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The journey
Discover Nepal's most celebrated experiences on this well-paced 9-day journey, combining UNESCO-listed heritage sites, Himalayan viewpoints, charming mountain villages, and wildlife adventures. Explore Kathmandu's sacred temples and historic squares, continue through Bhaktapur and Nagarkot for culture-rich streets and mountain panoramas, and travel to Pokhara with an exciting Trishuli River rafting experience. Enjoy the scenic village of Ghandruk with views of the Annapurna Range, then wrap up in Chitwan National Park with a jeep safari, canoe ride, and Tharu cultural show before returning to Kathmandu for a farewell dinner.
At a glance
Day by day
Arrive in Kathmandu.
A representative will welcome you at the airport.
Transfer to the hotel.
Receive a trip briefing and tour information from an executive.
Walk around at your leisure, depending on your time availability.
Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Early in the morning, you may go for a mountain flight, which is optional and available at an additional cost.
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day Kathmandu city tour covering major tourist attractions and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Visit Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Swyambhu Stupa/Monkey Temple, Patan Durbar Square, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, where the living goddess Kumari resides.
Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Explore Bhaktapur City, including Durbar Square, Nyatapol Square, and Pottery Square.
Visit Changu Narayan Temple, one of the oldest temples in the Hindu religion, dedicated to Lord Bishnu and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Then drive to Nagarkot.
Check in at the hotel.
Walk around and enjoy the sunset view.
Overnight at a hotel in Nagarkot.
Enjoy the morning sunrise view from Nagarkot.
Have breakfast.
Drive to Pokhara with 3 hours of rafting on the Trishuli River along the way.
Reach Pokhara at around 5 pm.
Check in to the hotel.
Walk around Lakeside Street in the evening.
Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.
After breakfast, drive to Ghandruk village.
Walk around the village in the afternoon.
Enjoy this mountain village with beautiful views of the Annapurna Mountain Range.
Overnight at a hotel in Ghandruk.
Enjoy a beautiful sunrise view over the Annapurna Mountain Range.
Walk around the village and enjoy the morning glory in the mountains.
Enjoy breakfast in the morning.
Drive back to Pokhara.
In the afternoon, enjoy a Pokhara city tour including Gupteshwori Caves, Mahendra Cave, Bat Cave, Bindabasini Temple, and Davis Falls.
Enjoy boating on Fewa Lake to Tal Barahi Temple.
Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.
Drive early to Sarangkot for the sunrise view.
Enjoy the sunrise, then return to the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Chitwan National Park.
Check in at the hotel in Chitwan.
Have lunch.
Go for a jeep safari for about three hours.
Walk around the city.
Enjoy the sunset view from the bank of the Rapti River.
In the evening, enjoy the Tharu Cultural Show.
Dinner will be served.
Overnight at a hotel in Chitwan.
In the morning, go for a canoe ride.
Visit the Elephant Breeding Center.
Return to the hotel.
Have breakfast.
Drive back to Kathmandu.
Check in at the hotel.
Relax and walk around.
In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner featuring Nepali cultural dishes with executives.
Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Take your time to rest, wake up at your ease, have breakfast, and walk around.
Enjoy time on your own with a spa, massage, additional tours, souvenir shopping, or a walk around the city.
Transfer to the international airport for your outbound flight.
The route
The fine print
All airport transfers and applicable taxes and fees associated with transfers.
All hotel accommodations on a BB basis, according to your itinerary and package details.
All ground transportation in a private car/van with a well-skilled driver, including all driver expenses, fuel, parking fees, and associated taxes.
English-speaking guide for city tours, including all guide expenses.
1 night/2 days complete package in Chitwan National Park, including all activity fees, accommodation, and meals.
Farewell dinner in an authentic Nepali cultural and traditional restaurant.
International flight tickets
Domestic flight tickets (if you opt to fly between cities rather than drive)
Meals (lunch and dinner, except in Chitwan National Park)
Temple and monument entrance fees
Additional services such as mountain flight, paragliding, or any add-on services
Personal expenses, including tips and gratuities
Your personal belongings
Cash
Personal medicine, if any
Note: The tours are similar, and the cost varies based on the accommodation you opt for.
Single supplement fees apply as needed.
Early morning mountain flight is optional and available at an additional cost.
Logistics
Your 9 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu.
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