Nepal Golden Triangle Overland Tour – 08 days

Once you arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, our representative will welcome you and drive you to the hotel. You can be refreshed and rest at the hotel.

In the evening, you can roam around the city’s lively areas, Thamel and Durbarmarg.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

Today, we will skip sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley and drive to Chitwan. Upon reaching Sauraha, we will rest for the day.

We will stroll around Tharu village and observe the way of life of the local indigenous populations. You could also try the local street foods. Later, we will walk to the Rapti River in the evening and enjoy the astonishing sunset view, a perfect view to capture on camera.

Overnight at Chitwan.

After having breakfast, we will get ready to explore the national park. Our national park guide will help us explore the park closely, and our activities will give us enough time to capture the moments.

Firstly, we will go for a canoe ride over the Rapti River. During our ride, we will witness the various kinds of birds. Currently, there are 544 different species of birds around the park. Also, we will watch the harmless Gharial Crocodiles rowing in the water or lying on the bank of the river. At the end of our ride, we will meet the jungle, and we will all be set to walk inside the park. This walk will not be an ordinary walk; this is a real exploration of the raw natural beauty. On our walk, we will witness several wildlife and birds, and we also got to meet the baby elephants.

We will head back to the hotel and rest for a while. Later, we will go on a jungle safari in a jeep. This Jeep Safari will let us witness wildlife, including the One-Horned Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, wild boar, deer, bison, and more. Safaris by jeep offer numerous benefits, allowing you to easily spot animals closely, safely, and capture them with your camera too.

We will then return to the hotel before it gets dark. After a long day, you will release your stress with the hospitality of the resort. The traditional dance of the locals, Tharu Nach, will entertain you, and the taste of the authentic food, including steamed rice, lentils, and more, will surely help you relax and get good sleep.

Overnight at Chitwan.

We will have breakfast and then go for a scenic drive to Pokhara. On the way, we will witness small settlements, farmlands, rivers flowing beside the highway, and hills surrounding us.

Once we reach Pokhara, we go directly to the hotel and rest. Later in the evening, you could walk around the streets of Pokhara. Also, you will get the best view of the lakeside at night time. You do not want to miss the chance to capture the beauty of Lakeside on camera. Also, Pokhara is lively at night, and you can enjoy a few bars and clubs.

Overnight at Pokhara.

Today, we will explore Pokhara and capture all its scenic beauty. We will wake you early and drive to Sarangkot to witness the beautiful sunrise with one of the best views. We will see Mount Dhaulagiri and Fishtail up close from the top of this hill. Once the sun rises, the golden glow in those peaks is the view you should capture in your cameras and, of course, on your memory. This is most probably the once-in-a-lifetime view.

We will then return to the hotel and enjoy breakfast. After breakfast, we will explore Pokhara’s top spots, such as Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, World Peace Pagoda, and Fewa Lake. Fewa Lake is the most visited spot in Pokhara, and it provides excellent scenery photography chances because of its vibrant boats and captivating reflection of the snow-capped Annapurna range. If you want a clear panoramic landscape of Pokhara, the World Peace Pagoda is a perfect spot to capture it.

Later in the evening, you can roam around Pokhara and buy some souvenirs if you want.

Overnight at Pokhara.

After breakfast, we will take a scenic drive to Kathmandu. We will pass through small settlements, farmlands, and rivers.

After about 6-7 hours of driving, we will reach Kathmandu. You will be directly taken to the hotel, where you can rest for the day. Later in the evening, you can stroll around the Thamel, also known as Freak Street.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

Today, we will explore the top tourist attractions in the Kathmandu Valley, including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Bouddhanath. These locations are all listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Drive to Swayambhunath Stupa

After breakfast, we will drive to Swayambhunath Stupa. Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as Monkey Temple, is one of Nepal’s largest and most ancient Stupas, situated atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley. As you ascend to the stupa, you will smell burning incense and hear flags waving & prayer wheels rotating.

Two Buddhist monasteries and a temple dedicated to Haratima, which Buddhists and Hindus worship, are also located within the stupa. You will witness large numbers of monkeys roaming around the stupa, and if you want to capture them on camera, you might even get some natural poses from them. Also, the panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley is worth watching and capturing. Looking over the dome-shaped stupa, it feels like it is in a photography pose.

Drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square

After enjoying the moments at Swayambhunath Stupa, we head towards the Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka. This is one of the three most visited Durbar squares in the Kathmandu Valley. If you are fortunate, you can glimpse Kumari, the well-known living goddess of Nepal. The Newari architecture here reflects the Malla and Shah Dynasties.

While you are strolling around Durbar Square, you can photograph the historic pagoda-styled temples, monuments, statues, and everyday life, seeing around selling souvenirs, carrying luggage, and more.

Drive to Bouddhanath Stupa

In the afternoon, we will visit another of the oldest stupas, Bouddhanath Stupa, a giant whitewashed-dome structure built in the 5^th AD. The stupa is surrounded by Buddhist monasteries and lamas, making it one of the largest in the world. Thousands of Tibetan Buddhists visit Bouddhanath in the winter to pay their respects.

It sits atop three terraces and, when viewed from above, resembles a lotus blossom, which is still sacred by all pious Buddhists worldwide. Furthermore, the Buddha’s four pairs of eyes are a striking representation of the four cardinal directions, which represent the careful observation of people and their daily and night obligations.

Drive to Pashupatinath Temple

In the evening, we will visit the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the oldest and most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva. The main temple features four entrances facing each direction and is built in the pagoda style. In front of the western entryway is a prominent bronze figure of Nandi. On this site, there are 518 temples and monuments. Only Hindus are allowed inside the main temple.

The vibe, energy, and crowd of devotees are worth watching and capturing with the camera. There may probably be some sadhus living close to the temple you will encounter on the way. Some of these devout ascetics may allow you to take their pictures. However, certain sadhus could request a modest tip for every picture.

One of the main attractions is the evening arati, which is held here every day at the same time. You can enjoy that sandhya aarti, and we will return to the hotel later.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

Today is the farewell. We are very careful about departure, so that we will drop you off at the airport three hours before departure.

Hope you enjoyed your time with us. Safe journey.

Note: If you want to prolong your stay, we can assist you with further planning for your trip to Nepal.