Portrait of a Country (trip)

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Portrait of a Country

  • Kathmandu airport, Nepal
  • Culture & Nature
Nepal, Asia

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Period offered: February, November. The provider (view their profile) can provide you with specific departure dates, final prices, and other information.


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from $3,295* per person13 DaysFebruary, November
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 4
Operator: Myths and Mountains 6 people max
Enjoy the many faces of Nepal without trekking. Beginning in the Valley, you will meet the pilgrims at the vibrant Buddhist and Hindu temples, sit down with a Living Goddess, and visit the palaces of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. Heading west, you drive to the charming Newari hill town of Bandipur before driving down to Tiger Tops Tharu Lodage in Chitwan Royal Animal Park. After visiting jungle villages, searching for tigers and riding elephants, you will visit one of the holiest places in Nepal  Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, and Janakpur, birthplace of Sita, and one of the holiest Hindu sites in the world. Here you can visit the temple and the Janakpur Womans Craft Development Center, one of the finest and most varied craft operations in Nepal.

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Nepal, Asia

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
  • May accommodate certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.

Itinerary

Day 1     Arrive in Kathmandu. Newari Dinner. D
Day 2     Visit Swayambunath, drive to Pashupatinath and Bodhanath. B
Day 3     Explore Patan, visiting the Golden Temple and Kumari. Next explore Bhaktapur. B
Day 4     Drive to Bandipur and visit town and villages. BLD
Day 5     Sunrise in Bandipur. Drive to Pokhara. Visit Mountaineering Museum, falls, and boatride on lake. BLD
Day 6     Drive to Lumbini. BLD
Day 7     Explore Lumbini. BLD
Day 8     Short drive to Royal Chitwan National Park. Elephant Ride. BLD
Day 9     Elephant ride. Canoe ride down river to Lodge and then visit Tharu Villages. BLD
Day 10     Drive to Janakpur and explore the area. BLD
Day 11     Visit Janaki Mandir, then drive to Kuwa Village and visit the Janakpur Woman's Developement Cent BLD
Day 12     Fly back to Kathmandu. Evening is free. Farewell dinner at Chez Caroline. B
Day 13     Transfer to airport for flight out.

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