No of people | Price per person |
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1 - 1 | $1,699 |
2 - 4 | $1,395 |
6 - 8 | $1,355 |
10 - 12 | $1,330 |
14 - 16 | $1,299 |
People type and search for things to know before deciding on a trip to Nepal on Google and other social media platforms and find several posts about the topic. Though you are fed several pieces of information about things you should do before deciding on a trip to Nepal, you have to be very selective about the authentic ones. If you go haphazardly through the article and the information, you may be misled while travelling in Nepal and before deciding on a trip to Nepal. Ultimately, your vacation trip will be nasty. So, you must be very watchful about the must-know things to know before departing to Nepal from your country.
Various things are must-know things before deciding a trip to Nepal but a few things are much more important things to know before departing from your country. There are 5 must-know things before deciding on a trip to Nepal. They are Weather Conditions, Geography and Culture, Currency, Food and Accommodation and Health and Securities. Now, let’s talk about these 5 must-know things about Nepal before deciding on a vacation trip in Nepal in detail. For detail: 5 must-know things before travelling to Nepal
After you land in Kathmandu, our staff will attend you at the airport. They will take you to the hotel where you will refresh it. In the evening, you can enjoy a short walk on the streets of Thamel. At dinnertime, you will meet the staff and discuss the tour in detail. Overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast in the morning, you will head for sightseeing at the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu like Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. You will get to witness the art and architecture of ancient Nepal at these sites. These heritage sites date back to the 15th century. The architectural excellence of the people during the Lichhavi and Malla Dynasty will leave you amazed. You will then visit Boudhanath Stupa and try the local delicacies. Overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast in the hotel, we head to Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is an ancient town in the western part of Kathmandu valley. The town is dominantly inhabited by Newar people who also are the locals of the valley.
In Bhaktapur, we take a walk through the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which was built by the Malla kings around 500 years ago. You can see the architectural excellence in the wooden pillars and beams of the temples. Naytapola temple, the five-story temple, is one of the most famous temples in Bhaktapur. You will also taste “Ju Ju Dhau,” which is a locally made curd popular for its taste before returning to Kathmandu. You can explore the restaurants and pubs in Kathmandu.
After breakfast in the hotel, we head towards Patan to visit Patan Durbar Square. We take walks around the Durbar Square, which was also built around the same time as Bhaktapur and Kathmandu durbar squares by the kings who ruled the valley. You can see similar, yet so different forms of art in the temples and palaces of the durbar square. You can visit the museum and see the weapons used by the kings. After spending some time in Patan, we return to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, we catch the first bus to Lumbini. The drive from Kathmandu to Lumbini is about 6-7 hours long. On the way to Lumbini, we drive along the bank of the Trishuli River for a while and leave the river to enter the plain fields of Terai. You will enjoy the view of small settlements and green hills on the way to Lumbini. Overnight in Lumbini.
Lumbini is one of the biggest most important and holiest places for Buddhists and Hindu pilgrims around the world. This is the birthplace of the founder of Buddhism, Gautam Buddha. In Lumbini, you will visit the Mayadevi temple, the place where Lord Buddha was born. Some footsteps represent the first steps of Buddha. You can visit the monasteries and stupas built by different countries. The most famous stupas are the Golden Temple and Peace Pagoda. You will also explore the Tharu culture in Lumbini. Overnight in Lumbini.
After breakfast, we say goodbye to Lumbini and head towards Pokhara. We leave the flat lands of Terai and head towards the winding roads of the hills of Nepal. On the way to Pokhara, you can enjoy the view of green hills and beautiful rivers like the Kaligandaki and Tinau Rivers. A six-hour long drive from Lumbini takes you to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
After breakfast, we will start exploring Pokhara. We will visit the Peace Pagoda in Pokhara. From the stupa, you get a clear view of Pokhara valley beneath the mighty Annapurna and Machhapuchhre mountains. From the Peace Pagoda, we return to Pokhara and start exploring the town. We take a walk around the Fewa Lake. We also go boating in Fewa Lake to visit the temple in the middle of the lake. Explore the nightlife of the famous tourist hub of Pokhara, Lakeside.
From Pokhara, we head to Kathmandu today. Pokhara to Kathmandu is a 6-hour drive along green hills, terraced fields, and mighty rivers. Winding through the Prithvi highway, you pass by several small towns and settlements. After you reach Kathmandu, our staff will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
This is the day you depart to your home country. Our staff will drop you at the airport just in time for your flight. We bid you farewell, hoping to travel together again.
Arrival
You will arrive either by air or land to Nepal. If you arrive in Nepal by air, you have to use only Tribhuvan International Airport. Instead, if you use the road, you can enter or arrive in Nepal by land, you can different borders of Neighboring countries (India and China) like Jogbani, Raksaul, Sunauli, Birjung, Kakarvitta, Jh Tatopani, Rasuawagadi etc. You can use whichever entrances you like to suit your comfort and convenience.
Tourist Visa Nepal
A tourist Visa is on arrival visa in Nepal. It means tourists who are visiting Nepal can get the visas instantly on arrival at International Airports by producing all required documents. TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) under the Department of Immigration has been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing visas on Arrival. The 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. Within 5-10 minutes, you will get a visa on your passport. However, you can expect some queues during peak Tourist season If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting a Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad before your arrival. If you have possible, we recommend you obtain a visa before you enter Nepal from the diplomatic missions located nearby you so that you don’t need to bear any hassles during the process of obtaining a tourist visa on arrival. The choice is yours.
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Transfer to Hotel
The majority of people/trekkers enter Nepal by air and that is via Tribhuvan International Airport. We receive you at the arrival of any entry point of Nepal or mainly at Tribhuvan International Airport without any delay according to your arrival time. It may take some time like 30 minutes to collect your luggage and for security checking at the airport. After that, you make your way to the exit of the airport and the Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Representative will be waiting there holding the Board Witten “Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd” As you see the board, you have to go with him or her and we will make a very comfortable transfer to the hotel you are staying overnight. The transfer from Tribhuvan International Airport and Thamel, the hotel where you are staying will take just 30 minutes drive.
Get checked in the hotel take a rest and get refreshed. We will give you the time for orientation after you get checked into the hotel.
Orientation
As you are given the time when you get checked in the hotel, you will be followed by our staff for the orientation. It may be on the same day or later the next day early in the morning at breakfast.
We will briefly let you know the trip you are undertaking from the next day or the same day onwards. You will be stated about the highlights of the trip, preparations, equipment, food and accommodation, guide, porter, etc
If you have any queries, you can put them in this orientation meeting before you depart for your trip.
Last Minute Booking
Last-minute booking is always open for you but the same package tends to be a little more costly than the regular departure dates trip packages. You can book the trip you like on our website even a day before the trip begins.
If you are lucky, then, the last minute may be a golden opportunity for you to get the same price or even less than that if one of the members of the trip gives up and withdraws the trip plan at the eleventh hour. we are always open and here to organize your vacation trips in Nepal.
Trip Extension
We are always flexible and open to the extension of the particular trip you are undertaking. If you enjoy the trip you are doing, you can extend it to longer days or longer hours. But, for this, you must contact us one day prior so that we can arrange the required things like trip crew, accommodation, transportation and other minor needy things for your extended trip and you must add some little additional cost which we will settle in mutual understanding.
Currency Exchange
You can exchange your currency even in the Tribhuvan International Airport at your arrival or you can exchange it after you check in at the hotel or other several places in Kathmandu, trekking beginning points as well. If you are in a rush and cannot do this, you can pay USD, AUD or CAD to the people whom you need to pay for your accommodation, food, trip costs, tipping etc.
Haven Holidays Team
Haven Holidays Team is very professional, reliable and responsible. They are well-trained, friendly and experienced in their related field. You can share anything you like with them without any hesitation. They know local culture, civilization, history, foods and accommodation, weather conditions, and first-aid applications. They are eco-friendly and better understand the non-human's rights and their lives. The Haven Holidays Team will assist you in every step of your trip to make it memorable and more convenient.
Luggage and Storage
Unnecessary stuff, you can store it at the hotel in Kathmandu. They will keep your luggage/stuff very safe till your return back. Ask your trip leader or hotel receptionist to manage it for you before you depart for the trip.
Meals
Meals will be provided according to the itinerary and cost includes and cost excludes. If you are given the itinerary or cost including BB only, you will be provided breakfast only and if you have booked the trip package including a full-board meal, you will get all the meals including breakfast, dinner and lunch. Apart from main meals, if you have extra tea, coffee, cold drinks and other alcoholic drinks, you have to pay them personally.
During the trip, you will be given enough time to have a meal. Vegan, Vegetarian?? If you are vegetarian, you will still find the choice in the menu and our guide will take good care of you through the trip.
Electricity
You will get a good and undisturbed facility of electricity during the trip to Nepal., you can get the facility of electricity to charge your phones and backups. However, in some cases, you may have to face the problem of load-shedding and technical problems.
Drinking Water
Drinking water must be pure, safe and contamination-free. You can get bottled or purified drinking water during the trip which is very safe for you to drink. However, some people carry water purifying ingredients and they apply it to the drinking water and they drink it. But, don’t try to drink the water from the Local River, stream and taps.
Communication
You can enjoy excellent facilities of communication in Kathmandu. However, in the case of the trip to the mountains, you may not be able to have such kind of facility as in the cities. But, most of the hotels/restaurants on the tour will offer you the facility of Wi-fi. Sometimes, you get it for free.
The best way to access good communication over your smartphone is to get a local Nepali SIM Card like NT and NCELL. You get these local Nepali SIM Cards easily in Kathmandu and even in International Airport, Tribhuvan International Airport. For this, you have to present a copy of your passport and a passport-sized- photograph. You can buy a data pack via this local SIM Card and you make a very good communication. You can make a call, and access the internet over it.
Feedback
You can give feedback on the trip you have undertaken at the end of Kathmandu. You can visit our office or you can do it in the farewell dinner we organize. Your feedback about the trip will always be taken positively. We need it to grow and sharpen our services and facilities in the coming days.
If you cannot attend the farewell dinner at the end of the trip in Kathmandu or you don’t have time to visit our office, you can write your feedback on the trip advisor page which will be more reliable and public.
Extra Personal Expenses
How prodigal you are? Your trip extra personal expenses depend on it. If you love doing extra expenses on the trip, you will go to topics like alcoholic drinks, extra tea or coffee apart from the meal, tipping, some minor donations, and shopping on the tour. For this, you have to allocate some dollars or Nepali currency.
Typical Day
The typical trip day begins with a good breakfast. You will have breakfast at around 7-9 am and begin the day after that. Then, you will have for 3-4 hours after breakfast and you will stop for lunch. The lunchtime will be around an hour. You will If you are vegetarian, no worries, you can still find the ways. After lunch, you will resume your tour again and end the day tour in the after like around 4-5 pm. Follow the instructions from the guide/leader very well.
Why with Haven Holidays?
· Free Booking and Free Cancelation
· Veteran Crew Members
· Enhancing Eco-Tourism
· Prompt response, full safety and comfort guaranteed.
· No hidden cost
· Flexible
· Cost Friendly
· Wider Networks
· Expert in risk management
On an UNESCO World Heritage site tour with Haven Holidays proved to be an unparalleled journey of cultural richness and historical places. The meticulously curated itinerary seamlessly blended leisure with exploration, offering an immersive experience that surpassed all expectations. From the awe-inspiring grandeur of ancient monuments to the picturesque landscapes, each site unfolded a story of its own, captivating the senses and fostering a deep appreciation for our world's diverse heritage. Haven Holidays' attention to detail was evident in the seamless logistics, knowledgeable guides, and comfortable accommodations, ensuring a stress-free and enriching travel experience. The tour not only provided a glimpse into the past but also fostered a profound connection to the global tapestry of human history. This extraordinary expedition, marked by UNESCO's recognition, stands as a testament to Haven Holidays' commitment to delivering exceptional journeys that leave an indelible mark on the hearts of discerning travelers.
My experience with Haven Holidays tour company has done UNESCO World Heritage Site tour was absolutely incredible. From the moment we set foot on the tour bus to the last breathtaking view when we are touring, every moment felt like a journey through time. The guides were very knowledgeable about in subjects, offering insights that truly brought the sites to life. Exploring these historical wonders with Haven Holidays was an unforgettable experience that I have done. I would highly recommend to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of our world's cultural heritage
I recently has done the UNESCO World Heritage Site tour with Haven Holidays tour company, and I must say, it has exceeded all my expectations. From exploring ancient ruins to marveling at stunning natural landscapes, every stop on the tour left me in awe. The organization and attention to detail by Haven Holidays made the trip seamless and enjoyable. I returned home with a newfound appreciation for the Nepal is rich history and diverse beauty of our planet. Thank you, Haven Holidays, for an unforgettable adventure programs organizing to us.
Travel Documents :
· Travel tickets and trip print/Pictures on Your device
· Passport-with at least 6 months validity
· photocopies of passport
· 4 copies of Passport size Photos
· Visa-available at Kathmandu Airport
· Check your visa requirements and your nationality Tourist visa in Nepal
· Insurance, documents that cover medical, and rescue on the trip In case of emergency.
Electronics :
· Electronic device and charger
· Camera or smartphone for capturing memories. It may be hard to find charging devices that fit your mobile phone. So, keep the focus on your charger with multiple adapters.
· Power Bank- Charging your devices is not possible everywhere. So, it is recommended to carry a power bank for backup
A comprehensive packing list for a tour of Nepal
Clothing:
· Lightweight, moisture-wicking shirts (long and short-sleeved)
· Fleece or down jacket for layering(depending on season)
· Waterproof and windproof jacket
· Warm sweater or fleece for evenings
· Quick-drying hiking pants and shorts
· Thermal underwear (if travelling in colder months)
· Comfortable underwear and socks
· Sun hat and beanie
· Warm hat and Gloves or mittens (for colder regions)
Footwear:
· Lightweight, comfortable shoes for city walking and leisure
· Sandals or flip-flops for relaxing and showering
Gear and Accessories:
· Daypack or backpack for carrying essentials during day trips.
· Sunglasses with UV protection
· Water bottle or hydration system
· Personal first aid kit with basic medications.
· Duct tape or repair kit for gear
· Insect repellent(if travelling during the wet season)
Toiletries:
· Toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss
· Shampoo, conditioner and body wash (Your particular products).
· Sunscreen with high SPF
· Lip balm with SPF
· Moisturizer and hand sanitizer
· Personal hygiene products
· Wet wipes or biodegradable wipes
· Toilet paper(pack a small amount for emergencies)
Optional Items:
· Travel pillow and earplugs for comfortable rest.
· Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries.
· Travel Towel, Swimwear.
· Binoculars for bird watching or wildlife spotting
· Playing cards or travel games for entertainment
· Paper, books or e-readers for leisure reading
· A travel journal or notebook with a pen
Pack according to the season and activities planned. Layers are essential, as weather conditions can vary.
Nepal UNESCO World Heritage Sites are: Pashupatinath Temple, Swyombhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini and Sagarmatha National Park. Among these World Heritage Sites, Pashupatinath Temple, Swyombhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple are located in Kathmandu valley and rest of them are in different regions out of the valley.
Yes, you can do all World Heritage Sites tour in Nepal on your own. However, doing it through a travel company and hiring a professional tour guide will be very fruitful for you since you can have the comprehensive assist from him/her including the authentic information about the heritage sites, arrangements of foods and accommodation during the tour and to cope with other minor and major problems that occur during the visit.
The seven World Heritage Sites of Nepal are:
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhanath
Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple.
These are cultural, historical and religious World Heritage Sites of Nepal. Also,
two national parks, Sagarmatha National Park
and Chitwan National Park are listed in World Heritage Sites from Nepal. The 7
world Heritage Sites are located in the Kathmandu Valley and other are out of
the valley. Not to forget, Lumbini, the birthplace of lord Buddha. World
Heritage Sites tour in Nepal is very popular trip among the internal and
international travelers.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath
Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa are the 4 UNESCO World Heritage
Sites in Kathmandu. Swyombhunath Stupa is located a top hill and it is also
popular as Monkey Temple. Kathmandu Durbar Square has a massive Bhairav Statue, palaces and living
goddess Kumari. Pashupatinath Temple has cremation sites and has big statue of
Bull, the vehicle of god Shiva. Bouddhanath Stupa is a massive located to the north-east part of Kathmandu
and has a very serene surrounding with beautiful restaurants and cafes.
The most visited World Heritage site in Nepal is Swyombhunath Stupa since it is distinct and more massive from other world heritage sites like Bouddhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pasupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple. This grand stupa/temple is located a top hill which offers the view of entire Kathmandu valley and the surrounding mountains as well. Visitors can see numerous monkeys jumping from branches to branches in the woods. Swyombhunath is believed to have been flourished from a lotus flower when there was a big lake in the Kathmandu valley.
Also, Swyombhunath Temple/stupa is an idea destination for morning and evening walk and it is very close from tourist hub, Thamel. It can be reached in 20 minutes on the walk from Thamel.
However, all the world heritage sites like Bouddhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pasupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple are very popular world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley.
Sagarmatha National Park and Chitwan National Park are listed in World Heritage Sites. The Sagarmatha National Park is located in Everest region which offers an exciting adventure trek to Everest Base Camp and the Chitwan National Park is located in the Terai belt of Nepal and offers various rewarding activities like jeep safari, elephant safari, jungle walk, canoeing, bird and crocodile watching, visit to elephant breeding center and Tharu cultural shows. Especially, Chitwan National Park is popular for one-horned rhino and royal Bengali tiger. Two nights three days Chitwan program is very popular among the visitors.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath
Stupa or Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa wre the unesco
sites are touring in Kathmandu. Besides, if you talk about the unesco sites
touring in the Kathmandu valley, it also includes Patan Durbar Square with beautiful
Krishna Temple and Patan Museum, Bhaktapur Durbar Square with its museum and
Changunarayan Temple. Yu can do this unesco sites touring in Kathmandu in a
couple of days and you even can finish it in single day. Actually, we recommend
you to do this unesco sites touring in a couple of days exploring all the sites
extensively.
Kathmandu city has the most UNESCO
World Heritage Sites. The city Kathmandu has four UNESCO World heritage sites
which include: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa/Monkey Temple,
Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. These 4 unesco world heritage sites
are the most visited world heritage sites in Nepal. Also, Patan Durbar Square
and Bhaktapur Durbar square including Changunarayan Temple are also popular unesco
world heritage sites in the Kathmandu valley. So, in the Kathmandu valley,
there are 7 unesco world heritage sites, which his the most number.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath
Stupa/ Monkey Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath
Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple are the UNESCO Seven
world heritage Tour in Kathmandu. These seven world heritage sites are must
visit and explore site while you are in Nepal, in Kathmandu spending a couple
of days.
Actually, some people are selling this
7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites tour as a day tour, but it will be too rush and
hectic and ultimately, your tour to 7 world heritage sites will turn to be
nasty and terrible. How can you visit and explore seven world heritage sites in
a day located in different three cities: Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur? It
is impossible and if you see the trip like 7 world heritage sites day tour with
low cost, then, there must be something wrong and you will totally be tired and
it is of no use.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is popular for
ancient art and architectures, incredible woodworks, living goddess, Kumari,
palaces, the massive wooden building with a single tree and a grand Bhairab
statue. You can also, enjoy local food items, especially Newari foods in nearby
restaurants and also get beautiful souvenirs.
Swyombhunath Stupa/Monkey temple is a
grand Buddhist religious site located a top hill in the center of the Kathmandu
valley. The buddhas holy eyes, prayer wheels and the prayer flags, the deep
woods with large number of monkeys and most importantly, one can view entire Kathmandu
valley and the surrounding mountain peaks as well.
Patan Durbar has got a museum with all
ancient objects, the massive palace and Krishna mandir( temple). You can
observe incredible arts and architectures and marvelous wooden works with holy Krishna
temple.
Bouddhanath Stupa is another massive
Buddhist religious site located to the north east part of Kathmandu valley in
Bouddha. It is very close to Pashupatinath Temple. The stupa is very popular
among the Buddhist followers with prayer wheels and holy eyes of lord Buddha. You
can enjoy tea, coffee and other food items viewing marvelous view of Stupa and
the surrounding mountains here.
Pashupatinath Temple is a holy Hindu pilgrimage
site located at the bank of Bagmati rive which is a popular cremation site for Hindus.
Pashupatinath Temple is astounding Hindu pilgrimage site that people all round
the world go there to offer a prayer to god Shiva. The temple has a massive
bull and silver doors and golden top.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is very
ancient palace with museum with ancient objects from 5th century.
The durbar square has temples, palaces, incredible woodworks, shrines and idols
and many other historical and religious attractions to explore. You can get
very authentic food items of Newari people and coffee here in Bhaktapur.
Changunarayan is a Hindu Temple of
lord Vishnu from the 12th century. The arts and architecture in the temple with
wooden works are marvelous to observe here. Changunarayan Temple is located on
the way to Nagarkot while driving and hiking. If you are doing a day hiking to
Nagarko, the hiking trip begins from Changunarayan.