Nepal Heritage Tour – 10 Days
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Overview
Highlights
- Guided city tours to UNESCO World Heritage Sites– Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Changunarayan etc.
- Experience Newari Culture of Kathmandu Valley.
- Visit the birth place of Lord Buddha, “Lumbini”.
- Explore the beautiful city of Pokhara.
- Spectacular Sunrise/Sunset with panoramic Himalayan views from Nagarkot and Sarangkot.
- Visit Newari heritage town of Tansen in Palpa .
- Wildlife Activities in Chitwan National Park.
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Trip includes
- Pick up from and drop off at the hotel and the airport on a private vehicle.
- Twin sharing accommodation in a three star hotel in Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Pokhara, Lumbini, and Chitwan. (Note: In Tansen Tourist Standard hotel is provided) Breakfast included.
- Two nights/three days accommodation in Chitwan with full board meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as all jungle activities in the national park.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural dance performance in the evening before departure.
- All Ground transportation by private tourist vehicle.
- All Guided city tour as mentioned in day-by-day itinerary on a private vehicle.
- Ace the Himalaya’s licensed English-speaking guide.
- The required number of ground staff during the tour like Driver, helper etc.
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for our field staff.
- Entry permits and fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, and cultural and historical sites.
- Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag and sunhat (yours to keep).
- All government taxes, VAT, Tourist Service charges and official expenses.
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Itinerary
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Nagarkot
We host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your tour guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your trip. This includes a final briefing and preparat...
Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple.
Later visit Boudhanath, the 2,500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
The temple is situated on a ridge overlooking the Kathmandu valley, about 12 kms east of the city. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.The temple is one of the finest and oldest specimens of pagoda architecture built in 323 AD by King Haridutta Verma. Richly deco...
As you walk inside the old city square, you will feel a sense of inner harmony. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a collection of pagoda and shikhara – style temples grouped around a fifty-five window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is...
Nagarkot is a popular destination for tourists and a favorite weekend getaway for those seeking peace and quiet. An unbroken chain of the major peaks of eastern Nepal’s Himalayas including Mount Everest, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Choba Bhamre, Gauri Shankar an...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Resort in Chitwan
We wake up early today to catch a glimpse of the spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas. Weather permitting, the endless chain of mountains appear glossy in the north, while...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Resort in Chitwan
Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee and then proceed for canoeing/jeep safari.
A traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip down the Rapti River to view ...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Lumbini
Today transfer to Lumbini from Chitwan. Arrive at Lumbini. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a World Heritage Site 285 km south-west of Kathma...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel
Half-Day Sightseeing in Lumbini.
Lumbini is hallowed ground as Shakyamuni Buddha was born here in southern Nepal more than twenty-five hundred years ago. As a sacred birthplace, it is an important...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel
Transfer from Palpa to Pokhara; 115 kms/ 6 – 7 hours drive.Upon arrival, check in at hotel.
We wake up early today to catch a glimpse of the spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas. After we have breakfast we head to Pokhara on a tourist bus, van or a car, depending on the size of the group.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Breakfast at the hotel. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. The places we visit are as below:
Early in the morning about 45 minutes drive with 25 minutes hike take us to the top of Sarangkot to see the best sunrise and close views of many mountains like Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail including views of the beautiful the Pokhara Valley and Phewa lake. Af...
Lies in the center of religious old bazaar. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, yet another manifestation of Shakti. The park grounds offer a fine picnic and relaxing area.
Locally known as Patale Chhango and in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley is where the stream flowing from Fewa Lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. This is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike.
The revered Gupteshwor Cave is situated 2 kms from Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Devi’s fall and the cave is almost 3 kms long. It has some big hall-sized rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all four. This cave holds special value to Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.
Situated at an altitude of 800m above sea level, it is the second largest lake in the kingdom. With the Barahi Island Temple in the middle of the lake it is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pa...
Carved by Seti-Gandaki is one of the natural wonders of Pokhara. K.I. Singh bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool & Prithivi highway Bridge near bus park, provides a perfect view of the river’s dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by the turbulent flow of white water.
The Tibetan village Tashiling in the south and the Tashi Palkhel village in the north of Pokhara are renowned for the production and trade of woolen carpets and other handicrafts. The original Tibetan settlers in this region migrated to Nepal in the ‘50s.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel
Today transfer to Kathmandu from Pokhara by surface; 200 Kms / 6 hrs drive.
After returning to Kathmandu, you have the afternoon and the evening to stroll along the streets of Kathmandu...
Meals: Breakfast
The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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The Himalayas are home to some of the most captivating vistas of the world. Ace the Himalaya has meticulously created unique outdoor adventure journeys for you to explore the highlights of four enchanting, yet very different cultural wonderlands – Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India. From trekking, peak climbing and mountaineering to rafting, wildlife safari, cultural tours and other activities, Ace the Himalaya has an option for all kinds of outdoor lovers. We are proud to showcase the Himalayas to the world and take your journey beyond the ordinary!
Company Overview
Ace the Himalaya was founded by Prem K Khatry in 2006, after working for many years as a freelance tour/trekking leader. Prem founded Ace to be a 100% locally-owned inbound ground operator in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India. Since 2006, Ace the Himalaya has been proudly showcasing the scenic beauty of the glorious Himalayas to the world. As a Nepalese-owned company, Ace offers wholesale tour operators the twin benefits of affordable ground services and superior quality itineraries and travel planning services. Today, the company employs a staff of 110 and has proudly served thousands of trekking groups in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India.
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Ace specializes in hiking, trekking, mountaineering, rafting, wildlife safaris, mountain biking, cultural tours, and special itineraries (honeymoon, photography, festivals, voluntourism and student). Ace offers both pre-planned itineraries and custom travel planning services. Our average group size has eight clients and two guides. Ace can also accommodate large groups, having worked with student groups of about 250 travelers.
We have packages for ‘Voluntourism’, which stands for volunteering (teaching, rebuilding construction etc.) while traveling. Also, we have just started a special marriage package in traditional Nepalese custom for the couples on a holiday in Nepal.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International airfare and airport departure tax. (See the international flights page)
- Your travel insurance. (See the travel insurance page)
- Nepal entry visa –- you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying US $ 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying US $40 and $ 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos).
- Lunch and dinner in all places except chitwan(about USD 15 to USD 20 per person per day).
- All Items of Personal nature like drink, Laundry etc.
- Tips for tour staff and driver. (Tipping is expected)
- Others expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.
9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 3 Dinners
List of Recommended Equipment for the Tour:
- Duffel or Rucksack bag or suitcase (We will provide one complimentary ACE duffel bag for you to keep.)
- Daypack
- Warm wool or synthetic hat that covers your ears (only if you are traveling in the cold season i.e January, February and December)
- Goggles or sunglasses for sunbeam, dust and wind.
- A neck warmer is another piece of gear for extra warmth if you feel you will need it and is for cold season i.e January, February and December.(optional)
- 1 pair warm gloves (This is required if you are traveling in cold season i.e January, February and December).
- T-shirts (2).
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket (preferable if you are traveling in rainy season from June to September.)
- 1 pair cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis), 1 pair shorts.
- 2 pairs lightweight long underwear/thermals (if you are traveling in winter January, February and December).
- 2 pairs of liner socks, synthetic or Capilene.
- 1 pair light camping shoes or sneakers.
- 1 pair sandals (Optional).
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