illness then we will do our best to take you to the nearest hospital possible. So, it is good for you to have insurance which will cover your cost. Be Insured. (See the travel insurance page)
Trip Extensions/ Add-on trips:
If you like our service and you want to extend your trip, then we can further organize your trip to India, Bhutan and Tibet. And other trekking and activities of Nepal like Everest Trek, Annapurna Basecamp Trek, Langtang Trek, Manaslu Trek, Bunjee Jumping, Rafting, Peak Climbing, etc.
Tips:
A general rule of thumb for tipping is USD 40 to USD 70 per Traveler, depending on the length of the tour. This is just a guide and you may tip however much you think is appropriate for the services rendered which made your trip a memorable one.
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