The mountain kingdom of Nepal is amongst the most beautiful countries on earth. From the heights ofMount Everest to the jungle habitat of the tiger, it is a land of variety, colour and breathtakingmonuments, wildlife and landscapes. This itinerary includes the best of Nepal; the UNESCO WorldHeritage Sights of the Kathmandu Valley, jungle safaris in Chitwan National Park and wonderful walkingsurrounded by mountain vistas setting out from the beautiful lakeside town of Pokhara. One of the most important Buddhist sites in the world, Lumbini is the birthplace of the Buddha.
Calcutta's (Kolkata)streets tell stories. Old mansions dripping in moss and spotted with mildew make it easy to imagine its spectacular trajectory from rural village to Imperial India's most imposing city. Set on the Hooghli Riverand originally leased by the British East India Company in 1690, by the late 19th century Darjeeling, Gangtok & Kalimpong with stunning Himalayan views, this charming tea estate has a fascinating 150-year old history. Darjeeling was the summer retreat for the East India Company when escaping the heat of Calcutta and this region holds enormous charm.We havechosen some of the best hotels in Nepal & Eastern India to ensure you have a most comfortable stay in great locations.
intricate examples of Nepalese architecture. • An inside look into the lives of monks at a Buddhist Monastery in Kathmandu • Option to join monks during daily chanting sessions and lighting butter lamps in Kathmandu • Visit the first bamboo school in Nepal. • Visit Lumbini, the birthplace of the Lord Buddha and search for a spirituralenlightment as well as the solace that one can only get in a peaceful environment; • EnjoyMeditation / Yoga Classes under Bodha Tree in Lumbini. • Explore monasteries by rickshaw ride in Lumbini& visit Bodhi Institute • A meeting of Monks under the Holy tree in Lumbini • Spectacular views of the Annapurna mountain range in Pokhara • An interactive session with Sherpa, Pokhara • Enjoy a scenic boat ride in Phewa Lake, Pokhara • Enjoy a magnificent sunrise over Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, at Dhulikhel; • Visit Dooars region to see the tea gardens followed by Lunch & Tea tasting in Darjeeling • Testing Tongba a local beer &Tibetian Tea Darjeeling • English breakfast at Keventer's Darjeeling- establishment in the British Colonial days • Go for a toy train ride on the Batasia Loop in Darjeeling • Interaction/Cooking demonstration along dinner with local family in Darjeeling (optional) • Visit to Tiger hill and Sunrise over Kanchenjunga in Darjeeling • Visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology in Gangtok • visit Dr. Graham’s Homes- This is orphanage School in Kalimpong • Marvel at the mix of British and Asian architecture and influences in Kolkata • Lunch under A Banyan Tree At Machaan, Kankurgachi in Kolkata • Experience Mother Teresa's charitable spirit at the Mother Teresa Ashram • Visit Flower Market & enjoy a view of the Howrah bridge spanning across the Hooghly River
Kathmandu ~ Lumbini ~ Pokhara ~ Dhulikhel ~ Darjeeling ~ Gangtok ~ Kalimpong ~ Kolkata