Nepal Golden Triangle (Chitwan, National Royal Park as per program)

Day 1. Arrival in Kathmandu 

Welcome to Nepal! Arrival at Kathmandu airport. Transfer and accommodation at the hotel. Time to rest. 
And in the evening you will have dinner with a colorful national program (for an additional fee - $ 40 per person).

Day 2. Kathmandu and flying over Everest! 

At dawn, we will have an hour flight over the "mecca" of the mountains of the whole world - over Everest (important! the flight is possible under good weather conditions. For an additional fee of about $ 215 per person).
And then, after breakfast, we go on a long sightseeing day with a visit to the temples of Pashupatinath, Bodhanath and Durbar Square. 
Lunch at one of the restaurants in Kathmandu.
In the afternoon - excursion to the stupa Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple. Swayambhunath is a famous stupa located on the outskirts of Kathmandu. Around the stupa there are several Tibetan monasteries of different schools and directions. Swayambhunath is also revered by Hindus, who have a small sanctuary near the stupa.
The stupa is located on a high mountain to the west of the city. In order to climb it, you need to overcome 365 steps - according to the number of days in a year. The sides of the stupa face different parts of the world.
The most ancient symbol is depicted on the stupa - the Eyes of the Buddha. Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3. Kathmandu - Nagarkot (32 km / 1 hour) via Patan and Bhaktapur.

After breakfast, departure to Nagarkot, a popular mountain resort located in the eastern part of the Kathmandu valley, at an altitude of 2175 m above sea level. Great place to watch the sunrise.
On the way visit Patan city, also known as Lalitpur (“city of beauty and fine arts”).
Next visit bhaktapura, located at an altitude of 1401m, and in its shape, reminiscent of a shell. Bhaktapur, translated as "City of Devotees", is famous for its fine arts, fantastic culture, vibrant festivals, traditional dances and customs of the Newari people. Here you will see the Royal Palace, the Golden Gate, the entrance to the Palace of 55 Windows, the famous art monument of Nepal. Then you will climb to the highest temple in the entire Kathmandu Valley - Nyatapola Temple. 
Upon arrival, accommodation at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Nagarkot.

Day 4. Nagarkot - Kathmandu - Pokhara (230 km / 8 hours on the road).

Early in the morning at dawn, a small track to the observation deck. From here you can see amazing panorama of the peaks of the Eastern Nepalese Himalayas including Everest, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang and Gaurishankar.
After breakfast, departure to Pokhara, you have to move through the mountain pass to White River starting point for the rafting. Rafting – rafting on a mountain river on inflatable rafts is carried out under the guidance of experienced qualified guides. All necessary equipment is provided. Careful detailed briefing is a prerequisite for the start of the rafting. Transfer to Pokhara and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5. Pokhara

Breakfast in the hotel. Tour of the Pokhara Valley.
We will dedicate the morning time to the amazing surroundings and views from the tops of the hills, and then we will go down to the southern shore of the lake feva. A boat will be waiting on the shore to take us to the temple. Barajilocated on a small island in the middle of the lake.
Weather permitting, you can watch stunning panoramas of the top of the "Fishtail" and the Annapurna massif.
In the afternoon - small sightseeing tour around the city and sightseeing of the main attractions, including Davis Falls, gorge of the river Seti, temple Kali and Tibetan refugee camp. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.

Day 6. Pokhara - Chitwan.

Today we get up early as we have a long road ahead of us (journey time about 6 hours) to Chitwan, National Royal Parklocated 152 km from Chitwan.
Our path will run through picturesque places along the modern Prithvi highway, named after the first king of Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah.
Upon arrival at the park, a meeting with biologists involved in the study of the nature of the park.
Chitwan National Park occupies a vast territory of 400 square kilometers on low wooded hills. Known for the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks, the country boasts one of the best national parks in Asia, located on the plain. This is one of the few places in the world where you can still see the Bengal tiger and Indian rhinoceros in the wild.
Chitwan - the habitat of leopards, bears, monkeys, various species of deer, wild boars and about 400 species of birds. About 60 Bengal tigers also live in the park.
We are accommodated in a guest house of the selected category in the jungles of Chitwan and have a rest after a long journey.

Day 7 Chitwan

early rise and morning walk in the jungle (duration 1.5–2 hours).
Mornings in the jungle are by far the best time to observe nature and its awakening. Sitting on an elephant, you will have the opportunity to see at arm's length rhinos, tigers and other wild animals living in thick and tall grass.
Return to the guest house and breakfast. After breakfast you will visit elephant farm.
Chitwan has a very large number of elephants of all ages. You can get special pleasure from contemplating very small, newborn elephants, which amusingly play among their giant relatives. If you wish, you can even take a direct part in bathing elephants.
Lunch at the guest house. Overnight at a guest house in the Chitwan jungle.

Day 8 Chitwan - Kathmandu (186 km - 5 hours)

Today after breakfast we leave for Kathmandu. Transfer to Kathmandu on the road from 5 hours. 
The rest we can devote to shopping or participate in a culinary master class in preparing dinner in a traditional Nepalese family (for an additional fee).

Day 9 Kathmandu 

Breakfast in the hotel. 
Transfer to the airport and flight home.
Nepal, thanks! And see you soon! 

Budget hotels
Holi Himalaya or similar in Kathmandu
Himalayan Villa or similar in Nagarkot
Batika or similar in Pokhara
Maruni Sancturi or similar in Chitwan

US$ 1027

US$ 1314

Standard hotels
Grand or similar in Kathmandu
Fort Resort or similar in Kathmandu
Da Yatra or similar in Pokhara
Rhino Residency or similar in Chitwan

US$ 1152

US$ 1613

First class hotels
Hotel Soaltree or similar in Kathmandu
Club Himalaya or similar in Kathmandu
Temple Tree or similar in Pokhara
Green park or similar in Chitwan

US$ 1440

US$ 2134