Travelpack

Highlights: Kathmandu - Chitwan - Pokhara - Bhaktapur

Other departures: Manchester - £1845, Birmingham - £1819

Deposit £99.00 per person

Hotels:
Kathmandu - Hotel Shambala or similar
Chitwan - Jungle Villa Resort or similar
Pokhara - Begnas Lake Resort
Bhaktapur - Hotel Heritage or similar

Also Includes:
- Ayurveda massages such as Whole Body, Rejuvenation Massage, etc; by the trained therapists as per Ayurveda doctor’s prescription.
- Daily Yoga exercises conducted by our Yogacharyas.
- All necessary airport transfers in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the above program guided by language speaking guide in Kathmandu and English speaking naturalist in Chitwan National Park.
- One escorted day excursion to Pokhara city and the Phewa lake-side.
- Individual hikes and ethnic village visits in the surrounding hills during a stay at Begnas Lake Resort.
- Round trip transportation for travel on sectors Kathmandu/Chitwan/Pokhara/Kathmandu by private air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet and greet at the airport with traditional ‘Khada’ (silk scarf blessed by a Buddhist monk) welcome. Transfer to your hotel
Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 2: Morning visit Old Kathmandu with its quaint market place selling beads, bangles, and spices. Also, visit the Temple of the Living Goddess - “Kumari” who is considered to be the incarnation of the "Virgin Goddess". The temples, shrines, and different sections of the palace are contributions of various dynasties over centuries and epitomize the religious and cultural heritage of the people. The old Durbar Square consists of the old Hanuman Dhoka palace, the Kal Bhairav temple, the Taleju Bhawani temple, and innumerable temples of various architectural styles. All around the splendor of historical monuments is the hustle & bustle of the market place. Walkthrough the stone-paved lanes to the Ason bazaar where you can see the vendors selling vegetables and old shops selling spices and groceries.

Afternoon, go on a spiritual journey to explore Bodhnath Stupa, this area is also known as Little Tibet because of Tibetan pilgrims who inhabit here. It is the biggest stupa in Nepal and is located on flat land in the shape of an Octagon. This Stupa, set in a pattern of a "Mandala" is encircled by houses and monasteries where Rinpoches (Buddhist monks) reside. Around the base of this strikingly enormous and simple stupa is a ring of 108 images of the Buddha and 147 insets containing prayer wheels. See afternoon prayer rituals in one of the nearby monasteries.

Proceed to Pashupatinath, the holiest of Hindu shrines in Nepal. The temple of Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath, with a tiered golden roof and massive silver doors is famous for its superb architecture. The best view of the temple is from the terrace on the wooded hill across the river. The Bagmati River is lined with dharmasalas where the “Sadhus” (holy men) live and cremation ghats. In the evening, participate in the Arati (multiple lamps) ceremony on the banks of the holy Bagmati river.
Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 03: Tour of Bungamati, Kokhana & Patan (B)
After breakfast walk to Bungamati. Visit the old Newari twin villages of Bungamati and Khokana which date from the 16th century and are located south of Kathmandu, down a rutty road dotted with Chaityas. Bungamati is the winter home of Lord Rato Machhendranath, the protector God of Patan city. The shrine of Karya Binayak is located between the two villages. At Khokana, ancient oil presses can be seen at work in village houses.

Afternoon, Visit Lalitpur, the city of fine arts. Lalitpur, also known as Patan, is well known for its intricately carved temples, narrow lanes, and quaint shops. Visit the intricately stone-carved Krishna temple, Patan Durbar Square, Hiranyavarna Mahavihar (golden temple). Walkthrough the city’s old market place selling brass and copperware as also workshops of stone carvers and statue makers. Patan is a great center, both of the Newari Buddhist religion and of traditional arts & crafts with 136 battles and 55 major temples.
Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 4: Drive to the Southern jungles of Nepal for an unforgettable wildlife experience. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the naturalist from the jungle lodge. Check-in at the resort. Lunch will be arranged in the dining complex.

Afternoon, enjoy one of the jungle activities such as elephant back safari through the jungle to see the Nepali wildlife such as; the great Asian one-horned Rhinoceros, sloth Bear, wild Boar, several species of Deer, Rhesus Monkey, the black-faced Langur, the Gaur (wild cattle) and if we are lucky, the spotted Himalayan Leopard or the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Evening: Slide presentation on flora and fauna of Nepal or Tharu tribe stick dance.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at resort/lodge

Day 05: Full day of jungle activities including nature walk to see birds and smaller animals, dugout canoe ride to see crocodiles and water-birds, Tharu tribe village visit etc;
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at resort/lodge

Day 6: After breakfast, drive to a scenic mountain highway to Pokhara, famous for its snow-clad mountains, lush green vegetation, and its spring-fed lakes. 10KM before reaching Pokhara town take the diversion to Begnas bazaar. From the boat station, you will be transferred to Begnas Lake Resort in a Shikara boat (25min ride).
Dinner & Overnight at Begnas Lake Resort (Superior room)

Day 7 to 10: After breakfast, visit the Himalayan Nature Spa for consultation with the Ayurveda doctors. After assessing the status of your “Doshas’, they will help structure a wellness regime of various Ayurvedic treatment therapies which also include your special dietary requirements and a schedule of Yogic exercises and meditation to bring about a holistic change for a more healthy and rejuvenated YOU.

During this period you will be assigned a professional personal therapist who will administer all the prescribed Ayurvedic massages and treatments which would be supervised by the Ayurveda physicians.

Yoga and Meditation classes are conducted daily 06:00hrs-08:00hrs and 16:00hrs-18:00hrs by our Yogacharyas. Morning sessions are mostly dedicated to simple stretching and breathing exercises such as Pranayam and Kapalbhaati and different techniques of Mediation to help you increase self-awareness and concentration power. Evening Yoga classes are more technical following the Ayengar school of Yoga.

Generally, there are no dietary restrictions except that you may be advised to stay off certain types of vegetables or fruits that do not suit your body type. All three meals - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be Ayurvedic vegetarian food specially cooked to order from our extensive vegetarian menu by our Ayurveda Chef. Free cooking classes are conducted regularly by our Ayurveda Chef to explain the basic concepts of Ayurveda cooking and the importance of fresh organic inputs from our own vegetable garden.

Since most of your wellness sessions will be in the morning, in the afternoon explore or hike the surrounding hills with its ethnic hill tribe villages, organic farms and the village school supported by the Resort. On one of the days, our resort guide will be happy to take you on a tour of Pokhara city and show you its main touristic attractions.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Begnas Lake Resort (Superior room)

Day 11: After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu and continue on to Bhaktapur. (Option for Pokhara/Kathmandu flight) with supplementary charges.

Afternoon, a tour of the ancient city of Bhaktapur famed for its picturesque Durbar Square. Entering the Durbar Square (palace square) through the Royal Gate, the sparseness of the temples is immediately apparent. The main square contains temples and other architectural showpieces such as; the Lion Gate, the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, the Palace of 55 windows, the Bell of the barking dogs, the Batsala temple, the Nyatapola temple, and the replica of Pashupatinath temple. Walkthrough the narrow lanes visiting the various temple squares as well as the potters square where you may see potters busy making different types of clay pots with their hands.
Overnight at Hotel Heritage or similar

Day 12: Transfer to the airport to connect your homebound flight.

Does Not Include:
- Entrance fees at sightseeing spots, payable directly (approx. US$ 65 per person extra).
- Expenses of personal nature such as beverages, tips, laundry, telephone bills, Nepal visa fee, travel/health insurance, etc

Prices are per person and subject to change and availability.

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