Best of Nepal tour

Best of Nepal tour itinerary details:

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu 1350m.
You are welcomed by Eco Trip Nepal the hospitable meeting and transferred to hotel. Our guide will explain briefly the program upon arrival at hotel.

Day 02: White Water Rafting (WWR) at Trisuli River.

White Water Rafting
Nepal has earned a reputation as one of the best destinations in the world for white water rafting. Nepal's thundering waters, coming from the glaciers of the mighty Himalaya, provide unmatched thrills for rafting and immersing oneself in the landscape. A rafting trip at Trisuli River is bound to be the highlight of your stay in the country.

Rafting start from Charaundi to Kurintar (3-4 hrs)
Lunch will be provided on the way near by bank river
Rafting ends at Kurintar and transfer to Riverside Spring Resort for overnight

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Visit Manakamana Temple with Cable Car and Manakana Temple
Manakamana temple lies 12 Km south of historic town Gorkha and located on a prominent ridge (1302 MT. above sea level) overlooking the river valleys of Trisuli (south) and Marsyangdi (west). The unique location of the place is dramatized during winter when the ridge appears as an island above the sea of morning mist. People believe Manakamana Devi fulfills the wishes of her devotees, thus called the wish fulfilling deity.

Manakamana Cable Car
The Bottom Station (258 m) at Kurintar and the Top Station (1302 m) at Manakamana houses the most modern cable car system imported from Austria Manakamana Cable Car has had an overwhelming response from all the visitors. After completion tour of Manakamana Temple, lunch at Manakamana Café
Drive back to Riverside spring resort for overnight

Riverside Spring Resort
spread over 15 acres of lush, landscaped, river parkland, this cradle of nature fronts a large, sand beach alongside the sapphire waters of the Trisuli River as it negotiates a lazy S-bend. Between the restaurant and the beach, is a fantasy, landscape and fresh water swimming pool.
Dinner and overnight at Riverside Spring Resort

Day 03: Breakfast at the hotel
Leave Riverside Spring Resort for Gorkha
Sightseeing tour of Gorkha with a pack lunch

Gorkha: Drive to Gorkha 130 km west of Kathmandu. Tour to tiny Gorkha town the seat of present shah Dynasty.
Visit 17th century original royal palace which is on the hill top and still preserved very well. In a clear day from the top of Gorkha hill you can have a nice view of Lumjung, Manasalu and Ganesh Himal.
After completion tour of Gorkha , drive to Chitwan
Arrive Chitwan, check in at the lodge

Chitwan National Park (CNP) – UNESCO World Heritage site.
This is one of Nepal’s largest forest reserves with a wide range of wildlife; the great one horned rhinoceros, several species of deer, sloth bear, leopard, wild boar, fresh water dolphin, crocodile, more than 350 species of birds and the elusive royal Bengal tiger. This is one of the best-managed national parks in the world, which covers an area of 1040 sq. km. It is situated 160 km southwest of Kathmandu. Chitwan National Park is the last home for about 250 remaining endangered Asian one-horned rhinoceros. In the late afternoon, the guests will be taken for a deep into the jungle for viewing and photographing wildlife or a jungle walk is organized for the guests to experience the abundant bird life and the flora and fauna of the Park. If you are lucky, you may see the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger both on nature walk as well as on elephant safari.
Dinner and overnight at lodge

Day 04: Early morning guests will be mounted on elephant back and taken for a jungle safari for 2-3 hours penetrating through dense grasslands to view wildlife. This grass commonly known as elephant grass is dense and grows to a height of 18-20 ft. It is the favorite habitat of the rhinoceros and other mammals. After breakfast, the guests are taken to our elephant stables where the senior naturalists will give a talk about the habits of the elephants. Here one may witness the rare scene of the elephants at bath. Come back for Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon you may relax around the lodge OR take a drive through the jungles in Land rovers followed by a dugout canoe ride down the river where there are very good chances of viewing the Gharial crocodiles as well as the mugger crocodiles, fresh water dolphins, Otters and varieties of water birds OR you may go on a nature walk or birding with one of our naturalists to know about the flora of the Royal Chitwan National Park.
At the end of the canoe ride, waiting land rovers will drive you back to the lodge.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Day 05: Once again in the morning, you may have an elephant ride or your favorite program before your departure depending on the time of your departure from the lodge.
After breakfast, leave Chitwan for Pokhara

Pokhara Valley: Pokhara valley is one of the most picturesque spot of Nepal. The beauty of Pokhara is enhanced by its lovely lakes, which have their source in the glacial region of the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. Situated 200 KM west of Kathmandu at an altitude of 827 meter from the sea-level, for the mountain viewers Pokhara offers a magnificent view of Dhaulagiri, Machapuchre (Fishtail), five peaks of Annapurna and others. Pokhara is the only place in the world to provide such a dramatic views in a sub-tropical setting. Machapuchre, for example, is only 28 km from Phewa Lake and not a single mountain range Intervene between the two.
Late afternoon boat ride on Phewa Lake

Phewa Lake
Phewa Lake, the second largest lake in the Kingdom, is the center of all attraction in Pokhara. It is the largest and most enchanting of the three lakes that add to the resplendence of Pokhara. Here, one can sail or row a hired boat across to the water or visit the island temple in its middle. The eastern shore, popularly known as lakeside or Baidam, is the favorite home base for travelers and is where most of the hotels, restaurants and handicraft shops are located.
Overnight at the hotel

Day 07: Early morning excursion tour of Sarangkot for mountain views.

Sarangkot: One of the most enjoyable short trekking to Sarangkot in Pokhara. We drive half way then gently climb (trek/walk) about one hour to the top of the hill Sarangkot. Take your time to enjoy the magnificent view of Fishtail and Annapurna range peaks (the most popular trekking route apart from Everest base camp) on clear days. On the other side of the mountain, is the entire view of the Pokhara valley.
Breakfast at the hotel
Half day sightseeing tour Pokhara Valley including Devi’s fall, Tibetan Refugee Camp
and KI Singh Bridges.
Overnight at the hotel

Day 08: Breakfast at the lodge
OPT: flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara (Flight time duration: 25 minutes)
Leave Pokhara for Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel
Recheck in at the hotel
Rest of the time free for shopping
In the evening Farewell Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at Nepali Restaurant
Overnight at the hotel

Day 09: Free till Departure. Eco Trip Nepal representative will drop to Kathmandu International airport for onward destination.