See-Nepal Cultural Well Being trip has been created to provide you with the opportunity to experience the Nepali culture, religion and every day activities and visiting more than half a dozen important places which are listed as world heritage sites. All age groups who are interested in seeing these beautiful places and the magnificent mountain views can join this tour. All age groups and those who are not interested or not able to do hiking in the mountains but would love to see the beauty and cultural side of Nepal can easily do this trip. This trip will visit main cities, sights and views of magnificent mountain ranges and provides a golden opportunity to have great value for your holiday.
Trip Details
Trip duration:
12 Days
8 Night hotel, 1 Night lodge/camping
Trip Joining:
20th Oct.O9
Lowest altitude:
1300m
Type of Trip:
Tour/Trekking
Trip Ending:
30th Oct.09
Highest altitude:
2800m
Transportation:
Car/Bus/Air
Level:
Normal
Highlights
Capital Tour
Hindus temples & Buddhist Monasteries
Gift shopping
Tour old city of Nepal
Osho Meditation visit
Relaxing & free time
Everest Mountain flights
Nepali cultures & Histories
Fully scorted
Itinerary
Day 1. Sunday: Depart Sydney
Day 2. Monday: Bangkok to Kathmandu Today you will arrive in Kathmandu. One of our representatives will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. There are no activities planned for today so enjoy a rest at the hotel or depending on your arrival time you may wish to explore the Thamel area and have dinner at one of the many quality local restaurants. If you feel tired you may eat in at the hotel and catch up on your jetlag.
Day 3.Wednesday: Sightseeing half day in KTM Today we will start our tour between 9.00-9.30 am. Our tour guide and driver will be waiting in the hotel lobby. We will tour the famous Buddhist stupa, The Bauddhanath that is also known as Little Tibet, then tour the famous Hindu temple, The Pashupatinath. A 15 minute drive then takes us to Shyambunath (Monkey Temple). A short drive to Thamel for lunch and then the rest of the day is free.
Day 4. Thursday: Kopan Monastery This is a famous Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in Kathmandu. There are some short and long term courses available for those who are interested to learn more about Buddhism. This visit will take approx. 2 hours. After visiting the Kopan monastery we will go back to the hotel and relax.
Day 5. Friday: Visit Bhaktapur & overnight at Nagarkot Today will be a full day program. After breakfast we will drive to Patanve then 45 minutes to Bhaktapur. This is the old part of Kathmandu. You will fascinated seeing old temples, palaces and many other beautiful sites. We will have lunch here and then drive about half an hour to Nagarkot. Depending on the weather, we may able to have a good view of the mountains, country side, sunset and sunrise also from Nagarkot.
Day 6. Saturday: A day hike and back to Kathmandu Today we will do a 4-5 hour hike through the village. This is an optional walk. If you don't wish to do the walk, you can spend your day seeing the sights from Nagarkot then leave Nagarkot after lunch. Those who are doing the walk, will be back at Kathmandu around 4pm. The walk will start from Nagarkot near Dhulikhel.
Day 7. Sunday: Leisure Today is a full leisure day in Kathmandu. There are many interesting places to visit and the shopping is fabulous. You may wish to re-visit some of the places we have been to but your time is your own. Arrangements for The Mount Everest mountain flight can also be organised for you. This is optional.
Day 8. Monday: Osho Tapoban
Day 9. Tuesday: Osho and back to Kathmandu
Day 10. Wednesday: Leisure This is your final leisure day to prepare for your departure from Nepal. You can finish your final shopping, packing or relax and do your own thing.
Day 11. Thursday: Departure from Kathmandu. After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport according to your flight departure time. Trip concludes.
Day 12. Friday: Arrival in Sydney.
Tour cost:
A$ Trip Leader:
Ingrid Pullen
Cost Includes: - Airfares Sydney to Kathmandu. - Arrival & Departure transport. - 7 Night hotel accommodation with BB in Kathmandu. - 1 Night hotel in Nagarkot (full board). - First class medical supplies. Kit bag for tour. - All land transportation, permits and fees. - Drinking water.
Cost does not include: - All beverages, except water on trek.
- Lunches and dinners not on trek. - All personal expenses. - Personal camping gear. - Personal travel & emergency insurance. - Evacuation insurance. - Tipping for guides & drivers.
Day 2. Monday: Bangkok to Kathmandu
Today we will start our tour between 9.00-9.30 am. Our tour guide and driver will be waiting in the hotel lobby. We will tour the famous Buddhist stupa, The Bauddhanath that is also known as Little Tibet, then tour the famous Hindu temple, The Pashupatinath. A 15 minute drive then takes us to Shyambunath (Monkey Temple). A short drive to Thamel for lunch and then the rest of the day is free. 
a full day program. After breakfast we will drive to Patanve then 45 minutes to Bhaktapur. This is the old part of Kathmandu. You will fascinated seeing old temples, palaces and many other beautiful sites. We will have lunch here and then drive about half an hour to Nagarkot. Depending on the weather, we may able to have a good view of the mountains, country side, sunset and sunrise also from Nagarkot.