Our most popular Nepal itinerary. Ten days covering the country's three essential destinations – Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara – at a pace that lets each reveal itself properly. You arrive in Kathmandu's ancient cultural heart, move to Chitwan's extraordinary wildlife sanctuary, and finish in Nepal's most beautiful valley city with the Annapurna range above the lake. Culture, wildlife and mountain scenery in one journey, staying in Nepal's finest hotels throughout.
This is the programme we recommend most often to first-time Nepal visitors who want to understand what the country actually offers beyond the trekking trails. It is also the itinerary that our repeat clients most often use as the template for a second Nepal trip, adjusting the hotel choices or adding specific experiences based on what they want to do differently. The routing works, the pacing is right, and Nepal's three great experiences complement each other in a sequence that builds naturally across ten days.
Two days exploring the Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a private expert guide. Pashupatinath Temple at the morning aarti, the immense Boudhanath Stupa circled by monks at dusk, the medieval palace squares of Kathmandu and Patan, and the hilltop Swayambhunath with its panoramic valley views. Staying at one of Kathmandu's finest heritage properties – Dwarika's Hotel or Hotel Yak and Yeti – adds a cultural dimension that compounds the sightseeing experience.
Two nights at Taj Meghauli Serai or Kasara Resort, both on or adjacent to the Rapti River in Chitwan National Park. Full-day open-top jeep safari with a naturalist guide tracking rhinos, tigers and the park's 600+ bird species. Canoe trip downstream past basking gharial crocodiles. Jungle walk at dawn with an expert tracker. Evening Tharu cultural programme. Chitwan's one-horned rhinoceros population exceeds 700 individuals – sightings are almost guaranteed on a full safari day.
Three nights at Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge or The Pavilions Himalayas, both offering extraordinary Annapurna range views from private terraces or verandas. Sarangkot sunrise to watch the peaks turn from dark blue to gold. Phewa Lake boat trip to the island temple. Optional paragliding above the valley. World Peace Pagoda hike. Simply sitting on a terrace watching Machhapuchhare change through the day is, for many visitors, the finest thing they do in Nepal.
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights. Destinations: Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park, Pokhara. Accommodation: Luxury 5-star hotels and jungle lodges throughout. Fitness level: Easy – suitable for all ages. Start/End: Kathmandu International Airport. Best time: October–November and February–April.
Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). We meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Evening short brief about the your Nepal Holiday. Evening meal in the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, we leave for full day sightseeing tour around Kathmandu Valley which includes our visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and Baudhanath Stupa. Evening meal in the hotel and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Today you’ll enjoy some outdoor adventure with a safari through the UNESCO World Heritage Park of Chitwan. This expansive reserve is home to elephants, rhinoceros, crocodiles and bengal tigers, plus hundreds of bird species. You’ll traverse its grassy plains and forests on elephant-back, before settling into Tiger Tops Tented Camp for the night. This camp comprises 12 luxury tents each with ensuite located in the heart of the park, allowing you to stay close to nature in a sustainable manner without sacrificing comfort.
Explore more of Chitwan National Park today, with a nature hike along the riverbank, spotting native birds and taking in the unspoilt beauty of the surrounding forest. You’ll also have the chance to go fishing and canoeing today, and embark upon an afternoon safari showcasing the park as the light fades and the evening creatures begin to stir. Return to Tiger Tops Tented Camp tonight.
It’s off to the spectacularly scenic city of Pokhara today, where you have the option to take a half-day trek through Pokhara Valley. Enjoy views of snow-capped Machapuchare Peak in the distance and bright blue skies reflected in the surface of Phewa Lake. Alternatively, you can pay a visit to the International Mountaineering Museum, which includes information about climbing various Himalayan peaks, afterwards visiting a local orphanage. Tonight, you’ll check into a luxury Pokhara resort - we recommend Begnas Lake Resort and Tiger Mountain Lodge.
Wake up early this morning for a once-in-a-lifetime experience - sunrise paragliding from Sarangkot hilltop. Flying tandem with a trained instructor at the helm, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Annapurna mountain range and Phewa Lake before touching down in Pame. If you’re up for more thrills, you have the option of taking a half-day trek to a nearby village or going on an exhilarating white-water rafting trip downriver. Both options promise unforgettable views of rugged Himalayan terrain and plenty of stories to recount back at your resort in Pokhara.
It’s back to beautiful Kathmandu Valley today, where you’ll enjoy an afternoon mountain bike tour, visiting the area’s ancient cities before hiking to a nearby village to capture sunset views. In the evening, you’ll visit the old town of Dhulikhel with its ancient temples and historic pagodas. In addition to endless mountain views, Dhulikhel boasts some of the purest drinking water in the world and has long been considered the gateway to Tibet. After visiting this stunning city, return to Kathmandu to the charming Dwarika’s Hotel.
Today you will be free for your own activities like shopping. Afternoon we will drop you at the Kathmandu Airport end of the package.
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Getaway Nepal Adventure (P.) Ltd.
Thamel Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977 98510 38 908
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