Nepal · Wildlife

Pleasing Pokhara City with captivating Chitwan Jungle Tour from Kathmandu

5 Days Round trip from Kathmandu Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Watch the sunrise over the mountains from Sarangkot
02 Enjoy boating on scenic Phewa Lake
03 Explore Pokhara sights including Gupteshwor Cave and Devi's Falls
04 Travel from Pokhara to Chitwan by private vehicle
05 Go bird watching and canoe riding on the Rapti River
06 Take a jeep safari in Chitwan National Park
07 Look out for rhinos, deer, crocodiles, and other wildlife
08 Experience Tharu village life, cultural dance, and museum visits

Discover two of Nepal’s most rewarding destinations on this 5-day journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Chitwan. Enjoy the relaxed lakeside atmosphere of Pokhara, take in sunrise views from Sarangkot, and explore local highlights including Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Devi's Falls, and the International Mountain Museum.

The adventure continues in Chitwan with cultural experiences and jungle activities in and around Chitwan National Park. Cruise along the Rapti River, go bird watching, explore the jungle on a jeep safari, and look out for wildlife including rhinos, deer, crocodiles, and many other native species, while also learning about Tharu culture along the way.

Cruise along the Rapti River, go bird watching, explore the jungle on a jeep safari, and look out for wildlife including rhinos, deer, crocodiles, and many other native species, while also learning about Tharu culture along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Chitwan, Chitawn National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Day 1 : Kathmandu to Pokhara (Tourist Bus) Boating on Phewa Lake

Our English speaking driver assists you at your hotel and drops you at Tourist Bus station. Enjoy private 5 hours scenic drive to Pokhara via Tourist Bus which is known as city of lakes, transfer to Hotel and Enjoy the boating and roam around Lake Side in the evening, overnight at hotel.
Meals not included
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Pokhara Batika or similar)

Day 02

Day 2 : Sarangkot sunrise and Pokhara City Sightseeing

Early morning wakeup call and drive to sarangkot view point for the glorious view of sunrise and snowcapped mountains and back to hotel.
After breakfast: Your English speaking guide picks you from hotel and begin full day sightseeing of Pokhara valley which includes: Gupteshwor cave, Davis falls, Seti George, and International Mountain Museum.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel (Hotel Pokhara Batika or similar)

Day 03

Day 3 : Pokhara – Chitwan (Private transfer)

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 the evening, enjoy tharu Cultural Dance, dinner, overnight at hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel or Resort (Rhino Land Resort or similar)

Day 04

Day 4 : Chitwan Jungle Activities

There will be a wakeup call followed by morning tea at 6am, then a buffet breakfast will be served at 6:30 am. At 7 am you will proceed to go bird watching and canoe riding along the Rapti river. Here you will observe two rare species of crocodiles - the Marsh Mugger and Gharial. On the way back, you will walk through jungle where you can witness species of flora and fauna.
Buffet lunch will be served at 1pm. At 3pm, continue on a jeep safari which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceroses, wild boars, monkeys, leopards, sloths and even Bengal tigers (if you are lucky). You will also catch sights of many other smaller mammals that have made the Chitwan National Park their natural habitat.
You will visit the Tharu Cultural Museum. The day will be over with buffet dinner served at 8 pm. Includes an overnight stay at a local hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel or Resort (Rhino Land Resort or similar)

Day 05

Day 5 : Chitwan to Kathmandu (Tourist Bus)

At 6 am you will get a wake-up call followed by morning tea and buffet breakfast at 6:30 am. At 7 am you will be transferred to the bus park to drive back to Kathmandu. Reach Kathmandu and transfer back to your hotel.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation not included

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kathmandu 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Accommodation in 3 star category Hotel and Resort
Expert Tour guide in Pokhara and nature guide in Chitwan
Private luxurious vehicle transfer from Pokhara to Chitwan
Kathmandu to Pokhara and Chitwan to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus
Sarangkot sunrise, International Mountain Museum and sunset from World Peace Pagoda

What's Not Included

Entrance fees
Nepal visa fee
Any airfare
Lunch and dinner during Pokhara tour
Tips
Accommodation in Kathmandu

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Accommodation in twin/double sharing basis. For solo traveler we provide single room.
Kindly provide us the name of Hotel inside Kathmandu city ring road for pick up service.
Pick up is offered from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road.