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15 Days Discover Nepal Tour

Trip Code: DNTT/T/15D/
Kathmandu, Bandipur, Pokhara, Tansen, Lumbini, Chitwan & Dhulikhel
15 Days 14 Nights
Duration 15 Days 14 Nights
Nepal
Country Nepal
1700m/5577ft
Max. Altitude 1700m/5577ft
Sep-Nov & Mar-May
Best Season Sep-Nov & Mar-May
Private
Group/Private Private
Easy
Grade Easy
Private Vehicle
Transportation Private Vehicle
Kathmandu
Start Kathmandu
Kathmandu
End Kathmandu

Overview

Experience the extraordinary on our 15 Days Discover Nepal Tour, an immersive journey through the heart of this enchanting country. Start in Kathmandu, where ancient temples and bustling markets reveal Nepal's vibrant culture. Then, lose yourself in the timeless charm of Bandipur's quaint streets and picturesque landscapes. In Pokhara, the city of lakes, you'll be captivated by serene waters and the backdrop of the mighty Annapurna Range. Explore the historical treasures of Tansen, known for its architectural marvels and stunning hillside vistas. Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, offers a sacred pilgrimage, while Chitwan's lush jungles promise thrilling wildlife encounters. Finally, Dhulikhel's panoramic mountain views create a serene and reflective conclusion to this incredible journey. Join us and let the wonders of Nepal unfold before you."

From Kathmandu, you can experience Himalaya [Mount Everest and so many other ranges] view from early morning 1 hrs flight. Most of the visitor likes to join this tour to see highest peak of the world.

Why you'll love this trip?

  • Cultural Immersion: This tour offers a deep dive into Nepal's rich cultural tapestry, from the ancient temples and vibrant traditions of Kathmandu to the timeless charm of Bandipur's preserved heritage.
  • Breathtaking Scenery: With stops in Pokhara and Dhulikhel, travelers are treated to awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas and serene lakes, creating perfect backdrops for exploration and relaxation.
  • Historical Exploration: Tansen presents a unique opportunity to explore historical treasures and architectural marvels, providing insights into Nepal's heritage.
  • Spiritual Connection: Lumbini, as the birthplace of Buddha, is a sacred destination for spiritual seekers, offering a serene and contemplative atmosphere.
  • Wildlife Adventures: Chitwan's lush jungles are a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, offering thrilling safari experiences to spot exotic creatures in their natural habitat.
  • Local Interaction: Throughout the journey, travelers have the chance to engage with warm and welcoming local communities, gaining a deeper understanding of Nepalese culture.
  • Scenic Drives: The road trips between these destinations offer picturesque journeys, with opportunities to witness rural life and stunning landscapes along the way.
  • Culinary Delights: Nepalese cuisine is a highlight, with each region offering its own delectable specialties, from momo dumplings to Newari dishes and more.
  • Tranquil Retreats: Dhulikhel provides a peaceful and rejuvenating atmosphere, allowing travelers to unwind while taking in panoramic mountain vistas.
  • Memorable Moments: From sunrise views over the Himalayas to encounters with exotic wildlife, the "15 Days Discover Nepal Tour" promises unforgettable memories that last a lifetime.

Itinerary

On arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Destination Nepal Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the city on your own or relax at your hotel.

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • There are no Meals included on this day 

After breakfast, drive to Bandipur [143km-4 hr]
Half day self visit around Bandipur
One of Nepal's most charming towns, Bandipur is a living museum of Newari culture, a beautifully preserved village crowning a lofty ridge, its main street lined with traditional row houses.

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

After breakfast, drive around [70 km-2 hrs] to Pokhara, passing through valleys, rivers, terrace fields and some spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges.

Today evening free time to explore around Lake side [around Phewa Lake]

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

Early morning drive to Sarangkot [1700m/5577ft] for sunrise and close-up view of Annapurna & Fishtail Mountain range

You will get a early morning wakeup call from the reception as we need to drive 12 km from the city of Pokhara to see the sunrise and the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri range.

After breakfast, Half day city tour of Bindabasini temple, Davis fall, Gupteswori Mahadev cave, Tibetan refugee camp & Seti gorge

Your city guide will come to receive you after breakfast and drive towards the Davis fall, named after a Swiss coupled washed away by the waterfall in 1961.  Then cross the road and go to the Gupteshwor cave with a self created statue of Lord shiva and the view of Davis fall coming down from the other side.  A 5 minutes walk from the Gupteshwor cave is the Tibetan refugee camp where you can see Tibetan refugees doing different kinds of work for livelihood such as making carpets, making jewelries with semi precious stones and selling things to tourist. After spending some time to understand Tibet and its political conditions in the area we head towards the Bindabasini temple and the Seti river gorge.

Free time for adventure activities or self visit around Lake Side [Around Phewa Lake]

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Bagnas Lake & World Peace Stupa 

Begnas Lake is a freshwater lake in Pokhara Lekhnath Metropolis of Kaski district of Nepal located in the south-east of the Pokhara Valley. The lake is the third largest lake of Nepal and second largest, after Phewa Lake, among the eight lakes in Pokhara Valley. World Peace Pagoda, one of the world's greatest stupas, was constructed by Japanese Buddhists at a cost of US$1 million. The shining golden statue depicts the Buddha in the posture he assumed when he was born. Near the base of the stupa is the grave of a Japanese monk murdered by anti-Buddhist extremists during the construction of the monument.

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

After breakfast, drive to Tansen(Palpa) [130km-3-4 hrs]. After check in at hotel, Short sightseeing trip to Ranighat, the palace (Rani Mahal-{Nepali Taj Mahal}) built on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River by Khadka Shamsher in remembrance of his beloved wife Tej Kumari.

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

Full day sightseeing trip to ancient Tansen town, Tundikhel, beautiful three storey pagoda style Amarganj Ganesh Temple, another largest and three storey pagoda style Amarnarayan Temple as well as the dry stone masonry wall which is called “the great wall of Palpa”, white octagonal shaped Sital Pati, the vantage point of Shreenagar Hill from where breathtaking Himalayan scenery from Dhaulagiri in the west to Ganesh Himal in the east, another worth visiting places Ramdi, Ridi, Bhairabsthan and Satyawati Lake by private car

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

Morning Sunrise tour to Bagnas hill - 5km; after breakfast, drive to Lumbini [45km: 1-2 hrs]. After check in, our local guide will come at hotel to guide you to visit around Birth place of Lord Buddha [Maya Devi Temple and surrounding monasteries]. 

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

Today after breakfast, drive around [150 km-3-4 hrs] to Chitwan, after arriving and settling in, you will be introduced to the camp staff and resident naturalists who will discuss the program. There is some flexibility, and activities may vary depending on the time of the year, and on wildlife movements. A late-afternoon safari will take you through forests and across grasslands to observe the varied and exciting wildlife in the park. In the early evening the local Tharu dance troupe may perform a cultural program. You will then enjoy dinner and afterwards you will be free to relax in the bar and discuss the day’s sightings or listen to the exotic sounds of the jungle at night.

Activities Includes:

  • Tharu Village tour
  • Tharu cultural dance presentation s or a slide show presentation

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner  

Embark on an early-morning excursion. This could include either another safari to different parts of the park (in search of the great rhino, deer, and exotic bird life) or joining one of the other activities available in the park. Tiger sightings are rare these days, but these magnificent animals do inhabit the park. After breakfast you will leave the lodge and go on a dugout canoe adventure on the Rapti River. This is an exciting trip with chances to view marsh mugger crocodiles and various birds that inhabit the riverbanks. A program will be organized for the rest of the day, and may include further excursions by jeep or a visit to one of the nearby villages.

Activities Includes:

  • Bird watching 
  • Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari (Depend on Resort location)
  • Elephant Breeding Centre or Crocodile Breeding Centre (Depend on Resort location)
  • Tharu cultural dance presentation or a slide show presentation.

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner  

After breakfast, drive to Dhulikhel-210km-5-6hrs]; after getting refreshed, self walk around the villages to witness day to day life of Nepalese villagers. Enjoy a sunset with full Himalayan range.

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

Wake up early to see the sunrise on the Himalayan ranges including Mount Everest. 
After breakfast, Arrival and full day sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur durbar square, Boudhanath stupa & Pashupatinath temple 

Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a well preserved fine UNESCO world heritage site where you will witness the 55-window palace, the Golden Gate, Nyatapole temple, stone temple and many more. Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world, and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhnath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus all over the world. 

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Patan durbar square, Swoyambhunath stupa & Kathmandu durbar square

Patan Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attractions is the ancient royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. Swayambhunath is located in the heart of the city and is also called Monkey Temple by the tourists owing to the large number of monkeys in the temple area. Kathmandu Durbar Square (“UNESCO World Heritage Site") holds the palaces of the ancient kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Here you can see Goddess Kumar, Temples etc 

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Dakshinkali, Chobhar, Pharping and Kirtipur 

We take our breakfast and head towards the southern part of Kathmandu. Dakshinkali Temple is located within a forest and is dedicated to goddess Dakshinkali who is one of the most important Hindu goddesses.  Pilgrims throng the area to visit the temple and offer prayers. Chobhar is known for the Chobhar gorge through which all the water of the valley drains and also for the vast network of natural mountain caves. Pharping has several Buddhist and Hindu monuments, temples and monasteries.  Kirtipur is a historic town situated atop a hill of the valley. The historic town has many interesting sights, shrines and temples, old houses, people working on ancient looms, etc. which are all delightful to see.

Accommodation: 

  • Hotel [1 Night]

Optional Activities:

  • Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at the Nepali restaurant [complimentary]

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

Free time until departure
Transfer to the international airport for final departure (Or stay longer for short tours - ask us)
We hope you had a magical experience in the Himalayas and we hope to see you again soon.

Meals Included:

  • Breakfast 

Includes

  • Airport pick up & drop by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
  • All tours & transfer as per the given itinerary by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
  • Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with an English speaking trained, professional guide
  • Pokhara city tour and Sarangkot Sunrise tour with an English speaking local guide
  • Naturalist guide, program as mention in itinerary and entrance fees in Chitwan
  • Lumbini guided tour with an English speaking local guide
  • All applicable monument entrance fees
  • All government and local taxes
  • Daily buffet breakfast in all hotels
  • Daily Buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner in Chitwan
  • All accommodation in the mention hotel

Excludes

  • Nepal Visa fees & International airfare
  • Tips for driver & guide [It is not compulsory but recommended]
  • Meals [Lunch & dinner: US$ 10-20 per lunch/dinner]
  • Personal expenses such as insurance, medical charges, laundry, shopping, liquor etc
  • Cost arising by flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides/emergency evacuation and reasons beyond our control

EPE (Estimated Personal Expenses)

The daily expenses per person listed below are based on market estimates and can vary slightly depending on the hotels, shops, and restaurants you choose, as well as your spending habits. We recommend using services outside of hotels, such as local restaurants, department stores, and markets, to save money.

Upon your arrival in Nepal, we will guide you on how to save money during your tour. This information is provided to help you estimate your tour budget.

Package Category Lunch, dinner & Water 
Luxury  US$ 60-70 Per person per night
Comfort  US$ 50-60 Per person per night
Standard  US$ 40-50 Per person per night
Budget  US$ 30-40 Per person per night

Informations

GENERAL INFORMATION

TIPPING

Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trip. Tips are not mandatory in Nepal but recommended. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. Where restaurant meals are involved, the tipping is usually 10% of the bill. We would like to request all travelers to give tips separately for driver & guide. Our suggestion is US$ 5 per day by per tourist to driver if same driver is there for whole trip & US$ 10 per day to guide.

VISA

All visitors except the Indian nationals must hold passport and valid visa. Visa can be obtained at the Nepalese diplomatic missions and consulates abroad. Visa is also issued at the entry points. It can be extended at the Department of Immigration, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fee. People willing to get entry Visa at the airport or any of the land entry points are required to fill a visa form with passport photograph. So, please download form from the link below (visa form) and get ready while you are passing through the immigration Point. Only People of these countries do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal: - Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, and Palestine, Afghanistan. For more and updated information: Click here

VISA FEES

15 Days:   30 US$
30 Days:   50 US$
90 Days: 125 US$

Additional 25 USD for a multiple re-entry facility

Tourist Visa Extension

* Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 45 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 3 per day. 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay

* Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January – December).

Gratis Visa is issued free of cost in case of following categories of Visa applicants:

Children below 10 years (except US citizens)

Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa year.  Afghan citizens are eligible for Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of Department of Immigration. If you are an Afghan citizen, you can request concerned institution inviting you to Nepal for necessary paperwork with Department of Immigration to get you Gratis Visa ‘On Arrival’.

Non-Residential Nepali (NRN) card holder (issued by MOFA /Nepali diplomatic missions abroad)

Chinese Nationals

Diplomatic/Official passport holders for diplomatic/official visits

PASSPORT AND VISAS:

You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip; please refer to the Trip Notes for details. We are not responsible if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct passport, visa or other travel documentation.

BOOKING CONDITIONS

Your booking will be confirmed by email once we receive your deposit of 40% of total trip cost & the balance 60% of total trip cost after on arrival in Kathmandu.

CANCELATION

In case of cancellation by the Traveller, the Agency has the right to charge a percentage cancellation fee according to the following scale:

Up to 30 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 20%
15-29 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 30%
7-14 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 60%
6 or less days until the “Trip Start Day” and in the event of non-appearance a fees of 90%
For trip postpone, we will not take any charges

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  • Flexibility in itinerary, price, dates & during the tour operation 
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