Nepal – The Golden triangle tour package 12D 11N offers the shortest glimpse into the Nepal’s traditions, life, history and untamed nature. From the snow-covered peaks of Himalayas, with the iconic Fish tail peak seen from Pokhara, to the endangered species of Chitwan National Park. Step into a landscape where the earth reaches out to touch the heavens.
Nepal is a place where time is not measured by the ticking of a clock, but by the slow, rhythmic rotation of prayer wheels and the steady, ancient patience of the mountains. Walk through the hills, where you find the land folded into emerald velvet—terraced fields carved by hand into the steep slopes, a testament to generations of humans living in gentle harmony with the incline of the world. In it’s valleys, where the mist clings to the pine needles, the morning begins with the distant chime of temple bells and the hum of morning mantras. Nepal does not simply ask you to look at it; it asks you to listen to it. It asks you to breathe in the cold, thin air until your spirit feels as expanded and clear as the sky above the peaks.
Nepal – the Golden Triangle Tour Package 12D 11N Itinerary:
1st Day: Arrive to Kathmandu.
- Nepal – The Golden Triangle Tour Package officially starts when driver picks you up at the airport.
- Before the rest in the hotel you arrive to Kathmandu Durbar square. Walk through the narrow, medieval brick alleys of Durbar Square, where history isn’t behind glass—it’s lived in.
- Last for today, reach hotel and make check in. Your first day of Nepal – The Golden Triangle tour package is behind you.
2nd Day: Explore Kathmandu.
- After breakfast visit Pashupatinath, the sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and cremation site on the riverbank from 15th century. Perhaps chat with some of the holly man sitting around.
- Next you stop by another Kathmandu’s landmarks, Bouddhanath – one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and just admire the iconic ‘eyes of Buddha’.
- At last visit Patan city, boasting with Newari architecture, temples and monasteries.
- It’s your first complete 24hours in Nepal. So, use your time and go out to explore the colours of the flags on your own.
3rd Day: From the Kathmandu’s chaos to subtropical jungle of Chitwan.
- Early start in the morning, because today a little longer drive is ahead of you.
- When you reach Chitwan NP, check in the lodge and shortly your Chitwan National Park ranger and guide will have briefing with you. Tomorrow you will spend whole day in the jungle, so you need to be prepared.
- After briefing have your dinner at the lodge and perhaps walk around the village. Be mindful of wild life around you. Wild life experience it’s a part of your Nepal Bhutan tour.
4th Day: Jungle, Chitwan National Park.
- Jungle life is welcoming you. Today you can see majority of Chitwan’s wild life.
- Firstly you start with the pristine canoe ride on the Rapti river – see the famous fish eating crocodiles, turtles and various birds.
- After the lunch, you take a jeep safari tour and hopefully see rhinoceros, elephants and just enjoy the jeep ride.
- While relaxing, enjoy the Tharu Cultural Dance performance and have dinner included in Himalayan Harmony tour.
5th Day: From the Jungle to the birth place of Buddha.
- Yet another scenic drive is waiting for you. But please, do enjoy the village life for few hours in the morning.
- From the subtropical jungle you move to another green corner of Nepal. You can participate in the spirits of holiness just by observing the local life. But also you can try to sit and madidate under a ‘bodhi’ tree.
- Since you reached Lumbini – the sacred birthplace of Lord Siddhartha Gautama, just check into the hotel and relax your stressed soul.
6th Day: Day for Nepal’s spiritual sites.
- As soon as breakfast is over, you visit sacred and spiritual sites of Lumbini: Maya Devi Temple, Ashokan Pillar, Sacred Garden and World Peace Pagoda
- Also, you can meditate under Bodhi tree and try to connect your self to the spiritual being.
- Later, in the afternoon you take a short drive to Tiaurakot. Here you visit the ‘open museum’ of ancient city of Kapilvastu and the palace where Prince Siddhartha Gautama lived.
- At the end of today’s Nepal – The Golden Triangle tour itinerary, you are back to Lumbini to have a nice and peaceful rest.
7th Day: Head toward mighty Himalaya peaks – Pokhara.
- Again, a scenic drive is waiting for you. During the morning you can stretch your legs around the village.
- Close to the afternoon you are on your way to Pokhara – city nestled below the gorgeous peaks of Himalaya. One of the best views in Nepal.
- At first you check in the hotel and then just enjoy the evening vibe of the city, where you can easily spend days doing nothing, just admiring the views.
8th Day: Enjoy glimpse of Himalaya Peaks from Pokhara.
- Before the daylight, you rise and shine for short drive to Sarangkot. After you continue with half an hour walk to the Sunrise view point over the Annapurna Massif. It’s really worth it.
- As soon as you return to the hotel, breakfast will be waiting for you.
- Then you start with half a day city tour, visiting: Lakeside, Mountain Museum, Davis Fall and Gupteswor Cave.
- Because your day started early, take a rest or just simply enjoy the local food and shops in Pokhara.
9th Day: Nepal – The Golden Triangle Tour’s hike opportunity.
- Once you are in Nepal, we challenge you to go on a very nice hiking tour. But, of course you can relax all day in Pokhara if you wish so.
- Because you can’t miss the chance, you are ready to hike today. After one hour drive you start your hike from Kande for about 2-hours through lush forests and terraced fields, leading you to the tranquil hilltop settlement of Australian Camp.
- Here, you can take a well-deserved break, enjoy a cup of tea, and marvel at the breath-taking panoramic views of the Annapurna range, including Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and Hiunchuli.
- After your rest and view appreciation, you’ll begin a pleasant 1.5-hour descent through the beautiful forest to the picturesque Gurung village of Dhampus.
- Finally, the final leg of the trek is a 2-hour hike downhill, often on stone steps, from Dhampus to Phedi, where your private vehicle will drive you back to your hotel in Pokhara.
10th Day: Longest drive of your Nepal tour package back to Kathmandu.
- Eventually you head back to Kathmandu. Long drive is waiting for you, but you will enjoy the views, different scenery and incredible traffic rules on the way.
- Once in Kathmandu, check in the hotel and enjoy your evening at leisure.
11th Day: Icons of Nepal – Bhaktapur and Swayambhunath.
- In the morning, you get lost in another ancient living history museum. The city of Bhaktapur welcomes you, to explore the wooden designs, architecture. Moreover, notice the smell of juniper and incense clinging in the air – is opening new dimension of the history and present combined.
- Visit Durbar square, Golden gate and Palace of fifty-five windows of Bhaktapur. All under UNESCO protection. Admire their famous pottery and try the Juju Dhau or King’s Curd – Bhaktapur’s famous dessert.
- Due to available time you visit the Nepal’s iconic Swayambhunath Stupa. Watch the “eyes of Buddha” catch the afternoon sun, while the smell of roasted coffee and burning incense fills the air.
- Last chance for evening shopping and enjoying another plate of delicious momo’s.
12th: Flight back home. Tour ends.
- Nepal – The Golden triangle tour package 12D 11N finishes on this day.
- Since you have reached the airport, it’s time to say goodbye.
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