Shimla and Nepal Tour 12 Nights/13 Days

• 13 Days
• India , Nepal

                                          Delhi to Shimla by Car + Nepal Tour

                                                      12 Nights / 13 Days 

Highlights- 

Shimla- Viceregal Lodge, Jakhu Temple, Kufri Hill Station, Christ Church

Nepal-

Kathmandu- Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa

Pokhara- Manokamna Temple, Sarangkot, Davis Fall,Shiva Lake, Phewa Lake, Vindhyavasini Temple,Tibetan Refugee Camp, International Mountain Museum

Chitwan- Chitwan National Park, Jungle Nature Walk,Jungle Safari on Elephant,

Nagarkot- Trisuli River

Day 1- Delhi to Shimla- You can leave Delhi in the morning by car to Shimla by road. It’s around 8 Hrs of drive. You can also take a flight from Delhi to Shimla  but February is foggy and cold so flights may get cancelled. Flying to Chandigarh is another option and then taking a car from Chandigarh to Shimla, its around 3 and half hours drive by car. Let us know and we’ll make the arrangements. After reaching Shimla, you can check in to your hotel and take rest as you may reach there at night.Overnight in Shimla.

Day 2- Shimla- Next day your driver will pick you up from your hotel in the morning for sightseeing visiting Viceregal Lodge also known as Rashtrapati Niwas. It’s a historic building with interesting architecture , which offers a panoramic view of Shimla. After that you can go to the Mall Road of Shimla, which is the main bazaar shopping street of Shimla. Walk towards the markets and try some typical dishes of Himachal like Tudkiya Bhath, Chaa Gosht ( Mutton Curry ) etc. Later visit the Jakhu Temple, a famous Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman which is located on The Jakhu Hill offering a stunning view of the city and you might spot some monkeys nearby as it is a temple of Lord Hanuman. 

 After visiting these sights you can take a rest in your hotel. Overnight in Shimla.

Day 3- Shimla-  Next day, your driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Kufri, a small hill station near Shimla. You can enjoy the scenic beauty and visit the Himalayan Nature Park, where you can see various Himalayan animals such as snow leopards,yaks and Himalayan monal. Later you can return back and have your lunch. After lunch you can visit Christ Church, one of the oldest churches in North India which has a gorgeous stained glass window and a great ambiance. Overnight in Shimla

Day 4- Delhi – On this day you’ll be leaving Shimla by road to New Delhi by car which is around 8 hrs of drive. After arriving in New Delhi, you’ll be taking an overnight stay in New Delhi near the airport as you’ll be taking a flight to Nepal next morning . Overnight in New Delhi.

                                                                      Nepal 

Day 5- Kathmandu – Early in the morning, our driver will pick up you from the  hotel in Delhi and drop you to the Indira Gandhi International Airport from where you will be taking a flight to Kathmandu. We can book your flight upon your request.  Upon our arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you  will be greeted by one of our  representatives to the Hotel. At the same time we will give you a brief introduction  about the programme. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 6- Kathmandu-  After breakfast, we’ll begin our sightseeing tour by visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites within Kathmandu. Kathmandu Durbar Square showcases Nepalese art and architecture at its best. The architecture is typical of the Malla dynasty who ruled over Nepal from the 12th to the 18th century. Swayambhunath Temple is popular among tourists as the Monkey Temple owing to the large monkey population residing in the area. Pashupatinath Temple is situated on the banks of river Bagmati and is one of the principal temples of Lord Shiva. The Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in South Asia which is built on the ancient trade route to Tibet. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 7- Pokhara – We’ll  begin our journey to Pokhara, also known as The Lake City, on a winding road alongside the Trishuli River. Next, we board a cable car and visit the much revered Manakamana Temple dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati and situated on the top of a 1300-meter hill. The name Manakamana is derived from two words, Mana, meaning heart and Kamana, meaning wish. It is believed that the Goddess Bhagwati rewards those who make the pilgrimage to her shrine by granting their wishes. After a tour of the temple area we take a cable car back to where we started and continued our drive to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 8- Pokhara-  Early in the morning we leave for Sarangkot, a hill that overlooks the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges in the north and Pokhara city in the south. From here, we catch amazing views of the sun as it rises in the mighty Himalayas. We then head back to Pokhara and continue touring the city’s landmarks. Davis Falls is a unique waterfall that flows directly into a narrow and deep canal which has no end. The Shiva Cave is located near Davis Falls and houses a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, a primary Hindu God. We also do some boating in Phewa Lake, the largest lake in Pokhara, and visit Bindyabasini Temple located at the center of the lake. We visit the famous International Mountain Museum (IMM) that records, documents and chronicles the past and present development of mountaineering activities in the world and the Himalayas in particular. We also tour the Tibetan refugee camp and witness how the refugees keep themselves busy by producing and trading woollen carpets and other handicraft items. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 9- Chitwan- After breakfast, we say goodbye to the beautiful northern skyline of Pokhara and drive towards Chitwan, a city located at the foot of the Churia range and famous for housing Chitwan National Park (CNP), the first national park in Nepal, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon reaching Chitwan, we take jungle/nature walks deep into the national park. During the walks, we enjoy the company of a wide variety of flora and fauna and spend some time bird watching. In the evening, there will be a presentation on the wide range of flora and fauna of CNP. Overnight in Chitwan.

Day 10- Chitwan – Today there is something special in store for the animal lover inside us. Early in the morning, we will be mounted on elephant backs for a jungle safari through dense grasslands to witness wildlife in their natural habitat. After breakfast, we visit the elephant stables and even enjoy bathing the elephants. During the afternoon we can either drive through the jungles by Jeep or take a canoe ride down the Rapti River. During the safari, we go deep into the jungle and spot deer, the endangered one-horn rhinoceros, as well as other wild animals. If lucky, we may even spot the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. While canoeing, we may get a close look at the Gharial and Mugger Crocodiles along with fresh-water dolphins, otters and varieties of water birds. Or, we may even go for bird watching or a nature walk and come closer to a variety of wild flora and fauna found in the park. Overnight in Chitwan.

Day 11- Nagarkot – Morning some activity in Chitwan, take breakfast  drive to Kathmandu with follow Pritivi highway with follow Trisuli River, on the way you will see suspension bridge, paddy Field. Nagarkot is situated in 2100m altitude. Overnight in Nagarkot.  

Day 12- Kathmandu – After the Sunrise in Nagarkot; take breakfast and drive to Kathmandu; on the way visit Bhaktapur, an irresistible city with an authentic local lifestyle preserved over centuries of isolation from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. While in the city square, we get to admire the Nyata-Pola Temple, the Golden Gate, water spouts and the 55 Window Palace which merge together to provide an ambiance of a magical outdoor theater to its visitors. We also immerse ourselves in the authentic delicacy of the locals in Bhaktapur. After touring Bhaktapur, we drive to Kathmandu  for an overnight stay.
Day 13- Delhi –  Our driver will pickup you from hotel and drop you to Tribhuvan International Airport from where you will be taking your flight back to Delhi. ( We can book upon request).

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