CELEBRATING "THE NEW YEAR" IN NEPAL
Nepal Travel Package
(Kathmandu/Pokhara/Chitwan)

Trip Profile: 11 Days/10 Nights
5 Nights in Kathmandu
3 Night in Pokhara
2 Nights in Chitwan
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Itinerary

Day 01

• Arrive in Kathmandu.
• Check-in at hotel.
• Visit Swayambhunath Stupa- which was built more than 2000 years ago. The big eyes of Buddha printed on the four sides of the dome is believed to look upon the entire Kathmandu Valley. The ground that the temple is built on has really powerful and sacred energy. It is said that praying at this Stupa is 30 millions times more powerful than praying at any other place. The Stupa is located at a hill top from where the entire Kathmandu Valley is visible.

• O/N in Kathmandu.

Day 02

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Kathmandu Valley Excursion:
  - Visit this Kathmandu Durbar Square: historical palace of the Royals.
  - Visit the site of Hanuman- the monkey god.
  - Kala Bhairab- the God of destruction.
  - Taleju Temple and the temple of Jagannath.
  - Kastamandap Temple- the oldest wooden building in not only in Kathmandu but in the whole world and is where the capital city of Kathmandu derived its name from.
  - Temple Ashok Vinayak- God Ganesha
  - Temple of Lord Shiva- this temple features sculptures from the Kamasutra age.
  - Kumari Chen- The home of the Living Goddess Kumari. It is believed that inside the Kumari's body dwells the soul of the Goddess Taleju.

• Lunch.

• Drive to Patan- the city of fine arts.
  - Visit Patan's Durbar Square: This Durbar Square was built during the regime of the Malla dynasty. The place is famous for its old palaces, temples and religious monuments.
  - The Temple of Lord Krishna was built in the 17th century. It is the only Nepali temple with 21 peaks and is entirely made of stone.
  - Temple Maha Buddha: this temple has 1000 Buddha sculptures placed in all different postures.
  - Golden Buddha temple: This three story temple was made in the 12th century by King Bhaskar Verma.

• Travel to Patan Industrial Area: Famous for Nepalese wood carving, statues made from cooper and bronze and Jewelries made from gold and silve.

• O/N in Kathmandu.
  

Day 03

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Start drive to Pokhara.

• On our way to Pokhara, we will have some adventure by rafting down the Trishuli River.

• Lunch will be served on a riverside beach.

• After completion of the rafting, continue drive to Pokhara. The famous lakeside town in the western part of Nepal was formally the capital for Hippies. Pokhara is the most beautiful place in Nepal with its beautiful lakes like Fewa, Begnas and Rupa Lakes. It is located at the height of 827 meters above sea level.

• Hotel check-in on arrival.

• Free night in Pokhara.
  

Day 04

• Breakfast.

• Optional ultra light mountain flight for 30 min. The flight will take you by the 3 ranges of the Annapurna Mountains which are above 8000 meters you might even see as far as Dhaulagiri Mountain.

• City excursion:
  - Gupteswor Mahadev- Cave of Lord Shiva
  - Devi's Falls

• Lunch.
  

• Boating on Lake Fewa and visit the island Barahi Temple where the Goddess Shakti is worshiped located in the middle of lake Fewa.

• 5 PM- Nava Graha Puja which is a Vedic ritual of fire. The puja is to cleanse your soul for a properous life. This is the perfect way to start the new year. This puja is one form of meditation which increases positive energy within the body and reduces negative vibes that come from our planet. During the puja your body, mind and soul will contact with the external energies which are in the cosmic region. Flowers resemble the physical element of this world, insents resemble air, light resembles fire and sandal wood paste used in the puja resembles earth thus combining the five basic elements of life. During this ceremony the priest will bless each of you with a sacred god statue which will protect you from evil spirits and bring prosperity to your life.

• New Year's Eve celebration with attractive program.

• O/N in Pokhara.

  
  

Day 05

• Breakfast, travel short way to healing hot spring.

• Relax in the natural hot water and rejuvenate your body.
  

• A picnic lunch will be served near the hot springs in a peaceful and quiet setting so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery, good food and hotsprings.
  

• Drive back to Pokhara for free evening.

Day 06

• Drive to Chitwan National Park- the heart of the jungle. (4 hrs)

• The jungle is located on the territory of the previous Royal hunting reserve.

• Dinner and O/N in Chitwan.

Day 07

• Breakfast.
  

• Full day jungle activities:
  - Elephant Safari
  - Canoe ride
  - Jungle ride
  - Jungle walk
  - Visit Tharu culture village
  - Birdwatching, etc.

• O/N in Chitwan.

Day 08

• Breakfast.
• Start drive to Kathmandu.
• Enroute stop at Manakamana Temple. The temple is located at the altitude of 1305 meters. The cable cars that will take you to Manakamana are a fun experience in themselves. They will take you up to the town of Manakamana where you will find the temple. The Goddess that is worshiped here is believed to be very powerful and strong enough to make any wish come true once you pray to her.

• Lunch.

• Arrival and check in at hotel in Kathmandu.
  

• Free night in Kathmandu.

Day 09

• 

  Breakfast in Hotel.

• Excursion to Boudhanath-the biggest and oldest Buddha Stupa in the world built in 5th century. Buddhist teachings of the Buddhist religion are on scrolls surrounding this Stupa.

• Lunch.

• After lunch, shopping in Thamel and Durbar Marg.
  

• Free night in Kathmandu.
  

Day 10

• Breakfast.

• Free day in Kathmandu.

• Evening- farewell dinner with Nepali cultural dance.

Day 11

• Free time in Kathmandu until transfer to airport for final departure.
  

If you have questions regarding this program, feel free to contact us at info@aviatravelnepal.com

The price includes:
-Accomodation in twin sharing basis (Three star hotels).
-All Breakfasts.
- Arrival, departure transfer and sightseeing by non a/c vehicle.
- Professional Guide (English/Russian speaking guide).
- All entrance fees to temples and stupas during the sightseeing program.
- New Year's Eve program fee.
- Trip to Manakamana - cable car fees.
- Puja.
- Rafting with pack lunch.
- Picnic at hotsprings.
- Farewell dinner and culural show

The price does not include:

-entrance fees for Nepal (you can buy at airport upon arrival for 25 USD,valid for 15 days).

-Entry visa (one can get on arrival at the airport for 25 USD, valid for 15 days).
-Flight to Kathmandu or airport taxes.
- Departure airport tax - 29 USD.
- All lunches and dinners.
- Drinks of all nature.
- Tips/Donations.
-Ultra light mountain flight in Pokhara - 100 Euro.
- Consulation from Tibetan doctor in Kathmandu (optional) - 15 Euro.
- Tibetan medicine approx. 30 Euro (as per the prescription).
- Astrologer (optional) 50 Euro.
- All other incurred costs not stated as included in the program.

Extras:

- Special requests

GROUP MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 10 PERSONS.

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