Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

10-Day Nepal Sightseeing Tour with Chitwan Safari and Lumbini

10 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • 02 Explore Pokhara, a beautiful lake city with panoramic views of Mt. Machapuchre and Mt. Annapurna
  • 03 Experience a jungle safari, canoeing, and bird watching in Chitwan National Park
  • 04 Tread the Buddha's steps at Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha

Discover the historical, cultural, and natural splendour of Nepal on this 10-day tour through Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, and Lumbini. Visit world heritage sites in Kathmandu, enjoy the beautiful lake city of Pokhara with panoramic mountain views, experience wildlife and jungle activities in Chitwan National Park, and tread in the footsteps of Buddha at Lumbini. This journey offers a rich introduction to Nepal's history, culture, nature, and spiritual heritage.

Discover the historical, cultural, and natural splendour of Nepal on this 10-day tour through Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, and Lumbini.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Siddharthanagar, Chitwan, Lumbini, Chitawn National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Our representative will meet you at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, and transfer you to the hotel.

  • Get a brief about the program for the next day.

Overnight at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Discover Kathmandu Valley Heritage Sites

  • After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu Valley. It will include:

    • Pashupatinath Temple

    • Kathmandu Durbar Square

    • Swayambunath (Monkey Temple)

    • Bouddhanath - one of the largest stupas in the world

3
Day 03

Travel to Pokhara

  • Leave for Pokhara, which takes 30 minutes by flight or 6-7 hours by bus.

  • Stroll around the place on your own. It is a beautiful lake city that offers panoramic views of Mt. Machapuchre, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Manaslu.

4
Day 04

Pokhara Sightseeing and Boating

  • Pokhara is a beautiful city full of lakes and caves. From here, you can see wonderful views of great mountains, including Mt. Machhapuchre (Fishtail), Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri.

  • There is a famous lake called Phewa where you can spend the afternoon boating.

5
Day 05

Drive to Chitwan National Park

  • Leave for Chitwan in the southern plains of Nepal.

  • Reach Chitwan National Park by tourist bus.

  • Enjoy a jungle safari, jungle walk, and canoeing.

6
Day 06

Chitwan Jungle Activities and Cultural Show

  • Early in the morning, after tea or coffee, indulge in bird watching and an elephant ride.

  • After breakfast, try a canoe ride, elephant briefing, swimming, and bath.

  • Then take a short walk along the jungle trails with a nature guide.

  • See rare one-horned rhinos, elephants, deer, crocodiles, birds, and more.

  • Enjoy a cultural show by Tharu youth in the evening.

7
Day 07

Drive to Lumbini

  • After breakfast, leave for Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Lumbini is one of the most important religious sites in the world.

  • In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Lumbini city.

8
Day 08

Sacred Sites of Lumbini

  • Visit the most sacred places in Lumbini, including:

    • Ashoka Pillar - an inscribed pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC on the spot of Buddha's birth

    • Maya Devi Temple - dedicated to Maya Devi, Buddha's mother, fittingly located in Lumbini, famed as the birthplace of Lord Buddha

    • The Crane Sanctuary - see some rare Sarus cranes and stroll around with them behind the pagoda

    • The Sacred Garden - a circular garden surrounding the Ashoka Pillar

    • Monasteries

9
Day 09

Return to Kathmandu

  • After breakfast, drive to Bhairawa by private vehicle, then fly from Bhairawa Airport to Kathmandu.

  • Alternatively, you can return to Kathmandu by land, which takes approximately 7 hours.

10
Day 10

Final Departure from Kathmandu

  • Our entire team bids goodbye to you and drops you at the airport to catch your flight back home.

Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Phewa, Chitwan National Park

Where this trip takes you

Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Phewa, Chitwan National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 6 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off by car, van, or hiace

  • 2 nights' accommodation in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast

  • 2 nights' accommodation in Pokhara on bed and breakfast

  • Full-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley, including a tour guide and transportation

  • All accommodation and meals during the tour (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

  • An experienced English-speaking, government-licensed tour/nature guide, including salary, insurance, flight, food, and lodging

  • All necessary paperwork

  • All government and local taxes

  • All transportation by private vehicle or tourist bus during the tour

What's Not Included

  • Nepal entry visa fee

  • International airfare and airport tax, and sightseeing entry fees for the city tour

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu

  • Travel insurance

  • All personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bottle, etc.)

  • Tips for guides and porters

  • All kinds of drinks, hot water, alcoholic drinks, and soft drinks

  • Any other expenses not mentioned in the cost includes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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