Raxaul Muktinath Tour Package 08 Nights & 09 Days

Day- 01

Arrival at Raxaul / Birgunj & Transfer to Chitwan - Our representative will be there to receive the guest at Raxaul and assist guest to proceed to Chitwan National Park - Raxaul is  atown in Indian Side & Birganj is the border town in Nepal side - Transfer to Chitwan - It is approximately 125 kilometres and is nearly takes 03 - 04 hours to reach Chitwan by road - Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal - It was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984 - It covers an area of 932 square kilometres / 360 square miles and is located in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal in the districts of Nawalparasi, Parsa, Chitwan and Makwanpur - Hotel check-in Chitwan -  Freshen up -  Tharu (Local) village tour (Optional) - The village tour is famous for personal observation of the Tharu community & their culture - Museum(Optional) - The Museum is famous for study and observation of the Tharu community and their culture - The museum exhibits various equipments, utensils, dresses and daily items used by the Tharu people - Evening one is free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Chitwan

Day- 02

Chitwan Forest Activities with transfer to Pokhara - Forest Activities at Chitwan National Park & Chitwan Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari,Jeep Safari, Bird watching (Optional) & visit to Elephant Breeding Centre or Bird Watching, etc - Elephant ride is also the safest way to enter the jungle while one can observe wild animals and birds from up-clos - Back to Hotel for breakfast & Next check out of Hotel & Transfer to Pokhara - Pokhara is the second largest city of Nepal situated at an altitude varying from 827 meters in the southern part to 1740 meters in the north - Pokhara ticks all the right boxes, with spectacular scenery, adventure activities, and accommodation and food choices galore - Whether you’ve returned from a three-week trek or endured a bus trip from hell, Lakeside Pokhara is the perfect place to recharge your batteries - It is approximately 162 kilometers and is nearly 03- 04 hours along scenic road - Annapurna Range with three out of the ten highest mountains in the world - Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu - are within approximately 15 - 35 miles as-the-crow-flies distance from the valley and is the base for trekkers undertaking the Annapurna Circuit - Check into Hotel, Resort or homestay - Evening free to visit the Local Market, Restaurant or beautiful Pubs or own activities - Overnight stay at Pokhara 

Day- 03

Excursion to Sarangkot & Sightseeing [Half Day] in Pokhara - Guests can avail Paragliding early morning [Optional] - Early morning start for  Sarangkot - Early in the morning 04 - 04.30 AM departure from hotel - Drive up Sarangkot hill & few minute walk to observe a stunning view of Sunrise over snow caped mount Fish Tail & mount Annapurna range (About 02 hours) -The view of the Annapurna Himalaya from Sarangkot is almost a religious experience - From here, you can see a panoramic sweep of Himalayan peaks, from Dhaulagiri (8167 meters) in the west to the perfect pyramid of Machhapuchhare (6997 meters), the tent-like peak of Annapurna II (7937 meters) to Lamjung (6983 meters) in the east - Most people come here at dawn or dusk, when the sun picks out the peaks, transforming them from a purple-pink to a celestial gold - Back to hotel for breakfast - Post Breakfast - Half day Pokhara sightseeing - Sightseeing starts with Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev temple cave, Goddess Bindyabashani Temple, Seti river gorge & Tal Varahi Temple [Begnas Lake is Optional] -  Back to Hotel - Evening free to stroll in the Local market or Lake side or the Restaurants and Pubs - Overnight stay at Pokhara

Day- 04

Flight or by Road to Jomsom & Visit Muktinath - Early morning transfer to Pokhara Airport (PKR) for flight to Jomsom Airport (JMO) (20 minutes flight) - By road full day drive - It is approximately 160 kilometers and is nearly 08 - 09 hours drive by road via Baglung Rajmarg - Jomsom is a town which is located in Mustang at an altitude of 2800 meters - It sits on the bank of Kali Gandaki River which is very popular for holy Stones called Saligrams - From Jomsom one has to take a Jeep or mini bus to Muktinath and walk a bit - Muktinath is a sacred place for Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley at an altitude of 3,710 meters at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass (Part of the Himalayas) in Mustang - Arrival at Ranipauwa and walk to Muktinath temple - It will take you around 01½ hour to reach Muktinath  i.e. 19 kilometres - Guests can have a holy bath on 108 waterspouts name of “Muktidhara” and in front of the temple there is 2 Kunda known as Muktikunda  - Reach Muktinath and perform puja, Darshan and Snan / (Holy Bath in the sacred 108 water spouts surrounding the temple) -  After darshan, walk to Jwalamai Temple - There is a continuously burning flame and walk back to Ranipauwa - Drive back to Jomsom by Jeep which is nearly 02 - 03 hours and walk back to the hotel - Overnight in Jomsom

Note: The weather conditions month-wise in - January & February is Slightly Windy - March, April & May is Excellent - June, July & August is Slightly Warm/rainy - September, October, November & December is Slightly cold & clear. By Flight, the transfer is over by 09:30 AM after which its clouds and strong Wind dominates the region

Day- 05

Flight To Pokhara [Optional is Half-Day Sightseeing] - Early morning transfer to the Jomsom airport (JMO) for flight back to Pokhara Airport (PKR) (20 minutes flight) - Pokhara Jomsom Flights are also the only way to access the guests those who want to visit Muktinath Temple other than road - Daily morning flights are between 6.15 AM to 08:30 AM are conducted here from either city - The airlines operating flight for this sector are Tara Air, Nepal Airlines and Simrik Airlines - Arrive at Pokhara & Transfer to Hotel - Pokhara ticks all the right boxes, with spectacular scenery, adventure activities, and accommodation and food choices galore - Whether you’ve returned from a three-week trek or endured a bus trip from hell - Pokhara & serenity of Phewa Lake perfect place to recharge your batteries - Back to hotel for breakfast - Post Breakfast - One can spend Half a day for Pokhara sightseeing and those who travel by road reaches late evening - Sightseeing starts with Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev temple cave, Goddess Bindyabashani Temple, Seti river gorge & Tal Varahi Temple [Begnas Lake is Optional] -  Back to Hotel - Evening free to stroll in the Local market or Lake side or the Restaurants and Pubs - Overnight stay at Pokhara

Day- 06

Transfer to Kathmandu Via Manokamana Visit - Early morning one can enjoy the beauty of Phewa  Lake Side walk and return back to Hotel or Resort - Enjoy the breakfast - Next is transfer to Kathmandu - It is approximately 210 kilometers and is nearly 05 - 05½ hours drive by scenic road - On the way is Manokamana Temple & the beautiful Cable Car - Kathmandu is a pupil-dilating experience, a riot of sights, sounds and smells that can quickly lead to sensory overload - Whether you’re barrelling through the traffic-jammed alleyways of the old town in a rickshaw, marvelling at the medieval temples or dodging trekking touts in the backpacker district of Thamel, Kathmandu can be an intoxicating, amazing and exhausting place - Great places historic, religious and cultural sites worth visiting are Patan or Lalitpur, Manokamana, Bhadgaon or Bhaktapur, Nagarkot & Dhulikhel are all close by - Check into Hotel / Resort or Homestay - Guests will be briefed about next day activity - Evening free to stroll around the area - During evening hours guests can visit any shopping Mall, Casino or Thamel [To return back to hotel or resort Taxi are available from most of the Casinos] - Overnight stay at Kathmandu

Day- 07

Kathmandu Sightseeing - Early morning - Clear - TIA Airport - Sky Mountain Flight - Option is the adventurous Mount Everest Flight - Everest Experience just indulge in the panorama and maybe, just maybe, you might realize what you have been missing - Flight usually lasts between 50 minutes up to an hour - Witness fantastic Himalayan peaks, lakes, and glaciers - Back to hotel have breakfast & check out - It is approximately 125 kilometers via Prithvi Highway after driving 02½ - 03 hours from Kathmandu - Manakamana Temple situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati - Manakamana originates from two words, “mana” meaning heart and “Kamana”  meaning wish) Hindu Temple (Darshan and Puja) - Ropeway Guests can then take Cable Car ride (One way takes 12 minutes to reach to the top) (Optional) - Check into Hotel - Evening spend a couple of hours enjoying holy stuff and view of surrounding  - Night stay at  Manokamana 

Option: One Day Excursion to Dhulikhel - Dhulikhel boasts as a major touristic destination with attractions that range from natural scenarios to cultural and historical elements. One can view the Himalayan range at a 180° panoramic view of mountains including Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Ganesh Himal, Mt. Langtang, Mt. Phuribichyachu, Mt. Gaurishankar, Mt. Lhotse among others. Other natural attractions include locations like Tundikhel plus cultural and religious sites like Bhagawati, Kalidevi, Gita Mandir, Gaukhureshwor.

Day- 08

Bhaktapur Durbar Square sightseeing & Transfer to Nagarkot - Early morning Breakfast - Hotel check out and visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square for Sightseeing - Bhaktapur Durbar Square - The City of devotees ‘Bhaktapur’ was founded by Anand Dev in 1197 A. D - The existence of the city could be traced back to the Lichavi period (185 – 750 A.D.), according to the Gopal Raj Vamsabali. The present structures were erected from the 12th century to the 18th century - The Durbar square was the seat of the Malla kings located at around 12 Kilometres away from the Kathmandu city – After sightseeing of Bhaktapur proceed to Nagarkot - Nagarkot is situated approximately 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu, in Bhaktapur District - It is situated at an elevation of 2,195 meters - Nagarkot has a reputation as the top spot for enjoying Himalayan views from the comfort of your hotel balcony affording one of the broadest possible views of the Himalaya, with eight ranges visible (Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal, Rolwaling, Everest and Numbur) - View of Mount Everest as well as other snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal - Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu valley - Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Nagarkot

Note: Nagarkot is one of the best Viewpoints for Himalayan Range However, timing is everything, as the mountains are notorious for disappearing behind cloudy skies- The best viewing seasons are October to December and March to April, when clear skies are likely.

Day- 09

Departure transfer to Kathmandu Airport or Bus Terminus - Early morning one should enjoy the Spectacular Sunrise from any vantage point or hotel roof top - Scenic view from Dhaulagiri in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east small village seat at about 7500 Feet altitude - On a fine day one can even see the tip of the Everest from here - Next back to Hotel or resort for breakfast and check out by 09 AM - Next drive nearly 35 kilometres to Kathmandu Airport or Bus terminus and is nearly 01½ - 02 hours drive depending on traffic - It is always safe to start early as rush hour traffic is quite heavy - Morning Breakfast - Next Depending upon the flight timings one can visit the nearby Mall or  Thamel is Kathmandu's primary "traveller's ghetto" on the way to Airport Or Bus Terminus - Another neighbourhood of growing popularity is Jhamel - Jhochhen Tol, also known as Freak Street, is Kathmandu's original traveler's haunt, made popular by the hippies of the 1960s and 1970s; Asan is a bazaar and ceremonial square on the old trade route to Tibet -Drop to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Or Kathmandu Bus Terminus (Kalanki) Or Kathmandu Bus Terminal [New Bus Park, Gongabu] - Depending upon the Bus or flight timings one can adjust the time - Forwarding journey