Overview
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia and the world’s youngest republic. It is bordered to the north by Tibet of the People’s Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India. With an area of 147,181 square Kilometers (56,827 sq. mile) and a population of approximately 26.6 million [2011 AD], Nepal is the world’s 93rd largest country by land mass and the 41st most populous country. Kathmandu is the nation’s capital and the country’s largest metropolitan city.
Nepal is a country of highly diverse and rich geography, culture, and religions. The mountainous north contains eight of the world’s ten highest mountains, including the highest, Mount Everest 8848m. The fertile and humid south is heavily urbanized. By some measures, Hinduism is practiced by a greater majority of people in Nepal than in any other nation. Buddhism, though a minority faith in the country, is linked historically with Nepal as the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha.
The notorious Prithvi Hwy, which winds through 206km of classic Middle Hills countryside, should be seen as more than just a painful bus ride. While many travelers head directly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, they miss out on some of Nepal’s finer attractions. This includes one of the country’s architectural gems, the historic town of Bandipur, a lovingly restored, picture-postcard village offering European ambience in the middle of gorgeous Nepalese vistas. As you follow the mighty Trisuli River along the Prithvi Hwy, you also pass its many riverside resorts, with their sandy beaches, laid-back charm and rafting adventures. Add the cultural attractions of Gorkha and Manakamana, and you have more than enough reason to get off the bus.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival and Half Day Sightseeing Tour
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara [200km/ 6 Hrs Drive]
Day 03: Full day sightseeing tour of Pokhara.
Day 04: Drive Back to Kathmandu [200km/ 6 Hrs Drive]
Day 05: Full day Kathmandu sightseeing tour.
Day 06: Drive to Nagarkot via Bhaktapur [30 km /1.5 Hrs Drive]
Day 07: Morning Sunrise view from Nagarkot & Drive to Kathmandu Airport for Departure [30km /1.5 Hrs Drive]
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