Nepal · Safari

9-Day Nepal Sightseeing and Chitwan Safari Tour with Trishuli Rafting

9 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 River rafting on the Trishuli River en route to Chitwan
  • 02 Jungle safari experiences in Chitwan National Park, including dug canoeing
  • 03 Enjoy the cultural program by the Tharu people in Chitwan
  • 04 Sunrise views from Sarangkot over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges
  • 05 Boating on Phewa Lake with a visit to Tal Barahi Temple
  • 06 Explore Kathmandu Valley's sacred temples and historic durbar squares

Wander through Nepal for a journey that blends cultural sightseeing, wildlife encounters, and scenic experiences across Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara. Explore sacred temples, historic durbar squares, and hilltop stupas in the Kathmandu Valley, then enjoy river rafting on the Trishuli River and jungle activities in Chitwan National Park. Continue to Pokhara for boating on Phewa Lake, visits to key landmarks, and sunrise views from Sarangkot against the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.

Early in the morning, wake up and drive to Sarangkot, the famous tourist hill station, for sunrise views against the incredible Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bhaktapur, Patan
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Group Introduction

  • Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, where our representative will meet you and accompany you to the hotel. Enjoy drinks and refreshments after check-in.

  • In the evening, attend a meeting for a brief introduction with the group.

Overnight at Hotel

2
Day 02

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

  • After breakfast, proceed from the hotel for sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley.

  • Visit Pashupatinath Temple, the holy Hindu temple, and Boudhanath Stupa, the biggest Buddhist stupa in South Asia.

  • Offer prayers at Budhanilkantha Temple, home to the finest stone sculpture of the reclining Vishnu. Also visit Kathmandu Durbar Square.

  • Visit the Monkey Temple and the Buddha Stupa on top of the hill, which offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley.

  • Continue to Patan Durbar Square, the historic royal palace, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the most popular historic royal palace.

Overnight at Hotel

3
Day 03

Drive to Chitwan with Trishuli River Rafting

  • After breakfast, embark on a journey to Chitwan National Park by private luxury transport.

  • On the way, stop for river rafting on the Trishuli River. Raft for 3 hours and then come near Mugling to enjoy a packed lunch before continuing the drive to Chitwan.

  • In the evening, reach Chitwan National Park. Check in and refresh.

  • Take a short walk around the village to experience the culture and lifestyle of the local ethnic inhabitants from the Tharu community.

Overnight at Resort / Camp

4
Day 04

Wildlife and Cultural Experiences in Chitwan

  • After breakfast, go for dug canoeing. During the canoeing, you can see many species of birds and water animals.

  • Walk to the Elephant Breeding Center, where you can see many baby elephants.

  • Return to the hotel for lunch. After lunch, take some time to rest.

  • In the afternoon, around 3 pm, take an elephant safari for 2 hours. During this journey, you can see one-horn rhinos, deer, impalas, sambars, and many other mammals.

  • In the evening, enjoy the cultural program by the Tharu folks, who are the native people of Chitwan.

Overnight at Resort / Camp

5
Day 05

Drive to the Enchanting Valley of Pokhara

  • After breakfast, proceed on a drive to Pokhara. Arrive in Pokhara, the most famous enchanting and tranquil valley, offering natural beauty, living culture, deep gorges, emerald lakes, snow-clad peaks, and picturesque villages.

  • Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, strolling around the lakeside and the city.

Overnight at Hotel

6
Day 06

Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara Sightseeing

  • Early in the morning, wake up and drive to Sarangkot, the famous tourist hill station, for sunrise views against the incredible Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. After spending some time there, drive back to the hotel.

  • After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tours in the Pokhara Valley.

  • Visit Bindhyabasini Temple and Devi's Fall, whose water leads to the Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.

  • Enjoy boating on Phewa Lake and visit Tal Barahi Temple, the temple of Goddess Durga.

Overnight at Hotel

7
Day 07

Return to Kathmandu and Nepali Cultural Evening

  • After breakfast, proceed on the return journey to Kathmandu.

  • In the evening, attend a Nepali dinner with a live cultural program.

Overnight at Hotel

8
Day 08

Departure Transfer

  • Transfer to the airport for your flight to your home destination.

End of Tour

Trishuli River rafting, Chitwan National Park jungle, Phewa Lake boating, Sarangkot sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges

Where this trip takes you

Trishuli River rafting, Chitwan National Park jungle, Phewa Lake boating, Sarangkot sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 5 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All ground transfers

  • Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu and Pokhara

  • Hotel accommodation in all cities on a twin-sharing room basis with breakfast

  • All meals in Chitwan

  • Jungle safari activities in Chitwan

  • National park entry fees in Chitwan

  • Sarangkot sunrise tour

  • Boating on Phewa Lake

  • Rafting on the Trishuli River

  • All rafting permits, raft equipment, and packed lunch

  • All government taxes as per current rules

What's Not Included

  • Optional program: mountain flight

  • Lunch and dinner except in Chitwan

  • Tour guide for sightseeing tour

  • Monument entrance fees

  • Nepal visa fee

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • Bottled drinks

  • Tips for driver and staff

  • Any other additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances

Know before you go

  • If you would like to visit the Manakamana Temple, you can take a cable car at your own expense.

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 9 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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