Nepal Sikkim Darjeeling Tour - 15 Days

Tour Details:-

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu

You will arrive in Kathmandu airport. Upon arrival meet your airport officer who will be holding pla-card (sing board) with your name outside Arrival Hall at International airport. You will get transferred to your hotel located in city center. Rest of the day will be free on own to stroll around local area.

Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 02: Full-day tour – 4 UNESCO Sites

Your sightseeing tours begin after breakfast. Your guide will come at your hotel and meet you at hotel lobby at 0930 am. You will proceed with sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath temple located on the bank of Bagmati River. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and often known as “abode of Shiva”. Only Hindus are permitted to enter inside the temple complex for worship however other can go other side of temple to see the rituals of Hindu people and morning activities. You will also witness rare ceremony of funerals as per Hindu traditions at cremation ghats on the bank of holy river Bagmati.

After visit at Pashupatinath temple, you will proceed to Boudhnath stupa located 3 Kilometers away from the temple. Boudhnath stupa is also known as “Mini Tibet” and one of the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal. This stupa is surrounded by Tibetan settlements and monasteries. You will witness Buddhist rituals and traditions at Boudhnath area which is en-circle by Buddhist prayer flags and mane.

In the afternoon you will drive to Swoyambhunath stupa located on the hill top overlooking Kathmandu valley. This Buddhist stupa is famous as “Monkey temple: and one of the best place to observe cultural harmony between Hindus and Buddhist in Nepal. Both Hindu and Buddhist pay homage to this site. The view of stupa includes entire Kathmandu valley floor with outstanding views of Central Himalayan ranges.

Visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square covering the Hanuman Dhoka area with heritage places dotted inside the area. Visit includes famous Kathmandu Durbar Square with Kumari Bahal and old market of Ason & Indra Chowk.

Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 03: Drive Chitwan – 175 Kms/6 Hrs & Jungle activities

Morning, transfer to Kathmandu airport in time to board your flight to Chitwan. Chitwan is one of the finest national park in Asia and famous for viewing wildlife such as One Horn Rhino, Tiger, Deer and other wild flora and fauna on its natural habitat. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by naturalist from your lodge. You will enjoy Lunch at dinning complex and followed by the activities briefing.

Today you will enjoy Jungle walk inside forest escorted by local naturalist from lodge. You will continue with the visit to Tharu villages located on the edge of the park area. Tharu people are indigenous people from plain region of Nepal and have their own lifestyle and culture.

In the evening you will enjoy Tharu Stick Dance.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Chitwan

Day 04: Full-day Jungle Activities

Morning enjoy Canoe ride at Rapti river to see water birds and Crocodile. After Canoe ride, you will enjoy Elephant briefing and breeding center.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy Jeep safari to see wildlife of Nepal. Today highlight will be spotting one horn Rhino in dense forest. If you are lucky then you can also see Tiger. After safari you will be back at hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Chitwan

Day 05: Drive Bandipur – 90 Kms/3 Hrs drive

Drive to Bandipur. One of Nepal's most charming towns, Bandipur is a living museum of Newari culture, a beautifully preserved village crowning a lofty ridge, its main street lined with traditional row houses. Time seems to have stood still here, although it has taken a lot of effort to preserve this magic while developing the town as a destination. Derelict buildings have been reborn as cafes and lodges, and temples and civic buildings have been pulled back from the edge of ruin. With its attractive 18th-century architecture, pedestrian zone and outdoor dining, it has a distinctly European feel.

Rest of the day is free to stroll in local area on own – no guide.

Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Bandipur

Day 06: Drive Pokhara – 140 Kms/5 Hrs drive & sightseeing tour

Drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is famous for wonderful views of Himalayas and its snow fed lakes. The reflection of Mt. Fishtail & Annapurna range on Lake Phewa is breathtaking. Pokhara is also base camp for the trekking on Annapurna region with other day hike tours around valley rim.

Commence on a Pokhara city tour which includes Bindavashini temple, Seti Gorge, Devis fall & Gupteshwor Mahadev cave. Also enjoy boat ride at Phewa Lake.

Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara

Day 07: Sarangkot sunrise & Peace stupa hike

Early morning, excursion to Sarangkot to see sunrise over Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri massif & Mt. Fishtail. Return to hotel for breakfast.

In the afternoon, proceed to Lakeside area. Cross Phewa Lake by boat. Reach another side of the lake and start your walk to Peace Stupa. Peace stupa is also known as White Pagoda located on the hill top of the Pokhara valley rim. The views from this stupa includes combine view of Pokhara valley floor with Phewa lake and beautiful view of Himalayan ranges such as Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Fishtail dominating skyline.

This 2 hour one-way hike provide best experience walking in Himalayan at Annapurna foothills. On return we will drive back to Pokhara by vehicle.

Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara

Day 08: Fly Kathmandu

Morning is free in Pokhara to relax. In the afternoon, transfer to Pokhara airport in time to board your flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. Free time to stroll around Thamel tourist market area on own.

Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 09: Fly Kathmandu/Bhadrapur (Eastern Nepal) & drive Darjeeling (6 Hrs drive)

Morning transfer to Kathmandu airport in time to board flight to Bhadrapur. Bhadrapur is airport locate din the eastern part of Nepal bordering with North East India.

Our representative will meet and assist you at airport. Drive to Kakarvitta (Nepal/India Border point), show your India visa at the counter, and enter to the India. Enjoy drive through picturesque tea gardens to the world-renowned hill station, Darjeeling. Perched on an altitude of 2042m, Darjeeling is set amidst a majestic backdrop of the great Himalayan peak of Kanchenjunga (3rd highest peak in the world at 8586m) and is regarded as the Queen of East India. Check-in at your hotel.

Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Darjeeling

Day 10: Tiger Hill Sunrise & Darjeeling sightseeing tour

Start excursion to Tiger Hill (2100m) for sun rising view and a panoramic view of Mt Kanchendzonga along with Mt Everest, Mt Makalu the spectacular snow-clad mountain peaks of the Himalayan Range. While returning visit to Yiga Choeling Monastery, the Monastery belong to the Gelukpa or the yellow hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism,which main attraction is the 15 feet high statue of Maitreya or the future Buddha. Monastery was built in 1850 and regarded as one of the oldest Monastery in Darjeeling. Return back to hotel and after breakfast visit the Tibetan refugee self-help center, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute & Zoo evening walk around the Mall of Darjeeling.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Darjeeling

Day 11: Drive Gangtok – 5 Hrs drive

After breakfast check out then drive to Gangtok capital of Sikkim which is 5 hrs drive from Darjeeling en route stop at Lama Hatta famous & Triveni view point on completed drive to Gangtok on arrival check in to hotel overnight at Gangtok.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Gangtok

Day 12: Drive Lachung – 7 Hrs drive

Today, we leave for North district of Sikkim to a small village, Laachung (2,400m). This spectacular drive will take about 6-7 hrs (lunch en-route). Stop at Seven sister waterfalls - Singik view point If weather is clear, you’ll see the magnificent range of the third highest mountain in the world, Kanchenjunga and some wild orchids blooming (during spring) on the way visit Naga waterfalls & evening check in to hotel overnight at Lachung.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Lachung

Day 13: Yamthang valley excursion (valley of flowers) & drive Gangtok

After breakfast, we leave for Yumthang valley (3600m) excursion. This panoramic drive will bring you to the Valley of Flowers which consists of about 36 species of rhododendrons, primulas and other spectacular alpine wild flowers. Yaks and dzos can be seen grazing on the meadows. On way back, walk across the Lachung Chu and have a dip in a hot spring (swimming costumes needed). If not, just enjoy the scenic surrounding. On completed drive to Yumeysamdong Zero point which is 4700 Mtr from sea level beautiful scenery for mountain view back to Lachung lunch check out the hotel then drive back to Gangtok overnight at Gangtok.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Gangtok

Day 14: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake

After breakfast, drive to Tsomgo Lake, Excursion Tsamgo lake also means as The Source of the Lake (3,760m). Warm clothes needed for this place. The lake derives its water from melting snows off the surrounding mountains, which is one of the famous sacred lakes in Sikkim, situated near the borders of Tibet after Tsamgo on arrival take cable car ride to Tsamgo lake top then walk down to Tsamgo for 1 Hrs on completed drive Gangtok. Stop at Ganesh tok drive down to MG Marg overnight at Gangtok.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Gangtok

Day 15: Drive to Bagdogra & fly to New Delhi (India) or Kolkata (India)

After breakfast check out then transfer to Bagdogra which is 5 hrs drive.

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