*Nepal Bucket List
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Every Village Experience Responsible Tourism Program Includes the Following:
- One on one consultation with our travel experts
- Private registration and trip page
- Pretrip Packet
- Handpicked accommodations
- Experienced Private Guide
- Artisan shopping opportunities
- Our favorite tour activities
- Donation to one of TVE’s community partners
A small country bordered by economic giants India and China, Nepal boasts a rich cultural heritage seen through it’s people, traditions, and religious ceremonies. Nepal is home to 8 of the world’s 10 largest mountain peaks, including the famous Mount Everest…known to locals as Chomolungma and translated as “Goddess Mother of the World.”
A trip to Nepal has so much to offer in terms of culture, religion, history, and hospitality. In the bustling capital city of Kathmandu, explore the many UNESCO World Heritage sites from the 12th-18th centuries including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Spend the day at the Boudhanath Stupa and soak up the energy of the locals walking spring the stupa, chanting mantras, and turning prayer wheels. Roam around Thamel in search of fair trade, handmade goods, spices, Tibetan souvenirs, and more. And don’t forget to try momos- a flavorful, favorite snack of the Nepalese.
The stunning wildlife of Nepal is not to be missed. Take a flight to Chitwan National Park for a water and land safari in search of endangered Bengal tigers, leopard, Asian one horned rhino, sloths bears, and more!
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrive to Kathmandu International Airport. Meet your Village Experience Representative and transfer to boutique hotel in Patan.
Day 2 – Late morning to enjoy breakfast. Meet your guide for a tour of Patan Durbar Square. Enjoy wandering through the small alleyways, shopping the markets, and visiting the historical and cultural sights. Break for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Pashupatinath Temple (also known as the cremation sight).
Day 3 – Morning tour of the UNESCO Kathmandu Durbar Square. Visit the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex and the Kumari Chok. Continue on to the Boudhanath Stupa area for a tour, lunch break, and time free. (This is one of our favorite places in Kathmandu!) Return to the hotel in the afternoon.
Day 4 – Morning flight to Bharatpur. Meet hotel representatives and transfer to Lodge in Chitwan National Park. This Eco Lodge employs the local community, sources organic food from local farms, and works on conservation projects in the national park. You will love it! Enjoy an evening boat safari and sundowners on the Rapti River. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight.
Days 5 & 6 – Safari time! Board your Jeep in the morning and journey through Chitwan National Park on the lookout for rhino, sloth bears, leopard, tiger and more. Return to hotel in the afternoon to rest, enjoy the pool, or use the spa.
Day 7 – Free day to relax by the pool, join a community tour, or continue with safari activities.
Day 8 – Morning flight back to Kathmandu. Check into hotel upon arrival and enjoy lunch.
Afternoon tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. This UNESCO World Heritage City was the Royal Palace of the Bhaktapur Kingdom and sits 1400 meters above sea level. Enjoy some free time before returning to hotel.
Day 9 – Free day in Kathmandu to continue exploring. There is so much to see and do here!
Day 10 – Transfer to airport for international flight home.