8-Day Family Tour of Nepal with Chitwan Safari and Pokhara

8 Days Round trip from Hotel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Kathmandu's sacred landmarks, including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square
02 Enjoy a Chitwan jungle safari with bird watching, a canoe ride to spot crocodiles, and a visit to the elephant breeding center
03 Experience local culture in Chitwan with a village tour and an evening cultural dance presented by locals
04 Discover Pokhara's Himalayan scenery at Phewa Lake, Sarangkot Sunrise View, Devi's Fall, Seti Gorge, and the International Mountain Museum

Experience a rousing family tour through Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara, tinged with Nepalese mysticism and culture. Get a glimpse of the Nepalese way of living as you collectively find your way through its enchanting gullies, sacred temples, and historic squares. This journey combines Kathmandu Valley sightseeing, a Chitwan jungle safari with wildlife activities, and the beautiful Himalayan landscapes of Pokhara. It is a well-rounded family holiday that blends culture, nature, and relaxation in Nepal.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Chitwan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu and head to the hotel.

Day 02

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

Come down to the hotel restaurant for breakfast.
Head out for an easy, relaxing day in a comfortable ride as you uncover a totally different perspective of Kathmandu.
Visit the sightseeing points - Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Day 03

Drive to Chitwan National Park

After breakfast, drive out of Kathmandu Valley.
Enjoy the view as the road snakes through the scenic mountainous region with a Himalayan backdrop to Chitwan, the last undisturbed vestiges of the Gangetic plains.
Check in at the safari lodge in the vicinity of Chitwan National Park and join activities like a village tour, a visit to the elephant breeding center, and bird watching.

Day 04

Chitwan Jungle Safari and Activities

In the morning, go for an elephant-back safari inside the Chitwan jungle.
Dig in as a scrumptious breakfast awaits you at the lodge.
After breakfast, give a bath to the elephants.
Head out for activities like bird watching, a jungle walk, and a canoe ride to spot crocodiles.
In the evening, enjoy a cultural dance presented by locals.

Day 05

Drive to Pokhara

After breakfast, leave the plains of Chitwan and drive north towards the mountains again.
Savour the picturesque view of Himalayan peaks atop verdant hills drained by cascading white water.
Marvel as Pokhara appears like an amphitheater of mountains with lofty snow peaks towards the north.
Head out to explore Phewa Lake, the biggest of the three lakes in Pokhara.

Day 06

Pokhara Valley Tour

Drive to several points for different vistas of the Himalayan landscape.
Choose from a hike and mountain biking to several hillsides.
Visit the Tibetan refugee camp, another place of interest in Pokhara.
Go further and visit the sightseeing points: International Mountain Museum, Sarangkot Sunrise View, Devi's Fall, Tibetan refugee camp, and Seti Gorge.

Day 07

Drive Back to Kathmandu

Drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 08

Departure from Kathmandu

Depart from Kathmandu.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hotel 3 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel.
3-star accommodation in Kathmandu on a BB basis on twin sharing, as mentioned in the itinerary.
Kathmandu Valley guided sightseeing tour with a private vehicle, as mentioned in the itinerary.
Kathmandu and Pokhara Valley sightseeing tour, as mentioned in the itinerary.
Kathmandu-Chitwan overland transportation by private car, as mentioned in the itinerary.
3-star accommodation in Chitwan including breakfast, lunch, and dinner on twin sharing, as mentioned in the itinerary.
Chitwan jungle safari.
All jungle activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
Chitwan to Kathmandu overland transportation by tourist coach, as mentioned in the itinerary.
Airport drop.

What's Not Included

Lunch and dinner during the Kathmandu stay.
International flight ticket.
Nepal entry visa fee: US$ 40 (duration 60 days from date of issue) - you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Entrance fees during the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley.
Alcoholic beverages and telephone calls.
Hot drinks and soft drinks such as cola and mineral water.
Nepal visa fee.
Emergency rescue evacuation if needed.
Expenses of a purely personal nature.
Tipping / tips (tipping is expected).

Know before you go

Kathmandu Chitwan Pokhara tour is one of the most popular tour destinations in Nepal. The Chitwan Pokhara tour takes you on a wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park and through the beautiful Pokhara Valley. The Chitwan Pokhara package tour offers sightseeing of historical monuments in Kathmandu Valley such as Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath / Monkey Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, including a Chitwan jungle safari tour, Phewa Lake boating, and a Pokhara Valley tour. A minimum of 10 days is required for the Kathmandu Chitwan Pokhara tour, but Himalaya Journey Trekking can arrange it as per travellers' demand and wishes. Autumn and spring are the best seasons for the Pokhara Chitwan package tour.

Please note that the tour price will be different depending on the service, such as the mode of transport and category of hotel / resort.

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