Best of Nepal

Best of Nepal

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$950

Best of Nepal

11 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Visiting: Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Panauti, Dhulikhel, Bhaktapur, Bandipur, Pokhara, Dhampus, Begnas Lake, Sarangkot, Chitawan, Chitwan National Park

Tour operator:

Red Carpet Journey

Tour code:

105

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

4 - 20

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

1-75

Special diets catered:

Halal, Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Luxury, Safari Tours

Private Available:

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From: $950

NB: Prices correct on 22-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

This trip let you experience the best part of Nepal. Nepal's natural, cultural and traditional artifacts are included to provide the best experience in Nepal. Explore the temples and warrens of Kathmandu, go on epic cable car rides, visit hill stations and vantage points and see amazing Himalayan scenes. Experience the local cultures with a homestay experience and some village visits. Visit Pokhara and do some paddling, see the local waterfalls and caves, hike a bit and do some local shopping. Enjoy the company of locals and play with kids of the community. Befriend elephants, go on an epic canoe trip, and see lots of crocodiles and birds. The best experience in the Nepalese terrains with a wonderful glance at the Nepalese society and its pristine natural beauty is included in this trip. But this trip cannot include more races and hazards. Furthermore, Our other packages also allow you to explore Nepal.

Highlights

  • Kathmandu Durbar Square: UNESCO World Heritage site with important temples and palaces.

  • Patan Durbar Square: UNESCO World Heritage site known for traditional architecture.

  • Chitwan National Park: opportunity to spot wildlife and participate in elephant rides, bird watching, and canoeing.

  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square: UNESCO World Heritage site with traditional Newari architecture.

  • Bandipur: The town offers a great view of Himalayan ranges, traditional houses, temples, and festivals.

Places You'll See

Night View Of Pashupatinath Temple

Swayambhunath Stupa

Kathmandu Durbar Square

World Peace Pagoda

Canoe Ride In Chitwan

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival

Location: Tribhuvan International Airport

Accommodation: Hotel

Arrive in Kathmandu anytime. A comprehensive pre-trip orientation will be conducted at 1900 by your trip leader at the hotel. So make sure to arrive by then. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Meals: Dinner
Airport pickup/transfer is not included in the standard package but can be chosen as an add-on during checkout.

Day 2 : Kathmandu Sightseeing & Nagarkot

Location: Kathmandu, Nagarkot

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

First, you’ll meet your tour guide at the hotel, and a small trip briefing session will be held. After this, you’ll start your sightseeing program for the day. Visit Budhanilkantha, a temple complex dedicated to the Hindu deity Vishnu. Next on the list is Chandragiri Hill, a relatively recent attraction that opened in Kathmandu. Overlooking Kathmandu valley at an altitude of 2,551 meters above sea level and only accessible by cable car, Chandragiri is one of the finest vantage points nearby Kathmandu for mountain viewing.
Then drive straight to Nagarkot, which should take around 90 minutes. Nagarkot is a popular hill station in the outskirts of Kathmandu valley, at 2200 meters altitude, which is famous for having Nepal’s best sunrise view and Himalayan panorama. Spend the evening at leisure at this hill station and see amazing views of the Himalayas.
Overnight stay in Nagarkot.

Day 3 : Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel & Panauti

Location: Panauti, Dhulikhel, Bhaktapur

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy the sunrise and mountain viewing at Nagarkot, and then have breakfast. Spend the morning at leisure. Check out from Nagarkot, and visit the nearby Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one of the three durbar squares in Kathmandu valley. Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, the durbar square was the capital of the medieval kingdom of Bhadgaon or Bhaktapur.
Drive on to Dhulikhel and check in to the hotel. Dhulikhel is a popular hill station further afield than Nagarkot, which is famous for the scattering of typical Newari villages in the area and for the excellent 180-degree panorama of the Himalaya showcasing peaks like Langtang Lirung, Gauri Shankar, and Melungtse, and even Mt. Everest to the far east. Do some local sightseeing at Dhulikhel.
Drive to the ancient town of Panauti in the afternoon. The drive should take around 45 minutes. Panauti is an ancient town situated at the sacred confluence of the Roshi and Pungamati Rivers and also has an invisible river, according to myths and legends. Once a major trading center with its royal palace, Panauti has fallen from grace but is still captivating and beautiful. Explore the perfectly preserved houses and temples of Panauti. Enjoy a homestay experience at Panauti. Meet your local hosts and go to their homes. Have a fabulous Newari dinner, and tuck in for the night.
Overnight stay in a homestay, Panauti.

Day 4 : Drive To Bandipur

Location: Bandipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have breakfast and and say your farewells to your hosts. Drive to Kurintar, a 2 hours’ drive, and take the cable-car to the religious temple complex of Manakamana, dedicated to the goddess of wishes. Explore the surrounding streets and fall back to Kurintar. Then drive to Bandipur, another 2 hours’ drive. Transfer to hotel on arrival. Bandipur is a scenic and pristine Newari town atop the ridge of Dumre, and is a living museum of ancient Nepalese culture and traditions, beautifully preserved and full of Newari architecture. Explore the local streets and bazaars, see the farmers and traders going about their businesses, interact with the locals and spend your afternoon visiting the local cafeterias, bakeries and coffee-shops. Also visit local sights like the Silk farm, Siddha cave, Thani Mai Temple, Bindabasini Temple and Tundikhel.
On the way to Kurintar, you can also opt for a thrilling white-water rafting experience on the popular Trishuli river. Option provided as an add-on during check-out.
Overnight stay in Bandipur.

Day 5 : Drive To Pokhara

Location: Pokhara

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend the morning a leisure. Hike uphill to see amazing morning views of the hills and the mountains to the north. Then have your breakfast and check-out from Bandipur. Drive on to Pokhara, should take around 3 hours’ drive. Check-in to your hotels and explore. Fewa Lake, the 2nd largest and the most popular lake in Nepal, is nearby, at 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Go boating and visit Tal Barahi Temple. If the weather’s clear, you’ll also see Mt. Fishtail, Annapurnas, and Mt. Dhaulagiri towering in the north.
Spend the evening at leisure. Strolling around the lakeside area is recommended. Try out Pokhara’s street food, shop for souvenirs, or go to one of the many chic restaurants in lakeside Pokhara.
Overnight stay in Lakeside Pokhara.

Day 6 : Pokhara & Dhampus

Location: Pokhara, Dhampus

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have your breakfast at the hotel, and set out for sightseeing of the valley. Visit the famous World Peace Pagoda, a popular vantage point overlooking Fewa Lake. Then visit Devi’s Fall or Patale Chhango, as the locals call it, one of the prime attractions in Pokhara. Next on the list is Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, right across the road from Devi’s Fall, which hosts a huge stalagmite worshipped as a Shiva lingam.
Then get on your off-road rides and drive to the Himalayan village of Dhampus, a small beautiful village in the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) inhabited by the friendly Gurung people. The drive should take a couple of hours. Enjoy the scenic views and the village atmosphere at Dhampus. Try out the local ginger tea! Also, hike to the nearby Australian Camp, a 90 minutes hike. Fall back to Dhampus and drive to Sarangkot, 2 hours drive. Sarangkot is the opposite hill from Dhampus but is the more famous neighbor, mainly due to a pitched road to the top. Sarangkot is famous for its sunrise views alongside the valley and the mountains.
Overnight stay in Sarangkot.

Day 7 : Sarangkot And Back To Pokhara

Location: Begnas Lake, Sarangkot

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wake up early and witness the world’s most magnificent views of the Himalayan range, the valley below, and the sunrise. Have your breakfast and spend the morning at Sarangkot. Drive back to Pokhara and check in to your hotel. Spend the day at leisure, or opt for extra activities listed below. To involved those activities you have to pay by your self :
1. Begnas Lake visit
2. Cycling around the valley
3. Helicopter trip to Annapurna Base camp (3 hours)
4. Ultralight flight between the mountains (2.5 hours)

All optional activities are available as add-ons during check-out*
Overnight stay in Lakeside Pokhara

Day 8 : Drive To Chitwan

Location: Chitawan, Chitwan National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have your breakfast early and drive to Chitwan National Park. The drive should take around 5-6 hours.
A UNESCO world heritage site, Chitwan National Park is one of Asia’s best and most popular wildlife viewing areas. Famed for its population of the extremely rare One-Horned Rhinos and the even rare Royal Bengal Tigers, Chitwan hosts an unbelievably diverse flora and fauna. Check in to one of the famous jungle resorts and spend the afternoon leisurely. Attend a Tharu cultural performance in the evening.
Overnight stay in Chitwan National Park.

Day 9 : Jungle Activities

Location: Chitwan National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hike to the Rapti River in the morning and get on your canoes. Your expert jungle guide will navigate you along the river bank, allowing you to see some fantastic species of migratory birds and the popular Gharial Crocodiles basking in the morning sun.
Then meet the friendly elephants of Chitwan and go on an hour-long Elephant-back jungle safari. The ride allows you to see many deer, rhinos, birds, and crocodiles along the river sides, and even the rare and elusive Royal Bengal Tiger.
Next will be a jeep drive which will take you deep into the jungle, where the chances of seeing the tigers and other rare species are higher. On specially modified local vehicles, experience the adrenaline! Also, drive around the popular Bis Hajari (Two Thousand) Lakes, and see most of Chitwan’s bird species.
Next will be an ox-cart ride. Get on your carts pulled by live oxen and visit the nearby Tharu village. Also see the Tharu Ethnic Museum and interact with the locals.
Ox-cart back to the resort.
Overnight stay in Chitwan National Park.

Day 10 : Drive Back To Kathmandu

Location: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Leave Chitwan and drive to Kathmandu. It should take around 6-7 hours. Direct transfer to your hotel on arrival.
Attend a Nepali feast and farewell dinner, at a typical Nepali palace-type setting, alongside a traditional Nepali cultural performance. Drive back to your hotel for the night.
Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 11 : Airport Transfer & Departure

Location: Tribhuvan International Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart at any time.
(Airport pickup/transfer is not included in the standard package but can be chosen as an add-on during checkout)

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    on 3-Star Hotel

  • Entrance Fees

    All heritage sites, monuments, and National Park entrance fees are included.

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

    Available in Hotel

  • Fully Guided

    Goverment Certified Touristed Guide Entire the tour

  • Local Taxes

    All government local tax are includes

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    By Private vehicle

  • Transportation

    All land transportation is arranged on comfortable private vehicle.

  • Food

    Meal plan is on BB basis

What's Not Included

  • International Travel

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Country Entry Visas

  • Personal Expenses

    All Items of Personal nature, like drinks, Laundry, etc.

  • Additional charges

    Additional charges for a trip extension due to unforeseen circumstances

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    We still conduct it but prices may differ

  • What is the tipping policy?

    It depends upon you, but tipping is suggested

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes, but the additional charge may apply

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    if your vacinated you subbmit you vecination card or document as health document or you have to submit a Negative PCR report at the point of immigration.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Yes

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will get a detailed itinerary, payment voucher, and officially signed terms and conditions by both parties

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    you can change your holiday date two times per booking without any charges. Data changes will allow on early 30 days before depature.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    No

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 2011

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Percy Parker  

A unique experience

07-Apr-2022

This trip is something that I will cherish forever. The experiences I had and the people I interacted with will stay with me for a long long time. And it was obviously all thanks to Red Carpet Journey, who planned the trip and sent my guide Saroj with me. The places I stayed in were full of people who valued hospitality, and the food I had was a different experience. I cannot recommend Red Carpet Journey enough, who made every bit of my trip memorable enjoyable, and something I can cherish for days to come. Saroj was extremely helpful and understood me in a surprising and amazing way. He made the journey ten times better with his humor and knowledge.

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Anna Chase  

Memories to live by

03-Jun-2022

I recently went on a trip to Nepal with Red Carpet Journey and it was an experience that I will never forget. Our guide, Prakash, was a fantastic host who made the trip enjoyable and memorable. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and always there to help us with anything we needed. The accommodations that Red Carpet Journey arranged were top-notch and the food was a real treat. I was impressed with the level of hospitality that we received everywhere we stayed, and it truly made the trip an unforgettable experience. I have to give a special shoutout to Prakash, who went above and beyond to make sure that we had a great time. I would highly recommend Red Carpet Journey to anyone looking for a well-planned, comfortable, and enjoyable trip to Nepal.

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Tiana prescova  

A dream Come True

05-May-2022

I recently booked a trip to Nepal with Red Carpet Journey, and it was a dream come true. The entire trip was so well-planned, and I was thoroughly impressed with the level of comfort and quality that Red Carpet provided. Our guide, Rajesh, was a fantastic host who kept us entertained with his stories and knowledge about the places we visited. He was friendly, cooperative, and always there to help us with anything we needed. The accommodation was comfortable and the food was a real treat. I have to give a special shoutout to Rajesh, who went above and beyond to make sure that we had a great time. I would highly recommend Red Carpet Journey to anyone looking for a well-planned, comfortable, and enjoyable trip to Nepal.

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