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SNS/IN/NEPAL HIGHLIGHTS/1/ 314/2003/4

Day 01: ARRIVE KATHMANDU
Arrive Kathmandu airport. Meet, assist and transfer to your hotel. Kathmandu is the capital of the Kingdom of Nepal. Overnight stay at Kathmandu

Day 02: KATHMANDU
Sightseeing: Kathmandu-City Tour
Overnight stay at Kathmandu

Day 03: KATHMANDU-CHITWAN
Drive to Chitwan (Duration: 5 hrs) a large area of low, forested hills and a haven of wild life. At the foot of the Himalayas, Chitwan is one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the ‘Terai’ region, which formerly extended over the foothills of India and Nepal. It has a particularly rich flora and fauna. One of the last settlements of the single horned Asiatic rhinoceros lives in the park, which is also one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger. Arrive Chitwan and check into your hotel. Overnight stay at Chitwan.

Day 04: CHITWAN
Morning Sightseeing: Chitwan-Safari
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight stay at Chitwan

Day 05: CHITWAN-POKHRA
Drive from Chitwan to Pokhra (Duration: 4 hrs). On arrival in Pokhra check into your hotel. This beautiful valley is situated at a height of 2950 ft. and has snow clad peaks, crystal clear lakes, streams and gorges, and picturesque villages inhabited by friendly smiling Gurungs, Magars and other ethnic tribes. The beauty of the valley is enhanced by its lovely lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa, which have their source in the glacial region of the Annapurna ranges of the Himalaya.
Overnight stay at Pokhra.

Day 06: POKHRA
Morning Sightseeing: Pokhra Tour
Overnight stay at Pokhra

Day 07: POKHRA-KATHMANDU
Drive from Pokhra to Kathmandu (Duration: 5.5 hrs). On arrival in Kathmandu, meet, assist and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at Kathmandu

Day 08: DEPART KATHMANDU
Transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward destination.

Sight Seeing Description :
· Kathmandu-City Tour (SNS / SS /IN / KTR / 435):
Proceed on a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city and Swayambhunath. Here you will visit the temple of the Living Goddess, who acknowledge the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence and Kasthamandap and Durbar Square with its array of temples overlooked by the ancient Hanuman Dhoka Palace. Swayambhunath temples. Pashupatinath is situated on the bank of sacred the Bagmati river, and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Boudhnath is a colossal Stupa, one of the biggest in the world and has the all seeing eyes of the Buddha.

· Chitwan-Safari (SNS / SS /IN / DAP / 436) :
Early morning go on a safari looking for tigers, single horned rhino, leopard, deer, wild boar and over four hundred species of birds. Royal Bengal tigers roam the region; one-horned rhinos can be seen charging through the underbrush, feeding and courting. Elephant grass, five to six feet tall, provides excellent camouflage for animals. This grass serves as food for the Gaur (a local bison), rhino and other herbivores.

· Pokhra Tour (SNS / SS /IN / PON / 437) :
Enjoy a tour of pokhra, one of the most scenic valleys. From here see Mt. Annapurna (8091m), Fishtail (6994m)< Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Himachuli (7893m). This is also an ideal place for outdoor activities such as swimming, boating on the Phewa lake, pony treks, short hikes and mountains cycling. One of the most popular excursions is to paddle out to the little island offshore from the lakeside, on which there is a small temple.

List Of Hotels:

CP – Breakfast included
AP – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
   
Rates:

Above Rates Include:
Accommodation for 7 nts/8 days as per meal plan mentioned above.
All transfers, sightseeing & excursions as per the itinerary by Non A/C vehicle.
Local English Speaking Guide & entrances for all tours as per the itinerary.
Porterage, Parking charges, assistance & all currently applicable taxes.

Above Rates Exclude:
Domestic Air/Train Fare unless indicated otherwise.
Any item of personal nature like telephone calls, laundry bills etc.
Anything not mentioned in the Cost Includes Column.

Notes:
Compulsory room & meal supplements for festive dates are payable extra
3.2% Govt Service tax will be extra on total billing

Validity April to September 2004

All above rates are subject to change without prior notice due to fluctuation in currency resulting in increased tour cost, which will be borne by the passengers. SNS Tours has the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any given time without prior notice. We do not guarantee any service performance by the service provider.