Discover Nepal Eco friendly tour

Arrival in Kathmandu 1334 m.
Eco Trip Nepal representative will transfer to hotel, Discover Nepal tours briefing with officially arrangements. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

The Magical Kathmandu
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City, Swyambhunath, Patan Durbar square.
Durbar Square of Kathmandu is one of the major attractions in Kathamndu Valley. The word Durbar Square translated in English as Palace Complex. There are several ways to visit the Durbar Square of Kathmandu, which is centrally located and easily accessible.
One of the most ancient stupas in the Kathmandu Valley is Swyambhunath. It is about 5 km. from the city center and lies up on a hill. It is very difficult to ascertain when this Stupa was actually built. Swayambhunath as the name suggests, is a deity who sprang all by himself. As visitors find it difficult to pronounce temple properly, to say it as “The Monkey Temple of Kathmandu”.
One can see large crowed of monkeys in the temple and surrounding Patan is probably one of the oldest Buddhist City in the world. It is believed that the city was founded in the 3rd century A.D. Patan is situated on a plateau across Bagmati River. Another name of Patan, is Lalitpur. This means its finest traditional crafts and rich artistic heritage. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

In Nagarkot with Bhaktapur sightseeing
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is the third largest city of Kathmandu valley; its name means the “city of devotees” and is renowned for its elegant art, culture and colorful festivals. The local name of this city is ‘ Khwopa’. It is 15 KM outside Kathmandu and lies on the eastern side of the Tibetan trade route. En-route drive to Nagarkot. Overnight at Nagarkot hotel.

In Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu en-route sightseeing of Pashutinath and Bouddhanath.
Pashupatinath is one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations for all the Hindus of the World. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the trinity and the guardian(Patron) deity of Nepal. This is one of the oldest temples, situated on the banks of the Holy Bagmati. It is double-roofed golden temple with four triple silver doorways. Pashupatinath covers an area of 281 hectares, which is one of the biggest temple complexes in Nepal.
This colossal stupa, the biggest in Nepal, is situated about 7 km. east of the capital. The Bouddhanath stupa is also known as Kasti Chaitya and is considered as one of the oldest stupas in the country as well. After 1959, many Tibetans came and have settled in Bouddhanath area.
With a diameter of about 100m and a height of 40m, Bouddhanath is among the largest stupas in the world. The Bouddhanath stupa covers a vast area that has a circumbulatory path at the bottom and another path made of three-tire plinth. The stupa looks similar to Swayambhunath but many features in this stupa are unique. The stupa is built in the form of mandala with base, dome, hermica and pinnacles as well as 108 Buddhist Gods and Goddesses. The most attractive part of the Stupa is the all seeing eyes of the Buddha painted with red, white and blue. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

The Gateway to the Annapurna
After breakfast drive or fly to Pokhara, center of the Western Development Region and traditional trading Center in the shadow of the Annapurna Massif. During our half an hour flight the view of the mighty Himalayan range, including the Annapurna, Ganesh, Mt. Nilgiri, and Manaslu will be a life time experience. Upon arrival our local representative will transfer us to our hotel. Afternoon we walk along the shores of the Phewa lake allowing us to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Pokhara valley. Birding at the shore of the lake is equally rewarding or we sit and relax in a cafe with a book. We’ll head for Moondance Cafe or Boomarang restaurant for dinner and drinks in the evening - great spots! Overnight at Pokhara hotel.

Day hike to World Peace Stupa (1222m)
After our leisurely breakfast, we take a traditional rowing boat across the lake, stopping off en-route to see the Bharai temple on a small island, walk across the hills through woods and traditional Gurung village, a pleasant hike to Peace Stupa at an elevation of 1222m, and most scenic short excursion from Pokhara. This day hike will offer us a captivating glimpse of rural life and the magnificent view of Annapurna range and the Pokhara valley itself. On our return journey the trial leads us down to the Tibetan self-help refugee camp through the forest and rice fields other side of the hill. Time permits, we also try to make a shor visit to the Annapurna Conservation natural history museum in Pokhara University campus and Pokhara mountaineering Museum. Overnight at Pokhara hotel.

Drive to Chitwon National Park (350m)
It is a beautiful journey on the Pokhara -Katmandu highway, through Nepal's middle hill & Tarai, to the Royal Chitwon National Park. By making an early start we shall aim to reach our hotel for a late lunch. Enroute, we will make few stops to look for country life, birds like vultures, eagles, Wallcreeper & Braun Dipper in Trisuli River and its rocky walls. This evening we shall paddle down the Rapti River in search of water birds, crocodile or go for Elephant safari looking for Rhinos and Tigers. The Park comprises 1000 sq.km of Sal and riverine jungle and magnificent environment with a great variety of wildlife than any other area of Nepal. Over 480 species of birds have been recorded here and we can expect to see nearly one third of these, as well as many mammals and reptiles. These are likely to include the endangered Great One Horned Rhinoceros, wild boar, sambar, muntjc, spotted and hog deers, rhesus and hanuman monkeys, and possibly marsh muggar and fish eating gharial crocodiles. Tiger, leopard, sloth bears, and gaur (wild bison) are all common and regularly seen by the lucky ones!

Heart of the Jungle
A full day based at the wildlife lodge we shall explore the jungle and search the grasslands for tigers, rhinos and other animals – on elephant back, and go bird-watching in the forest on foot. The dry Sal forest, Grassland dominates the Park and that hold a wide variety of species birds & mammals. This should be an outstanding day. Overnight at Jungle Lodge.

Drive or Fly back to Kathmandu
Another early morning walk or elephant ride, back to the lodge, where the vehicle is waiting to take us to Bharatpur airport. We will enjoy our last day in Magical Kathmandu with plenty of time for shopping in Thamel the main tourist area of Kathmandu. Thamel is a myriad of banners, signs, music shops, bakeries, internet cafes, restaurants, bars, hotels, shops of all imaginable varieties and eccentrically clad backpackers. In the evening will head out for dinner on one of Kathmandu's excellent restaurants and farewell. Over dinner we will reflect our activities and personal insights.

Final departure
Sadly we send you off to the airport for your scheduled international service flight to your return journey back home.