Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara Tour

Highlights of Nepal Tour - 8 Days

Key Infomation

  • Duration:8 Days
  • Trip GradeEasy
  • DestinationTIA Kathmandu
  • Max Altitude1,600 m
  • ActivityCity Tour, Jungle Safari & Boating
  • Group Size2-30
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2 people - 2 peopleUS$ 990
3 people - 5 peopleUS$ 970
6 people - 10 peopleUS$ 950
11 people - 15 peopleUS$ 920
16 people - 20 peopleUS$ 890
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Nepal is the ultimate destination for travel enthusiasts as it offers numerous popular and must-do activities across the country. Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara Tour packages are some of them that take you to the most popular destinations in Nepal. The tour takes you to some of the most fascinating places in Kathmandu Valley, Chitwan, and Pokhara. This tour package is also the highlight of Nepal, which offers a glimpse of ancient art, architecture, culture, craft monasteries, and stupas in Kathmandu city. Furthermore, Chitwan National Park amazes you with a glance at exotic wildlife and high nature. The trip continues to inspire you with stunning views of the Annapurna Himalayas range, lavish hospitality, and lakes in Pokhara city. 

The trip began with the excursion to the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, where you will be taken to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swyambhunath Stupa, and Patan Durbar Square. Furthermore, you’ll drive to the Chitwan district, passing the scenic views of villages, rice terraces, lush green forests, and rivers along the way. Experience the Tharu dance and traditional Nepali cuisine, and watch the sunset from the bank of the Rapti River in Sauraha Chitwan. The next day, you’ll be taken on a wilderness excursion in the famous Chitwan National Park. You can see the many rare and endangered animals like the Bengal Tiger, One-horned Rhino, Leopard, Sloths, Deer, Crocodiles, Monkeys, Bears, and Elephants, along with numerous birds, insects, and varieties of flora as well. Continue exploring the tour to the beautiful and picturesque city of Pokhara. The city will offer mind-blowing views of the mighty Annapurna Himalayan range, Machapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, and many other snowy peaks. You can also explore Davis Falls, the International Mountain Museum, Boating in the Phewa Lake, the peace stupa, and some of the other incredible scenic places around the Pokhara Valley. Pokhara is also a paradise destination for adventure sports, including bungee jumping, mountain biking, paragliding, ultralight flight, skydiving, and zipline flying. Before returning to Kathmandu, you’ll witness the magical sunrise from the Sarangkot viewpoint. 

Highlights of Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara Tour 

  • Explore the most renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
  • Experience the most royal wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park with a glimpse of the Bengal Tiger, one-horned Rhino, and many more exotic wildlife
  • Enjoy the Tharu culture, dances, performances, and traditions, along with the delicious taste of Chitwan
  • Explore the authenticity of the ancient marketplace, Newari culture, and hospitality
  • Explore the beauty of Pokhara City, Phewa Lakes, and lavish hospitality
  • Witness the magical sunrise from the Sarangkot viewpoint
  • Stunning views of mountains like Annapurna Ranges, Dhaulagiri, Machapuchhre, Lamjung, and Gorkha Himal
  • Private transportation will be provided for an entire tour along with an experienced tour guide

Learn about Things to Do and Explore in Pokhara

Kathmandu, Pokhara, Bandipur, and Chitwan Tour with private transportation is the most lavish but affordable package from Footprint Adventure. This package is specially designed for those who want to explore Nepal's most highlighted destinations in a short time. Explore natural beauties, diverse cultures, and adventure with awe-inspiring mountain views. If you are looking for an additional adventure on your trip, including trekking in Nepalpeak climbing, day tours, and helicopter flightsplease get in touch with us anytime.

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Itinerary

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This is the standard itinerary for Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bandipur, and Pokhara tours. If you are looking for a customized itinerary and personalized plan for the Nepal tour, please contact us or email us for the desired itinerary and plans for your Nepal trip.

You will be met by Footprint Adventure Treks and Expedition’s representative at Airport and transferred to the hotel. In the remaining time, you can explore around the Thamel Bazaar and shopping for trekking. A pre-tour briefing will be given in the evening by the company representative and you will be introduced to your tour guide. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

  • Accommodation Kantipur Village Hotel
  • Maximum Altitude1,350 m

After breakfast, your city excursion activity will start. We will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide for our sightseeing tour. We will visit the following sites.
Swyambunath Stupa: You can watch over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. Swyambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living on the premises. People often called it a monkey temple. 
Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples of Nepal. It is located on the banks of the Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath is the most important temple dedicated to the god Shiva.
Boudhanath Stupa: Boudhanath Stupa is 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Patan Durbar Square: Patan Durbar Square - located in central city Lalitpur. It displays the Newari architecture that had reached its pinnacle during the reign of Malla kings who were great builders and patrons of the arts. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Accommodation Kantipur Village Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast, Dinner
  • TimeFull Day
  • Maximum Altitude1,350 m

We take the Prithvi Highway to reach beautiful Chitwan by private vehicle or tourist bus. It takes about six hours to reach Sauraha, Chitwan via Road. You will pass the highway lifestyle of Nepal, traditional village settlements, terrace land, lush green forest, and bi rivers like Trishuli, and Narayani before reaching Chitwan. After reaching Sauraha, we will participate in a Tharu cultural performance with traditional Nepali cuisine and a local Tharu dance performance on the hotel premises. Overnight stay in Sauraha, Chitwan. 

  • Accommodation Hotel Green Park
  • MealsBreakfast & Dinner
  • Time6-7 hours drive
  • Maximum Altitude450 m
  • Distance165 km

Today, after a delicious breakfast on the bank of the Rapti River with warm rays of first sunlight, you'll be taken for the Jungle activities. You'll go inside the Chitwan National Park. In the beginning, you'll ride in a Jeep to explore the forest and wildlife. During the Jungle safari, you will go deep into the forest and get to see wildlife like one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, Deer, Wild Boar, Pheasants, peacocks, and many more exotic wildlife. Likewise, you may also get to see exotic birds. Later, you will be part of the elephant bathing. If you want to be more adventurous, then go canoeing. Visit crocodile and elephant breeding centers.
After Safari, we check out from Sauraha, have lunch in the hotel, and start driving towards the Bandipur Village. It takes around 3-4 hours to reach Bandipur from Chitwan.

  • Accommodation Red House Bandipur
  • MealsBreakfast and Lunch
  • TimeFull Day
  • Maximum Altitude1030 m
  • Distance88 km

Before leaving for Pokhara City, we go around Bandipur village, an ancient marketplace, local Newari people, their cultures, museums, and foods. After exploring Bandipur, we'll start driving towards Pokhara city. The drive will be pleasant and scenic. You will experience the scenic views of beautiful landscapes, and lush green forests, and drive alongside the bank of the Marsyangdi River. The rolling green hills one after another with terraced fields and a rushing river will keep you company throughout the drive. Spend the evening exploring Lakeside Market.

  • Accommodation Aabas Pokhara
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time3-4 hours drive
  • Maximum Altitude830 m
  • Distance76.5 km

Skipping breakfast you'll head to the Sarangkot Viewpoint for the sunrise view on snowy peaks of the Annapurna Himalayas range. This place is also popular for Paragliding as you can see the stunning views of mountains, beautiful Pokhara city, and pristine Phewa Lake. Then you'll come back to the lakeside and after breakfast, we will visit other places like Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, International Mountain Museum, and World Peace Stupa. We'll do 1-hour boating at Phewa Lake and explore the Tal Barahi Temple located in the middle of the lake.

(Note: If you want to experience adventure sports like Paragliding, Bungee Jumping, Zipline Flyer, Ultralight Flight, Hot Air Balloon, and Mountain Flight in ABC, Mardi Himal, please let us know. We will arrange accordingly. Make sure that, all these activities will cost an additional charge.)

  • Accommodation Aabas Pokhara
  • MealsBreakfast
  • TimeFull Day
  • Maximum Altitude830 m

Now that your tour is almost complete, you’ll return from Pokhara to Kathmandu by private vehicle. If you are tired of a long drive journey, then you have the option of flying to Kathmandu at an extra cost. While driving, if you like to experience the best white water rafting in Nepal, we can stop at Trishuli River and experience it. This will be an optional activity and additional charges on you.

**Pokhara Road Update**

Due to ongoing road construction, travel time between Kathmandu and Pokhara has increased from 6-7 hours to around 8-9 hours, with added congestion and pollution. Alternatively, a 30-minute flight is available for USD 130 one way.

  • Accommodation Kantipur Village Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time7-8 hours
  • Maximum Altitude1,350 m
  • Distance200 km

Your journey in Nepal comes to an end today. We will transfer you to International Airport for your final departure. Please note that you have to be at the airport before 3 hours of flight time.

  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time30 min

What's Included

  • Airport Pick up and drop in a private vehicle during your arrival and departure
  • 3x nights accommodations in Kathmandu in a three-star hotel with Bed & Breakfast on a double-sharing basis
  • 1x night accommodations in Chitwan in a three-star hotel with a full board meal on a double-sharing basis
  • 1x night accommodation in Bandipur in a three-star hotel in BB plan on a double-sharing basis
  • 2x nights accommodations in Pokhara in a three-star hotel in BB plan on a double-sharing basis 
  • Guided city excursions in Kathmandu, including private vehicles and experienced tour guides
  • All the ground transportation in private luxury tourist standard vehicles as per the itinerary
  • Pokhara city excursion with an experienced tour guide including private vehicles
  • 2 bottles of mineral water per client per day as per the itinerary
  • Jungle activities in Chitwan National Park including National Park permits and entrances
  • Experience an English-speaking nature guide during Jungle Safari in Chitwan
  • Welcome dinner in a local restaurant in Kathmandu with a cultural performance
  • Bandipur Village visit, explore Newari community and local foods in Bandipur
  • #Carry Me Bag for responsible waste collection throughout the trip
  • All government taxes, sales taxes, and service charges
  • International flights to/from Kathmandu in your home country
  • Entry visa for Nepal and application fees if required
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu, Bandipur, and Pokhara
  • Heritage Sites entrance fees in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Beverages, alcoholic drinks, juice, and soft drinks during the trip
  • Tips for the guide, and  drivers (expected)
  • Credit/Debit card processing fees (3.5%), if you use it for payment of your trip
  • Other personal expenses such as phone call bills, SIM cards, laundry, bar bills, etc.
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned above inclusive section

Dates & Price

 

Departure DateTrip StatusPrice 
dateJanuary 31, 2025 - February 07, 2025StatusAvailablepriceUS$890

Additional Info

Kathmandu 

The Capital city is the first destination of Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan Tour where you'll get the highlights of ancient art and architecture, culture, and crafts in Patan Durbar Square. Swyambhunath Stupa and Boudhanath Stupas provide a glimpse of Buddhist culture, the practice along the giant structure of stupas and monasteries. The holy Hindu Temple, Pashupatinath is the other best thing to explore in Kathmandu. 

Chitwan 

A place for the home of the many exotic and rare wildlife along with the Tharu community and their culture. Yes, the Chitwan district offers the chances of an encounter with Bengal Tiger, one-horned Rhino, Elephant, and many more. Also, the dense forest, high nature, lakes, and hundreds of birds and other wild animals are the major attractions of Chitwan National Parks. Besides this, warm hospitality, Tharu dance, culture, and mouth-watering delicious foods make your trip beautiful.

Pokhara 

Pokhara is the most beautiful and touristic city in Nepal, as the city offers lavish hospitality, stunning Annapurna Himalayan views, lakes, foods, street walks, and numerous adventure activities making this city a prime destination for the adventure seeker. The sunrise from Sarangkot is magical as you can see the golden mountain views with the rays of an early morning sunrise. 

Accommodations in Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan Tour 

We normally provide the three-star standard hotel for your entire tour. The hotel offers a deluxe room with nice amenities, facilities along with a delicious breakfast set in the morning. The accommodations for Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara are based on two single-bed sharing bases. The room will be clean, Hygienic, and prime location from the center point of all the cities. Besides this, if you want to experience the luxury accommodations for the entire trip, you've to compensate for the required amount. In such a case, please let us know before if you have any plans and requirements based on your choice. We will be happy to manage your trips according to your choice also. 

Best Season for Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara Tour 

Normally, you can come and explore anytime in Nepal around the year. But, for the scenery-wise and open mountain views along with the active phase of nature, you can choose either Spring ( April to June) or Autumn ( September to November). The spring and autumn season is the best time to travel to Nepal for any kind of activity. The weather looks sunny and warm with a mesmerizing view of mountains, landscapes, and valleys. Nature is also much more active in a given season as compared to another season in Nepal. But, if you want to avoid the crowds and want to spend the time alone in a vibrant environment, the winter and monsoon seasons would be the best for you. 

Transportation Facility in Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara Tour 

In our package, we provide private vehicles to transfer you to different places. This is a comfortable and easy way to complete this tour. But, if you don't want to drive a long way to Chitwan and Pokhara, you have an option for domestic air transfer. If you want to travel to these places from Kathmandu by airways, let us know before you come to Nepal. The cost of the trip will be increased. For the cost of the flight to Chitwan or Pokhara, please contact us.

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