Accommodation: There are many options for your stay in Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini and Bandipur. We offer both budget as well as luxury hotels as per our clients wish to make their stay as comfortable as possible. You can choose your choice of hotel during the booking procedures. Some of the best hotels of these cities are: Yak and Yeti, Fishtail Lodge, Temple Tree, Green Park, Barahi Jungle Lodge, and many more.
Transportation: Depending on group size, size of transportation will be different. However, all these vehicles will be Tourist standard with good air conditioning. All the road transportation throughout the trip will be done with a private vehicle just for our group.
Meals: Breakfast is already included in the cost whereas Lunch and dinner is not (except in Chitwan) and you may visit different restaurants in the city. Do not forget to try Local Nepali and Newari cuisine while you are on a sightseeing tour. Your guide will take you to the best local food spots for wonderful dishes. Dal Bhat is a very popular main course dish which is commonly consumed by Nepali citizens. Momo is another popular and loved snack in Nepal which is also a must try.
Major attractions of Nepal Cultural Tour 14 Days
Swayambhunath: Popular as "Monkey Temple" amongst travelers, this temple is located on top of the hill and has both Hindu and Buddhist shrines around its premise. Another World Heritage Site offering a great 360 degree view of Kathmandu valley from the top.
Kathmandu Durbar Square: Historically important Royal Palace of Kathmandu built in 16th century while Malla King was ruling Kathmandu Valley. Inside the premises of this durbar square you will visit many temples dedicated to Hindu God and Goddess. Also visit the living Goddess, Kumari.
Patan Durbar Square: Reflecting ancient Newari architecture, Patan Durbar Square is another Royal Palace with cultural and historical richness. It is one of the oldest Buddhist cities of Nepal as well. Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen Temple, Taleju Bhawani Temple, Vishwanath Temple are some of the major temples inside Patan Durbar Square.
Chitwan National Park: Being the first National Park of Nepal, Chitwan attracts many tourists because of its wildlife activities along with diverse flora and fauna. There are many activities such as village walk, Tharu cultural Dance Show, Elephant breeding center visit, Jungle safari, Bird watching and many other activities which you can experience in Chitwan National Park.
Bindhyabasini Temple: It is one of the oldest temples of Pokhara city which was established around the 1760s and is dedicated to Goddess Bindhyabasini, incarnation of Kali. The temple has a view of the surrounding valley with Annapurna Range towering behind.
Sarangkot: A popular spot for sunrise and sunset at an elevation of 1,600 meters above sea level. A 30 min drive from Pokhara will leave you with nothing but great scenery of the surrounding city and gigantic Himalayas including Annapurna I (8,091m), Fishtail (6,993m and many more. A perfect view point to have a panoramic view of mountains.
Pashupatinath Temple: This Hindu temple is located alongside Bagmati River and is dedicated to Pashupati, a form of Shiva. Regarded as one of the holiest Hindu temples, this religious site's existence has been recorded as early as 400 CE.
Bouddhanath Stupa: Believed to entomb remains of Kassapa Buddha, this stupa is the largest stupa in Nepal and receives many Buddhist people in order to worship this stupa. Listed as a World Heritage Site in 1979 AD by UNESCO, Bouddhanath Stupa showcases deep belief in Buddhism.
Nagarkot: Situated out of the Kathmandu Valley, Nagarkot is an ideal destination for people who want to have a peak at the Himalayas of Nepal. This small village offers miles long panoramic views of the Himalayas including some of the 8000ers.
Lumbini: Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. It is also a Buddhist pilgrimage site and it is believed Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautam in this area around 623 BCE. There are many Buddhist temples in the region.
Tansen, Palpa: With a great history of the Magar community, this town in Palpa district reflects the outstanding tradition and culture of Magar people. The views of surrounding villages and hills are unspoiled and untouched by modernization. This region is also popular with Dhaka, a fabric which is locally produced.
Bandipur: Ancient Newari Town which was once a major trading centre and still has ancient traditional architecture well preserved by the locals. Bandipur is now a very popular hill station which offers panoramic Mountain View of Annapurna, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal ranges.