9-Day Nepal Highlights Tour with Pokhara, Nagarkot and Chitwan

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

• Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
• According to the time schedule, enjoy a half-day tour or leisure time at the hotel.

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Day 02

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Patan Durbar Square

• Embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu and visit Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and the Goddess Kumari Temple.
• Head to Patan and visit the famous Patan Durbar Square.

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Day 03

Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot

• Visit Pashupatinath Temple, the Mecca of Hinduism, where one can see cremations on the holy riverbank of the Bagmati, and Boudhanath Stupa, considered the largest Buddhist shrine in the world and the Mecca of Tibetan Buddhism.
• See the historic Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
• Drive to Nagarkot, 37 km northeast of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2200 meters, the nearest point to see the Himalayan ranges and an early sunrise.

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Day 04

Drive to Pokhara with Himalayan Views

• After sunrise and breakfast, drive to Pokhara. The journey takes about 6 to 8 hours depending on traffic. Descend from Nagarkot toward Kathmandu, cross the entry point at 1600 meters, and continue down with views of the Himalayas, local villages, agricultural land, different flora and fauna, and the Trishuli River.
• If time permits, enjoy rafting on the river for one to three hours. After crossing Mugling, where the roads divide toward Pokhara and Chitwan, follow the Marshyangdi River coming from the Annapurna ranges. Then enjoy leisure time, rest, and dinner. Pokhara, known as the Switzerland of Asia, is the second-largest city of Nepal at an altitude of 850 meters, from where one can always see the Annapurna ranges from Dhaulagiri to Mt Manaslu.
• Enjoy boating on Fewa Lake with the Annapurna ranges in view. The fishtail reflection in the water makes you feel the touch of the Himalayas. This is also the starting point of the famous Annapurna Base Camp trekking route and the Annapurna Circuit, including Dhaulagiri.

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Day 05

Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara City Tour

• Take an early sunrise tour to Sarangkot.
• Return to the hotel and have breakfast.
• Go on a city tour and enjoy one hour of boating on Fewa Lake.
• Free time can be used to visit the World Peace Stupa and Pokhara Valley.

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Day 06

Drive to Chitwan and Jungle Activities

• After breakfast, drive to Chitwan.
• Arrive in the afternoon and have lunch.
• Participate in various jungle activities such as canoeing, hiking, and game viewing.
• Visit an Elephant Breeding Center and enjoy an elephant safari.

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Day 07

Full Day in Chitwan National Park

• Enjoy a full day in Chitwan, one of the world's richest national parks, where one-horned rhinoceroses, royal Bengal tigers, and other animals reside.
• Experience a beautiful sunset.

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Day 08

Return to Kathmandu and Cultural Evening

• After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu.
• Go shopping in Thamel, a tourist hub and popular market of Nepal.
• In the evening, enjoy a Nepalese dinner with special cultural shows.

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Day 09

Departure from Kathmandu

• Have breakfast and transfer to the airport for departure.