Nepal · Culture

An Unforgettable 9 Days Nepal Tour

9 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kathmandu. Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Kathmandu’s major heritage and spiritual landmarks
  • 02 Watch sunrise and mountain views from Sarangkot
  • 03 Enjoy boating on scenic Phewa Lake in Pokhara
  • 04 Experience jungle activities in Chitwan
  • 05 Explore Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha
  • 06 Discover the historic squares of Patan and Bhaktapur
  • 07 See Nyatapola Temple and other cultural treasures
  • 08 End the journey with a sunrise in Nagarkot

Discover Nepal’s cultural, spiritual, and natural highlights on this 9-day journey through Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini, Bhaktapur, Patan, and Nagarkot. From sacred temples and UNESCO-listed heritage sites to peaceful lakes, mountain viewpoints, and historic city squares, this itinerary brings together many of the country’s most memorable experiences in one trip.

Explore Kathmandu’s landmark sites including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, then travel to Pokhara for sunrise at Sarangkot, city sightseeing, and boating on Phewa Lake. Continue to Chitwan for jungle activities and cultural experiences, visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, and round out the tour with the artistic heritage of Patan and Bhaktapur before enjoying a sunrise in Nagarkot.

With private transfers, guided sightseeing, entrance fees, and 3-star accommodation included, this tour offers a comfortable way to experience Nepal’s heritage, landscapes, and traditions.

Explore Kathmandu’s landmark sites including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, then travel to Pokhara for sunrise at Sarangkot, city sightseeing, and boating on Phewa Lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lumbini, Bhaktapur, Patan, Nagarkot
Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Day 1 : Kathmandu Arrival

  • Arrival at Kathmandu airport, pickup by our representative and transfer to hotel, rest of time leisure.
  • Meals not included
  • Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Vaishali or similar) in Kathmandu
2
Day 02

Day 2 : Kathmandu Full day city sightseeing

  • Kathmandu City Tour: After breakfast, full-day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swyambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel.
  • Meals included: breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Vaishali or similar) in Kathmandu
3
Day 03

Day 3 : Kathmandu to Pokhara (private car)

  • Kathmandu-Pokhara by overland (6 hours). Transfer to hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
  • Meals included: breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Batika or Hotel White Pearl) in Pokhara
4
Day 04

Day 4 : Sarangkot sunrise and Pokhara City Sightseeing

  • Pokhara City Sightseeing: Early morning drive to Sarangkot hill for sunrise and mountain views, back to hotel for breakfast, then continuously sightseeing at Pokhara city around David fall, Gupteshore cave, Bindabashini temple, International Mountain Museum and boating at Phewa lake, overnight at hotel.
  • Meals included: breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Batika or Hotel White Pearl) in Pokhara
5
Day 05

Day 5 : Pokhara – Chitwan (Private car)

  • Pokhara-Chitwan: Leave for Chitwan by private vehicle (4 hrs). Upon reaching the resort a guest relations officer will brief guest. Enjoy the Lunch. Afterwards walk around Tharu Village, enjoy Sunset from Rapti River. At evening, Tharu Cultural Dance, dinner, overnight at hotel.
  • Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel or Resort in Chitwan
6
Day 06

Day 6 : Chitwan Jungle Activities and drive to Lumbini

  • Chitwan Jungle Activities: Wakeup call followed by tea/coffee. Enjoy Jeep safari or Elephant back safari (1 hour). After some rest, drive to Lumbini which takes around 4 hours, enjoy the lunch then go for Maya devi temple sightseeing.
  • Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel (Buddha Maya Garden Hotel or similar) in Lumbini
7
Day 07

Day 7 : Lumbini City Sightseeing and fly back to Kathmandu

  • Lumbini City Sightseeing: After breakfast, walking through the Sacred Lumbini Garden where the Buddha was born converges on the Ashoka pillar, visit the Maya Devi Temple with its base-relief sculpture depicting Maya Devi holding on with her right hand to a branch of Pipal tree and giving birth to the infant Buddha who stand up on a lotus pedestal. Then enjoy sightseeing of various monasteries. Then fly back to Kathmandu.
  • Meals included: breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Vaishali or similar) in Kathmandu
8
Day 08

Day 8 : Full day Patan, Bhaktapur sightseeing drive to Nagarkot

  • Patan-Bhaktapur City Sightseeing: transfer to Bhaktapur, where you will witness unique culture and finest display of craftsmanship. Bhaktapur is the only place in Nepal which has remained untouched by western culture. Lion Gate,Golden Gate, Art Gallery, Statue of King Bhupatindra, Nyatapola Temple and fifty-five windows Malla Palace are the living prides of Bhaktapur. Drive to Patan, which means "a city of Beauty".Patan has a long Buddhist history and the four corners of the city are marked by stupas said to have been erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka. Patan Durbar Square is well packed with temples giving an architectural feast with a far greater concentration of temples. Then drive to Nagarkot, enjoy the lavish night stay at Nagarkot Hill satation.
  • Meals included: breakfast, dinner
  • Accommodation included: 3 star category Hotel (Fort Resort or similar) in Nagarkot
9
Day 09

Day 9 : Sunrise from Nagarkot and Departure

  • Enjoy the sunrise over the glorious mountains then transfer to international airport for final departure.
  • Meals included: breakfast
  • Accommodation not included

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kathmandu. 7 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • All private transfer in a luxurious vehicle
  • English speaking guide during sightseeing
  • All meals during Chitwan and Lumbini Tour
  • All entrance fees
  • Accommodation in 3 star category Hotel and Resorts

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Any drinks
  • Lunch and dinner during Kathmandu tour

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • All the accommodation as per itinerary with twin/double sharing basis. For solo traveler, we provide single room.
  • Kindly provide us your arrival and departure flight details in advance.
  • Our only goal is to see a happy guest after the completion of the tour. This is why we packaged this tour keeping due respect on quality of the tour not on the price of the tour.
  • We offer pick up and drop off service from Hotel inside Kathmandu and Kathmandu International Airport

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Kathmandu.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Kathmandu.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Kathmandu..

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