THE BEST OF NEPAL TOUR Overview
The best season for the Best of Nepal Tour is spring, from March to May.
This includes autumn/fall, which begins from September to November.
Interested people can visit all year round, except for the summer/monsoon time of mid-June to August.
During the springtime, most days are bright with longer sunny days, but it can get cloudy sometimes in the afternoons. The late afternoons, nights, and mornings are cooler; the right time to visit is when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom.
The next best season is autumn/fall, with bright sun, to enjoy the views of snow-capped peaks. Days are short with limited sunlight hours, cold mornings, afternoon, and nighttime.
Enjoy the tour during winter also, most days are crystal clear for views and a pleasant tour. Cold temperatures during the mornings, late afternoon, and nighttime. But an enjoyable winter season despite the cold months of December to February. Sunrise is late, from 5:30 -6 a.m., and gets dark by 5 p.m., but with a clear, bright, starry night sky.
The Best of Nepal Tour covers the beautiful places that the country has to offer
for all travelers. The tours are for all age groups, from families with young children to elderly persons. The Best of Nepal Tour will be an educational excursion and tour for school and college groups.
Includes corporate executives in search of good holidays with quality services.
On this tour with overnights, in the best Tourist standard hotels and resorts,
with excellent food and exciting moments in Kathmandu and beyond.
The best of Nepal tour begins from the capital city of Kathmandu, visiting famous landmarks and world heritage sites. Kathmandu Valley’s three beautiful cities
of Kathmandu, Lalitpur/Patan, and Bhaktapur are steeped in historical background and colorful artistic cultures.
Nepal is one of the few countries where two great ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, blend in peaceful harmony. The tour leads you to exciting places, such as the ancient stupas of Swyambhunath and Bouddhanath, adorned with Buddhist artistic monuments. A visit to the old Durbar/palace square and royal courtyard of bygone days and the throne of the Malla and Shah Dynasty.
The Lalitpur or Patan tour takes you to a magnificent Palace steeped in historical monuments and temples. The tour extends to the medieval-era city of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur City is full of charm and ancient masterpieces of architecture and craftsmanship.
The Best of Nepal Tour leads you beyond Kathmandu towards the scenic Midwest city of Pokhara. One of the most attractive Pokhara is blessed with the natural wonders of Annapurna Himalayas snow-mountain ranges and serene lakes. It is a renowned tourist paradise for leisure tours and adventures around Pokhara and beyond.
Enjoying wonderful time at beautiful Pokhara, the tour leads you towards the far mid-west lowland of the Terai belt at Lumbini.
Where Lord Buddha was born around 623 BC, the birthplace still exists as a historical and religious landmark.
At Lumbini, tour the ancient artifacts, historical monuments, and the famous world heritage sites. From Lumbini, the last part of the tour takes you towards Nepal Mid-South at Chitwan.
Chitwan National Park is an exciting place to enjoy the thrills of a jungle safari,
on the lookout for exotic wildlife. This is where the rare, elusive Royal Bengal Tiger and Rhinoceros habitat includes various species of mammals and birdlife.
Chitwan is also a renowned national park and World Heritage Site and is the best park in Asia. Visitors can enjoy the jungle and nature activities in the comfort of the nice lodges and resorts.
After the great moments in Chitwan, the tour ends with an exciting drive back to Kathmandu. Concluding the wonderful experience on the Best of Nepal Tour with the excellent services of Brown Bear Trails.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,340 m and transfer to a hotel.
Day 02: Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.
Day 03: Tour of Patan and Bhaktapur cities and drive to Nagarkot.
Day 04: Drive to Bandipur Hill Town 1,210 m-06 hrs. 178 km/111 miles.
Day 05: Morning at leisure, afternoon drive to Pokhara 860m-03 hrs.
Driving distance 72 km/45 miles.
Day 06: At Pokhara for sunrise from Sarankot and a day tour.
Day 07: Drive to Lumbini 150 m and transfer to hotel- 06 hrs.
Driving distance of 198 km/123 miles.
Day 08: A full day in Lumbini, visiting Buddha’s birthplace and historical sites.
Day 09: Drive to Chitwan National Park area at Sauraha Town 415m-05 hrs.
170 km/106 miles.
Day 10: In Chitwan for nature walks, jungle activities, and safari.
Day 11: Morning optional nature activities and drive to Kathmandu-05 hrs.
Driving distance of 182km/113 miles.
Day 12: Free day in Kathmandu for leisure and individual activities.
Day 13: Depart Nepal for the international flight homeward bound.