What this journey covers

This is our most complete Nepal introduction. Over ten days you visit the UNESCO sites of Kathmandu, sunrise over the Annapurna range from Sarangkot, the birthplace of Buddha at Lumbini, jungle safaris in Chitwan, and a Himalayan sunrise at Nagarkot before returning to Kathmandu.

Highlights

• Full-day Kathmandu sightseeing including Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath
• Scenic drive to Pokhara with the Manakamana Cable Car option
• Sarangkot sunrise and Pokhara city sights
• Lumbini Sacred Garden, Maya Devi Temple, and Ashoka Pillar
• Chitwan jungle safari, canoe ride, and Tharu village culture
• Nagarkot sunrise over the Himalaya

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest after your flight and meet your trip planner for a short briefing.

Day 2: Full-day Kathmandu sightseeing

Visit Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and either Boudhanath or Pashupatinath in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana

Leave Kathmandu and drive to Pokhara. Stop at Kurintar for the Manakamana Cable Car, a popular pilgrimage ride above the Trishuli valley. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 4: Sarangkot sunrise and Pokhara sightseeing

Drive up to Sarangkot before dawn for sunrise over Machapuchare and the Annapurna range. After breakfast, visit David’s Fall, Gupteshwar Cave, the International Mountain Museum, and take a boat on Phewa Lake. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 5: Drive to Lumbini and stupa sightseeing

Drive from Pokhara to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Walk through the Sacred Garden, visit Maya Devi Temple, the Ashoka Pillar, and nearby monasteries. Overnight in Lumbini.

Day 6: Drive to Chitwan, Tharu village and sunset

Continue east to Chitwan National Park. In the late afternoon, visit a Tharu village and watch the sunset over the Terai grasslands. Overnight in Chitwan.

Day 7: Full-day Chitwan jungle safari

Start early with a jeep safari or canoe ride, then take a guided nature walk and watch the Tharu cultural dance in the evening. Overnight in Chitwan.

Day 8: Drive from Chitwan to Nagarkot

Travel north to Nagarkot, a hill station east of Kathmandu known for clear Himalayan sunrises. Overnight in Nagarkot.

Day 9: Nagarkot sunrise, Bhaktapur, and Kathmandu

Wake early for sunrise over the Himalaya. Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, then drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 10: Departure transfer

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight.

What is included

• Airport pickup and drop-off in Kathmandu
• Private vehicle with driver for all transport and sightseeing
• Twin-sharing hotels with breakfast
• All meals and jungle activities at Chitwan
• A local SIM Card
• All Government Taxes

What is not included

• Monument and museum entrance fees
• Lunch and dinner outside Chitwan
• Tips, personal expenses, and travel insurance
• International flights and Nepal visa