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Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites
The journey
Grab this round-trip holiday in Nepal and explore three of the country's most attractive destinations: Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan National Park. Travel overland by private car, jeep, or van, discovering World Heritage sites and medieval palaces in Kathmandu, pristine lakes, limestone caves, beautiful landscapes, and the majestic Mt Annapurna range in Pokhara, and wildlife safari activities in Chitwan National Park. The journey also includes a dugout canoe ride, elephant bathing, and a cultural show by the ethnic Tharu tribe with a splendid Nepali cuisine dinner.
The journey also includes a dugout canoe ride, elephant bathing, and a cultural show by the ethnic Tharu tribe with a splendid Nepali cuisine dinner.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
On arrival at the international airport in Kathmandu, receive a welcome meet and transfer to your hotel.
Check in to the hotel.
The rest of the day is free and easy.
Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Enjoy a full-day excursion (7 hours) in Kathmandu, including a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the seat of the living goddess Kumari, Swoyambhu Stupa, an ancient Buddhist dome shrine that is 2641 years old, and Patan Durbar Square, the city of beautiful metal and stone crafts.
Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pokhara in a private vehicle (200 km / 7 hours) along the Prithvi National Highway, running beside the banks of the Trishuli River until you arrive at the highway tri-junction point at Mugling Bazar. After crossing the bridge over the Trishuli River, the next river accompanying your drive along the national highway is the Marsyangdi River. Enjoy panoramic landscape views during this overland journey. Once you arrive in Pokhara city, transfer to your hotel.
The evening is free for leisure on your own.
Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
Early in the morning (04:50 AM), take a drive to Sarangkot Hill to see the sunrise over the Himalayan mountains. This includes a short hike from the parking area of Sarangkot Hill to the hilltop (1650 meters / 55 minutes). Enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the eastern mountains, then return to the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today, visit five different sites during your excursion in Pokhara: Davi's Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Bindebasini Temple, K. I. Singh Gorge, and finally the Mountain Museum.
After breakfast, prepare to check out from the hotel and begin your overland journey (145 km / 3.5 hours) along the Prithvi Highway till Mugling highway junction. Then drive towards the touristic market of Sauraha in Chitwan town, located on the outer periphery of Chitwan National Park.
On arrival in Chitwan, transfer to your hotel and check in. Have lunch and take some time to rest.
In the evening, take a village tour belonging to the ethnic tribe called Tharu.
Return to the hotel and participate in a cultural dance program by the Tharu tribe while enjoying a Nepali cuisine dinner.
Overnight at the hotel in Sauraha, Chitwan.
Take an early morning tea and get ready for an elephant-back safari (2 hours) in the forest of Chitwan National Park. Return to the hotel, have breakfast, and enjoy some restful time.
Then take part in an elephant bath program at the local river with an elephant caretaker and assistants.
Return to the hotel for lunch and some more restful time.
Later, get ready for a dugout canoe ride on the Budhi Rapti River. This offers a great opportunity to see the Ghadiyal Gohi, a fish-eating crocodile, along with birds, rhinos, and more.
Return to the hotel and participate in a jungle slide show and an introduction to Chitwan National Park.
Overnight at the hotel in Sauraha, Chitwan.
After a rich and delicious breakfast, get ready to check out from the hotel and take an overland journey back to Kathmandu.
This overland journey is about 155 km / 5 hours.
If you decide to ride the cable car to the hillside Manakamana Temple at Kurintar, an additional 2 hours will be spent before arriving in Kathmandu.
On arrival, check in to the hotel in Kathmandu.
Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, after breakfast at the hotel, the whole day is at your leisure.
You can rest at your hotel, or optionally take an additional tour in Kathmandu.
Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Check out from the hotel in time, 3 hours before your flight, and transfer to TIA International Airport in Kathmandu.
Farewell to Nepal with sweet memories of your tour and stay in Kathmandu.
(Tour ends)
Where this trip takes you
Sarangkot Hill sunrise, Mt Annapurna range, Devi's Falls, Chitwan National Park
The route
The fine print
Airport welcome meet and hotel transfer in a private car, van, jeep, or bus.
Meeting with the group at the lobby or reception of the hotel every morning.
Pickup from the hotel at 09:30 AM for the daily excursions and drop-off at the hotel at 04:30 PM every day.
All excursions in a private car, van, jeep, or bus as mentioned in the itinerary above.
Full-day tours cover 7 hours of excursions, and half-day tours cover 3.5 hours.
01 bottle of mineral water for each traveller every day.
Entrance fees at all monumental zones and cable car tickets.
Hotel room accommodation cost.
All meals during the whole trip.
Tips to driver and porters.
Expenses of a private nature, such as photography, laundry, bar bills, and tips.
Cap or hat (during sunny days).
Goggles (during sunny days).
Raincoat or umbrella (during monsoon).
This tour is available throughout the year.
You are requested to book the trip at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival date in Kathmandu.
If you want to travel during the months of March, April, May, September, October, and November, then you need to book the trip at least 6 weeks prior to your arrival date in Kathmandu.
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