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The journey
This 8-day Best of Nepal tour offers a diverse chance to experience the rich culture of Kathmandu, the scenic views of the Himalayas from Pokhara, and the wildlife of Chitwan. Discover Nepal's rich culture, spectacular mountain scenery, and natural beauty as you explore heritage sites, lakeside towns, and jungle landscapes.
This 8-day Best of Nepal tour offers a diverse chance to experience the rich culture of Kathmandu, the scenic views of the Himalayas from Pokhara, and the wildlife of Chitwan.
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At a glance
Day by day
Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel.
Check in to the hotel and enjoy a welcome drink.
After a short rest in the evening, visit the tourist market in Thamel.
Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or The Address Kathmandu Hotel).
After breakfast at the hotel, start your Kathmandu sightseeing tour, including the Pashupatinath area, the popular Hindu temple; Boudhanath Stupa; Swayambhunath Stupa, a historical and ancient Buddhist monastery known as the Monkey Temple; and Patan Durbar Square, a historical site protected by UNESCO, along with Kumari Temple, home of the Living Goddess, with your Kathmandu tour guide.
Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or The Address Kathmandu Hotel).
After breakfast, drive to Chitwan National Park, which takes about 4-5 hours. It is the heart of the jungle and is located in the former royal hunting land.
In the evening, go for a nature walk.
Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Hotel Jungle Crown or similar).
After breakfast, proceed for jungle activities, including a jeep safari to see the one-horned rhino and many other wild and endangered animals and birds. Later in the afternoon, you will also be able to go down the river in a canoe.
Visit the ethnic Tharu Village.
In the evening, attend a Tharu cultural program and dinner.
Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Hotel Jungle Crown or similar).
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pokhara, which takes about 4-5 hours.
In the evening, spend time around Pokhara's tourist areas and the lakeside.
Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Hotel City INN or Hotel Third Pole).
Get up early in the morning and drive to Sarangkot to see the Himalayan views and sunrise.
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Enjoy sightseeing in Pokhara, including Davis Falls, a cave, the Tibetan refugee camp, the World Peace Pagoda, and the mountaineering museum.
Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Hotel City INN or Hotel Third Pole).
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu (approximately 6 hours). On the way, you will enjoy the natural beauty of the Himalayas.
In the evening, go for a farewell dinner with Nepali cuisine and dancing.
Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or The Address Kathmandu Hotel).
After breakfast, you are free for your own activities. You can also take a mountain flight at your own expense.
Check out from the hotel and depart for the airport.
Where this trip takes you
Sarangkot sunrise, Chitwan National Park jungle, Boudhanath Stupa, Thamel market
The route
The fine print
Accommodation in all hotels on a DBL/twin-sharing basis, as per the list above.
Breakfast on all days.
Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and all jungle activities in Chitwan, including a jeep safari.
Kathmandu city tour with a Kathmandu city guide.
All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, and drives by air-conditioned transport.
All prevailing taxes, including luxury tax in all hotels and expenditure tax wherever applicable.
Entrance fees to monuments according to the program.
Traditional Nepali dinner with cultural program.
Interstate road tax, toll tax, parking, etc.
All tax, VAT, and service charges.
Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water, etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping (expected by Nepali guides and driver, but not mandatory).
Note: For trip confirmation, please send your flight details.
The Kathmandu-Pokhara-Chitwan tour is best suited for family vacations.
Logistics
Your 8 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.
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