Nepal Photography Tour

Trip Facts
Accommodation:	Hotels
Grade:	Easy
Max Altitude:	1,600 m/5,250 ft
Meals:	As Mentioned In The Itinerary
Duration:	09 Days
Transportation:	Private Vehicle/Flight
Group Size :	1 to 15 People

Highlights

Photography Tour to Nepal! See Nepal through your lenses.
Visit World Renowned Pashupatinath Temple and other UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.
Pay Homage to Living Goddess, Kumari and visit Sacred Hindu and Buddhist Temples
Everest Mountain Flight and visit Local Markets.
Enjoy Pokhara City, city of Nature and Adventure and Chitwan National Park famous for Safari to see One Horned Rhinos and Royal Bengal Tiger

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

Day 02: Visit Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa

Day 03: Drive to Chitwan (180kms/6 Hours)

Day 04: Full Day Jungle Activities

Day 05: Drive to Pokhara and Sightseeing

Day 06: Sarankot Sunrise Tour and Pokhara Sightseeing

Day 07: Drive back to Kathmandu via Bandipur (210kms/ 7 hours)

Day 08: Visit Patan, Bungmati, Swyombhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Day 09: Departure from Kathmandu

Overview

Nepal Photography Tour is an Exclusive Tour designed to Amateur and Professional Photographers. We click three major different cities of Nepal which give you historical, cultural, wildlife and natural experience. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, which was a big lake, has history of thousands of years, temples more than houses, people from different culture and ethnic groups and legends bigger than mountains.

Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan Tours discover ancient city streets and architecture, stunning mountain views, safaris in Chitwan National park while staying at comfortable and themed hotels and lodges. We pay homage to living goddess, Kumari and visit verdant farmlands and forest with many wildlife while witnessing the indigenous Tharu people and culture in Chitwan. 8 Days Nepal tour starts with sightseeing of various monuments of Kathmandu and Mountain flight to Everest Region. Then we fly to Pokhara and lost ourselves in the beautiful nature city of Nepal. We visit Chitwan National Park in south of Nepal in low land to enjoy world famous safaris to see One Horned Rhinos, Royal Bengal Tiger among many flora and fauna. We also get unique opportunity to learn about the Indigenous Tharu people of Chitwan.

Photography in Nepal is popular and wherever you go, there is always opportunity to capture the monuments of landscapes, mountains, people, culture, wildlife and many more. And somebody said it right, 'Anybody can be a photographer in Nepal.'

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, after visa procedures and baggage collection, please see the signage of your name at the airport once your exit the main terminal building. Our office representative takes you to the hotel and assists you for check-in. After check-in, rest of the day is free for freshen up and relaxation. Evening, we will take you to introduce with Nepal culture and food habits at Nepali Restaurant.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: D

Activity Duration:

Day 02: Visit Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa

Optional Tour – Everest Flight In the morning, there is the opportunity to take a flight to Everest. These flights offer a panoramic view of the Himalaya in just one hour. Mountain flight in Nepal is to be “Once in a life time experience”. After breakfast at hotel, proceed for sightseeing of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is a city of devotees and often called as living museum. Walk around to the various squares, know the stories, capture the historic monuments, and try local curd, called Juju Dhau and many more. Later, drive to Pashupatinath Temple, a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the bank of holy Bagmati River where people also cremate dead body and Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest Stupas in Asia. Roam around to the Stupa clockwise, witness Buddhist people praying. Return to hotel, and free evening.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

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Day 03: Drive to Chitwan (180kms/6 Hours)

After early breakfast, start drive to Chitwan on South which is around 180 kms from Kathmandu and usually takes 5/6 hours as we need to drive along a small and hilly highway. Upon arrival in Chitwan, we will be welcome by naturalist and enjoy delicious lunch. We will be guided here with the naturalist who gives us information on Chitwan, indigenous Tharu people, their lifestyle, National park, flora and fauna, climate and many more. Evening, we enjoy Jungle Safari to see One Horned Rhinos, deer, birds, and some time if we are enough lucky, we might encounter with Bengali Tiger. Return to hotel and refresh. Evening, there will a Tharu Cultural Program with information session. Participate in dance program with local Tharu dancers.

Accomodation: Overnight at Jungle Lodge in Chitwan.

Meals: B L D

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Day 04: Full Day Jungle Activities

This day, you will be doing full day jungle activities like canoe ride at Rapti River, visit to crocodile breeding centre, Elephant bath, visit to Tharu village, jungle walk. These activities depend on the time of travel and can be changed as per the naturalist.

Accomodation: Overnight at Jungle Lodge in Chitwan.

Meals: B L D

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Day 05: Drive to Pokhara and Sightseeing

After breakfast, we drive to Pokhara (170kms/ 4 hours). When you approach Pokhara, you can see magnificent Annapurna range like Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Dhaulagiri etc. Check-in at hotel and in the evening we drive to the jeep station and walk (10 minutes) to the World Peace Stupa to get the view of Annapurna Range with Mt. Fishtail in the front, Fewa Lake with Pokhara Valley and Hemja valley on northeast . Spend some time in Stupa and walk down (45 minutes) to Fewa Lake and cross lake by boat by visiting Barahi Temple in the middle of the lake to the Lakeside bazaar. Walk around to the bazaar.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Day 06: Sarankot Sunrise Tour and Pokhara Sightseeing

Early morning drive to Sarankot (30 minutes) to see the magnificent Sunrise over Annapurna range. Sarankot is a famous hill station in Pokhara for Sunrise, Sunset, mountain views and place of adventures for like Paragliding and Zip line. Return to hotel, breakfast and proceed for half day sightseeing of Pokhara valley includes, Devis Fall, Mahadev Cave, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Bindabasini Temple and walk to the Old town. Return to hotel and free afternoon.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.

Meals: B

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Day 07: Drive back to Kathmandu via Bandipur (210kms/ 7 hours)

Breakfast at hotel, check-out and drive back to Kathmandu. On the halfway, drive up further 30 minutes to get to Bandipur Town. Walk around to the town. After sometime, drive back to Kathmandu along the same highway.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

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Day 08: Visit Patan, Bungmati, Swyombhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Breakfast at hotel and proceed for sightseeing of Patan Durbar Square. This square is one the fine example of Nepali art and called as city of fine arts. Witness the famous Krishna Temple, museum, other temple and many more. You can walk around to the local shopping areas which so many local people and never forget to see or maybe you can try some local typical Newari Food at one of the restaurants. Bungmati Village, a typical Newari village in Patan which is far away from the modernization of Kathmandu city and a living example of ancient Kathmandu. Afterward, drive to Swyombhunath Stupa also called as Monkey Temple in a small hill in Kathmandu over viewing Kathmandu valley and mountains in clear day. After spending some time, take a short drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square, also called Kasthamandap, from which the name of Kathmandu was originated, where you can see living goddess, Kumari. Walk around to the Freak Street, which used to be very famous in early 1960s to late 1970s for hippies. This is the mostly affected Square in Kathmandu because of Great Earthquake of April, 2015. Now, this is in renovation process. After Durbar, walk via narrow street of Ason which is very famous for local people for shopping of local species, grocery items, vegetables, clothes and many more (20 minutes) to Thamel, Thamel, a tourist hub and famous for multi cuisine restaurants, bars, clubs and for shopping. Spend some time around Thamel in a vehicle free zone and do some last minute shopping. In the evening we host farewell dinner.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B D

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Day 09: Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast at hotel, rest of the day is free unless you want any program. If you have late departure, we can arrange extra tours. Before 3 hours of your flight time, our representative will transfer to airport for your flight back from Kathmandu.

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Meals: B

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Cost Info

Cost Includes:

Garland welcome, arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu with office representative.
4 nights in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of taxes and service charges.
2 nights in Pokhara with breakfast inclusive of taxes and service charges.
2 nights in Chitwan with all meals ie breakfast, lunch and dinner with all applicable jungle activities inclusive of National Park fees, service charges and taxes.
Meals as indicated in the Itinerary.
Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing with English Speaking Tour Guide with all applicable entrance fees.
English Speaking Tour Escort throughout the tour.
Farewell Nepali Cultural dinner in Kathmandu.
Bottle Drinking water in vehicle for sightseeing drives and transfers.
All drives, sightseeing and transfers by Deluxe A/C Vehicle as per the group size.
24/7 hours Assistance.

Cost Excludes:

International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
Nepal Visa fees on Arrival at airport (USD 30/- for 15 Days).
Extra cost for Mountain flight (Optional).
Personal nature of expenses like tips, bar bills, laundry, personal insurance and personal expenses.
Cost may arise of natural calamities, flight cancellation, illness, hospitalization, tour cancellation, blockade etc.
Meals other than in the itinerary mentioned.
Other than in our include section.