Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will warmly receive you and transfer you to your hotel. At the hotel, you can meet your tour guide and discuss about the trip. After checking in, you can choose to relax or go out to take a stroll around Thamel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 2
Sightseeing and Drive to Nagarkot.
After early breakfast, you will embark on a brief sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu city. Accompanied by your tour guide, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath Stupa. The historical Kathmandu valley is home to seven of the eleven UNESCO sites in Nepal. These sites are filled with monuments and scriptures containing high architectural and religious value. Afterwards, you will embark on a scenic road journey to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a popular hill-station located 32km northeast of Kathmandu. There is a view tower in Nagarkot from where we can see the amazing Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges. Overnight in Nagarkot.
Day 3
Drive from Nagarkot to Chitwan| 5-6 Hrs
You will rather wake up early and climb a small ridge to reach a local view tower at Nagarkot from where you can enjoy the beautiful sunrise along with the majestic panorama of serene mountains namely Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Everest, and Shisha Pangma ranges. After breakfast, you will embark on a road journey to the southern region of Nepal. Chitwan is located in the Terai region of Nepal which is known for its warm weather and the Chitwan National Park. It lies 148km south to Kathmandu and goes through the serpentine road along the massive Trishuli River. Once at Chitwan, you will encounter the large expanse of rich tropical evergreen forests. Overnight in Chitwan.
Day 4
At Chitwan
You will embark on an adventure-filled jungle safari inside the Chitwan National Park. Chitwan National Park is the oldest and the largest national park in Nepal. Established in 1973, it was granted the status of UNESCO Heritage Site in 1984. It formerly served as the rich hunting ground for the royals, expats, and hunting enthusiasts. Today the park is a sanctuary for hundreds of exotic wildlife. It is home to the endangered species of Royal Bengal Tiger and One-horned Rhinoceros. Afterwards, you will take a tour to the nearby ethnic Tharu village inhabited by the indigenous tribe of Tharu. You will also pay a visit the nearby Elephant Breeding Center and Crocodile Breeding Center. Overnight in Chitwan.
You will embark on an adventure-filled jungle safari inside the Chitwan National Park. Chitwan National Park is the oldest and the largest national park in Nepal. Established in 1973, it was granted the status of UNESCO Heritage Site in 1984. It formerly served as the rich hunting ground for the royals, expats, and hunting enthusiasts. Today the park is a sanctuary for hundreds of exotic wildlife. It is home to the endangered species of Royal Bengal Tiger and One-horned Rhinoceros. Afterwards, you will take a tour to the nearby ethnic Tharu village inhabited by the indigenous tribe of Tharu. You will also pay a visit the nearby Elephant Breeding Center and Crocodile Breeding Center. Overnight in Chitwan.
Day 5
Drive Chitwan to Lumbini |3-4 Hrs
After breakfast, you will leave Chitwan and embark on a scenic road journey to Lumbini. Located 100km west of Chitwan, Lumbini is renowned for being the birth site of Gautam Buddha. It may take well over 5hr to cross the rather smooth road to Lumbini which goes through the Mechi-Mahakali Highway and pass along with regional towns of Narayngarh, Butwal, and Bhairahawa en route. The UNESCO Heritage Site of Mayadevi Temple, 3rd BC Ashoka Pillar, Bodhi Tree, and numerous Buddhist stupas are few of the highlights of Lumbini. Overnight in Lumbini.
Day 6
Lumbini Sightseeing Half Day and Drive to Pokhara
Today, we shall embark on a journey that explores this historic place. The 3rd BC structure of Mayadevi temple is one of the popular tourist landmarks in the area. It describes the exact birth site of Gautam Buddha. The Mayadevi pond and sacred Banyan tree are other highlights of this area. Another popular tourist attraction here is the Ashoka Pillar built by Emperor Ashoka in 3rd BC. Lumbini is considered one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Nepal. Leaving Lumbini, you will head 169km north to the popular touristic city of Pokhara. It may take almost 5-6hr to reach Pokhara. Lying close to Annapurna Conservation Area, Pokhara serves as the gateway to the treks in Annapurna region. Overnight in Pokhara.
Today, we shall embark on a journey that explores this historic place. The 3rd BC structure of Mayadevi temple is one of the popular tourist landmarks in the area. It describes the exact birth site of Gautam Buddha. The Mayadevi pond and sacred Banyan tree are other highlights of this area. Another popular tourist attraction here is the Ashoka Pillar built by Emperor Ashoka in 3rd BC. Lumbini is considered one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Nepal. Leaving Lumbini, you will head 169km north to the popular touristic city of Pokhara. It may take almost 5-6hr to reach Pokhara. Lying close to Annapurna Conservation Area, Pokhara serves as the gateway to the treks in Annapurna region. Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 7
At Pokhara
Today, you will embark on a guided tour of the Pokhara city. There are many places to see around Pokhara. You can visit the Peace Pagoda situated atop a hill overlooking the entire Pokhara city. Some of the adventure-filled activities in Pokhara are boating at Phewa Lake, cycling around lakeside, paragliding, bungee jumping, visiting Davis falls, Mahendra cave, Gurkha museum, Bat Cave, and International Mountain Museum. Pokhara also offers great choices of restaurants and bars which remains open till late at night. Overnight in Pokhara.
Today, you will embark on a guided tour of the Pokhara city. There are many places to see around Pokhara. You can visit the Peace Pagoda situated atop a hill overlooking the entire Pokhara city. Some of the adventure-filled activities in Pokhara are boating at Phewa Lake, cycling around lakeside, paragliding, bungee jumping, visiting Davis falls, Mahendra cave, Gurkha museum, Bat Cave, and International Mountain Museum. Pokhara also offers great choices of restaurants and bars which remains open till late at night. Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 8
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You will leave Pokhara and make your way back to Kathmandu. You will bid adieu to the beautiful Lakeside city along with the gigantic sights of Annapurna I (8091m) and Machhapuchhre (6997m) in the background. It may take well over 6hr to complete the 200km journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway. We shall take a quick break at Muglin, and again continue the journey. Once at Kathmandu, you will be escorted to your hotel. You can take a quick stroll of Kathmandu after returning. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 9
Final Departure on your Destination
One of our representatives will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure. We’ll leave approximately 2hr early to avoid traffic congestion or delay. Goodbye.
One of our representatives will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure. We’ll leave approximately 2hr early to avoid traffic congestion or delay. Goodbye.
