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Cultural Highlights of Nepal

Nepal

11 days from £1,915pp Inc. international flights

Uncover the main cultural highlights of Nepal including Kathmandu, Bandipur, the stunning scenery around Pokhara and Kurintar before ending in the old streets of Bhaktapur.

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At a Glance

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Bodnath Stupa, Kathmandu, NepalDurbar Square, Kathmandu, NepalMain street, Bandipur, NepalHimalayas, NepalBhaktapur, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Go to Dhulikhel for a few days of relaxation at the end of your tour.
  • Include a river rafting overnight journey.
  • Include a short trek in the Annapurna region.
  • Include a scenic mountain flight over the mighty Mount Everest.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Explore Kathmandu's diverse mix of cultures.
  • Experience the Newari culture at Bandipur.
  • Wander through the medieval streets of Bhaktapur.
  • Witness a Himalayan sunrise.

Day by Day

Day 1London

Fly this evening from London to Delhi.

Day 2Delhi - Kathmandu

After a short layover in Delhi, board your onward flight to Kathmandu. On arrival you will be met and driven to your hotel. The rest of the day will be at leisure.

Day 3Kathmandu

This morning you will have a private guided tour of Kathmandu city. You will have a chance to wander round the beautiful Durbar Square with its traditional pagoda temples and then head to the "Monkey Temple", Swayambhunath, a huge Buddhist stupa set on a hill. In the afternoon you will drive to Pashupatinath, Nepal's most important Hindu Temple, which is a popular place for cremations, since the Bagmati River, on which it is set, is sacred to Hindus. Close by is Bodnath Stupa, a large Buddhist temple where a small Tibetan community has sprung up.

Day 4Kathmandu - Bandipur

Today you will drive to the medieval town of Bandipur, which is en route between Kathmandu and Pokhara. Much of the town is a beautiful example of typical Newari architecture and there are beautiful views. The afternoon will be at leisure for you to explore the small town.

Day 5Bandipur

Today is at leisure to explore the locality with your guide.

Day 6Bandipur - Pokhara

Today you will continue by road to Pokhara. The journey will take around 3 hours. In the afternoon you have a private tour of this lakeside town taking in the main sights and the bazaar.

Day 7Pokhara

Rise early to watch the sunrise at Sarangkat for superb views of the Annapurna range. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Pokhara.

Day 8Pokhara - Kurintar

Today you will spend most of the day on the road travelling to Kurintar. En route you will stop at the historic town of Gorkha where you can visit the Historic Gorkha Durba.

Day 9Kurintar - Bhaktapur

Today you head for Bhaktapur, the journey will take around 3 hours. The afternoon is at leisure in this historic city.

Day 10Bhaktapur

Today you have a full day of sightseeing, exploring Bhaktapur and Changu in the morning before visiting Bungamati and Patan in the afternoon.

Day 11Bhaktapur - Kathmandu - Delhi

This morning you have an early start; you will be transferred to the airport in plenty of time to catch your return flights via Delhi, arriving home the same day.

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