Sabbatical in Nepal: A Mixture of Nature, Culture & Spiritual Experiential Tour

Kathmandu, Nepal
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Nepal has a lot to explore through nature, culture-spiritual and wildlife. We have made a mixture of all these experiences. The trip completes with a City tour of the Heritage site in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Pokhara. Short day hiking, Sunrise view from Himalaya. Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, Chitwan for Jungle safari. Please read the Itinerary and look at the photos of the same trip we made previously.

Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Patan is for UNESCO cultural & historical site

Pokhara is for short hiking and panoramic view of the Himalaya

Lumbini is a spiritual vibrant place

Chitwan National Park for bird watching and wildlife and Tharu Culture

If you wish to participate in a community volunteering program in a village or need career break internship programs for a gap-year or sabbatical please feel free and easy to write us. We are always looking forward to make your trip meaningful and memorable.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu, city of Temples & Stupas

Stop At: Swayambhunath Temple, Swayamhu Circle Road, Kathmandu 44620 Nepal
We welcome you at Kathmandu Airport and transfers to Hotel, short rest for refreshment after that short trip to Swoyambhunath, a famous and well-known attraction, also known as monkey temple.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
The historical Hanuman Dhoka Durbar known as Kathmandu Durbar Square. Here, you look up Living Goddess Kumari ghar, Durbar museum, temples and local makets
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner: Trip briefing & Welcome Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

Day 2: Immerse with mixed culture of Kathmandu & Bhaktapur

Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Boudhanath Stupa is the biggest & most popular Tibetan Stupa in the world. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for all the Buddhists around the world. The largest festival celebrated in Bouddhanath is Losar ( Buddhist festival ). Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the most famous tourist sites in Kathmandu city. The tourists can roam around the stupa along with the monks. The stupa is surrounded by a lot of hotels and rooftop restaurants from where you can relax and have a top view of the stupa.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, 44621 Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Pashupatinath temple is situated on the East side of the city. It is the largest temple complex in Nepal. Pashupati temple also comes under one of the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site of Kathmandu valley. Unlike other cultural sites or museums, Pashupatinath is the centre of energy with the active participation of people almost all the times of the day. Pashupati temple is very much crowded during the time of festival Maha Shivaratri, which is the biggest festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. This very spiritual place and is also known as a crematory centre.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Patan Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) 44700 Nepal
Patan Durbar Square located at the heart of Patan City. The place is a marvel of Newari Architecture. The Krishna Mandir is the main temple of the durbar square. The tourists can see the beautiful Nepali monuments. The place holds jatras during special occasions like Krishna Janmashtami.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bhaktapur, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Bhaktapur is one of the ancient cities of Nepal. It is also considered the home of Nepal's traditional arts, architecture, and craftworks. Bhaktapur also has many places to visit like 55 windowed palace, Nyatapola(5 storied temple). Bhaktapur is also known as the city of festivals and celebrations.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:


Accommodation included: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

Day 3: Explore Ancient City and Drive to Pokhara

Stop At: Pottery Square, Bhaktapur 44800 Nepal
This is the center of Bhaktapur’s ceramic industry, and it’s a fascinating place to wander around. You will be able to experience pottery. Several shops sell the finished article, and you can see the firing process at the back of the square, which is lined with mud-covered straw kilns.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
We drive to Pokhara. On the way, you will experience the swirling roads of Nepal along the Trisuli River.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

Day 4: Explore Naturally Beautiful Pokhara

Stop At: North East of Town Sarangkot, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
Sarangkot is known for panoramic Himalayan views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu. Early morning, about 20 minutes drive to Sarangkot hill and 10/15 minutes hiking for Himalayan Sunrise View.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), Pokhara Nepal
After rest for about an hour. After rest, we go boating in Phewa Lake. In the middle of the lake, there is Tal Barahi Temple. The lake is also famous for the reflection of mount Machhapuchhre and other mountain peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on its surface.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Devi's Fall, Siddhartha Highway, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
This is one of the most visited places in Nepal. Its Nepali name is Patale Chango, which means "underworld waterfall". the water passes through a cave called Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave or "cave beneath the ground".
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gupteswar Gupha, Siddhartha Highway, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
The cave lies opposite to Devi's Fall. The water from Devi's Fall flows through the cave. Gupteshwor Mahadev cave is one of the major attractions of Pokhara. After this, we go to World Peace Stupa.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:


Accommodation included: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

Day 5: Drive to Lumbini through Palpa

Pass By: Tansen, Tansen, Lumbini Zone, Western Region
We go to Lumbini via Palpa. Palpa is a beautiful hilly region. We are going to the Terai region of Nepal from the Hilly region.

Stop At: Lumbini Sanskritik, Lumbini Sanskritik, Lumbini Zone, Western Region
Depending upon the time we reach to Lumbini we will visit Maya Devi Temple(birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama). Maya Devi Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple situated at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lumbini, Nepal. The place is a huge area. We will study the origin of Buddhism.


Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

Day 6: Spiritual Vibrant Day And Learn Deeper about Buddhism

Stop At: Kudan Stupa, Kapilvastu, Lumbini 32800 Nepal
Kudan is believed to be the place where Buddha first met with his father, King Suddhodhana after he achieved enlightenment. you’ll see a series of impressive stupas.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tilaurakot, 32800, Nepal
Some archaeologists have identified the Tilaurakot archeological site as the location for the historical site of Kapilavastu. The place is where Buddha was grown up and had married life with Yasodhara.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Siddharthanagar, Nepal
We drive to Bairahawa for the night. Bhairahawa is the main travel gateway to the Buddhist pilgrim's circuit.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:


Accommodation included: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

Day 7: Lumbini to Chitwan

Stop At: Sauraha, Sauraha, Chitwan District, Narayani Zone, Central Region
After breakfast, Bhairahawa to Chitwan, Sauraha. The village is the eastern gateway to the nearby and large Chitwan National Park. We rest there and have lunch there.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Chitwan Tharu Village, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal A-one Business Complex, Sauraha 32909 Nepal
The village tour is famous for close and personal observation of the Tharu culture. You'll be able to witness to the Tharu lifestyle and daily activities from up close. the Tharu have lived very closed to this protected area and hence their tradition reflects their intimate relationship with the natural world. Before evening Riverside sunset view and Tharu cultural stick dance show. Dinner and overnight in hotel and resort.

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement, or sharing basis.

Day 8: Wildlife Experience in Chitwan National Park

Stop At: Chitwan National Park, Chitwan National Park, Chitwan District, Narayani Zone, Central Region
Early morning, bird watching, breakfast. After breakfast Jeep Safari or (elephant safari). Chitwan National Park is a delight for Bird-watchers with more than 400 migrant local species of Birds. Jeep safari is the fastest way to explore the wide area of the park.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
We drive back to Kathmandu for the night.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis

Day 9: Relax Day in Kathmandu

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Free Day in Kathmandu ( Spa & Sauna, massage, souvenir shopping etc…). Our Trip Summary & farewell dinner, overnight in Kathmandu hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: 3-star standard hotel, single supplement or sharing basis.

Day 10: Farewell

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Last day in Kathmandu. According to your flight schedule, we drive you to Tribhuwan International Airport or continue the next trip.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Driver & Language Guide
  • Accommodation: 3* standard Hotel in Bhaktapur with breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3* standard Hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3* standard Hotel in Lumbini with breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3* standard Hotel in Chitwan National Park, Sauraha
  • Accommodation: 3* standard Hotel in Thamel with breakfast (after tour)
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner in Chitwan
  • all activities including jungle safari in Chitwan
  • Entrance fee of all UNESCO World heritage sightseeing site
  • National Park Enrty fee
  • National Park safari guide and Vehicle
  • Entry ticket for Tharu Cultural evening Show
  • All ground transport mentioned in Itenerary
  • 9x Breakfast
  • 9x Dinner
  • Accommodation included: 9 nights
  • 1x Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Pashupatinath Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Patan Durbar Square
  • Entry/Admission - Pottery Square
  • Entry/Admission - Chitwan Tharu Village
  • Entry/Admission - Swayambhunath Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • Entry/Admission - Boudhanath Stupa
  • Entry/Admission - Devi's Fall
  • Entry/Admission - Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake)
  • Entry/Admission - Sarangkot
  • Entry/Admission - Gupteswar Gupha
  • Entry/Admission - Kudan Stupa

Exclusions

  • Initernational flight
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips to Guide & Driver
  • Any other extra expenses which is not mentioned in Included

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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