We wake up early in the morning to enjoy the beautiful sunrise view. After breakfast we drive back to Kathmandu and again go for the half day valley sight seeing tour with a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and then the Shah kings of Nepal. Places of interest here are the Kasthamandap, a medieval rest said to give Kathmandu its name, Kumari Temple, abode of the virgin goddess. From here we visit Swoyambhunath stupa on top of the hill overlooking Kathmandu valley and then we visit Patan city famous for its arts and crafts. Tour highlights are the Shikara - style Krishna Temple, Patan Durbar with Royal bath, Hiranya Varna Mahavir - a Buddhist Monastery. In the evening we go by Rickshaw to have a Typical Nepalese Dinner in Lus Kus Restaurant at Thamel. We come back by Rickshaw.

After breakfast, we drive to Pokhara through scenic mountain terrain. This picturesque town set on the laps of Annapurna mountains is the staging area of all treks in this region. and upon reaching Pokhara we relax in our hotel. Boating on Fewa Lake is an optional you can enjoy. The evening can be spend most enjoyably on the bank of the Fewa Lake which reflects the towering Fishtail Peak in its water.

After breakfast, we are driven to Royal Chitwan National Park, our destination for wild viewing. We bring our safari activities almost immediately with a briefing, elephant ride, jungle walks, canoe ride and jeep ride in pursuit of myriad flora and fauna including the rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tigers. In the evening we have some cultural entertainment plus bonfire during winter.

We drive back to Kathmandu and relax in our hotel. Rest of the day we are free.

 

We are free today until our departure transfer to the airport.