9-Day Best of Nepal Tour with 9 UNESCO Sites and Chitwan Safari

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Kathmandu, an amazing city steeped in ancient glories and monuments
• 02 Tour major cities and their UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• 03 Stunning sunrise views over the panorama of Himalayan peaks from Nagarkot
• 04 Exciting wildlife safari in the dense jungle of Chitwan National Park
• 05 Visit Lumbini, the historical and religious Buddhist hub and birthplace of Lord Buddha
• 06 Scenic Pokhara, blessed with the natural beauty of snow peaks and serene lakes

An ideal holiday trip in Nepal, this tour combines the historical, cultural, natural, and religious highlights of the lower Himalayan region. During the journey, you can explore nine out of Nepal's ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites, excluding Sagarmatha National Park. The Best of Nepal Tour includes Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, the three Durbar Squares, Changu Narayan Temple, Chitwan National Park, and Lumbini, the Land of Buddha.

Day 4: At Chitwan, enjoy a full-day jungle safari with various nature activities.

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 Yes

Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lumbini, Bhaktapur, Nagarkot

Languages English, Hindi, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival, Heritage Cities, Safari and Himalayan Views

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, 1300 m.

Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and drive to Nagarkot, 2,175 m.

Day 3: Bhaktapur sightseeing and drive to Chitwan, 415 m - 07 hrs.

Day 4: At Chitwan, enjoy a full-day jungle safari with various nature activities.

Day 5: Drive to Lumbini, 150 m - 04 hrs. In the afternoon, visit Buddha's birth site.

Day 6: Drive to Pokhara, 822 m - 06 hrs.

Day 7: At Pokhara, enjoy a full-day tour of natural wonders.

Day 8: Drive back to Kathmandu - 07 hrs.

Day 9: International departure for homeward bound.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All arrival and departure transportation from the start to the end of the tour.
• Twin-sharing accommodation in three-star category hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara on a bed and breakfast basis.
• Twin-sharing accommodation in the best tourist standard hotels in Nagarkot, Chitwan, and Lumbini on a full-board basis (B-L-D).
• Guided tour throughout the trip with an expert cultural city guide.
• Private car or comfortable coach, as per group size, throughout the tour.
• All entrance fees and tickets for sightseeing tours, including Chitwan.
• All kinds of government taxes and office service charges.

What's Not Included

• Personal travel and medical insurance.
• Personal expenses such as hard or soft drinks, laundry bills, snacks, other refreshments, gratuities, and tips for hotel staff, guides, and drivers.
• Single-room supplement for private rooms, available on request at an extra cost.
• Cancellation of or leaving the tour due to personal, domestic, or medical problems, where clients have to bear all expenses incurred themselves.
• International airfare.
• Optional program fee.

What to bring

• Normally, a tour in Nepal requires light packing such as T-shirts, pants, and trousers, or whatever is suitable for you.
• Bring warm clothes for the winter season.
• Carry your travel visa and passport documents.

Know before you go

• Normally, a tour in Nepal requires light packing such as T-shirts, pants, and trousers, or whatever is suitable for you.
• Bring warm clothes for the winter season.
• Carry your travel visa and passport documents.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), International Terminal, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.