Grand Nepal Discovery

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel (Check-in from 14.00). After check-in, begin your Nepal experience with a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by a walk through the historic old city and Ason Bazaar, depending on arrival time. If the flight arrives late, sightseeing will be arranged on another suitable day. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Visit Swayambhunath, the famous hilltop Buddhist stupa overlooking Kathmandu Valley. Continue to Bhaktapur Durbar Square with its historic temples and traditional squares. In the afternoon, visit Patan Durbar Square, known for its beautiful Newari art and architecture. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Drive to Chitwan National Park, one of Nepal’s best-known wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch and check-in, visit a traditional Tharu village and experience local culture. Enjoy a relaxed evening with a wildlife and nature presentation. Overnight in Chitwan.

Enjoy a morning nature walk and canoe ride on the Rapti River, followed by a visit to the Crocodile Conservation Centre. In the afternoon, experience a Jeep Safari inside Chitwan National Park. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Tharu cultural performance. Overnight in Chitwan.

Travel to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Mayadevi Temple and Sacred Garden, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this important pilgrimage site. Overnight in Lumbini.

Leave Lumbini and travel through the hills to historic Tansen, known for its traditional Newari character and mountain views. Continue to Pokhara and visit Devi’s Fall and the nearby Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave. Continue to the Tibetan Camp to experience Tibetan culture and handicrafts. Later, enjoy time around Phewa Lake. If time permits, experience the evening Aarti ceremony by the lake. Overnight in Pokhara.

Early morning visit to Sarangkot for sunrise and Himalayan views, weather permitting. After breakfast, visit Bindhyabasini Temple and explore Old Pokhara. In the afternoon, visit Pumdikot and its impressive 108-foot Lord Shiva statue, followed by the World Peace Stupa for beautiful panoramic views. Overnight in Pokhara.

Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of Nepal’s most sacred Hindu sites, followed by Boudhanath Stupa, an important centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight (Check out by 12.00 noon). Your Nepal journey with Swornim comes to an end.