Grand Nepal Tour

1. DAY  ·  Departure from Istanbul

We meet at Istanbul Airport at 11:00, and after check-in and baggage procedures, begin our journey to Nepal via Kuwait at 14:10 on a scheduled Kuwait Airways flight. Overnight on the plane.

✈ Flight: Kuwait Airways - Departure: Istanbul - Time: 14:10 (via Kuwait)

2. DAY  ·  Arrival in Kathmandu and Thamel Exploration

We arrive at Kathmandu Airport at 06:20, and after visa and baggage procedures, transfer to our hotel early in the morning. After a short rest, in the afternoon we walk from the hotel to visit Basantapur Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka Palace, and the building known as the House of the Living Goddess (Kumari Ghar). We complete the day with shopping on the famous Thamel Streets.

✈ Arrival: Kathmandu - Time: 06:20

3. DAY  ·  Safari World: Chitwan National Park

After breakfast, we travel to Chitwan by private vehicle (approximately 6 hours by road). Following check-in and lunch, we visit local Tharu villages and the Elephant Breeding Center. In the evening we watch a live Tharu Cultural Show and have dinner. Overnight in Chitwan (lunch and dinner included).

4. DAY  ·  Crocodile Safari and the Mountain Town of Bandipur

Early in the morning we take a canoe trip on the river to spot crocodiles, followed by a one-hour forest walk. We return to the hotel for lunch and complete check-out. In the afternoon we head to Bandipur, a traditional Newar town (about 3 hours away); we walk through its flower-lined stone streets and enjoy magnificent mountain views.

5. DAY  ·  Pokhara and the Spiritual Aarati Ceremony

After breakfast, we travel to Pokhara (about 2-3 hours). After checking into our hotel and a short break, in the afternoon we visit the giant Great Shiva Statue on the hilltop, the World Peace Stupa, and the underground Devis Falls. In the evening we watch the spiritual and mesmerizing Aarati Ceremony on the shore of Phewa Lake.

6. DAY  ·  Sarangkot Sunrise and Lakeside Boating

At 05:30 we head to Sarangkot Hill to watch the Annapurna peaks turn golden at sunrise. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, we visit an authentic Mongol village. In the afternoon we take an enjoyable one-hour boat tour on Phewa Lake, followed by free time by the lake (guests who wish may go paragliding).

7. DAY  ·  Flight from Pokhara and the Medieval City of Bhaktapur

In the morning we transfer to Pokhara Airport and return to Kathmandu on a comfortable 30-minute domestic flight instead of the tiring 7-hour overland route. Upon arrival, we head directly from the airport to the historic city of Bhaktapur. We explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Pottery Square, famous for its potters, discovering streets where time seems to have stopped.

✈ Flight: Pokhara - Kathmandu (approximately 30 minutes, domestic)

8. DAY  ·  Spiritual Centers and Patan

After breakfast, we visit Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu cremation site. We then visit Boudhanath Stupa, the Tibetan quarter famous for its giant prayer wheels. In the afternoon we visit Patan Durbar Square, one of the world's finest examples of wood and metal craftsmanship.

9. DAY  ·  Monkey Temple and Time for Gifts

After a relaxed breakfast and check-out (leaving our luggage in the hotel's storage room), before noon we visit the famous Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), overlooking the city. In the afternoon we have free time in Thamel for last-minute shopping for cashmere, tea and mandalas. In the evening we enjoy a farewell dinner in Nepal together with the group, accompanied by live music and traditional dances. At 21:00 we transfer to Kathmandu Airport and complete our baggage and passport procedures.

10. DAY  ·  Arrival in Turkey

We depart from Kathmandu with Kuwait Airways at 00:05. After a stopover in Kuwait, we land at Istanbul Airport at 12:45, completing this magnificent adventure.

✈ Flight: Kuwait Airways - Departure: Kathmandu - Time: 00:05 - Arrival: Istanbul - Time: 12:45 (via Kuwait)