Nepal · Culture

10-Day Nepal Tour of Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara with Nagarkot

10 Days Round trip from M9X4+Q34 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the One-Horned Rhino on an elephant safari in Chitwan National Park
  • 02 Marvel at gorgeous sunrise views over the Himalayan ranges from Nagarkot and Sarangkot
  • 03 Ride Nepal's first cable car to visit the famous Manakamana Temple
  • 04 Enjoy scenic boating on Fewa Lake and the Rapti River
  • 05 Participate in a traditional Himalayan cooking class with Dal, Bhat, and Momo

Embark on an authentic Nepalese experience through Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Chitwan, and Pokhara. Discover ancient temples and historic landmarks in the Kathmandu Valley, admire spectacular sunrise views over the Himalayan ranges, and explore the natural beauty of Chitwan National Park. The journey also includes scenic boating on Fewa Lake and the Rapti River, a visit to Manakamana Temple by cable car, and a traditional Himalayan cooking class in Thamel.

The journey also includes scenic boating on Fewa Lake and the Rapti River, a visit to Manakamana Temple by cable car, and a traditional Himalayan cooking class in Thamel.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bhaktapur, Nagarkot
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and meet your Nepalese tour guide for pickup and transfer to your hotel.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
2
Day 02

Thamel, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot

  • Enjoy a hearty breakfast and visit Thamel. Designed in 1920, the stately Garden of Dreams is dotted with pavilions, fountains, and urns.
  • Stop by Bhaktapur, known as the city of temples, located in the eastern corner of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal.
  • Continue on a scenic drive to Nagarkot.
  • Have a delicious dinner and overnight stay at Country Villa.
3
Day 03

Sunrise and Kathmandu Heritage Tour

  • Wake up early in the morning for sunrise views over the Great Himalayas.
  • Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and explore some of its most famous architectural structures, including Kumari Ghar, Kashtamandap, Shiva Parvati Temple, Hanuman Dhoka Palace, and its courtyards.
  • Go to Swayambhunath, the oldest Buddhist site in Nepal, which is more than 2,000 years old. This site is also known as the Monkey Temple.
  • Drive back to Kathmandu for an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Journey to Chitwan National Park

  • Drive for around four hours to reach Chitwan National Park.
  • Arrive and check in to the guesthouse before having lunch.
  • Go for an elephant safari in search of the One-Horned Rhino.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in the guesthouse.
5
Day 05

Jungle Walk, River Boating and Cultural Dance

  • Relish a good breakfast and enjoy a jungle and village walk near Chitwan National Park.
  • Go for a boating ride on the Rapti River at the end of the walk.
  • In the evening, indulge in a cultural dance performance before dinner.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Chitwan National Park.
6
Day 06

Scenic Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana

  • Drive for 7 hours to reach Pokhara along the banks of the Seti River.
  • The drive to Pokhara is full of scenic views of beautiful mountains, terraced fields, and the Himalayan glacier river. The road to Pokhara was built only in 1970 AD, and before the construction of the Prithvi Highway, people walked on foot for many days.
  • On the way, visit the famous Manakamana Temple via the first cable car in Nepal.
  • Walk around the beautiful Fewa Lake in Pokhara.
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Pokhara.
7
Day 07

Sarangkot Sunrise and Fewa Lake Boating

  • Go on an early morning drive to Sarangkot to see the sunrise.
  • Visit the World Peace Pagoda, where you can see the beautiful Fewa Lake, Pokhara City, and the Annapurna range.
  • Continue to the famous Devi's Fall and the nearby Tibetan refugee camp.
  • After lunch, go boating on Fewa Lake and visit the famous Barahi Temple, also known as the Lake Temple.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Pokhara.
8
Day 08

Return to Kathmandu

  • Go on an early morning walk near the lake before leaving this beautiful place.
  • Spend the rest of the day exploring new places in the surrounding areas.
  • Drive back to Kathmandu.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
9
Day 09

Thamel Shopping and Himalayan Cooking Class

  • Have breakfast and shop around the Thamel area.
  • Go for a 3-hour cooking class at the Himalayan Cooking School, with lunch including Dal, Bhat, and Momo.
  • Overnight stay at Hotel Dream City.
10
Day 10

Departure from Kathmandu

  • After a good breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure. Bon Voyage!
Nagarkot sunrise, Sarangkot dawn views, Phewa Lake boating, Manakamana Temple cable car

Where this trip takes you

Nagarkot sunrise, Sarangkot dawn views, Phewa Lake boating, Manakamana Temple cable car

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from M9X4+Q34 5 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All ground transportation by private AC car

  • Accommodation

  • Cable car to Manakamana

  • English-speaking Nepalese tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Guide - USD 30 per day for extra days

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), International Terminal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
M9X4+Q34, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in M9X4+Q34.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $900.00 — $1,200.00
Double Sharing $900.00 — $1,000.00

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