Nepal with River Rafting & Guided Trek

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Your 8-night adventure begins in Kathmandu! Take a full-day tour of the city to see some of the most iconic sights, including the Stupa of Boudhanath and Durbar Square! Spend free time exploring independently. Then, you'll set out for Pokhara. Stop along the way to go rafting on the Trishuli River! Arrive in Pokhara and spend time at leisure. The next mornin...

Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Full day Kathmandu Tour including visits to Durbar Square, Stupa of Boudhanath, Bhaktapur & Swayambhunath
    • Rafting on Trishuli River (en-route from Kathmandu to Pokhara)
    • Tharu Cultural Dance Performance by locals
    • Morning Village Walk

What's this trip about?

    Your 8-night adventure begins in Kathmandu! Take a full-day tour of the city to see some of the most iconic sights, including the Stupa of Boudhanath and Durbar Square! Spend free time exploring independently. Then, you'll set out for Pokhara. Stop along the way to go rafting on the Trishuli River! Arrive in Pokhara and spend time at leisure. The next morning, your trek will begin! Spend two days and one night with a knowledgeable guide who will lead the way through the scenic landscapes and villages to your overnight accommodation. Spend time admiring the stunning scenery before completing your trek through Tomejung Village and Dhapa. Return to Pokhara for a night before you continue on to Chitwan! Here, you'll have the opportunity to experience the vast national park, home to many amazing animal species. You'll enjoy one tour here, depending on the time of year of your visit. Those visiting during Monsoon Season will go canoeing and visit a crocodile breeding center! Those visiting during the other months of the year will enjoy the Jeep jungle safari! Both are incredible tours that will create lasting memories. You'll also see a cultural dance performance and take a morning village walk! Depart Chitwan and return to Kathmandu for one final night. Then, you'll pack your belongings and fly home!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityKathmandu
End CityNepal

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Nepal

Activities

  • Culture
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Kathmandu (KTM)
    • All airport and inter-city transfers
    • 2 nights in Kathmandu at the Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Hotel, or similar
    • Full day Kathmandu Tour including visits to Durbar Square, Stupa of Boudhanath, Bhaktapur & Swayambhunath
    • Rafting on Trishuli River (en-route from Kathmandu to Pokhara)
    • 1 night in Pokhara at the Atithi Resort, or similar
    • 2-day/ 1-night Trek with guide (trek time is 2 hours per day), including: 1 night in Majgaun at the Gurung Lodge, or similar 1 night in Pokhara at the Atithi Resort, or similar
    • 2 nights in Chitwan at the Kasara Resort
    • Jeep Jungle Safari with Naturalist Guide*
    • Tharu Cultural Dance Performance by locals
    • Morning Village Walk
    • 1 night in Kathmandu at the Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Hotel, or similar
    • Breakfast daily
    • Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) included during your stay in Majgaun and Chitwan *Note: Jungle activities are subject to change based on weather conditions. **Note: Nepaloffers a visa on arrival facility. You will need a valid passport and onepassport-size photo with a light background. Visa can be obtained only throughpayment of cash and the cost for a 15 day visa is approximately $25 per person. Helpful links fortravel to Nepal: Visa& Passport Info Vaccines& Medications Info

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Kathmandu!

Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2 Kathmandu

Today, you will embark on a full-day tour of Kathmandu! Experience many of the incredible highlights of the city, including Durbar Square and the Stupa of Boudhanath.

Day 3 Kathmandu - Pokhara

Today, you will depart Kathmandu and stop en route to Pokhara to go rafting at Trishuli River!

Continue on to Pokhara, check in to your hotel, and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 4 Pokhara - Majgaun

Today, your trek begins! Meet your guide and drive to the starting point, stopping along the way to snap photos of the Annapurnas.

Begin in Lumle, and walk to the Gurung village in Majgaun. Continue on to Chandrakot through the forest to your overnight accommodation.

Day 5 Majgaun - Pokhara

Spend time enjoying the views from the lodge this morning. Then, continue your trek to Tomejung village and Dhapa. 

Then, you'll be transported back to Pokhara, stopping along the way at a Tibetan Refugee Camp. Return to Pokhara for lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 6 Pokhara - Chitwan

Today, you'll drive from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park. Created in 1973, the park is a sanctuary and home to over 50 mammal species!

Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 7 Chitwan

Early this morning, you'll participate in one of two activities, depending upon the time of year that you're traveling!

During Monsoon season (June-September/October), you'll go canoeing & visit the crocodile breeding center! 

Between September/...

Day 8 Chitwan - Kathmandu

This morning, take a village walk to experience the daily life of people who live here. Then, you'll drive back to Kathmandu for the final night of your trip! Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring and discovering any last minute sights.

Day 9 Depart Nepal

Today you'll be transferred to the Kathmandu Airport in time for your flight home.

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