Best of Nepal tour

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu -  Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. 
The first view of Nepal from the window of your plane could be a lifetime memorable view as the clear wide and white range of Himalayas shine straight in-front of your eyes. The ecstatic beauty is so rare that you won’t be able to blink your eyes. Welcome to Nepal; large heaven within this small planet Earth. On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, one of our representatives will pick up you and escort you to the hotel as well as help you to check-in at the hotel. After your refreshment, you will be briefed about the next day trip. In the evening, we, the Treks Planner Nepal will offer you a welcome dinner introducing Nepalese cuisine and culture.

Day 02: Cultural heritage tour in Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: Breakfast)
After your delightful breakfast, you will be introduced with a guide and takes you to UNESCO Heritage sites of the valley where you will observe living heritage of Medieval Nepal - Witness the biggest Hindu temple of Nepal, Pashupatinath and capture the sacred moments of Hindu death ritual at Aryaghat in Pashupatinath. Drive to the hilltop world heritage site and a center of Kathmandu, “Swyambhu” Stupa-meaning “self -emerge” and belief that the hill emerged impulsively from the great lake that once covered Kathmandu valley.  You will also explore the biggest Stupa in the world, which resembles like Tibet with colorful outlets encircling the stupa that sell Tibetan products and Buddhist religious materials. After exploring Boudhanath, you will head back to our hotel.

Day 03: Short Cultural Tour & drive to Chitwan (Altitude: 150 m/ 495 ft. Drive: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
After breakfast, you will be taken to the Kathmandu or Basantapur Durbar Square. Listed as a cultural World Heritage site by UNESCO, Kathmandu Durbar Square is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that dates back to the 12th to the 18th century. At the square, see the Nepalese style of architecture, Hanumandhoka Palace Museum, Taleju Temple, Kumari Ghar (House of the Living Goddess), along with wooden art representing the Medieval craftsmanship.
 
Afterward, catch a bus for a drive to Chitwan National Park. On arriving at Chitwan, we shall check into our resort. You will drive along the Trishuli River in a snaky blacktopped Prithvi Highway viewing the green hill and highway life.  Reaching Chitwan, you can get refresh and get back to Lobby for a short brief about the Chitwan Tour program by your Safari Guide. After a while, get ready to go for Tharu village walk. Tharu is ethnic group hugely settled in the Terai belt of Nepal. Explore traditional houses of Tharus, their lifestyle and even go to visit a museum that exhibits the traditional items representing Tharu culture. In the evening, don’t miss to go in the bank of Rapti River for a perfect sunset view. Your guide will give you a time to get ready for a Tharu cultural dance show; enjoy the Tharu stick dance and a crazy peacock dance reflecting the traditional lifestyles. Have a delightful dinner at the hotel and a wonderful time.

Day 04: Safari Activities in Chitwan National Park (Altitude: 150 m/ 495 ft. Meal: BLD)
Chitwan National Park is a natural Heritage Site where the endangered rare species like One-horned Rhino and Royal Bengal Tiger are preserved. Today, you will get involved in several jungle activities. You will be taken for the dugout canoe ride that gives an opportunity to see aquatic life inside the park as well as the rich bird life park houses. You shall be taken to the dugout canoe ride that gives an opportunity to see aquatic life inside the park as well as the rich bird life park houses. See crocodiles including the protected Gharial in the bank of Rapti River. Gharial is an endangered species of crocodile found in Nepal along the tributaries of Ganges. The most important highlight at the park is Elephant Ride deep into the jungle, where you will get enough opportunities to sight one-horned rhino and if lucky enough, you might sight the Bengal Tiger. In the evening, enjoy a bonfire and have a wonderful time.

Day 05: Drive to Pokhara (Altitude: 820m/2705 ft. Distance: 156 km Drive: 4/5 hrs. Meal: Breakfast)
Today, guide shall take you for an early morning nature walk in the wildlife park, which is an opportunity for sighting birds’ species. After the walk, have breakfast and then drive towards Pokhara. It is a short ride first along the retracing road all the way to Mugling and then, you will chase Prithvi Highway to Pokhara. In the noon, you shall arrive in Pokhara and check into the hotel, which lies at the lakeside- the major tourist hub across Nepal. Then, you can set out to explore the Lake Town. Evening boating at Fewa Lake is really pleasing.

Day 06: Early Morning Excursion trip to Sarangkot; sightseeing of Lake city- Pokhara (Altitude: Sarangkot: 1592m/5254 ft. Meal: Breakfast)
Early Morning, get ready for an excursion trip to Sarangkot. On a 3 hour walk (up to the mountain) from Pokhara, lies Sarangkot. Located at an altitude of 1592 m, it is the highest point on the Pokhara valley rim. From here you can see the whole Pokhara Valley and the Annapurna ranges (Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Machhapuchure, Annapurna III, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, and Lamjung Himal). It is a perfect place to view the magnificent snowcapped mountains during sunrise.
Take breakfast and get ready for full day exploration of the amazing lake town Pokhara. You will have a sightseeing tour of Davis Fall, Mahendra Cave, Seti Gorge, and enjoy the boat ride in Fewa Lake. In the afternoon, if you prefer, you can also try Zip-Flying or Paragliding and a waterfall Bungee Jumping in Pokhara. In the evening stroll around the crowded tourist hub Lakeside.

Day 07: Excursion trip to Peace Pagoda; drive to Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Drive: 5/6 hrs. Meal: Breakfast)

When you open your eyes today, if the morning is sunny you will instantly fall in love with Pokhara as the Himalayan panorama seen from every window in Pokhara is so alluring. Get ready to retrace back to Kathmandu. After having breakfast, you will be received by our driver and then, you will drive to Peace Pagoda, roam around and stay for a while making the mind peaceful. Considering time, drive back to Kathmandu. You will be helped to check-in at the hotel. Taking time, refreshed yourself and even you can explore Thamel.

Day 08: Sightseeing Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: Breakfast)
You can wake up lazily and take a delightful breakfast. You will meet the guide at the hotel and take you for a sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Bhaktapur is an antediluvian town which lies in the east corner of the valley. Bhaktapur Durbar Square within the city is an anthology of the pagoda and Shikhara-fashioned houses surrounded around the 55-window palace made up of bricks and wood. Your camera clicks here so often because of the cultural affluence scattered all around. The stone and bricks paved streets, the wide courtyards of the medieval ages and the finest wood works seeable in the numerous primeval edifices of the surrounding vicinities takes you back to the medieval era at least for a while.
After Lunch, you will drive towards Patan Durbar Square. It is a city with fabulous art and craftsmanship. The heritage site houses so many beautifully constructed ancient monuments and sacred shrines. The architectural style of Krishna Temple, Patan Museum, Kumbheshwor Temple and Golden Temple among others are the notable monuments you will explore there. While exploring the place, you shall closely observe the erotic depictions carved in the wooden planks of most of the monuments. You will also get enough glimpses of the typical Newari culture around Durbar Square. After the visit of two medieval kingdoms, you will be taken to the Hotel. Enjoy remaining time at your own.

Day 09: Depart Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: Breakfast)

Our tour officer will pick you up from your hotel three hours prior to your departure time. You will be escorted in a private vehicle to the airport for your final departure. Have a safe flight home.

Dates and Cost

Note : Set your own departure date if you have a group size of 2 packs or more.

Included In Package

• Airport transfer with an escort in a private vehicle.
• 4 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Blue Horizon or similar in Kathmandu with breakfast in twin accommodation
• 2 nights’ 3 days accommodation at Jungle wildlife camp or similar with full board meal in twin sharing basis and safari activities
• 2 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Landmark or similar at Pokhara in twin sharing basis with breakfast
• Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu by English speaking local guide
• Round trip: Kathmandu/Chitwan/Pokhara/Kathmandu drive in a private vehicle
• All government and local taxes as applicable

Excluded In Package

• Nepal Visa - (Cost- US$- 25 for 15 days & $- 40 for 30 days)
• Lunch & evening meals (Except welcome/farewell dinner and during Chitwan Stay)
• Travel insurance
• Monuments entry fees
• Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phones bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry etc.
• Cost incurred during emergency,
• Tips for Guide/driver ...
• Anything not mentioned in “Service Includes”

NEPAL VISA & GETTING IN TO NEPAL

All the foreign nationals (except Indian nationals) are required to display Visa while entering Nepal. Nepalese Visa can be obtained either at Nepalese Embassy of respective country or can be obtained during your arrival at the International Airport in Kathmandu or from the Nepal’s border entry point. However, certain nationals are requested to arrange Visa prior to arrival in Nepal. The listed countries are- Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Liberia and cannot secure Nepalese Visa on arrival. 
Requirements: Traveler should have a valid passport for at least six months, recent digital photos (size: 1.5" x 1.5") and Visa fees (either US$ or equivalent) mentioned as below:
 You can also download VISA form and fill up. Please go through the link as below:
http://www.online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa 

MEALS AND ACCOMMODATIONS
During your stay in Kathmandu, we accommodate you in 3 star category hotel in a comfortable and relaxing environment. Breakfast is included with room accommodation. Normally, based on your group size, you will be accommodated in twin or triple sharing basis. In case of single room stay in a group, you will require to pay single supplement charge mentioned in our trip cost. Also, if you wish to upgrade hotel accommodation, we can accommodate you in respective hotels with surcharge. 
On your arrival in Kathmandu and a day before your departure for homeland, we Treks Planner Nepal Team will invite you for Welcome and Farewell dinner. You will be taken to an authentic restaurant serving Nepali Cuisine with some cultural Dance Show. For your other day’s meals, you can get hygienic restaurants providing verities of taste including continental, Chinese, Italian, Nepalese and many more. 
Regarding upgrade in Hotel accommodation, we can accommodate in 3 to 5 star range to Boutique Hotels based on your suggestion. 

TRANSPORTATION:
On our given program, we use private vehicle throughout the trip. The vehicle types depend on the group size and also if A/C is required, certain surcharge will be applicable. Please let us know for specific requirements in advance. 
TRIP SAFETY; OUR GUIDE AND SUPPORTING TEAM
During your trip, it is very essential that you are accompanied with very experienced and qualified tour guide for the safety and successful of the trip. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Government and fluent in any language as per your need. Our guides are especially for the tour so that they have very good knowledge about the historical places with its entire history and many more. We assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands. 

BEST SEASON FOR TOUR
For Tour in Nepal, you can travel whole year and every season display different scenarios.  However, it is wise to know about climatic season. Normally, 2 season are considered best: Spring and autumn and season is categories in 4 different climatic seasons:   
-       SPRING (MARCH, APRIL, MAY): During this time, temperature is mildly warm in low lands while moderate in higher altitudes with plenty of opportunities to have astonishing views of the mountains and landscape. At this time, the blossom flowers especially national flower of Nepal – rhododendron decorate the ascending altitudes with its generous color and beauty. Even the High altitude lodges get opened and get occupied with the mountain lovers.
-        SUMMER (JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST): This is also the monsoon season in Nepal. At this time, the weather is hot and wet at times. It rains almost every day with occasional thunderstorms in the evening. The rain spreads the pleasantness around with lush green vegetation. If you are planning to trek in this season, we suggest to choose rain shaded areas of Nepal. Even, if you do not mind rain, and wants to trek in this season, you should compulsorily bring umbrella, pancho, proper waterproof hiking boots, wind proof jackets, baggage wrap, and raincoat as well as required insect repellent. Likewise, the reward of this month is the view of lush green valley captured by small flowers. It is a wonderful time to observe monsoon cycle of agriculture and the traditional life of Nepalese people.
-         AUTUMN (SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER): This time is considered to be the best tourist season in Nepal with the end of summer and the winter to set in. The weather is highly pleasant so are the mountain views. The trekking routes get beautified with the presence of trekkers and expedition groups. Meantime, most of the festivals of Nepalese societies are enthusiastically celebrated at this time.
-         WINTER (DECEMBER, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY):  During this time, the weather is cool and the sky is clear with occasional snowfalls at higher elevations. At this time, trekking in lower elevation is fine however, at the high altitude, most of the lodges get closed and it will be a bit difficult to cross high altitude passes. This season is good for trekking in lower elevations. The morning and night get extreme cold sometime reaching temperature at (-) minus but the days are warm and pleasant.

VACCINATION
It is better to follow the precaution given by World Health Organization and other international health related institutions that recommend having vaccines before travelling Nepal to prevent from certain fatal illness. If possible, we suggest you to bring your medical certificate however, it is not required to show but for safety. The recommended vaccines are polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, typhoid, yellow fever, hepatitis A/B, Influenza (Flu), Japanese encephalitis, and Tuberculosis. Meantime, it is better to consult your professional doctor about your travel and he might recommend you properly. You can also take suggestion of local travelers who have travelled Nepal before and know more about the required precautions. Please note that the protection that can be gained from vaccines varies from 50% to almost 100%. So remember that even if you have taken a vaccine you might still get the disease, although you will have greatly reduced your chances of getting ill.

Treks Planner Nepal RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
Treks Planner Nepal is opened with a commitment to provide ecofriendly service to the guest and benefit to the host. It is our responsibility to minimize the negative impact in the society with an appropriate improvements and participation of locals. To upgrade the standard of living of the locals, Treks Planner Nepal inspired the local to involve in providing services. All our guides porters and staff are from different community who are given equal priority and no space is left to satisfy them. To upgrade the service quality, they are sent for various training and seminars.  Even all our guides and porters are insured in regards to their safety, health. 

PERSONAL CHECKLIST
For Tour in Nepal, you should bring certain basic equipment. While packing or buying gears, keep update about climatic condition in that area. Well, here are some list of equipment that are recommended for trekking are: 

FOOT WEAR:

Walking boots/shoes
Socks
Sandals

CLOTHING:

Waterproof/windproof jacket and trouser
Comfortable shirts 

HEAD WEAR

Sun hat with hard front base
Scarf
Sunglasses 

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:

Day backpack
Water bottles and water purifier
Sunscreen and lip balm
Insect repellent
Favorite snack food
Books if habits of reading
Camera, I-pod, cards, spare batteries
Toiletry bag- toilet paper, soap, sanitizer, towel
First Aid kits
Small Alarm clock
Torch/flashlight/headlamp

DOCUMENTS:
Travel documents (passport; itineraries, travel agent address, etc.)
Money: Convertible currency in cash (USD or Euro is best for buying your visa at Nepal Entry points)
Extra passport photos – for Heritage site and TIMS permits
Credit/Debit cards
Insurance Certificate

BOOKING AND PAYMENT
If you are satisfied with the proposal, we request you to fill up an online booking form along with 20% payment of total trip cost. Your booking form should be attached with a scan passport copy and a head shot photograph. One member of a team can fill up a booking form however; all other member should be familiar with the terms and condition before confirmation.
The trip cost is always quoted in USD unless otherwise stated. Booking deposit can be made by Bank Transfer or by Credit Card (Visa or Master Card).You can pay your remaining amount once you arrive in Kathmandu.

In case of Tailor Made trips, you may require a higher deposit or full payment during booking, which may differ from deposit rate referred in this clause. In such cases, you will be timely advised on mail by Treks Planner Nepal for the amount to be paid.