Tour Code:
Duration: 11 days/10 nights
Start/End: Kathmandu/ Kathmandu
Tour Route: Kathmandu – Nagarkot – Dhulikhel – Kuringhat – Gupteswar – Chitwan Park – Kathmandu
Tour Type: Adventure and Experience
Tour Categories: Nepal tour itinerary
Tour Customizable: Definitely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Guides: Local Guide (English Speaking Guide, Other Languages upon Request)
Transportation: Private first–class air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu
Day 2: The Kathmandu Valley
Day 3: Nagarkot – Hiking day
Day 4: Discover the famous Dhulikhel
Day 5: Kuringhat – Rafting Day
Day 6: The famous cave of Gupteswore
Day 7: The World Peace Pagoda
Day 8: Chitwan Park
Day 9: The Ultimate Elephant Ride – Canoeing in The Rapti River
Day 10: Free day in the heart of the city
Day 11: Departure
Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu
Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport. Upon arrival in Kathmandu: Passage of immigration, recovery of your luggage and passage to the customs. Then, towards the exit of the terminal where our representative will wait for you and will accompany you to your hotel. Free time to rest after a long trip.
Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 2: The Kathmandu Valley
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the Kathmandu Valley. Discover the Durbar Square of Patan, the old city Newari. Then, leave for Boudhanath. The Buddhanath Stupa, 36 meters high, is one of the biggest Stupas in South Asia. It is said that under the foundations of Stupa are preserved the remains of a venerable Kasyap sage for both Buddhists and Hindus. Then visit the Swoyam-Bunat Stupa.
Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 3: Nagarkot – Hiking day
In the morning, after breakfast, drive to Nagarkot. On the way, visit Durbar Square in Bhaktapur. Then, drive to Changu Narayan town, and hike between Changu Narayan and Telkot (3-4 hours of walking). Discovery of Changu Narayan. Departure for the trek about 3 hours in an easy walk. The trail along the ridge is spectacular with a magnificent view of the Kathmandu Valley. After the hike, continue to Nagarkot by car.
Overnight in Nagarkot.
Day 4: The Famous Dhulikhel
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, departure for Dhulikhel.
On the way to Panauti which is a historic town, as it was originally a small state given by King Bhupatindra Malla to his sister.
This city has a population of fewer than 10,000 inhabitants and some important monuments, such as Indreswor Temple and Durbar Square in the city center.
From Dhuklikhel the panoramic view of the snow-capped peaks is spectacular. When a blue haze covers the lower part of the mountains, they seem to float in the air. Dhulikhel is a place of immense beauty and a paradise for nature lovers. Green hills are still wild and some converted into farm terraces form a beautiful landscape.
Overnight in Dhulikhel.
Day 5: Kuringhat – Rafting Day
Breakfast at the hotel. Then leave for Kuringhat. On the way, stop at Charaudi and continue rafting in the Trishuli River (3-4 hours rafting from Charaudi to Kuringhat). Rafting: a team of professionals will welcome you and accompany you along the river. Before leaving, a safety brief and a lesson on equipment use will be given by the team leader. End of rafting and arrival at Kuringhat.
Overnight in Kurintar.
Day 6: The Famous Cave Gupteswor
Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for Pokhara. On arrival, discover the city. Main Tours are Davis Waterfall, GuptesworCave (a large cave dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva), Seti Gorge, the Seti River which means the “White Water River” flows silently in the central of Pokhara. The silver-colored river formed the beautiful Seti Gorge.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 7: The World Peace Pagoda
Early in the morning, go observe the sunrise in Sarangkot. Back to the hotel for breakfast.
In the afternoon, departure for a short hike to the World Peace Pagoda which is a Buddhist monument on a hill in Pumdi Bhumdi. The sanctuary was built as a symbol of peace and has become a famous tourist attraction as it offers panoramic views of the Annapurna Range, Pokhara City, and Phewa Lake.
Return by the boat ride, crossing Phewa Lake (25 minutes).
Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 8: Chitwan National Park
Breakfast at the hotel. Then depart for Chitwan National Park. The Chitwan National Park is today a successful testimony of nature conservation in Southeast Asia. It is Nepal’s first national park established in 1973 to preserve a unique ecosystem of the great value of the world. There are more than 43 mammal species in the park. The park is particularly well-known for the protection of the endangered horned rhinoceros, tiger, gharial crocodile and many other common wildlife species. Have lunch at the hotel.
In the afternoon, visit the village of Tharu by a cart which is a traditional transport of the Tharu people. You will understand their mode of agriculture and how they build their homes with local traditional materials only.
Return to the hotel and relax.
Overnight in Chitwan.
Day 9: The Ultimate Elephant Ride – Canoeing in The Rapti River
Early morning, departure for an elephant safari in the jungle (Elephant Safari: Elephant ride to explore the jungle and wildlife). This exciting tour lasts about 02 hours. Return and breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, then you will go swimming with elephants or you can share the toilet pachyderms. Lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, canoeing in the Rapti River (about 5 km).
Watch water birds and animals on the banks of the river with this peaceful means of transportation.
Overnight in Chitwan.
Day 10: Free day in the heart of the city
Breakfast at the hotel, then, departure for Kathmandu.
Arrival in Kathmandu and have a free day. Possibility to go to Thamel shopping.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 11: Departure
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport according to your flight schedule. Your Nepal vacation ends. Hope you enjoyed it and wish that we could serve you next time in Nepal.
