Nepal · Safari

9-Day Nepal Tour with Pokhara, Chitwan Safari and Nagarkot Views

9 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride a boat on Phewa Lake with views of Fishtail's Mountain reflected on the water
  • 02 Explore Pokhara's natural attractions, including Davis Falls, Mahendra Gufa, and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
  • 03 Enjoy elephant back safari and bird watching in Chitwan National Park
  • 04 Visit a nearby ethnic Tharu village and end the day with a musical dance performance
  • 05 Take in panoramic views of the Nepalese Himalayas from Nagarkot
  • 06 Pay your respects at Pashupatinath Temple and explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Discover Nepal's cultural and natural highlights on this 9-day journey through Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, and Nagarkot. Explore ancient Hindu and Buddhist heritage sites, including Pashupatinath Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and visit natural attractions such as Davis Falls, Mahendra Gufa, and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave. Enjoy boating on Phewa Lake, scenic Himalayan views, and wildlife experiences in Chitwan National Park with elephant safari and bird watching. The tour also includes visits to local villages, panoramic viewpoints, and historic monuments in the Kathmandu Valley.

Spend time along the banks of Phewa Lake and admire the scenic view of Fishtail's Mountain reflected on the water surface.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Dhaulagiri, Chitwan, Bhaktapur, Nagarkot
Languages English, French, German, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, meet the Kathmandu tour guide, and transfer to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Drive to Pokhara

  • Drive to Pokhara by tourist coach. The journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes around 7 hours.

  • Travel along hilly roads with breathtaking mountain views.

  • Upon arrival, check in to the hotel in Pokhara.

Dinner and overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Pokhara Sightseeing Tour

  • After breakfast, go for local sightseeing in Pokhara, the third-largest city in Nepal.

  • Visit the following places with the local tour guide:

    • Spend time along the banks of Phewa Lake and admire the scenic view of Fishtail's Mountain reflected on the water surface.

    • Enjoy boating on Phewa Lake.

    • Visit Talbarahi Temple.

    • See Davis Falls, also known as the underworld waterfall.

    • Explore Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, known for its complex design and labyrinth-like passageways.

    • Visit the Seti River gorge, which passes right through Pokhara.

    • Explore Mahendra Gufa, a large limestone cave.

    • Drive to Peace Stupa in the evening.

4
Day 04

Journey to Chitwan

  • Depart for Chitwan and arrive in the afternoon.

  • Check in to the resort and have lunch.

  • Take a village tour to a nearby ethnic Tharu village.

  • Visit the National Park Visitor's Centre to learn more about the history of the National Park and its wildlife. Watch a breathtaking sunset from the bank of the Rapti River.

  • Return to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Chitwan Jungle Activities

  • After breakfast, enjoy the following activities in Chitwan National Park:

    • Elephant Back Safari.

    • Jungle Drive.

    • Bird Watching.

    • Buffer Zone Village Tour.

    • Swimming and elephant bathing activity.

  • End the day with a musical dance performance in the Tharu villages.

6
Day 06

Return to Kathmandu

  • Drive to Kathmandu.

  • Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and spend the day at leisure.

Dinner and overnight stay.

7
Day 07

Nagarkot and Changunarayan Excursion

  • Today, visit Nagarkot, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal.

  • Upon arrival, go to the viewpoint and enjoy the panoramic view of the Nepalese Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri.

  • Visit the hilly region of Bhaktapur and Nagarkot, and explore scenic terraces of seasonal crops such as paddy, wheat, and mustard.

  • Later, visit Nepalese historical monuments such as Changunarayan and Sankhu city. Hiking from Nagarkot to Changunarayan takes about 2 hours.

Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

8
Day 08

Bhaktapur and Kathmandu Heritage Sites

  • Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, renowned for its 55 windows and exquisite architecture. This masterpiece was built during the period of King Bhupatindra Malla.

  • Take pictures near the palace entrance, the Golden Gate, and visit some of the old Hindu temples on the premises.

  • Later, visit Dattatreya Square.

  • Visit the famous Buddhist stupas and Pashupatinath Temple.

Dinner and overnight stay.

9
Day 09

Departure from Kathmandu

  • After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure.

Phewa Lake, Fishtail's Mountain reflections, Chitwan National Park jungle, Nagarkot viewpoint

Where this trip takes you

Phewa Lake, Fishtail's Mountain reflections, Chitwan National Park jungle, Nagarkot viewpoint

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 6 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

  • Accommodation for 8 nights and 9 days

  • Certified tour guide

  • Accommodation in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, and Nagarkot

  • All transportation for groups of 2 to 8 people by jeep, and for more than 10 people by tourist bus

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Tipping

  • Shopping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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