Nepal Heritage Tour

Your trip starts after your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport where our representatives from Red Rose Travels will welcome you. They will be carrying a board named Red Rose Travels so that you can find them easily. You will be transferred to a 3-star rated hotel in a private vehicle.

Accommodation: A Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: not included

Today we will have a meeting before going sightseeing. We complete the legalities of the trip then we head on to the exploration on a private tourist vehicle and with an experienced guide assigned to you to provide you with information about the sites we visit.

 

Pashupatinath temple:

The first site we visit is one of the sacred Hindu sites, The Pashupatinath temple dedicated to the lord Shiva. Spreading 5 km east in the centre of the city Pashupatinath temple is the oldest Hindu temple of Kathmandu. Built in the pagoda style the temple consists of the sacred linga of lord Shiva. Hindu devotees can be seen performing different rituals in the Bagmati river flowing beside the temple. You cannot enter the temple as it is strictly only for Hindus but you can watch the rituals being performed in the river and also enjoy the peaceful surroundings around the temple.

 

Boudhanath stupa:

Next, you will be heading to the Boudhanath stupa one of the holiest Buddhist sites where you can see one of the largest stupas in the world. Built in the 5th century you will find 4 pairs of lord Buddha’s eyes on the stupa in all directions watching over the people and providing peace and blessings to them.

 

Changu Narayan Temple: 

From Boudhanath, we will go to the Changu Narayan temple situated on a ridge from where you can get the best view of the Kathmandu valley. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god lord Vishnu. Built by King Hari Dutta Verma the temple is made in a pagoda architecture. You can capture old sculptures and carvings all over the temple.

 

Bhaktapur Durbar Square:

Your next destination will be the Bhaktapur Durbar Square which is a collection of pagodas and Shikhara-style temples. The Golden Gate, lion gate, statue of King Bhupendra Malla, and Palace of 55 windows are the main attractions in Bhaktapur.

After the sightseeing, we travel to Nagarkot in the evening which will take us one hour in the private tourist vehicle.

Nagarkot is one of the famous destinations for tourists as well as local people searching for peaceful nature with beautiful scenery. You can capture the views of the major peaks such as Mount Everest, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Choba Bhamre, Gauri Shankar and Numbur from Nagarkot. You will be staying in a hotel at Nagarkot waiting for the sunrise tomorrow which offers the best views of Nagarkot.

Accommodation: A Hotel in Nagarkot

Meals: Breakfast included

Today we will wake up early in the morning to capture the mesmerizing sun rising over the white snow of the himalayas. If the weather is clear you will get to encounter the chain of majestic mountains in the north and then the whole beautiful Kathmandu valley in the west.

After having breakfast we head to our next destination the Chitwan national park which will take us 7 to 8 hours in a private tourist vehicle. We will be staying at a resort in Chitwan. The guest relations officer will brief you about the place and after lunch you will be taken on a village tour. After your return dinner will be ready and you will be sleeping in the resort overnight.

Accommodation: A Resort in Chitwan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today is an adventurous day, you will be woken up early in the morning and after breakfast, the adventure will start. You can enjoy canoeing or jeep safari according to your preference.

At first, you will be experiencing canoeing, where you glide down the Rapti River in a traditional dugout canoe, encountering various aquatic birds and animals along the riverbanks. But if you prefer to go on a jungle safari, then you will embark on a land rover covering about 10 kilometres, where you will encounter rare wildlife in the Chitwan National Park. You can get a chance to see animals such as the Royal Bengal Tiger, deer, leopards, and many other species of mammals, reptiles, and insects.

Next, we will visit the elephant breeding centre, where you can spend some time with the elephants living there. In the evening, you can chill in the pool and relax, enjoying the peaceful surroundings on your verandah.

Accommodation: A Resort in Chitwan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today we will head to the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini, by a private tourist vehicle, which will take approximately 5 to 6 hours from Lumbini. Buddhist tourists from around the world visit the pilgrimage site to pay homage and offer prayers at the birthplace of the Lord Buddha, also called the Enlightened One. Ashoka Pillar and other temples, stupas, and monasteries built by the Buddhist communities are the sites to look for at Lumbini. You will be staying in a 3-star hotel in Lumbini.

Accommodation: A Resort in Lumbini

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today we will explore Lumbini for a half day and later head to Palpa. Lumbini is one of the world heritage sites of Nepal. Shakyamuni Buddha was born here, which is why it is one of the holiest sites for Buddhists worldwide. You can capture the Maya Devi Temple and Ashoka Pillar, which are two of the major attractions in Lumbini. The Ashoka pillar was erected by Indian Emperor Ashoka in 250 BC, which also confirms this place as Buddha's birthplace. At Maya Devi Temple, you can capture the stone image of Baya Devi giving birth to Buddha.
After exploring the birthplace of Lord Buddha, we head to Palpa, which is approximately 85 km from Lumbini. It will take us 3 hours to reach Palpa.
At Palpa, we will be visiting Tansen, which is a small ancient hill town located on the route to Pokhara from Lumbini. Tansen is famous for its ancient Newari culture, beautiful Himalayan views, peaceful atmosphere, and welcoming people in the town.

On a clear day, you can capture the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Gauri Gauri Shankar, and other majestic peaks from this town on a clear weather day. You can also buy Dhaka topi, which is a very popular handwoven cloth of Nepal made in this region. Nepalese people wear Dhaka at weddings or special ceremonies nowadays.
You will be staying overnight in a hotel in Tansen today.
 

Accommodation: A Hotel in Tansen

Meals: Breakfast included

Today we head to Pokhara from Palpa, which will take 5 to 6 hours of driving in a private tourist vehicle. You will be transferred to a 3-star hotel in Pokhara, where you will be staying overnight.

Accommodation: A Hotel in Pokhara

Meals: Breakfast included

Today we will wake up early in the morning so that we can see the sunrise at the sarangkot. We drive to Sarangkot by a private tourist vehicle, which will take us 45 minutes and then we will hike for 25 minutes until we reach the viewpoint of Sarangkot. You can capture the mesmerizing sunrise over the snow-capped peaks such as Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre, as well as the Pokhara City and Phewa Lake. The golden rays of the sun hitting the white snow of the mountains are a view that makes Sarangkot famous. Later,  we return to the hotel and have breakfast. After breakfast, we head for a sightseeing tour around Pokhara City.

 

Bindhyabasini Temple:

The first site we will explore is Bindhyabasini Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Bhagwati and located at the centre of the old bazaar. The goddess Bhagawati represents Shakti, which also means power. We can offer our prayers and also see many worshippers offering their prayers.

 

Davis Falls:

Next, we head towards Davis Falls, which is also called Patale Chhango. It is a natural wonder and one of the famous tourist sites located in Pokhara. Davis Falls is formed from the water of the Phewa Lake that flows down over the rocks, forming a beautiful waterfall. You can capture the powerful force of the water and the beautiful surroundings around Davis Falls.

 

Gupteshwor Cave:

From Davis Falls, we head to Gupteshwor Cave, as the entrance of this cave is near Davis Falls. The cave is almost 3 km long and has a large spaced room as well as passages you have to crawl to pass through. The cave is a famous Hindu site, as a Shiva lingam is preserved inside the cave.

 

Barahi Temple:

From here, we move to Phewa Lake, the second-largest lake in Nepal. It is situated at an elevation of 800 meters above sea level. Phewa Lake is famous among tourists as they can sail in the large lake. Barahi Temple is located at the centre of Phewa Lake, which represents the female force Shakti. You can capture the reflection of the large mountains, Mt. Machhapuchhre and Annapurna, creating a beautiful picture of the lake. You can also see thick forests on the southern side of the lake.

 

Seti River Gorge:

After visiting Phewa Lake, we head to the Seti River Gorge, formed from the Seti Gandaki River. You can see the strong currents of the river and the deep gorge from the K.I. Singh Bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool, and the Prithivi Highway Bridge near the bus park.

 

Tibetan refugee camp:

Our last destination today is the Tibetan refugee camp situated behind the Gupteshwor cave. The site is famous for manufacturing Nepali woollen carpets and other Nepali handicrafts. You can also buy some souvenirs as a memento of this expedition.

Accommodation: A Hotel in Pokhara

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today we will be heading back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. It will take us almost 5 to 6 hours to drive in a private tourist vehicle to reach Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, you will be transferred to a 3-star hotel. In the afternoon and evening, you can explore the streets of Kathmandu. You can also collect some souvenirs as mementoes of the trip.
In the evening, a farewell dinner will be arranged for you from Red Rose Travels in a beautiful Nepali restaurant. Red Rose Travels also provides you with the option to extend the trip with more adventures such as rafting, mountain biking, etc.

Accommodation: A Hotel in Kathmadu

Meals: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner

Today, our unforgettable journey comes to an end. A Red Rose travel representative will ensure you are safely transferred back to the airport. We hope the memories of the adventures you had will stay with you forever. I hope to see you soon on another adventurous expedition again.

Meals: Breakfast included