Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara, Nepal
Nepal Tour — Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara
Overview
Eight days across Nepal's cultural heartland — the UNESCO World Heritage temples of Kathmandu valley, a sunset over Nagarkot, an elephant safari and Tharu cultural show in Chitwan National Park, and the lakeside town of Pokhara with its sunrise views over the Annapurna range from Sarangkot.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu — Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Swoyambhunath
- Sunset views over the valley from Nagarkot
- Elephant safari and Tharu cultural dance show in Chitwan National Park
- Sunrise over the Annapurna range from Sarangkot, Pokhara
- Boating on Fewa Lake and the International World Peace Pagoda
Included
- Return air tickets and visa
- Private AC deluxe van or bus
- Twin-bed sharing (4-star) hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Chitwan and Pokhara
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- English and Sinhala speaking guide throughout the tour
- Park permits and entry fees at Chitwan
Not included
- Bar bills — mineral water, beer, whiskey etc.
- Tips
- Optional Everest mountain flight (approx. INR 15,000 per person)
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
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Itinerary
Arrive in Kathmandu and be received by our airport representative for the transfer to your hotel, followed by a briefing on the days ahead.
Activities
- Airport pickup
- Hotel check-in
- Tour briefing
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites around the valley — Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square, along with Changunarayan Temple and Patan Durbar Square. In the afternoon, drive to Nagarkot to watch a beautiful sunset.
Activities
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Boudhanath Stupa
- Swoyambhunath Temple
- Nagarkot sunset
Drive around 6 hours (175km) to Sauraha, Chitwan. After hotel check-in and a briefing from your nature guide, enjoy lunch at the resort followed by an elephant safari. In the evening, enjoy the Tharu Cultural Dance Show.
Activities
- Elephant safari
- Tharu Cultural Dance Show
A full day of jungle activities — a canoeing trip on the Rapti River, jungle walks, a visit to the elephant breeding centre, and a Tharu village visit.
Activities
- Rapti River canoeing
- Jungle walk
- Elephant breeding centre
- Tharu village visit
Drive around 5-6 hours (160km) to Pokhara, with an optional cable car visit to Manakamana Temple en route. Arrive and check in to your hotel, with free time in the evening.
Activities
- Manakamana Temple cable car (optional)
- Hotel check-in
Watch sunrise over the mountains from Sarangkot, then visit Bindabasini Temple, Mahendra Cave, the International Mountain Museum, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave and Devi's Fall, finishing with boating on Fewa Lake by Barahi Temple.
Activities
- Sarangkot sunrise
- Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
- Devi's Fall
- Fewa Lake boating
Visit the International World Peace Pagoda atop the hill south of Pokhara valley, then drive back to Kathmandu, arriving with free time in the evening.
Activities
- World Peace Pagoda
- Drive back to Kathmandu
After hotel checkout, transfer to the international airport for your onward flight — the end of a memorable Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara journey.
Activities
- Hotel checkout
- Airport transfer
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