Nepal 13 days 12 nights Tour

Day 1: Kathmandu Airport - Kathmandu Thamel

Highlights: Thamel Night Life at own leisure!

02.00pm: Arrive at Kathmandu Airport.

03.30pm: Pick up from airport and transfer to hotel.

04.30pm: Check in. Rest & Relax. Free & easy after check in. Tour ends.

NOTE 1: The hotel is at Thamel area, you can explore at own during night time. Eyes On Nepal recommends some good restaurants here for coffee of dinner.

NOTE 2: Walking distance: 10 to 20 minutes. Our tour guide will bring you around in Thamel area, and will explain where to go, What to see, what to eat….

Day 2: Kathmandu Day Tour

Highlights: Visit 4 x UNESCO World Heritage Sites + Nepalese traditional cultural dance performances. Welcome to Nepal!

07.00am: Breakfast at hotel.

08.00am: Pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu, daily tours start, visit:

• Swayambhunath Stupa, the Monkey Temple – one of the oldest Buddhist Stupa in Valley
  Boudhanath Stupa – The largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet.NOTE: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.
• Pashupatinath Temple- The most sacred temple of Hindu Lord Shiva in the world. NOTE: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.

01.30pm: Lunch at Patan Palace Restaurant.

02.30pm: Tours continue, visit:

• Patan Durbar Square NOTE: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.
• Kathmandu Durbar Square NOTE: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.

06.00pm: Dinner in Gokarna House Restaurant with Nepalese traditional cultural dance performances.

08.00pm: After dinner, back to hotel. Rest & relax.

Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara

Highlights: Trishuli River – ONE(1) Day Rafting Trip

06.00am: Breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel.

07.00am: Pick up from your hotel. Proceed to Charaudi (Rafting starting point).

10.20am: Arrived in Charaudi (Rafting starting point).

10.30am: Introductions.

10.40am: Get changed into rafting clothes.

11.00am: Go to the river for an introduction about river, the places we will see as well as the all-important safety and paddle talk.

11.30am: Let’s get going – rafting starts.

11.35am: Our first small waves.

12.00pm: Our first real rapid called twin rock (Grade 2+).

12.45pm: Our second and biggest rapid called Ladies delight (Grade 3) because it is said that ladies really like this rapid.

12.55pm: Our next rapid called landslide (Grade 2+).

01.00pm: Lunch time (We provide freshly prepared food and salads with cheese, salami, tuna and more is laid on the table).

01.30pm: Start rafting again.

01.35pm: We have the opportunity to play some fun water games.

02.05pm: Another big rapid called Monsoon (Grade 2+ to 3).

02.10pm: Rafting end at Phisling.

02.30pm: Get changed for the trip to your next destination – Pokhara.

03.00pm: Pick up and depart to Pokhara.

06.00pm: Arrive in Pokhara. Check in to your hotel. Rest & Relax.

07.30pm: Pick up from hotel and dinner at Lan Hua Restaurant.

08.30pm: After dinner, back to hotel. Rest & Relax.

NOTE: Eyes On Nepal recommend Busy Bee Café for some night life and drinks. Busy Bee Cafe has the best live music band every night starting at 8pm.

Day 4: Pokhara Day Tour

Highlights: Sarangkot Sunrise Tour + Paragliding Tours + Pokhara sights-seeing tour + World Peace Pagoda sunset tour

05.15am: Pick up from hotel in Pokhara. We will bring you to Sarangkot sunrise tour.

NOTE: Sarangkot (1592m) is the highest view point for the sunrise in Pokhara area. You will reach Sarangkot easily by 45 minutes’ drive by a car ride to the top from Pokhara and then 45 minutes hike up to the main view point.

06.00am: Sunrise Tour at Sarangkot.

07.00am: After sunrise, back to your hotel. Breakfast is at your own hotel or own expenses. Rest and relax.

08.00am: Visit Phewa Lake by boat (1 hour) Note: We will take you to Tal Barahi Temple by boat.

09.00am: Pick up from your Hotel and Proceed to Paragliding Tours.

10.00am: You will start your Paragliding Tour after a short briefing by the pilot. Pokhara in Nepal is the world’s best paragliding spot in the world with amazing view of Annapurna range of mountains and beautiful landscape around Pokhara valley, virgin Mt; Fishtail (Machhapuchhre), LamjungHimal, Annapaurna, Himal, Himchuli, Phewa lake, rice field, rivers and settlements.

10.30am: You will land in Phewa Lake Side. We will pick you up and bring you to your hotel.

12.00pm: Pick up from your hotel for lunch at Thakali Kitchen Restaurant.  NOTE: The restaurant has the nicest Thakali Dhal Bhat in Pokhara according to the locals and tourists. Rest and relax after lunch.

03.00pm: After lunch, tour continue to

• Davis Fall – A waterfall located at Pokhara in Kaski District. An interesting aspect is the water from the fall flow about 500 feet through the natural tunnel at the depth of 100 feet from ground level.
• Mahadev Cave – Across the road from Davis Falls, this venerated cave contains a huge stalagmite worshipped as a Shiva’s Lingam.
• World Peace Pagoda Sunset Tour – Standing on top of the Ananda hill, Shanti Stupa adds more beauty to Pokhara Valley. It is a perfect holiday place providing a clear view of the Himalayan range of mountains, Phewa Lake and Pokhara City. The hilltop provides a splendid view of sunrise and sunset. Tripadvisor has ranked Shanti Stupa as top second attraction in Pokhara.

07.00pm: Dinner at Black & White Cafe.

08.00pm: After dinner, back to hotel. Rest & Relax. Tour Ends.

Day 5: Pokhara – Banthanti [Poonhill Trek 5 days 4 nights]

Highlights: Amazing views of snow-capped mountains, feel the mountains for the very first time.

07.00am: Breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel. NOTE: Leave your luggage which you don’t need with Eyes On Nepal, you bring whatever you need to the mountains only.

08.00am: Pick up from hotel. You will start your Poon Hill Trek 5 days 4 nights today!

09.30am: Arrive in Nayapol(1070m). Start the trek. NOTE: You will need to show your TIMS & Annapurna Conservation Project Permit at Birethanti(1025m) to enter the Annapurna Conservation Areas’ Project.

11.00am: Arrived in Ramghai. Tea Break and lunch at Sudame. Continue the trek to Sudame(1340m).

12.00pm: Arrived at Sudame, then continue the trek to Hille(1460m). NOTE: From Sudame to Hille will take around 1 hour.

02.15pm: Arrived at Hille. Continue the trek to Tikhedhunga(1540m). NOTE: 30 minutes’ walk, followed by more than 2000 uphill stone steps. NOTE: 2 hours uphill treks.

05.00pm: Arrive in Ulleri(2070m), then continue the treks to Banthanti(2300m). NOTE: 30 minutes treks from Ulleri to Banthanti.

05.30pm: Arrive in Banthanti. Overnight in Banthanti. Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant. After dinner, rest and relax.

Day 6: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani [Poonhill Trek 5 days 4 nights]

Highlights: Trekking in the snow-capped mountains

07.00am: Breakfast at hotel.

08.00am: Check out. Start the trek to Nangethanti(2430m). NOTE: 2.5 hours uphill treks. Bhurungdi river is on the right side before crossing the bridge. Amazing view of jungle and river.

10.30am: Arrive in Nangethanti, tea break time.

11.00am: Continue the trek to Ghorepani(2860m). NOTE: 1.5 hours uphill treks.

12.30pm: Arrive in Ghorepani. Check in to hotel. Lunch in Ghorepani. Rest & Relax after check in to your hotel.

04.00pm: Trek to Poonhill(3193m) for sunset. NOTE: 1 hour’s trek to Poonhill.

06.30pm: Back to hotel. Dinner in the hotel. NOTE: Sunset of Poonhill is dependable on the weather, if you can’t get a good sunset view, we will bring you to Poonhill again the next morning for the sunrise. For those who want to view the sunset and sunrise, you can trek to Poonhill on your own.

Day 7: Trek to Poon Hill – Tadapani [Poonhill Trek 5 days 4 nights]

Highlights: Trekking in the snow-capped mountains

07.30am: Breakfast at hotel.

08.00am: Start the trek to Tadapani (2630m). NOTE: 6 hours’ treks.

09.30am: We will arrive in Deurali(3090m). Continue the trek to Banthanti(3180m). NOTE: Ghorepani to Deurali is 2 hours’ treks. From Deurali to Banthantiis 2 hours treks. You will see amazing view of Annapurna range of mountains on your left’s side, and green hill will be on your right’s side. Please don’t lose your concentration as you will fall down. The trail is small and narrow.

12.00am: Lunch in Banthanti(3180m).

01.00pm: After lunch, continue the trek to Tadapani. NOTE: 2 hours’ trek. 1 hour downhill trek, 1 hour uphill trek.

03.00pm: Arrive in Tadapani. Check in hotel. Rest & Relax. Dinner in the hotel. NOTE: At Tadapani, you will see amazing snow peaks / mountains of Annapurna South. Please make sure you wake up at 5.30am for the sunrise from your hotel.

Day 8: Trek to Ghandruk [Poonhill Trek 5 days 4 nights]

Highlights: Trekking in the snow-capped mountains

08.00am: Breakfast at hotel.

09.00am: Start the trek to Gandruk(1940m). NOTE: The trek will take in total 4 hours.

11.00am: Arrive in BhaisiKharka(2470m). Tea break.

11.30am: Continue the trek to Gandruk. NOTE: 2 hours’ trek.

01.30pm: Arrive in Gandruk. Check in hotel. Lunch in hotel.

02.30pm: After lunch, we will do a Gandruk Village tour. We will bring you to see the museum, library, schools etc. It is one of the most famous village in Annapurna regions. Dinner will be at your hotel. NOTE: Gandruk offers good views of Annapurna south and some snow-capped peaks.

Day 9: Ghandruk – Nayapul– Pokhara [Poonhill Trek 5 days 4 nights]

Highlights: Trekking in the snow-capped mountains.

08.00am: Breakfast at hotel.

09.00am: Start the downhill trek to Chane. Continue the trek to Kimche for 30 minutes, and continue another 30 minutes trek to Kilyu. We will continue the trek to Syauli Bajar(1220m).

11.30am: Lunch in Syauli Bajar.

12.30pm: Continue the trek to Nayapol. NOTE: 2 hours trek. You will pass-by Birethanti. You will need to show your TIMS & Annapurna Conservation Project Permit again to show the authority you have ended the treks in Annapurna areas.

03.00pm: Arrive in Nayapol. We will pick you up using local bus/ car/ Jeep to send you back to your hotel in Pokhara. Tour ends. Free & easy after check in Hotel Trekkers Inn. Rest & Relax.

NOTE: Dinner at own expenses.

Day 10: Pokhara to Lumbini

06.00am: Breakfast at hotel.

06.35am: Pick up from your hotel.

NOTE: You will be dropped at the Bus Station at Pokhara. Our tour guide will be with you in the bus to Lumbini. Journey will take 9 hours. Lunch en route. Bus will depart at 7am.

04.00pm: Arrive in Lumbini. Pick up from bus station to your hotel in Lumbini. After check in, free & easy.

NOTE: Dinner at Sunflower Restaurant. Menu: Chinese food.

Day 11: Lumbini

Highlights: Buddha Birth Place – Mayadevi Temple (main attraction) + Temples

09.00 am: Pick up from your hotel. Our tour guide will greet you at your hotel with rickshaw. Daily tours start, visit:

Buddha Birth Place – Mayadevi Temple (main attraction)

• Korea Temple
• Chinese Temple
• Singapore Temple
• Japan Temple
• India Temple
• French Temple
• Sri Lanka Temple
• Thai Monastery
• Vietnam Monastery
• Nepal Monastery and etc……
  NOTE: Lunch en route.

06.00pm: Dinner in Sunflower Restaurant. After dinner, will drop you back to your hotel. Tour ends after your dinner.

Day 12: Lumbini to Kathmandu - by Domestic Flight!

Highlights: Bungy Jumping at Tibetan Border – The Last Resort!

06.00am: Breakfast in hotel

07.30am: Pick up from your hotel. Transfer to airport to catch the 09.20am flight to Kathmandu.

09.20am: Depart to Kathmandu.

10.00am: Arrive in Kathmandu airport. Pick up and drive to the Tibetan border to The Last Resort. Tea breaks en route.

01.30pm: Arrive in The Last Resort. When we reach the resort – you can see the bridge 5 minutes before arriving! – we’ll introduce you to the bungy staff, give you a safety briefing, weigh you and give you a time slot. Then all you have to do is maintain mental calm until your turn! And don’t forget lunch!

02.15pm: NOW, JUMP!

03.15pm: Lunch at TheLast Resort. Free & easy

05.00pm: Drive to Kathmandu.

NOTE: We film your Bungy and show the footage to you at the resort. You can order the DVD of your jump at the resort and pick up your copy in our office in Kathmandu a day later. Bet you just can’t wait to show it to your family and friends!

NOTE: Dinner en route.

09.00pm: Arrive in Kathmandu. Check in hotel. Welcome drink. Rest & Relax.

Day 13: Kathmandu - Airport to own country

09.00am: Breakfast in the hotel.

10.00am: Free & easy until pick up from hotel to airport.

12.00pm: Check in airport.

03.15pm: Depart to own country. Tours Ends….

Nepal 13 days 12 nights tour is the most adventurous and culturally finest package we are offering. If you wish, you can personalise the Nepal 13 days 12 nights tour package to suit your time-frame and interests. Please contact us for any customisation needs.