Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

10-Day Nepal Highlights Tour with Chitwan Safari and Lumbini

10 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Kathmandu's UNESCO-listed heritage sites, including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Durbar Square
  • 02 Go on a jungle safari in Royal Chitwan National Park to spot the one-horned rhino and other wildlife
  • 03 Visit Lumbini, the sacred birthplace of Buddha, and explore its temples
  • 04 Watch the sunrise over the Himalayas from Sarangkot
  • 05 Experience Tharu culture in Chitwan Village

Enjoy a 10-day journey through Nepal's cultural, spiritual, and natural highlights, from Kathmandu's UNESCO-listed heritage sites to the wildlife of Royal Chitwan National Park, the sacred birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini, and the Himalayan scenery of Nagarkot and Pokhara. Explore landmarks such as Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Bhaktapur, Devi's Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, and the World Peace Pagoda. The tour also includes a jungle safari to spot the one-horned rhino, a visit to Tharu Village, and a sunrise view over the Himalayas from Sarangkot.

Get up early in the morning and drive to Sarangkot to see the Himalayan sunrise.

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, Lumbini, Bhaktapur, Nagarkot
Languages English, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Thamel Visit

  • Arrive at Kathmandu airport, where you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. Check in 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).

2
Day 02

Kathmandu Heritage Sightseeing

  • After breakfast at the hotel, go sightseeing in Kathmandu, including the Pashupatinath area, the popular Hindu temple; Boudhanath Stupa in Buddha city; Swayambhunath Stupa, a historical and ancient Buddhist monastery known as the Monkey Temple; Kathmandu Durbar Square, a historical site protected by UNESCO; and the Kumari Temple, home of the Living Goddess.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or The Address Kathmandu Hotel).

3
Day 03

Bhaktapur Sightseeing and Nagarkot Sunset

  • Go sightseeing in Bhaktapur, then drive to Nagarkot in the evening to enjoy the sunset and Himalayan views.

Overnight at Hotel Himalayan Villa.

4
Day 04

Drive to Chitwan and Nature Walk

  • After breakfast, proceed to Royal Chitwan National Park, the heart of the jungle, located in the former royal hunting land.

  • In the evening, go for a nature walk with your Nepal tour guide.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Hotel Jungle Crown or similar).

5
Day 05

Chitwan Jungle Safari and Tharu Culture

  • After breakfast, proceed for jungle activities, including a jeep safari to see the one-horned rhino and many other dangerous and endangered animals and birds. You will also be able to go down the river in a canoe.

  • Experience the ethnic culture of Tharu Village.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Hotel Jungle Crown or similar).

6
Day 06

Drive to Lumbini

  • After about a 5-hour drive, visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, and explore its many temples.

Overnight at Hotel Peace Palace or similar.

7
Day 07

Drive from Lumbini to Pokhara

  • After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pokhara.

  • In the evening, spend time around the lakeside.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Hotel City INN or Hotel Third Pole).

8
Day 08

Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara Sightseeing

  • Get up early in the morning and drive to Sarangkot to see the Himalayan sunrise.

  • Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, go sightseeing at Devi's Falls, Gupteshwar Cave, the Regional Museum, Seti River Gorge, where you can see the white river, and the World Peace Pagoda.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Hotel City INN or Mount View Pokhara).

9
Day 09

Drive to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner

  • After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu, which takes approximately 5-6 hours.

  • On the way, enjoy the Himalayan nature.

  • Also enjoy a farewell dinner with Nepali cuisine and a dance show.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or The Address Kathmandu Hotel).

10
Day 10

Departure from Kathmandu

  • After breakfast, take a mountain flight at your own expense, rest, or do some last-minute shopping.

  • Check out from the hotel and depart for the airport.

Sarangkot sunrise, Pashupatinath Temple, Royal Chitwan National Park, Lumbini

Where this trip takes you

Sarangkot sunrise, Pashupatinath Temple, Royal Chitwan National Park, Lumbini

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 6 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in all places at 3-star 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

  • Entrance fees to monuments according to the program

  • Kathmandu city tour with a city guide

  • All prevailing taxes, such as luxury tax in all hotels and expenditure tax wherever applicable

  • All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, and drives by air-conditioned transport

  • Traditional Nepali dinner with cultural program

  • Interstate road tax, toll tax, parking, etc.

  • All tax, VAT, and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water, etc., unless mentioned in the itinerary

  • Tipping (expected by guides and driver, but not mandatory)

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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 10 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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