Nepal is a small Himalayan country sandwiched between India and China. Although small in terms of geography, it is topographically. The country was restricted to foreigners until as late as 1950s. due to its mysterious and far-flung nature, Nepal has always been a subject of interest among scholars, researchers and travelers.

Our heritage tour will begin from a cultural tour of the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu Valley in blessed with 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In Kathmandu, we will visit all these stunning heritage sites inside a span of 3 to 4 days. We will visit the striking Durbar Squares which house the magnificent temples, palaces and courtyards which are a part of Nepalese medieval history. These beautiful palaces and courtyards with complicated wooden architecture are the quintessence of the distinctive and brilliant Newari architecture which can only be found in Kathmandu valley and its neighboring region. We will also visit tall and beautiful pagoda temples of Pashupati Nath and Changu Narayan which are two of the oldest temples Kathmandu Valley, also known as the city of temples. We will also visit magnificent and awe-inspiring Buddhist stupas of Swayambhu Nath and Boudha Nath. It is very interesting to see the unbroken blend of Hinduism and Buddhism in the temples, traditions and daily lives of people. The vibrant and culturally rich city always has one or another festival procession going on dating back to the rich medieval times. So, we can be part of ancient festivals like Gai Jatra, Indra Jatra, Dashain and Tihar to name a few.

From Kathmandu we will travel to Chitwan in lowland Terai that lies in dense tropical forests. Here we will visit the UNESCO-listed Chitwan National Park which is the most famous one in Nepal. We will go for bird-watching as the region houses an astonishing 400 species of rare and exotic birds. We will also go for a jungle safari in a jeep or on an elephant’s back to enrich the experience. We will have sighting of almost extinct animals like one-horned rhino, Royal Bengal tiger among others. We can also go canoeing in the serene Rapti River and relish in the view of imperiled Ghariyal crocodiles (Fish eating crocodiles) resting in its banks. We will also visit the elephant breeding center to spend some quality time with baby elephants and end the Chitwan trip with a visit to Tharu cultural center where we will watch their beautiful indigenous dance. It is very fascinating to see the culture and traditions of the region’s natives, Tharus.

From Chitwan, we will travel to Lumbini which is the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha. Here we can visit different beautiful stupas and monuments built by different countries across the world to pay homage to lord Buddha. We can also visit the ruins and excavation sites of the then Shakya Kingdom.

From Lumbini we will catch a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, we will buy souvenirs to take back home or we can plan next trip in the Himalayans of Nepal as the country has so much to offer.