NEPAL GRAND CIRCUIT TOUR

15 NIGHTS-16 DAYS
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Nepal Grand Circuit Tour: Culture, Trekking & Wildlife’s

Nepal is a nation unrivaled in natural beauty, cultural richness, and varied wildlife and thus the

ultimate holiday destination for an odyssey of a lifetime. Nepal Grand Circuit Tour is a 16-day tour of

the heritage of the past, Annapurna treks, light, and thrill-bitten wildlife escapades. It is a unique

blend of nature, culture, and adventure with clear revelation of the grandeur and culture of Nepal.

Cultural Heritage & Spiritual Discovery

Trekking begins from the cosmopolitan Nepalese capital Kathmandu, where the travelers explore

UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and

Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple). Day tour of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares

familiarize with tourists medieval Newari architecture, temples, and palace of the king. The tourists

witness Bandipur, exceptionally preserved hill town, and are interested in Newari life in the centuries

gone by and Himalayan vistas of untarnished beauty.

After Pokhara, Annapurna kingdom’s entrance, tourists relax at tranquil Phewa Lake, explore

haunted caves, and see World Peace Pagoda providing bird’s eye view of town and Annapurna range.

Annapurna Region Trekking

Tour’s Highlight is four-day trek at Ulleri foothills, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Ghandruk of

Annapurna. Novice’s trek provides the trekkers with chance to trek rhododendron forest, irrigated

valley, and pretty hill villages. Sunrise Poon Hill (3,210m) trek provides the trekkers with one of the

most beautiful views of sunrise over the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) peaks

and hills. Trek terminates in picturesque Gurung village Ghandruk, renowned for its cultural heritage

and tradition. Birthplace of Buddha & Spiritual Journey

 

And after trekking, the tour moves on to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. There are tours to

Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and other monasteries of the entire world, depicting Buddhism

practiced everywhere in the world. There are tours to Tilaurakot, palace where Prince Siddhartha

lived a life of prince in his younger years before enlightenment.

Wildlife Safari in Chitwan National Park

The tour proceeds to Chitwan National Park, Nepal’s best wildlife park. The park has Bengal tigers,

one-horned rhinos, elephants, etc. The activities include Jeep safari, boat ride on the Rapti River, and

morning birding walk, in which a glimpse of Nepal’s natural diversity can be seen.

 

Following an adrenalin-packed day excursion of Chitwan, the tour terminates at Kathmandu with still

more culture. Inner contemplation is allowed before overnights at Boudhanath Stupa and Namo

Buddha Monastery along the way. Last minute shopping at bazaars, spa therapy, or late night farewell

in the guise of traditional Newari dinner are the other choices for the guests.

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Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu and UNESCO Heritage Tour

Arrival: Tribhuvan International Airport pickup in Kathmandu.
Transfer: Private transfer to hotel.

 

  • Kathmandu Durbar Square – Palace of the old kings, Kumari (Living Goddess) Temple.
  • Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) – View of the entire city, Buddhist stupa.
  • Evening: Welcome dinner and Nepali cultural dance show.
  • Overnight: Kathmandu
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Day 2: Heritage Tour of Bhaktapur and Patan

 

  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square – Nyatapola Temple, Pottery Square, 55-Window Palace.
  • Patan Durbar Square – Golden Temple, Ancient courtyards, Krishna Mandir.
  • Tibetan Refugee Camp – Overview of Tibetan carpet weaving and Tibetan art.

Evening: Free time to shop or dine at local Thamel cuisine.
Overnight: Kathmandu

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Day 3: Drive to Bandipur – The Cultural Hill Town (5-6 hours)

Morning Drive: Scenic Prithvi Highway drive.

 

Sightseeing and Activities:

  • Walk through Bandipur’s refurbished Newari town with old houses.
  • Watch sunset and Himalayan vistas at Thani Mai Temple.
  • Evening: Relax in a boutique heritage lodge.
  • Overnight: Bandipur
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Day 4: Bandipur to Pokhara (2.5 hours) and Sightseeing

Morning Drive: Scenic hills and river valleys.

Pokhara Sightseeing:

  • Phewa Lake – Boat to Tal Barahi Temple on an island.
  • Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Cave – Mystic waterfall and cave temple.
  • World Peace Pagoda – Panoramic view of Pokhara and Annapurna range.

Overnight: Pokhara

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Day 5: Start Annapurna Region Trek – Nayapul to Ulleri (4-5 hour trek)

Morning Drive: 1.5 hours to Nayapul.

Trek Route: Nayapul to Birethanti to Hile to Ulleri (2,050m).

Highlights: Green forest, rice terraced fields, and Magar village.
Overnight: Teahouse in Ulleri

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Day 6: Trek to Ghorepani (2,874m) (5-6 hours)

Trek Route: Ulleri to Banthanti to Nangethanti to Ghorepani.

Highlights:

  • Panorama of rhododendron forests and hills.
  • Relax in a hot teahouse at Ghorepani.

Overnight: Ghorepani Teahouse

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Day 7: Sunrise from Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani (2,630m) (6-7 hours)

Early Morning Hike: Poon Hill (3,210m) for a fantastic sunrise view over Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre.

Trek Route: Poon Hill to Ghorepani to Deurali to Banthanti to Tadapani.

Overnight: Teahouse at Tadapani

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Day 8: Trek to Ghandruk and back to Pokhara (5 hours trek + drive)

Trek Route: Tadapani to Ghandruk.

Highlights:

  • Visit Ghandruk, a small Gurung village with a museum.
  • Private jeep drive back to Pokhara.

Overnight: Pokhara

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Day 9: Drive to Lumbini – Birthplace of Buddha (6-7 hours)

Scenic Drive: Via Tansen and Terai plains.

Sightseeing: Maya Devi Temple and Ashoka Pillar in the evening.

Overnight: Lumbini

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Day 10: Full Day Lumbini Exploration

Highlights:

  • Visit Lumbini Monastic Zone – Temples from different Buddhist schools.
  • Visit Tilaurakot – Buddha’s childhood palace.

Optional: Meditation at the monastery.
Night Stay: Lumbini

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Day 11: Drive to Chitwan National Park (4-5 hours)

Morning Drive: To Nepal’s most significant wildlife center.

Activities:

  • Tharu Village Walk and Tharu Cultural Dance Show.

Night Stay: Chitwan

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Day 12: Jungle Trek and Wildlife Programs

Activities:

  • Jeep Safari (or Elephant Safari) – Observe rhinos, tigers, elephants, deer.
  • Canoe Boat Ride on Rapti River – Observe crocodiles and birds.
  • Visit Elephant Breeding Center.

Night Stay: Chitwan

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Day 13: Morning Bird Tour and Back to Kathmandu

Birding Tour (seeing exotic birds like hornbills, kingfishers).
Back to Kathmandu with nature scenery.

Free Afternoon: Shopping, spa, or unwind in Thamel.

Overnight: Kathmandu

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Day 14: Cultural and Spiritual Tour

Sightseeing:

  • Boudhanath Stupa – World’s largest Buddha stupa.
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square – Palace of the old kings, Kumari (Living Goddess) Temple.
  • Pashupatinath Temple – Sacred Hindu temple with cremation.

Evening: Farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant.
Overnight: Kathmandu

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Day 15: Recreation Day in Kathmandu

Optional Activities:

  • Spend the day at the local bazaars and Asan Market.
  • Free Explore Time.

Overnight: Kathmandu

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Day 16: Day of Departure from Kathmandu

Airport Transfer: For onward flight.

Language ENGLISH
Transport PRIVATE/SHARING
Accommodation HOTEL(3-5STAR)-Tea Houses(Trekking Region)
Meals BREAKFAST,LUNCH,DINNER
Group Size ANY

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