Nepal - The Cultural & Wildlife Tour 7D5N (KA)

Hong Kong-Kathmandu  KA192  17:35-22:00

Kathmandu is the capital and largest urban agglomerate of Nepal. The agglomerate consists of Kathmandu Metropolitan City at its core and its sister cities Patan, Kirtipur, Thimi, and Bhaktapur.

On arrival at the Kathmandu Tribhuwan International airport (International flight is to be booked and issued at your end), you will be met by our &Beyond Host who will assist with your luggage and transfer you to “Dwarika’s Hotel”.

The magnificence of The Dwarika's is its buildings of intricate carved wood and terracotta work that must have taken 10 million hours of the best craftsmen in Nepal. Every brick is handmade and every piece of wood work a centuries old original. But The Dwarika's is also about intimate luxury and the spirit and hospitality of the Nepali people.

Overnight: Dwarika's Hotel
Meal: --/--/--

Kathmandu

This early morning, you will be met and transferred to the domestic airport for flight around Mt. Everest. It is a guaranteed flight, which means operated only when the weather is good and view is satisfactory. This is approximately one hour flight that leaves from airport in the early morning to get the best view. You can enjoy a seemingly endless chain of snow-capped peaks as you fly above the clouds, over glaciers and lakes, rivers and gorges from your private individual window. Besides Mt. Everest (8848m), there are eight other peaks standing over 8000m high.

Later embark on tour of Afternoon tour of Patan & Swayambhunath Stupa.

Patan City: Like its counterpart in Kathmandu, Patan Durbar Square is located in the heart of the city and was once the palace of the kings of Patan. The square is an artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples – a display of Newari architecture that had reached its pinnacle during the reign of the Malla kings. The Krishna Temple, built entirely of stone, is said to be the first specimen of Shikhara-style architecture in Nepal.

Swayambhunath is a 2500 years old stupa situated on a hillock about 77m above the ground level and overlooking Katmandu valley. The painted eyes on four sides represent the all-seeing eyes of Buddha and are watching all the time wrong doers and good doers. This is a very religious shrine of Buddhists. There are two Buddhist monasteries within the complex and a temple of Haratima where both Buddhists and Hindus worship this temple. The shrine is just 3 km to the northwest of Kathmandu city. The largest image of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Nepal is in a monastery next to the Swayambhunath stupa.

Overnight: Dwarika's Hotel
Meal: BB/--/--

Nagarkot - Chitwan

This morning you will be transferred to domestic airport for flight to Bharatpur or Meghauli.
(Meghauli is the closest airport to Meghauli Serai and is subject to operation).
*Flight schedule may change near the date of travel

On arrival you are met and transferred to Meghauli Serai (approx. 1 hour drive).
You will have safari in the afternoon.

Meghauli Serai Chitwan is located at the bank of Rapti River opposite the Chitwan National Park in Meghauli, where you can enjoy stunning views and unforgettable sunsets. The architecture and interior design of Meghauli Serai is adapted to its natural surroundings, smoothly blended with fine touches of contemporary designs and offered with Taj Safari’s famous personalized service concept.

Spend three overnights at Meghauli Serai. Accommodation is in a Meghauli Room with ensuite facilities. Your stay is on full-board and all wildlife safari basis.

Overnight: Meghauli Serai
Meal: BB/LL/DD

Meghauli Serai

Enjoy your wildlife activities including elephant safari, jeep safari, boat rides and nature walks and visit to the nearby Villages to see the local people’s life style.

Overnight: Meghauli Serai
Meal: BB/LL/DD

Meghauli Serai - Kathmandu - Hong Kong   KA 191  23:00-07:25+1

After breakfast, you are escorted to Bharatpur (or Meghauli) airport for your flight to Kathmandu
*Flight schedule may change near the date of travel

On arrival you will be met and taken for tour of Bhaktapur.

Bhaktapur known as the 'City of Devotees', the 'City of Culture', the 'Living Heritage', and 'Nepal's Cultural Gem'. It is one of the 3 royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley. Bhaktapur is filled with monuments, most terra-cotta with carved wood columns, palaces and temples with elaborate carvings, gilded roofs, open courtyards. The city is dotted with pagodas and religious shrines. Lying along the ancient trade route between India and Tibet, Bhaktapur is surrounded by mountains and provides a magnificent view of the Himalayas.

Later in the evening, transfer to International airport for flight to Hong Kong

Meal: BB/--/--

Hong Kong

Arrive Hong Kong in the morning.

Meghauli - Kathmandu - Dhulikhel

**Day 6 will transfer to Dhulikhel

On arrival you will be met and chauffeured to Dhulikhel (approx. one hour drive).
The Dwarika’s Resort Dhulikhel is a holistic lifestyle retreat, drawing on ancient Himalayan knowledge and philosophy of care for nature and for one’s self. Set in magnificent natural surroundings, we offer a place in which to contemplate, to learn and to explore the connectedness between mind, body and earth.

The resort has been built primarily using natural materials such as stone, wood, earth, and traditional building method of lime with brick dust. In interior spaces, natural fibres and colours have been used, and we have used paints that are less harmful to the environment. Bathroom fittings were specifically produced for Dwarika’s, and were made without the use of chemicals. The resort also incorporates other environmental systems, including water re-harvesting, grey water treatment, solar lighting and recycling of food and other waste.

Our hope is that no matter what you are seeking, after a stay at the retreat, you will depart with a greater sense of peace. Our aim is to inspire and to offer the opportunities for you to explore your physical body and your inner self, to explore nature, and to revive yourself at a pace and in a way that is right for you.

Overnight: Dwarika's Dhulikhel Resort
Meal: BB/--/DD

Dwarika's Dhulikhel Resort

Enjoy full-day in-house activities such as meditation, yoga, pottery, Himalayan Salt room, cooking class, art & paintings, etc at the Resort or visit Resort’s organic farm. You may also take a walk to the nearby villages.

Body Treatments are also available at extra cost on prior request.

The Pancha Kosha Himalayan Spa offers a range of treatments, drawing from the ancient wisdom of the Vedas, Buddhist medicine and the rare medicinal herbs of the Himalayas. Addressing each Kosha, each therapy and massage has been designed to relax the senses and revive the body.

Set in lush woodland, several spa suites have been designed for individuals and couples to enjoy the treatments in complete privacy and comfort.

Overnight: Dwarika's Dhulikhel Resort
Meal: BB/--/DD

Dhulikhel - Kathmandu - Departure   KA 191  23:00-07:25+1

Today you have last chance to enjoy the serenity of the Resort before being chauffeured to Kathmandu’s International airport via sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur for your flight to Hongkong.

Bhaktapur known as the 'City of Devotees', the 'City of Culture', the 'Living Heritage', and 'Nepal's Cultural Gem'. It is one of the 3 royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley. Bhaktapur is filled with monuments, most terra-cotta with carved wood columns, palaces and temples with elaborate carvings, gilded roofs, open courtyards. The city is dotted with pagodas and religious shrines. Lying along the ancient trade route between India and Tibet, Bhaktapur is surrounded by mountains and provides a magnificent view of the Himalayas.

Meal: BB/--/--

Hong Kong

Arrive Hong Kong in the morning.