Tour Overview
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Nepal |
| Cities | Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan — 5 UNESCO sites |
| Tour Type | Private Tour — Nepal’s Most Classic Route |
| Best Season | October-May (best mountain views Oct-Nov) |
| Price | Contact for Quote |
Data source: asiaodysseytravel.com — verified real itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal! Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Thamel. Nepal — home to 8 of the world’s 14 highest peaks, birthplace of Buddha, and a living museum of Hindu and Buddhist culture. Rest and acclimatize to the Himalayan altitude.
Day 2: Kathmandu UNESCO Treasures
- Kathmandu Durbar Square — The historic heart of the capital, filled with pagoda-style temples, the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, and the Kumari Ghar (home of the Living Goddess — a young girl revered as a living deity)
- Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) — 2,000-year-old stupa crowning a hilltop with the all-seeing eyes of Buddha and panoramic Kathmandu Valley views
- Boudhanath Stupa — One of the largest spherical stupas in the world, the center of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Join pilgrims on the kora and spin prayer wheels
- Pashupatinath Temple — Nepal’s holiest Hindu site on the Bagmati River, with its distinctive two-tiered golden roof and silver doors
Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara (200km, ~6hrs by road)
Scenic drive through the Middle Hills of Nepal — terraced rice fields, rushing rivers, and traditional villages. Option to take a 25-minute flight instead (spectacular Himalayan views). Arrive in Pokhara — Nepal’s adventure capital nestled beside the serene Phewa Lake with the magnificent Annapurna range as backdrop. Evening boat ride on Phewa Lake to the island temple of Tal Barahi.
Day 4: Pokhara — Sarangkot Sunrise & Mountain Views
- Sarangkot Sunrise — Early morning drive to Sarangkot (1,600m). Watch the sun paint the Annapurna range in shades of gold and pink — Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Machapuchare (6,993m), and the entire Himalayan panorama. One of the world’s greatest mountain sunrises
- Devi’s Falls — Underground waterfall named after a Swiss tourist who tragically drowned here
- Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave — Sacred limestone cave with a hidden Shiva shrine
- World Peace Pagoda — Boat across Phewa Lake, then hike up to this gleaming white stupa with stunning lake and mountain views
- Bindabasini Temple — One of Pokhara’s oldest temples dedicated to Goddess Durga
Day 5: Pokhara to Chitwan National Park (150km, ~4hrs)
Drive through river valleys to Chitwan National Park — Nepal’s first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the densest concentration of wildlife in Nepal. Afternoon:
- Tharu Village Walk — Explore the unique culture of the indigenous Tharu people, known for their resistance to malaria and distinctive mud-wall houses
- Rapti River Sunset — Watch the sun set over the river while crocodiles bask on sandbanks
- Tharu Cultural Show — Evening performance of traditional stick dances and folk music
Day 6: Chitwan — Full-Day Jungle Safari
- Dugout Canoe Ride — Glide silently down the Rapti River, watching for gharial and marsh mugger crocodiles, and over 500 species of birds including kingfishers, egrets, and hornbills
- Jungle Walk — Trek through dense sal forest with experienced naturalist guides, tracking rhino footprints and learning about the ecosystem
- Elephant Breeding Center — Visit the government-run center to see elephants and learn about conservation efforts
- Jeep Safari — Venture deep into the park in a 4×4, maximizing your chances of spotting the Bengal tiger, one-horned rhinoceros, sloth bear, wild elephant, and spotted deer
Day 7: Chitwan to Kathmandu
Optional early morning bird watching walk. After breakfast, drive or fly back to Kathmandu (flight option: 20 minutes). Afternoon free for last-minute shopping in Thamel — prayer flags, pashmina shawls, singing bowls, and handmade paper products. Farewell dinner with traditional Nepali cuisine and cultural dance performance.
Day 8: Departure from Kathmandu
Transfer to airport. Namaste — the divine in me bows to the divine in you.
Inclusions
- ✅ 7 nights in comfortable hotels/lodges
- ✅ Professional English-speaking guide throughout
- ✅ All entrance fees to listed attractions
- ✅ Airport transfers
- ✅ Private vehicle for all transfers
- ✅ Daily breakfast
- ✅ Phewa Lake boat ride
- ✅ Sarangkot sunrise excursion
- ✅ Chitwan jungle activities (canoe, walk, jeep safari)
- ✅ Tharu cultural show
- ✅ All taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- ❌ Nepal visa fees
- ❌ International flights
- ❌ Travel insurance
- ❌ Lunch and dinner (unless specified)
- ❌ Tips and gratuities
- ❌ Personal expenses
