Best of Nepal: Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara

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Starting in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, visitors will spend the first nine days getting to know the country's history, culture, and nature. Explore numerous historical religious sites in Kathmandu Valley, including the spectacular Pashupatinath Temple and the Changu Narayan Temple. Hop in a private van to Chitwan National Park, where a jungle walk or a...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the temples, monasteries, stupas, and durbar squares in Kathmandu;
    • Take a wildlife tour at Chitwan National Park to see rare rhinoceros;
    • Have a relaxing boat ride to enjoy the beauty of Phewa Lake;
    • Take in the sights of the Himalayas at daybreak from Sarangkot.

What's this trip about?

    Starting in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, visitors will spend the first nine days getting to know the country's history, culture, and nature. Explore numerous historical religious sites in Kathmandu Valley, including the spectacular Pashupatinath Temple and the Changu Narayan Temple. Hop in a private van to Chitwan National Park, where a jungle walk or a river safari will bring you to see the rare one-horned rhinos. Take a sail on Phewa Lake and take in the stunning sunrise view of Sarangkot while you're in Pokhara. Before wrapping up your Nepal vacation, you'll take a walk around the Thamel District to get a feel for real local life.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Photography

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Safari
  • Kid-friendly Activities
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Entrance fees for the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
    • Flights: Kathmandu - Bharatpur, Pokhara - Kathmandu (airport tax and fuel fee included)
    • Accommodation with daily breakfast
    • Private transfers and guides for sightseeing as listed in the itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival, Kathmandu

Overnight: Kathmandu Upon your arrival at the airport in Kathmandu, the local representative will pick you up and take you to your hotel. Get a brief introduction about the following tours in Nepal on the way and have the rest of the day at leisure after check-in.

Day 2 Kathmandu - Patan - Kathmandu

Overnight: Kathmandu Meal: Breakfast Take a walk at Ason Tole Vegetable and Spice Market before proceeding to Kathmandu Durbar Square where the city's kings were once crowned and legitimized. Watch local people worship with respect at Kumari Temple and have an externa...

Day 3 Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu

Overnight: Kathmandu Meal: Breakfast This morning, you will visit Pashupatinath Temple where people practice outdoor cremation before admiring the Buddhist symbolism at Boudhanath Stupa. In the afternoon, discover Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a plaza in front of the royal...

Day 4 Kathmandu - Bharatpur - Chitwan

Overnight: Chitwan Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Fly to Bharatpur, where you will be picked up and escorted to Chitwan. Chitwan National Park is renowned for royal Bengal tigers and greater one-horned rhinoceroses. Activities here include jungle walks, bird watching...

Day 5 Chitwan

Overnight: Chitwan Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Today is a full day to explore the park, try your luck at spotting tigers, and continue to enjoy the jungle activities as per the program.

Day 6 Chitwan - Pokhara

Overnight: Pokhara Meal: Breakfast Start a drive to Pokhara, a paradise for hikers, trekkers, and those who love the outdoors. Pay a visit to Bandipur Village en route, which has mud houses round in structure to the ethnic group. After arriving in Pokhara, check in to your hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to explore this area on your own.

Day 7 Pokhara

Overnight: Pokhara

Meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a full-day private tour in Pokhara. Take a private boat ride to experience the charm and serenity of Phewa Lake. Explore World Peace Pagoda balanced on a narrow ridge high above the lake. You can enjoy views of th...

Day 8 Pokhara - Kathmandu

Overnight: Kathmandu Meal: Breakfast Get up early and drive to Sarangkot, a beautiful village famous for its vivid sunrise and sunset views of the Annapurna Range. After that, fly back to Kathmandu. Take an afternoon walk leisurely around Thamel District and marvel at...

Day 9 Kathmandu, Departure

Meal: Breakfast  Bid farewell. After breakfast, the representative will take you to the airport for your return flight.

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Price per day$177
Last Updated: 2/20/2025

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flight arrival or departure from Kathmandu
    • Visa Application & Visa Fee
    • Payment Transaction Fee
    • Gratuities to the guides and drivers
    • Travel Insurance
    • Personal Expenses or any other item not listed in the itinerary
    • Excess Baggage Charge for flight
    • Optional Activities either recommended by tour guides or out of your own interests

Accommodation

  • Kathmandu: Hotel Mulberry or similar
  • Chitwan: Jungle Villa Resort or similar
  • Pokhara: Fishtail Lodge or similar

Note: is shared in double/twin room. Single supplement applies.

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Meals Included

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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