Nepal Cultural Tour - 12 Days

Name: Nepal Cultural Tour - 12 Days
Brand: Trekking Guide Team Adventure
Price: 1550 USD
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At a Glance

Duration12 Days

CountryNepal

Trip GradeEasy
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The easy grade is if you do not find any difficulties to trip. The trip reaches up to 3000 meters in altitude. The trails will not be rugged, and these types of trips are highly suitable for family trips. The trips are generally around one week.

Maximum Altitude1400m

Group Size1+ Pax

StartsKathmandu

EndsKathmandu

Travel StyleTour

MealB/L/D as per the itinerary

Accomodation3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu, Lumbini, Pokhara

Best TimeAll Season

Being culturally rich country, there are a number of places to have a culture tour in Nepal. Therefore, Trekking Guide Team Adventure believes to help the clients to have a tour in such places, brief about the arts, traditions, and architectures of the places where the people abide various kinds of cultures. No doubt that Nepal is a small country with different varieties. It is famous for its unity in diversity, although there is diverse language, culture, religion; customs, tradition and strong belief on own faith, people do have unity and respect on others. It is said that there are over 90 different ethnic groups people live in Nepal, who speak over 100 languages. There are several social and cultural beliefs and customs among these different ethnic groups in Nepal. Subsequently, the way of celebration, observing the culture or festivals, way of wearing things, customs, beliefs and norms etc differ from one ethnic group to another.

Itinerary

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Day 01Arrival in Kathmandu Valley

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Trekking Guide Team Adventures' representative welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. After check-in, you will have time to relax and prepare for the journey ahead.

Max Altitude: 1350 mAccommodation: Hotel

Day 02Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Sightseeing

Today with the guide, you will explore several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Budhanilkantha, and Patan Durbar Square. Todays' full day sightseeing you provide you cultural insights into Nepal’s rich history, architecture, and spiritual traditions.

Max Altitude: 1350mMeals: Breakfast

Day 03Visit Bhaktapur, Changunarayan & Drive to Nagarkot

After breakfast, you will begin your guided tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square and the Changunarayan Temple. Later, we will drive to Nagarkot taking around 1 hour. Nagarkot is famous for spectular sunrise and sunset views.

Accommodation: HotelDuration: 1 hour driveDistance: ~32 km

Day 04Nagarkot – Namobuddha Excursion via Panauti

After breakfast in the morning, we will drive to Namobudda via Panauti and visit significant Buddhist pilgrimage site in Namobuddha. On your drive you will have chance to experience rural Newari culture.

Max Altitude: 1750 m (Namobuddha)Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: HotelDistance: 45 km

Day 05Bungmati & Khokana Heritage Visit and Back to Kathmandu

Visit the ancient Newari villages of Bungmati and Khokana, known for their traditional lifestyle, wooden crafts, and historic temples. These villages give insight into Nepal’s living heritage. Return to Kathmandu for the night.

Max Altitude: 1,350 mDistance: ~15 km

Day 06Drive from Kathmandu to Lumbini

On this day you will drive from Kathmandu to arrive Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The drive will pass through hills. rivers and typical villages.

Max Altitude: 150 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAccommodation: HotelDuration: 7-8 hoursDistance: 259 km

Day 07Excursion at Lumbini. Overnight at Hotel.

This day is dedicated to day exploration of Lumbini. You will visit Lumbini Garden, Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, monasteries representing various countries and Buddhist meditation zones.

Max Altitude: 150 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAccommodation: HotelDuration: Full Day

Day 08Drive from Lumbini to Pokhara

After having breakfast at hotel, transfer to Pokhara by car. Overnight you will stay at hotel in Pokhara.

Max Altitude: 820 mMeals: BreakfastAccommodation: HotelDuration: 6-7 hoursDistance: ~200 km

Day 09Pokhara Valley Sightseeing

Today is the day for excursion around Pokhara valley like Barahi Temple, World peace pagoda, Buddhist Monastery, Bindhyabasini Temple and Gupteswor cave.

Max Altitude: 1100 mMeals: BreakfastAccommodation: HotelDuration: Half day

Day 10Drive to Kurintar – Manakamana Temple Visit (Cable Car)

After breakfast, drive to Kurintar and take the cable car to Manakamana Temple, believed to fulfill devotees’ wishes. After the visit, drive back to Kathmandu.

Max Altitude: 1302 mMeals: BreakfastAccommodation: Hotel

Day 11Back to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner in the evening

Today, you will drive from Kurintar to Kathmandu. Upon arrival you will have some free time to enjoy, relax or shopping. In the evening, we will meet for farewell dinner at traditional Nepali restaurant.

Day 12Final Departure

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight to your onward destination.

Max Altitude: 1350 mMeals: Farewell Dinner

Cost Details

Included

All accommodation 11 night 12 days including as per the itinerary Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, Nagarkot, with 3 star category bed and breakfast
All sightseeing by private car as per itinerary.
Airport pick up and drop service.
1 English speaking tour guide.
All Transportation by private car as per itinerary.

Excluded