Expreiential Nepal
Route : Kathmandu Bhaktapur Chitwan Namoboudha Pokhara Kathmandu
11 Days 10 Nights
Overview
Expreiential Nepal
Kathmandu / Namoboudha/ Bhaktapur / Chitwan/ Pokhara/ Kathmandu
Location Map
Itinerary
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1Day 1 : Arrive Kathmandu
Arrival at KTM. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Kathmandu is unique and fascinating capital of Nepal, a spiritual land isolated by the high Himalayas. Overnight at hotel
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2Day 2 : Kathmandu
breakfast: visit Nepal Agriculture Research Council (NARC) www.narc.org.nplocated in Khumaltar in the southern part of the valley. Interaction with the officials and experts on the Agricultural practices in Nepal. Also visit a typical Newari farmers village Pyang Gaonwhich is only 7 km away from Patan but the lifestyle is still very traditional. Afternoon : visit of Patan , the city of fine art. Visit Durbar square, Golden temple, Patan museum and the house of Kumari temple with a special visit ( subject to prior appointment). Also possible to visit Traditional Metal artisans workshops. Overnight at hotel
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3Day 3 : Kathmandu / Namoboudha
After breakfast:visit an organic coffee farm in Kavre near Dhulikhel (40 km / 1.5 hrs). Visit farm and interact with the farmer who exports coffee Japan, Korea, Germany and USA. Back to Dhulikhel for Lunch. Visit of the village and see traditional way of farming. Check In to the Eco Resort. Overnight at hotel
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4Day 4 : Namoboudha / Panauti / Bhaktapur
After breakfast hike down to Panauti (2 hrs) . A typical Newali village in the confluence of two holy rivers. Visit Panauti village. Drive to Bhaktapur ( Bhadgaon). Bhaktapur means: "The city of devotees". Bhadgaon was founded in the 9th century and is shaped like a conch shell. ‘Jyapu’ – Traditional Newari farmers live in the highest number in this town which is a UNESCO world Heritage site and known as an Open Museum. Overnight at hotel
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5Day 5 : Bhaktapur / Chitwan
After breakfast drive to Chitwan ( 165 km / 5.5 hrs). Check in to Jungle Lodge. Afternoon : visit Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science ( IAAS), Rampur. This was founded as a school of Agriculture in 1957 to train Junior Technical Assistants ( JTAs). Overnight at hotel
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6Day 6 : Chitwan
After breakfast: visit to Dairy chilling plant & seed Distribution Company. After lunch, Jungle activities including Elephant back safari in community forest and jungle walk in the National Park. Overnight at hotel
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7Day 7 : Chitwan - Pokhara
Drive from Pokhara ( 165 km / 5 hrs). Visiting Bandipur en route. Large coach can not go to Bandipur hence we use local mini buses for the distance of 16 km ( round trip) from the highway to visit Bandipur and experience local way of travelling. Bandipur, ancient hilly town, is a treasure waiting to be discovered by travellers. Situated at an altitude of 1,005 meters, this ancient trading post lies cradled in the saddle of some of the country's most peculiar-shaped hills. Overnight at hotel
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8Day 8 : Pokhara
Day excursion to Lumle - Hill Reserch farm centre and animal Husbandry / Dairy project.Also visit the Tibetan camp and local market ( time permitting). Overnight at hotel.
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9Day 9 : Pokhara – Kathmandu
Morning : Excursion to Sarankot to view Annapurna range of Mountains. A short hiking is possible if interested. Afternoon : Fly Pokhara / Kathmandu ( 30 minutes). Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel
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10Day 10 : Kathmandu
Morning : visit DDC (www.dairydev.com.np) which is a major supplier of dairy products to Nepalese market. Also visit Himalayan French Cheese (http://himalayanfrenchcheese.over-blog.com/) located 8 km north of Kathmandu just below Shivapuri National Park is a unique model of French and Nepali farmers joint venture. Afternoon : visit of Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. Boudhanath has all seeing eyes of Buddha and believed to be built by King Mandeva. Farewell dinner at a speciality Nepalese Restaurant with cultural dance show. Overnight at hotel
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11Day 11 : Departure
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out from hotel at 1100 hrs and Free until transfer to airport