Itinerary - Kathmandu - Pokhara - Lumbini Tour
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu, pick up from airport by Earthbound Expeditions representative and Check into hotel rest day
Hotels:
Hyatt Regency*****
Thamel Eco Resort **** or Similar
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing: Monkey Temple- one of the oldest Buddhist Stupa in Valley Pashupatinath- the cremation places of Hindu death body, Bodhanath- the biggest Buddhist temple, Patan Durbar Square- the finest example of metal and stone carving back to 14th century. Stay overnight in hotel
Hotels:
Hyatt Regency*****
Thamel Eco Resort **** or Similar
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara- 200 km west of Kathmandu by A/C tourist coach. It is a famous sightseeing point for travelers with beautiful lake and mountain ranges. One of the most beautiful lake cities in the world. Sight-seeing in Pokhara: David’s fall, temple in Phewa Lake, boating in Phewa lake, hilltop monastery visit. Overnight in hotel.
Hotels:
Fulbari Resort *****
Shangri-la village resort ****
Trek O Tel *** or Similar
Day 4: Drive to Sarangkot 6500ft. for sunrise and close-up view of Annapurna & Fishtail Mountain. Full day in Pokhara excursions & sightseeing.
Hotels:
Fulbari Resort *****
Shangri-la village resort ****
Trek O Tel *** or Similar
Day 5: Drive to the birthplace of the Buddha, Lumbini, is the Mecca of every Buddhist, being one of the four holy places of Buddhism.
Hotels:
Buddha Maya Garden Hotel ****
Nirvana Garden
Hotel **** or Similar
Day 6: Sight-seeing in Lumbini: Asoka Pillar, Maya Devi Temple, Puskarni (sacred bathing pool), various monasteries etc.
Hotels:
Buddha Maya Garden Hotel ****
Nirvana Garden
Hotel **** or Similar
Day 7: Drive back to Kathmandu. A half-day shopping and enjoys a Nepali cultural show and dinner in evening.
Hotels:
Hyatt Regency*****
Thamel Eco Resort **** or Similar
Day 8: Airport drive for final departure.
