Nepal Cultural Tour

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, our representative will be waiting at the airport for your welcome. Then board a private vehicle and be transferred to your hotel. Check into your hotel and rest after your journey.

Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore ancient temples and vibrant markets and experience the unique atmosphere of Nepalese urban life.

Today, you will have a day of sightseeing activities after having your breakfast at the hotel. At first, you will start your journey by visiting the major Hindu shrine, Pashupatinath, which offers numerous temples dedicated to different Hindu devotees. Then, you will drive to Boudhhanath, the largest dome-shaped stupa in Nepal.

After exploring the area, you will have lunch and then drive towards Nagarkot via Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a medieval city renowned for its well-preserved architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During your tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, you will visit Nyatapola Temple, 55 Window Palace, Taleju Temple, and Dattatraya Temple.

After exploring some of the well-preserved architecture, you will go to pottery classes. It is a well-preserved culture of art and craft where you will make different items from clay. During this hour of pottery classes, you can paint or make art on the cups, vases, and other items, or you can make your own items from clay.

After enjoying your pottery classes, you will drive to Nagakot, which will take around an hour to reach. Upon reaching Nagarkot, you will be escorted towards your rooms and then witness a sunset view.

Today, you will start your day with a lovely sunrise view over the Himalayan range from Nagarkot Hill. You will witness the Himalayas, like Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Langtang, Gaurishankar, and many other snowy peaks. After witnessing this lovely view, you will have your breakfast and then start your hike towards Changunarayan.

It is an easy and scenic hike over the ridgeline to Changunarayan, a temple of Lord Bishnu Narayan. The hike takes around 4 hours, with beautiful views of the Himalayan range and the small Tamang villages. Changunarayan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for its intricate carvings and sculptures.

After learning about the historical and cultural significance of the temple, you will board the private transport and then drive back to the hotel in Kathmandu.

After having breakfast, you start your ride towards Chitwan. The drive takes around 6 hours to reach Chitwan with a science drive through picturesque landscapes and traditional villages.

After reaching Chitwan, you will be escorted towards a Chitwan community homestay, where you will experience the lifestyle and culture of the Tharu community. After getting some rest, freshen up for an evening walk in Chitwan Tharu Village. Then, you will visit the Tharu tribe to experience the local culture and watch local dance performances.

After engaging in the rich Tharu culture, you will head towards a thrilling jeep safari in Chitwan National Park.

During your jeep safari, you will witness several species, including the one-horned rhinoceros, deer, and various bird species. After witnessing several species of flora and fauna, you will also go for Royal Bengal Tiger tracking in Chitwan National Park. During this tracking, you will have the opportunity to witness the Royal Bengal Tiger.

After the Jeep safari, you will have your lunch and get some rest. Then, you will go canoeing on the Rapti River, where you will witness Marsha Mugger and Ghariyal Crocodiles in their natural habitat. You will also see many species of birds and reptiles.

After finishing your canoeing, you will go for a jungle walk, where you will see different species of flora and fauna and visit elephant breeding.

After enjoying the jungle activities, you will have a scenic drive to Pokhara. The ride takes around 6 hours to reach Pokhara through picturesque landscapes and small villages on the highway. After your arrival in Pokhara, you will be escorted towards your hotel. After you’ve rested, you can take a walk by a lake in the evening.

Today, you will explore the Pokhara Valley after breakfast in your hotel. You will first take a boat ride on Phewa Lake before making your way to Peace Pagoda via a short hike. The World Peace Pagoda has a calm ambience and beautiful views of Phewa Lake and the surrounding mountains.

After that, you’ll take a drive back and stop at the Tibetetan Refugee Camp, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and the International Mountain Museum. During the evening, you will spend leisurely time touring the lakeside or doing shopping in the local market near the lakeside.

After breakfast in the hotel, you will drive towards the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. The ride towards Lumbini takes around 4.5 hours. After reaching Lumbini, you will get fresh and then visit Lumbini Garden, Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and many more monasteries made by different countries. During your visit to Lumbini, you will learn about the invaluable culture attached to Buddhism.

After breakfast, you will visit the peace pagoda before heading towards the airport. Your flight duration will be around 35 minutes. Once you reach Kathmandu, you will be escorted towards your hotel and have lunch.

After lunch, you will go for a half-day of sightseeing. You will drive towards Soyambhunath Temple, which is a holy site for both Hindus and Buddhists. Exploring the Soyambhunath area, you will head towards Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you will visit several temples, shrines, courtyards, and a palace inside the durbar square that reflect the art and architecture of medieval times.

At last, you will visit the Kumari Temple, the living goddess of Nepal. Then you will head towards Thamel for your dinner.

After breakfast, you will drive towards Patan Durbar Square, where you will find an open museum featuring magnificently carved windows, natural roof struts, statues of gods and goddesses, temples built in the pagoda style with sensual carvings, and repose metalwork facades, among many other Patan locations, including Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor Temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple, and many more.

After exploring Durbar Square, you will have 1-hour cooking classes on traditional Nepalese dishes. During this cooking class, you will learn about the cultural significance of the dish and how people connect with each other. The tours come to an end once you finish your cooking classes. After finishing the classes, you will drive to your hotel.

Depending on your flight schedule, our representative will escort you towards the airport. Before your fight schedule starts, you may have some free time in Kathmandu for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.