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8-Day Nepal's Golden Triangle Tour From Kathmandu
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Sightseeing, Wildlife

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the golden triangle of Nepal, which includes Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara. Visit the famous monuments and temples in Kathmandu, sightsee Patale Chango and Bindabasini Temple in Pokhara and get rewarded with the wildlife encounters in Chitwan National Park. Lastly, enjoy the mesmerising views of the peaks of the Annapurna mountain range from Nagarkot.

Highlights
  • Take in the sights of Annapurna mountain peaks from Nagarkot
  • Walk leisurely around the Pokhara lakeside
  • See the famous Swambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu
  • Check out the highlights of Patan Durbar Square
  • Spot a rich variety of wildlife in Chitwan National Park
  • Day 1- Kathmandu Arrival expand_more
    • Head from the Tribhuvan International Airport with your tour guide to your hotel.

  • Day 2- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing expand_more
    • Head for a visit to the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath, the place where holy saddhus pray.

    • Marvel at the extensive Hindu temple precinct, with its sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images, and inscriptions raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati river.

    • Continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa. This is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage.

    •  Visit Patan. Also known as Lalitpur, the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley.

    • Visit Patan's central Durbar Square, packed with temples: It's an architectural centre point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathmandu.

    • Also, visit the Tibetan refugee centre, home to most of the valley's Tibetan population.

    • Go to Swayambhunath, the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa adorned with a colourful fluttering of prayer flags. It crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. 

  • Day 3- Kathmandu - Chitwan expand_more
    • Drive to Chitwan,180 Km from Kathmandu & is a 05 hours drive from Kathmandu.

    • Upon arrival at Chitwan, get briefed about the Chitwan jungle safari program.

    • In the evening, you see the Tharu cultural dance program for approximately one hour. 

    • At 8 pm, head for dinner.

  • Day 4- Chitwan expand_more
    • Enjoy Jungle observation at Chitwan National park, with the highlight being Elephant Safari in the jungles.

    • Indulge in other activities such as  Canoeing, Dugout canoe, Nature Walking and Bird Watching.

    • Experience walking through the forests with naturalists and watch the Native folk dances of the Terais.

    Stay overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 5- Chitwan - Pokhara expand_more
    • Drive to Pokhara, a 4 hours drive from Chitwan.

    • From Pokhara town (2,352 feet) , view the  25,000+ peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges rise a scant 20 miles away.

    • Spend the night  at hotel.

  • Day 6- Pokhara Valley Sightseeing expand_more
    •  Go for an excursion trip to Sarangkot, the most popular tourist destination where the tourist can enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the mountains.
    • . From Sarangkot, in the northern direction, see Dhaulagiri in the far west. Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side. In the southern direction, the village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city. 

    • Visit Bindabasini Temple, one of the oldest temples in Pokhara that was a part of the Kaski Kingdom; the main deity of the temple, Goddess Durga, was brought from India. 

    • Make a journey of the old bazaar, combined with a visit to the temple.

    • Go sightseeing to Devi’s fall, also known as Patale Chango, an incredible waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara.

    • Visit  Gupteshwor Cave, which is just opposite the falls. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits.

    • Spend overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 7- Kathmandu - Nagarkot expand_more
    • Drive back to Kathmandu and then continue to drive to Nagarkot,  situated 32 kilometres, 1.5 hrs drive east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175 meters.

    • Take the panoramic view of the major peaks, including Mt. Everest, which can be seen from here. 

    • Stay the night.

  • Day 8- Departure expand_more
    • Drive straight to the international airport, which is 1.5 hours drive approx from Nagarkot, to board a flight for the onward journey.

What's Included
  • Airport pick up and drop
  • 3 Star Category Accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Nagarkot with complimentary breakfast

  • All transfers by private vehicle

  • Driver’s allowances

  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara

  • 3-star category Accommodation in Chitwan including Breakfast/Lunch /Dinner

  • Wildlife activities

  • English-speaking Nepali tour guide/driver

What's Excluded
  • Entry fees at sightseeing places
  • Airport Taxes
  • Casino Entry Fee 
  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Phone calls
  • Personal expenses of any kind
  • Things not mentioned above in Inclusion
  • Those which are not mentioned in packages will be treated as add-ons
  • Taxes and levies extra as applicable (If not mentioned in Inclusive)
What to bring
  • Underwear
  • Sweater

  • Fleece

  • Waterproof jacket and pants

  • Water purification (pump, tablets, or SteriPen; bring from home)
  • Water bottles (at least 3 litres total capacity)

  • Sunglasses (essential when you cross snow line)

  • Headlamp with extra batteries

  • Reading materials (Kindle may be best)

  • Journal and pens

  • Camera with extra batteries

  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitiser

  • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, floss, etc)

  • Throat lozenges, lip balm

  • Medications (Ibuprofen, others if necessary)

  • Extra passport photos and photocopies of your passport

Know before you go
  • Voters' ID card/Driving license for Indian citizens is required for travelling permit in Nepal
  • For Foreigners Passport is required for a travelling permit in Nepal

  • For family/group sizes of less than 10, flights are cheaper 

  • Tourist air-conditioned buses 12 Seated / 35 Seated are available for sightseeing and Transfer

  • Flights are regular and Tickets are booked by us

  • All Guests must carry a valid passport / Similar Photo ID card

  • Vehicle not at disposal

  • Rates are valid for a limited period only

  • Rates Changes as per the size of the group

  • Hotels are booked on Twin sharing Basis unless otherwise agreed upon with Guest

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 4 USD 797 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 797 / person