Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bandipur, Dhampus/Ghandruk, and Pokhara Tour

Upon your arrival in Tribhuvan airport, our company representative will greet you with garland and tika. Then you will be transferred to the hotel room. After reaching the hotel, our company representative will help you check in and then you will rest in the hotel room.

Nothing much is planned this day. You can explore nearby markets and planes at your own pace. There are several market places also from where you can buy different things. 

This day is going to be your best day in Kathmandu Valley. We will have breakfast and head towards our first destination of the tour, Kathmandu Durbar Square. You will explore the unique architectural styles and intricate carvings. Some of the places that you will explore are Taleju Temple, Kumari Ghar, Jagannath Temple, Nautalle Durbar, and so on. 

After that, we will head to Swayambhunath Stupa. This site is also known as Monkey Temple. From the stupa, you can enjoy the panoramic views of the entire Kathmandu city. The tour continues with the visit to Bouddhanath stupa. You can explore things like the architectural style, the temples, the peaceful surroundings, and so on.

Following that, we will move on to the Pashupatinath temple. It is a sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated on the bank of the Bagmati River. There are several other places too. If time permits, we will explore those places too. In the evening, we will go shopping in the vibrant streets and shops of Thamel. 

After having breakfast, we will begin our journey to Chitwan. It is a long journey that takes around 6-7 hours to complete. The route follows the Tribhuwan Highway, passing Naubise. From Mugling, the road bends alongside the Narayani River. The road then leads towards Tandi and finally to Sauraha.

On the way, you will get to see the stunning views of water bodies and surrounding greenery. The steep forested hills and terraced farming landscapes accompany you till the city appears. There are several villages alongside the highway too.

Upon reaching the hotel in sauraha, we will keep our baggage in the room and go for the evening exploration. Sauraha is a great place for exploration. T`hereafter, we will come back to the hotel room.

Following the breakfast, we will go for the exploration of the Chitwan National Park. The popular way to explore the park is through Elephant safaris. During this safaari, you will get a chance to see the wildlife roaming freely in their habitat. 

From there, you can watch the various birds. We will also go for the guided jungle walks. This activity will give you an opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural environment. Thereafter, we will visit the breeding centers of the elephant and the gharial crocodile. 

In the evening, we will go to the Rapti River Bank to enjoy the stunning sunrises and sunsets. After finishing all the planned activities, we will go to the hotel room for rest. 

Early in the morning, we will get ready and have our last meal in Chitwan National Park. Thereafter, we will head towards Bandipur. The road to Bandipur is winding and offers views of the Marsyangdi River valley and the peaks like Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. 

When we drive around the Mugling on the Prithivi Highway, you can see the roadwork and occasional jams, which are normal on this road section. During the journey to the national park, you can see the transition of the landscapes from the flat plains to the mid hills. As we approach Bandipur, you will see more of the terraced farmlands, traditional villages, and dense forests. 

Early in the morning, we will have a delicious breakfast and head towards our destination, Pokhara. The drive may be long, but the scenery is amazing. You will get to see the beautiful villages, lush forests, and many more on the way. From Pokhara, we will drive to Dhampus or Ghandruk. the journey to Ghandruk is a little bit longer than the journey to Dhampus. 

Upon reaching the dhampus village or Ghandruk, we will go to the lodge and stay there. We will explore the village in the evening. 

Following the breakfast, we will start our journey back to Pokhara. The journey from Dhampus offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. You can see the transition from rural villages to more urban settings as we approach near Pokhara.

Similarly, the journey from Ghandruk is interesting too. Our drive will go through steep ascents and descents. During the drive, you will be blessed with stunning vistas of terraced fields and traditional Gurung houses, with occasional views of the snowcapped peaks like Annapurna and Machapuchare mountains. 

At Pokhara, we will go for sightseeing. There we will go for a peaceful boat ride on Phewa Lake and visit the Barahi Temple. Subsequently, we will visit some other popular places like Devi's Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, International Mountain Museum, Bindhya Basini Temple, World Peace Pagoda, and so on. In the evening, we will check into the hotel room and rest there. 

After having breakfast, we will explore some of the places that were left unexplored the day before. If you want to try some adventurous activities, we can also go for it. We will explore some markets along the lakeside and then return to the hotel for checkout. 

Then, we will head towards the airport and take a short flight back to Kathmandu. As we leave the city, you can see the spectacular aerial views of major peaks such as Annapurna I and Machapuchare, along with the lush green valleys dotted with terraced fields and small villages.

After our arrival in Kathmandu, we will go to the hotel room and rest. If energy permits, you can go for the shopping in the nearby market. 

Following breakfast, we will head towards the airport. Our Mystic Adventure Holidays airport representative will send you off 3.5 hours prior to your flight time, following a traffic jam that we observe.  We dress you in traditional khada in anticipation of your safe journey and good fortune. from there, you will fly back to your dessired destination.