Travel to Nepal - Réceptif Nepal
Kathmandu Valley (10 days / 09 nights)
Itinerary: Kathmandu-Swoyambhunath-Patan-Bhaktapur-Nagarkot-Chitwan-Pokhara
Day 1 France -> Kathmandu
Flight from France to Kathmandu. Welcome at the airport and depending on your arrival time transfer to the hotel. Dinner (depending on your arrival time) and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Kathmandu - Patan - Kathmandu
After breakfast, departure for a visit to Durbar Square, the heart of ancient Kathmandu, with its old temples and the very pretty Gaddi Baithak Dubar cultural building, which is located on the square but cannot be visited. You will visit the Palace of the Goddess Kumari, the only living goddess on Earth. You can also contemplate the very surprising Nepalese architecture. Then you'll discover Swayambhunath and its stupa. Also known as the Monkey Temple, it stands on a hill 4 km from Kathmandu. Lunch during the visits. In the afternoon departure for Patan, known for its magnificent works of art and handicrafts. Patan is also the oldest town in the Kathmandu Valley. Return to Kathmandu at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Kathmandu - Pasupatinath - Bhaktapur
After breakfast, departure for Pasupatinath and its incredible temple, which remains the most sacred in the whole country. There you will meet the devotees during their daily baths and ceremonies. Departure for Bhaktapur. Arrive in Bhaktapur and check into hotel. Lunch at the hotel. Then visit Bhaktapur, a marvellous town situated in the magic triangle, where you will be protected from evil spirits. Bhaktapur is an ancient medieval town where you will visit the streets where pottery is made and the streets of the town which are a veritable open-air museum. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Bhaktapur - Nagarkot
After breakfast, visit the Changunarayan temple, an ancient Nepalese temple with remarkable architecture. Then departure for Nagarkot, at an altitude of 2136m and a 4-hour trek. Arrive in Nagarkot and check into hotel. Lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, explore the village and admire the impressive panoramic view of the Himalayas. In this enchanting place you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains, far from the incessant noise of Kathmandu. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Nagarkot - Chitwan
After breakfast, departure for Chitwan on the Terai plain. Arrive at Maruni Sanctuary Lodge and check into hotel. Lunch at the lodge. You will then have some free time to rest after your long journey. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 6 Chitwan
After breakfast you will explore one of the country's largest forests. Chitwan National Park, which is bordered to the south by India. It is one of Asia's richest nature reserves. This immense reserve is the perfect place to discover the life of animals. You'll come across one-horned rhinos, leopards, monkeys, bears and, above all, the famous Bengal tiger. Not to mention crocodiles and a multitude of birds. Lunch is included in the price. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 Chitwan - Pokhara
After breakfast, departure for Pokhara. The town of Pokhara is situated at the foot of Mount Annapurna, and is one of the most picturesque sites in Nepal. It is also the country's second largest city. The beauty of the valley lies mainly in the heart of the Phewa, Begnas and Rupa lakes, which are born in the icy Himalayas. In terms of mountain scenery, Pokhara offers absolutely magnificent views of Himalchuli, Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna peaks. Lunch en route. In the afternoon you will visit the town of Pokhara, the Bindyabashini temple, the Seti Gorge, the town's typical bazaar and the Devil's Waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 Pokhara - Kathmandu
After breakfast return to Kathmandu city. Lunch on the way. Arrive in Kathmandu at the end of the day and check into hotel. Free time at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 Kathmandu
After breakfast, the day is free for you to enjoy the city at your leisure and perhaps visit the local market to pick up some last souvenirs. Lunch during the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 Kathmandu -> France
