Nepal Culture Tours 8 night 9 days

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Each part of Nepal, from East to West, or North to South, has its own cultural setting. Tradition, religion, belief, language, social organization and people are the important aspects of culture in Nepal. Sacred pilgrimage sites, historical monuments and memorials reflect the richness of Nepalese culture. As our professional multilingual guides take you on cultural tours in Nepal, you will gain invaluable insight into Nepali lifestyles. Interacting directly with ethnic communities will add excitement to your holiday and rejuvenate you spiritually. Experience the cultural delights of Nepal with us depending on your time availability - within a day to over a week.

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

Best Nepal Culture tours Mountain panorama view Buddies Temple visit

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu — Pick up from the airport by our representative and Check into hotel rest day Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport (TIA) After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative who will show you the name or company board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Hotel Shanker or a similar category hotel. After checking in, you can take a rest or visit our office. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner, you will be served excellent authentic Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the Nepalese food culture. Over night at Hotel. B/B Plan Day 2: After Breakfast Kathmandu sightseeing: — Monkey Temple- one of the oldest Buddhist Stupa, Bodhanath- the biggest Buddhist temple, Patna Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, monkey temple, kopan monastery Stay overnight in monastery hotel. Day 3: After Breakfast drive to Namobuddha (43 Km). — Buddhist call it "Tagmologin ''; the famous Buddhist sport where Lord Buddha (on 7th reincarnation) sacrificed his body to hungry Tigress and its cubs.After Lunch you will drive back to Bhaktapur one city tour. after that drive back to kathmandu Stay Overnight at hotel ( Bed & Breakfast) Day 4: Drive to Pokhara- 200 km — west of Kathmandu by A/C tourist coach. It takes about 6 hours to drive; it is a famous sightseeing point for travelers with beautiful lakes and mountain ranges. One of the most beautiful lake cities in the world, evening walk around the lake side overnight at a hotel. ( Bed & Breakfast ) Day 5: Drive to Sarangkot – 6500ft. — for sunrise and close-up view of Annapurna & Fishtail Mountain. Full day in Pokhara excursions World Peace Pagoda, Malepatan Gumba, Syangja eTibetan Refugee Camp , Buddhist stupa of World Peace Pagoda was constructed by Buddhist monks from the Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji organization on a narrow ridge high above Phewa Tal. Besides being a cultural monument, the site is also famous for the panoramic view it offers of the Pokhara Valley. We cross the Phewa Lake on a boat and then hike to the Stupa. Then we will visit the Malepatan Gomba or monastery at Malepatan. Then we made another hike to Hyangja, the site for the Tibetan refugee camp who fled Tibet after the Cultural Revolution in China. You may try the Tibetan variety of foods, bargain for curios, and at the same time acquaint yourself with the Tibetan culture. There is the Tashi Palkhiel monastery in the Karma Kagyu tradition. Overnight at Pokhara. (Bed & Breakfast ) Day 6: We drive to Lumbini today — about 290 kilometers south-west from Pokhara which takes about 6-7 hours. We bid goodbye to the Himalayas in Pokhara, and headed toward the flat lands of Nepal's Terai. Generally, the weather gets hot and humid in the plains except in the winter. Perhaps, Lumbini is the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site - the place where Buddha was born. In case we reach Lumbini around sunset time, we can stroll in the local market to have a glimpse into the local lifestyle. Overnight at Lumbini. (Bed & Breakfast) Day 7: Full Day Explore Lumbini is one of the world's major religious, architectural, and historical places. — We devote today's time to visiting as many places and sites in Lumbini as possible. The place is really a big area with monuments, temples, and ancient sites making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. First we visit the Mayadevi temple which is built on the exact place where Buddha was born. We spend some time wandering around the gardens. We also visit the museum and peace pagoda Some of the important landmarks and monuments in Lumbini include: Asoka’s Pillar erected by Emperor Asoka (249 BC) on the spot of Buddha's birth which also has the oldest inscription in Nepal. There are many Buddhist Temples founded by the devotees from different countries: Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese and Burmese, Korean, etc. Overnight at Lumbini. (B/B (Bed & breakfast ) Day 8: Drive back to Kathmandu — We are nearing the end of our Buddhist Cultural Tour. We head back toward Kathmandu today - about a 300 kilometer journey into the winding mountain road. The journey would take about 6-7 hours. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu. B/B (Bed & Breakfast ) Day 9: Airport drive for final departure (Breakfast ) — Airport drive for final departure (Breakfast )

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival Kathmandu — Pick up from the airport by our representative and Check into hotel rest day Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport (TIA) After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative who will show you the name or company board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Hotel Shanker or a similar category hotel. After checking in, you can take a rest or visit our office. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner, you will be served excellent authentic Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the Nepalese food culture. Over night at Hotel. B/B Plan+