9 Day Guided Tour in Nepal - Non Trek

9 Day Guided Tour in Nepal - Non Trek

A spectacular 9 day adventure in Nepal designed for travellers, not keen on trekking but still wish to discover the raw beauty and culture of Nepal. You'll get to spend some time with the Thapa's, a local mountain family in Langtang, cooking and sampling their native food. Visit the Tibetan refugee's and see first hand the techniques used in their crafts, as well as being able to support their community through purchasing their handcrafted items. We'll also take you to visit the immense beauty of Lakeside in Pokhara, and back to Thamel, where you can buy locally crafted Nepali art that supports the local students. Then there is a trip to discover the Garden of Dreams, the Monkey Temples and Patan Durbar Square in all their slender, and to complete your adventure we offer a day spa at an award winning local spa, where you will get to experience a Nepali Ayurvedic massage.

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome meal in Thamel

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Once you have arrived, you will be welcomed by one of our experienced guides, and escorted to your hotel. There will be a welcome meal in the evening to run over the itinerary and answer any questions you may have.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Two nights at a local hotel in Thamel.

Day 2: Sight seeing with your guide.

Stop At: Garden of Dreams, Kathmandu 44601 Nepal
Witness the shear beauty of the royal gardens, so peaceful and calm.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Climb the steps to dizzy heights, to visit the stunning temples. On your way up you will meet many monkeys, playful and friendly.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), Kwalakhu Rd North of Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) 44600 Nepal
Visit the beautiful temples and museum, which displays original parts of the temples prior to the 2015 earth quakes.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Take in the beautiful buildings and royal grounds of Durbar Square.

There are also local markets to be enjoyed, with many beautiful spices, fruit and vegetables.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel in Thamel.

Day 3: Travel to Lang Tang Valley

Stop At: Langtang National Park, Helambu, 45007, Nepal
today you will travel to Lang Tang and meet the Thapa family, where you will get to experience local cooking and organic foods. There will also be some hiking in the local area, alongside the jungle and riverside.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Local guest house in Lang Tang

Day 4: Hiking in the jungle.

Stop At: Langtang National Park, Helambu, 45007, Nepal
Your guide will escort you through the beautiful jungle in Lang tang, before travelling back to Thamel, later that day.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Thamel

Day 5: Travel to Lakeside, Pokhara.

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
You will visit lakeside and boat across to Tal Barahi Temple, and then hike to The World Peace Pagoda.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Lovely local hotel resort in Pokhara

Day 6: Davis fall & Gupteshwor

Stop At: Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Its Nepali name is Patale Chango, which means "underworld waterfall" This is one of the most visited places in Nepal. Once working your way down through the caves, you will come to the water fall.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Shree Bindhyabasini Temple, Pokhara-Baglung Hwy Bindhyabasini, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
The Bindhyabasini temple is located near Bagar, in Pokhara, Nepal. Legend relates this temple to the famous temple of Bindhyabasini in Bindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is believed that King Siddhi Narayan Shah of Kaski brought the deity to Pokhara before Nepal’s unification.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Lovely, local hotel, resort in Pokhara.

Day 7: Tibetan refugee crafts/Monastery trip. Afternoon of relaxation and massage.

Stop At: Jangchub Choeling Tibetan Monastery, Tashi Palkhel Tibetan Settlement, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Visit the monastery, the monks and the Tibetan refugee camp, where the make carpets and crafts.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Middle Path Spa, Middle Path Street Number 16, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
A relaxing lunch in the beautiful garden, followed by a relaxing Ayurvedic massage/treatments.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Lovely, local hotel, resort in Pokhara.

Day 8: Travel back to Thamel, some art & gift shopping

Stop At: Buddha Nepal Art Gallery, Infront Of Bank Of Kathmandu, Chaksibari Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
An afternoon of gift shopping and art shops, before tomorrows departure.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Local hotel in Thamel.

Day 9: Day of departure

Stop At: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Time to pack and prepare for your departure, and your goodbyes.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.