Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan Tour

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Trip Duration

8 Days

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Country

Nepal

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Region

Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan

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Activities

Tour and Jungle Safari

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Grade

Easy

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Max Altitude

Kathmandu (1400m)

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Best Season

Spring and Autumn

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Accomodation

Hotel and Resort

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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Start-End Point

Kathmandu-Kathmandu

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Group Size

1-99

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Transportation

Tourist Bus / Private Vehicle

Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan Tour Overview

Nepal is a top tourist destination that is rich in art, architecture, natural landscape, and cultural diversity. Nepal serves as a home to most of the largest peaks in the world. It is also popularly known as the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

This country is rich in cultural diversity. This country offers you great hospitality and warm welcoming locals. You can witness people of various cultural backgrounds and ethnicities socializing and living together.

The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, has plenty of historic buildings, artwork, and cultural treasures. The Kathmandu Valley is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is the center of multiple ancient Asian civilizations. As a result, numerous temples, monuments, and pilgrimage sites significant to Buddhism and Hinduism have been built in the valley.

The major highlights of this city are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Naryanhitti Palace, Budhanilkantha temple and others.

Pokhara is a beautiful city with pleasant weather that attracts visitors from all around the world who value the city’s outdoor activities and culture. You could decide to appreciate the stunning views of the lake and the mountain while spending a leisurely day at the lakeside resort.

The major highlights of the city are boating in Phewa Lake, Bunjee Jumping, Enjoying the sunrise from Sarangkot, Devi’s Fall, Bat cave, World Peace Stupa, enjoying ATV rides, Seti River Rafting, Evening Aarathi along the side of Phewa Lake, and many more.

Chitwan is home to a variety of plants and animals. The Chitwan National Park is home to the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger and One-horned Rhino. You get the opportunity to witness the Tharu community perform their traditional dance.

While visiting Chitwan, you can engage in activities such as a safari on an elephant’s back, a jeep ride, kayaking, bird watching, a visit to an elephant breeding center, a forest walk, and more.

Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan Tour Highlights

  • Discover how Buddhism and Hinduism have influenced the culture for almost two millennia. It is recommended to visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Budhanilkantha, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath.
  • Explore the Himalayan community of Dhulikhel, which provides breathtaking sunrises and sunsets along with expansive views.
  • Relax in Pokhara, a calm city surrounded by snow-capped peaks and placid lakes. It serves as a starting point for hikers, rafters, and mountaineers.
  • Learn about the diverse range of animals in Chitwan National Park, including the one-horned rhino and Bengal tiger. Savor woodland excursions, elephant rides, and canoeing.
  • Witness the various ethnic communities and their unique lifestyle
  • Celebrate the various festivals of the Nepalese community including Dashain, Tihar, Teej, Holi, Losar, etc

Major Destinations Featured

Kathmandu

  • Swayambhunath Stupa
  • Patan Durbar Square
  • Pashupatinath Temple
  • Boudhanath Stupa
  • Narayanhitti Palace
  • Garden of Dreams
  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square
  • Dhulikhel
  • Nagarkot

Pokhara

  • Enjoy boating in Phewa Lake
  • Bunjee Jumping
  • Enjoying the sunrise from Sarangkot
  • Visiting Devi’s Fall
  • Visiting the bat cave
  • Visiting World Peace Stupa
  • Going for ATV rides
  • Seti River Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking, SUB

Chitwan

  • Jungle Safari
  • Tharu community
  • Elephant Breeding center
  • River boating
  • Canoeing

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2: Everest Scenic Flight and Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara

Day 4: Sightseeing in Pokhara

Day 5: Drive to Chitwan

Day 6: Sightseeing in Chitwan

Day 7: Drive back to Kathmandu

Day 8: Departure from Nepal

Detailed Itinerary

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After collecting your visa on arrival from the immigration you’ll be escorted to your respective accommodation by a representative from your booked stay. Once you reach your stay, you may freshen up and enjoy warm authentic Nepalese cuisine.

After enjoying your meal you can stroll around the streets of Thamel. You can enjoy the vibrant nightlife of the pubs and clubs of Thamel after exchanging your currency for local currency from banks or private exchange centers.

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Trek Distance:

6km

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Max Altitude:

1350m

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Duration:

30 Minutes

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Accommodation:

3 Star Category Hotel

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Meals:

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Your driver will arrive at your hotel to pick you up at 5:30 a.m. Following that, you’ll head toward Tribhuvan International Airport. After completing your security check at the domestic terminal of the Airport, you will board your aircraft by 6 am.

The aircraft departs at 6:30 am for a one-hour alpine flight across the breathtaking Himalayan range. With this amazing Everest Mountain Flight Sightseeing, you will spend an hour admiring the world’s most magnificent mountain range from the top.

You will be able to witness Mount Makalu, the fifth-highest peak, Mount Lhotse, the fourth-highest peak, and Mount Everest, among many other peaks. You’ll be then dropped back to your hotel then following a filling, cozy breakfast and a lovely cup of Nepali tea, you’ll discover the Nepali community’s architecture, artwork, and culture in the Kathmandu Valley.

Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in the Kathmandu Valley, which is well-known for its strategic position as the confluence of multiple ancient Asian civilizations. As a result, the valley may contain several temples, shrines, and other locations significant to Buddhism and Hinduism.

You’ll then proceed toward Bhaktapur Durbar Square where you’ll get to witness the ancient architecture of Nyatopola Temple, Dattatreya Temple. You can also engage in pottery activities in the Pottery Square. You can enjoy the famous curd of Bhaktapur known as KING CURD.

You’ll then proceed toward Nagarkot’s viewpoint to witness the mesmerizing view of the sunset from your stay. You’ll be staying in a hotel at Nagarkot for the day.

On this day after enjoying a warm hearty breakfast at your stay, and witnessing the magnificent sunrise and the surrounding mountains view, you’ll head towards Pokhara. You’ll then continue your journey for 6-7 hours on a tourist bus enjoying the view of the surrounding mountains, and villages by the riverside.

After arriving in Pokhara you can stay in a hotel according to your preference. Later in the evening, you can stroll around the lakeside enjoying the evening breeze of fresh air.

You will begin your day by hiking in the direction of Sarangkot in order to see one of the most spectacular sunrises of your life. After taking in the sunrise, you’ll proceed to your accommodation to have breakfast.

Pokhara, the city of lakes, offers you a variety of enjoyable activities in addition to breathtaking views of the lakes. Magnificent views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Fishtail mountains can be seen from the city.

You will visit the Davis Falls, and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.You can also engage in activities such as paragliding over Pokhara from Sarangkot, zip line, Bunjee, Kayaking, boating, and many more. You can end your day by enjoying the evening aarti at Phewa Lake.

On the fifth day, after enjoying your breakfast at your lakeside accommodation, you are going to start your journey towards Chitwan. After taking a 6-7 hour tourist bus ride and witnessing the view of the Terai plains, you’ll start approaching Chitwan. The closer you get to Chitwan, the more the temperature rises.

You can take a shower when you get to Chitwan and then enjoy the Tharu Dance, which is performed by the people of Sauraha. You may try Ghonghi, a dish made with snails which is an iconic dish of Tharu cuisine.

Later in the evening, you can take a stroll around the riverside enjoying the nighttime view and enjoying a local non-vegetarian dish called sekuwa with a glass of beer.

After enjoying your breakfast the following morning, you can rent a bicycle and ride it to the museum and elephant breeding center before going on a vehicle safari. Chitwan, known for its rich biodiversity and abundance of animals, provides you with a variety of jungle safari options.

During the thrilling jungle safaris, people can witness classic species like the one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tigers, leopards, and different deer. Chitwan is a birdwatcher’s dream come true because there are so many different bird species that can be observed.

Canoe tours, crocodile walks, elephant back safaris, and elephant baths are all offered in Chitwan National Park. You can also observe the lifestyle of the Tharu community as well.

On this day you’ll enjoy your breakfast while admiring the moments spent during the tour. You will then return to Kathmandu on a comfortable tourist bus. As you travel through numerous little villages, you can see the terraced fields, flowing rivers, and beautiful countryside splendor.

You will get a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the stunning Nepalese landscapes during the six- or seven-hour bus ride. On your way, you can visit Chandragiri Hill Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple by taking a cable car ride. After reaching Kathmandu, you can stroll along the alleys Thamel and collect souvenirs to take back home as a memory from your trip.

You can take back some local snacks such as “titaura”, organic tea leaves from Illam from shops in Kathmandu, churpi which is a kind of hard cheese.

During the final day of your departure, the hotel staff will traditionally bid you goodbye presenting you with a “khadha” and a bouquet. The staff for the hotel will escort you to the airport and bid you a farewell wishing for your safe travel.

Best Time

The best times of year to visit Pokhara, Chitwan, and Kathmandu are in the spring and fall. March through May is spring in Nepal, and September through November is fall. Traveling during these months is comfortable due to the mild temperature. Additionally, longer daytime gives us more time to explore.

Spring Season

For travelers who wish to visit Nepal, March through May are the ideal months. Both road journeys and flights are convenient during this time of year, and most of the time, unneeded delays brought on by weather conditions can be avoided. This season offers a stunning view of the mountains, pleasant temperatures, and blooming rhododendrons.

Winter Season

The winter season falls from December to February. Traveling during this time is possible but can be quite challenging. The cold makes traveling challenging, especially in mountainous areas. Shorter daylight hours mean less time for activities and sightseeing.

Autumn/Fall season

September through November is another fantastic time of year to travel to Nepal. You may also enjoy Chitwan’s wildlife and cultural immersion at this time of year. The weather is ideal for practically all types of activities, such as boating, rafting, and traveling, much like it is in the spring.

Because of the beautiful skies and comfortable temperatures, autumn is the best season to explore the cultural sites in and around Kathmandu.

Summer/Monsoon Season

The months of June through September are monsoon season. Travelers can take part in boating and sightseeing during this time of year, and leach problems are also at their worst. Heavy rains during the monsoon season may cause landslides and road closures in places like Chitwan, Pokhara, and Kathmandu, making travel challenging.

Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan Tour FAQS

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You can find hotels that suit your preference level. You can choose from a 2-star hotel to a 5-star hotel or can stay in the hostels available. The facilities available range from the type of hotel you can afford.

Yes, there are ATMs in Chitwan, Pokhara, and Kathmandu. Although major credit cards are accepted everywhere, there is a 4% bank levy, which makes cash preferable. So it is suggested to carry some cash.

Yes, there are flights to several locations in Nepal, including Pokhara, Chitwan, and Lumbini, from the domestic airport in Kathmandu. If you fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, you will land at the Pokhara airport. Alternatively, you can take a plane from Kathmandu to Chitwan, landing at Bharatpur Airport.

Nepal is renowned for its varied cuisine, which features a range of cuisines with Tibetan, Chinese, and Indian influences. There will be a variety of food options available during your tour, including both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

You must try the Nepali Thakali Set while in Nepal which is a perfectly balanced set consisting of rice, lentils, seasonal vegetables, spinach, pickles, and meat of your choice alongside a variety of sweet dishes.

Yes, except for Indian nationals, visitors to Nepal require an on-arrival visa. You should review the most recent visa regulations according to your country of citizenship for further details.

The trip from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Chitwan is a stunning route with breathtaking views and a range of Nepalese landscapes. On your journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara, you will pass by riverbanks, terraced crops, and beautiful scenery. As you travel from Pokhara to Chitwan, you will witness the transition from alpine to subtropical plains.

There is a guide for the tour. We will undoubtedly supply a guide that is friendly, professional, and trustworthy. He can communicate in proper English, and your budget will need to be adjusted if you would like a guide who speaks different languages.

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Robin Lee (Spain)

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Great Experience with Best Trek to Mardi Himal Trek

It was great experience with Best Trek and Adventure company to Mardi Himal Trek. This trek is short and perfect trek to beginner to real hikers. This company is one of the renounce tour company based in Kathmandu. Their team is an excellent, well managed from every corner. We (me and my wife) were fully satisfied through their services. Our guide Pradip and assistant Raju were also excellent and knowledgeable. They help and encourage us to do this trip easily. So we would highly recommend to all for your best experience trip to Nepal with Best Trek and Adventure. No need to spend your time to search others then Best Trek.

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