Kathmandu Pokhara and Chitwan Tour

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For cultural and natural diversities, Nepal is an amazing place to have a holiday. The Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Tour is a great package that combines cultures, historical landmarks, and festivals where travelers can freely enjoy and explore the beauty of Nepal.

At a Glance
  • DestinationNepal
  • Duration9 days
  • ActivitiesCultural Tours
  • Accommodation3-Star Hotel
  • MealsB.B Plan
  • Group SizeMin. 2 Pax

Trip Overview

Nepal endows diverse cultures and natural attractions, making it an enigmatic place for a splendid holiday. This land of contrasts and beauty uniquely blends ancient history and vibrant modernity. With its deep-rooted customs, traditions, cultures, histories, and religion flourishing in one of the most magnificently beautiful places on Earth, there is an abundance of experiences to enjoy and tastes to savor while traversing Nepal. Every corner of Nepal offers something extraordinary, from the towering Himalayas to the lush green valleys.

With this in mind, our Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Tour is designed in such a way that you can let you explore and capture the essence of the cultural and natural beauty of this remarkable country to its fullest. This tour will offer an impressive vista of the main purpose of visiting Nepal, embracing the spirit of this country’s geography and history. It becomes quite clear that Nepal’s heritage is not only confined to the archaeological aspects of the country but can also be historical. Nevertheless, it is a rather interesting synthesis of the Tibetan incrustation overlaid on the beautiful works of art and architecture crafted by the Newari artists.

Henceforth, this engaging trip allows travelers to immerse themselves in a cluster of diversity exposed in various forms. People can visit places that others can only read in history books, see cultural events that unite communities, and observe traditions and customs that have existed for generations. Furthermore, culinary heritage provides a mouth-watering culinary experience and a sensory journey that matches that of the artwork. There is so much more to discover and appreciate in Nepal, making each day of the tour a new adventure filled with wonder and delight.

Highlights of the Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan Tour

  • The tour starts in Kathmandu where tourists are briefed about Nepal’s religious and historical origins.
  • Go to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Kathmandu Valley's Swyambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square to appreciate the artistic face of Nepali civilization.
  • The major shrines of Swyambhunath, Boudha, and Pashupatinath are a few of the most important Hindu and Buddhist religious places in Nepal, indicating the extent of faith in the nation.
  • Visit Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares to capture the feel of royal palaces with its exquisite architecture.
  • The Nagarkot hill station has become a famous destination for watching the best of the Sunrise and Himalayas.
  • A drive to Pokhara presents pretty views of the cultured hills, villages, cascades and mountains at far away.
  • Tour the city of Pokhara, which has become famous for tourism with destinations like the Sarangkot Hills, Davis Falls, and Fewa Lake.
  • Visit the top of Sarangkot, which offers conspicuous close views of Annapurna, Machhapuchre, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, and Dhaulagiri.
  • Discover the Chitwan National Park and get an opportunity for activities like Jungle Safari, Canoe Ride, etc.
  • Visit Tharu villages in Chitwan to observe their nature-dependent lifestyle, cultural dances, and songs.

Route Overview

Your tour starts when you land at the Airport, and our representative greets you. They drive you to your designated hotel and brief you about your itinerary. As nothing is planned for the evening, you can rest and prepare for your adventure the next day. Starting from Kathmandu, the tour commences with the introduction of the religious and historical background of Nepal. Visiting UNESCO world heritage sites like Swyambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, get to know Nepal's spiritually lifted artistic identity. Moreover, the first three mentioned heritage sites are famous worldwide as Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal, where one can feel the solid religious conviction of Nepalese. Travelers will cherish a similar ambiance while visiting the grand palaces of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares. The tour continues to an extremely popular and beautiful Nagarkot hill station, where you can view the fantastic sights of the Nepal Himalayas. The stunning views of Everest, Manaslu, Makalu, Langtang, Annapurna, and many more are visible from Nagarkot.

Leaving the countryside, the journey continues to Pokhara with a scenic drive. On the way, capture glimpses of towns and villages outside of the capital city growing in the lap of Mother Nature. Capturing the high hills, waterfalls, ghastly flowing rivers, and distant mountain views, you reach the beautiful Pokhara valley surrounded by giant white peaks of Annapurna's. Pokhara is a tourist hub with plenty of attractions to explore. This tour includes visiting some of the popular ones like Fewa Lake, Davis Fall, etc. Besides that, the journey also entails visiting amazing Sarangkot to catch the first ray of sunshine dispersed over the Annapurna range's massive peaks. The close-up view of Annapurna, along with Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, Hiuchuli, and Dhaulagiri from Sarangkot, is breathtaking. Also, make sure to capture the tranquil scenery of Pokhara City.

After enjoying Himalayan finesse at Pokhara, the journey proceeds to Chitwan National Park, where one can explore Nepal's vast assorted wild vegetation. The national park is Nepal's first and oldest national park and is quite famous for jungle safari activities. Also, the tour includes visiting small villages in the Tharu communities and observing their nature-dependent and simple ways of life. The forest is everything to the Tharu community; thus, it is in their culture to respect and worship the forest. Along with fascinating culture, their cultural dances and songs are other fantastic aspects.

In essence, the Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan tour is an enlightening adventure where visitors will get to explore the diverse physical terrain of Nepal, all while being familiar with the spiritual and cultural features. For any customized tours that suit your preference, contact the Nepal Hiking Team.

Best Time for Kathmandu Pokhara & Chitwan Tour

The best time for Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan Tour is in the spring, autumn, and winter season. Traveling in spring which lasts from March to May, offers a chance to see colorful flower blooms blanketing gardens and hills of Nepal. Meanwhile, autumn, which is from September to November, is another great season for this tour. With lovely weather conditions and a dry ambiance, you will see blue skies and clear mountain scenery.

Likewise, winter, which runs from December to February, is the loveliest time in Nepal and for this tour. It is warm during the day and chilly in the morning and night. The days are a blessing as the warm sun rays keep you cozy from crisp, cold air. As for the summer/monsoon season, it is neither good nor wrong to make this trip. It goes on from July to August and hot and wet weather conditions may not be exactly fitting for the tour. Nevertheless, it is one of the most beautiful times to witness the flowering season in Nepal.

Alternative Journeys

Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Tour is a perfect 9-day trip that features all the highlights of Nepal. However, if you want to add fun and easy trekking adventure, check the 11 days Nepal Adventure Tour. Or you may convey your preferences to us, and we shall build an awesome custom-made journey for you in Nepal.

Detail Itinerary

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At the airport, a representative from our office will greet you. He will drive you to your trip hotel, where you will be briefed on the itinerary. Afterward, there is no set schedule, so you may take a rest.

We will visit the stunning world heritage sites of Kathmandu today. We will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath stupa, Bouddhanath stupa, and Pashupatinath temple on tour. All the monumental areas are historically affluent and showcase the rich cultural and artistic assets of Nepal.

Overnight stay in Kathmandu hotel. Breakfast included.

After witnessing the historical and religious landmarks of Kathmandu, we will visit magnificent palaces and religious monuments of Patan and Bhaktapur. Here you will explore the grand palaces and observe the intricate designs adorned on the palace walls, windows, doors, and roofs. After admiring all the majestic artworks, museums, and palaces, we continue our trip towards Nagarkot which is our final destination for today. Tamang, and Newar are the primary residents of this town. Henceforth, you will get to observe their pastoral lifestyle. Along with cultural revelation, you also get to savor the awe-inspiring mountain sceneries.

Overnight at Nagarkot. Breakfast is included.

We will wake up early to witness the beautiful sunrise over the majestic snow-capped peaks of Nepal. After a special sunrise moment, we will have breakfast and get on the waiting vehicles to drive us to beautiful Pokhara. Savor the countryside life in a glimpse as you move toward Pokhara.

Breakfast included.

We will explore the top attractions of Pokhara today. We will visit Bindabasini Temple, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor cave, Seti river gorge, and quaint Phewa Lake.

Bindabasini temple offers a chance to witness pilgrims crowding the Bindabasini temple. After that, we will visit Davis fall on the southern flank of the Pokhara valley. The fall originates from several gorges and is a fun place to be.

Following Davis falls, we visit Gupteshwor cave, which is located right across from Davis fall.

Exploring the cave can be an adventure at times, with several large hall-sized rooms and corridors that require crawling on all fours. It is a sacred Hindu cave where the phallic emblem of Lord Shiva was found. Following Gupteshwor cave, the tour continues to the incredible natural wonder of Pokhara valley- Seti gorge and then concludes with a relaxing boat ride at Phewa Lake.

Breakfast included.

  1. Max. Elevation:415m.

We wake up early and drive to Sarangkot to catch the incredible sunrise view. The drive is about a half-hour and goes through jungles and spare semi-rural settlements. Since we will drive to Sarangkot early in the morning, we will witness smoky clouds covering Pokhara valley entirely and see the smoke slowly vanishing.

Sarangkot hill is also famous for Paragliding, so you may opt for it if you want to do something thrilling. After returning from Sarangkot, we will have breakfast and continue our drive to Chitwan.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

    At Chitwan, we will partake in various fun jungle safari activities. A jungle safari in Chitwan National Park allows you to explore the surrounding jungle and community. Take part in exciting jungle activities such as a canoe trip, a nature walk, or a jungle adventure in a jeep.

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

    Today, we drive back to Kathmandu. On the way back, admire the changing landscape of Nepal from Chitwan to Kathmandu. Breakfast included

    (You may return to Kathmandu via flight as well. The flight duration from Bharatpur airport to Kathmandu airport is 20 minutes. Additional cost USD 70$ per person.)

    Our office staff will bring you to Kathmandu airport approximately three hours before your flight back home. We hope you are returning home with cherishing memories of Nepal!

    Breakfast included.

    Cost Includes

    • All ground transportation by private vehicle including airport transfers
    • Three nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
    • One night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Nagarkot
    • Two night’s accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Pokhara
    • Two nights’ accommodation with full board meals at a 3-star hotel in Chitwan National Park
    • All guided sightseeing tours & activities including entry fees
    • Farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant in Kathmandu
    • All government taxes and office service charge

    Cost Excludes

    • Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary'
    • International airfare
    • Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
    • Tips for tour guide and Driver

    Cost and Date

    Start Dates refer to your arrival date in Nepal. End Dates correspond to your return date from Nepal.

    The Kathmandu Pokhara and Chitwan Tour set departure dates are tailored for the group joining option. If the 9 days Kathmandu Pokhara and Chitwan Tour departure dates don’t fit your schedule, we can include alternative dates that better suit your needs.

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