14 days · easy
Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Experience Nepal
Fourteen days through Kathmandu’s UNESCO heritage, Chitwan jungle safaris and Tharu culture, Bandipur and Pokhara’s lakes, then Bhaktapur, Nagarkot, Panauti, and Namo Buddha—Nepal’s classic triangle in one experiential tour.
From US$1400 per person (indicative)
Best seasons: All year round
At a glance
- Distance
- 720 km
- Altitude (max · min)
- (↑) 2100 m · (↓) 415 m
- Days
- 14
- Route grade
- Grade A (an easy endeavour)
- Fitness
- Aerobic fitness
Gallery
Route map
Overview of the trekking corridor (illustrative—not a substitute for navigation).
Trip overview
Nepal welcomes you with Himalayan views, ancient culture, and warm hospitality. This experiential journey links Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage sites—Patan, Swayambhunath, Bhaktapur, and living Newar towns—with Chitwan National Park’s rhinos, tigers, and jeep safaris, the hill town of Bandipur, Pokhara’s Sarangkot sunrises and Phewa Lake, Tibetan refugee settlements, Nagarkot ridges, historic Panauti, and peaceful Namo Buddha monastery. Expect Tharu dance, oxcart rides, Siddha Cave, pottery squares, and panoramic views from Dhaulagiri to Everest. Hotels and a monastery stay blend comfort with authentic encounters across the Kathmandu Valley, Terai jungle, and Annapurna foothills.
Indicative pricing
Per-person rates for the listed group sizes. For each traveller beyond the quoted group size, a supplementary charge of 30% may apply.
| Option | 2 travellers | 4 travellers | 8 travellers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | US$2000 | US$1800 | US$1400 |
| Deluxe | US$2200 | US$1900 | US$1678 |
Indicative per-person pricing for the services described in this offer. Cost varies with customization. International flights are not included. Deluxe package includes domestic flights as per itinerary.
Services
Included
- ✓Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- ✓Private vehicle for ground transportation including airport transfers
- ✓Domestic flights as per itinerary (Deluxe package)
- ✓Tourist coach for long transfers (Standard package)
- ✓Private guide on excursions
- ✓Entrance and monument visit fees
- ✓Wildlife activities as per itinerary
- ✓Breakfast and dinner at monastery stay
- ✓All meals in Chitwan
- ✓All government taxes
Excluded
- -International airfare and visa
- -Travel medical insurance
- -Drinks and private expenses
- -Lunch and dinner except Chitwan and monastery dinners
- -Single supplementary charge
- -Natural calamities beyond our control and rescue expenses
- -Gratuity to staff
Optional
- +Deluxe package with domestic flights
- +Extra nights in Kathmandu
- +Everest mountain flight from Kathmandu
Fees, bookings & tickets
- Umbrella
- Local village exploration
- T-shirt
- Entrance fees
Gear & equipment
- · Backpack
- · T-shirts
- · First-aid kit
- · Quick-dry T-shirts
- · Sandals
- · Rain jacket
- · Plug adapter (if needed)
- · Travel towels
- · Sunglasses / sun hat
- · Sun block
- · Lip balm
- · Personal medicines
- · Neutral clothing for temples and monastery visits
Trekking grade
This is a cultural and wildlife tour with short walks and drives—no high-altitude trekking. Light layers work for Chitwan heat and Nagarkot mornings.
Good to know
What currency is used in Nepal?
The Nepalese Rupee (NPR) is official. ATMs are available in Kathmandu and Pokhara; carry cash for smaller towns and tips.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is strongly recommended, including medical cover and evacuation, especially for jungle activities and domestic flights on deluxe packages.
Itinerary
- 1
Welcome to Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Arrival
- Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1400 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 0.5 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 2
Patan Durbar Square and Swayambhunath
Kathmandu
Living heritage
- Distance: 10 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1400 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 3
Kathmandu to Chitwan — Meghauli
Chitwan
Into the Terai
- Distance: 181 km
- Altitude: (↑) 415 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 4
Chitwan National Park wildlife
Chitwan
Birds and forest
- Distance: 20 km
- Altitude: (↑) 415 m · (↓) 415 m
- Duration: 5 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 5
Jeep safari — tiger tracing
Chitwan
Jungle safari day
- Distance: 20 km
- Altitude: (↑) 415 m · (↓) 415 m
- Duration: 5 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 6
Drive Chitwan to Bandipur
Bandipur
Hilltop Newar town
- Distance: 101 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1030 m · (↓) 415 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 7
Bandipur to Sarangkot — Pokhara sunset
Sarangkot
Lake city views
- Distance: 86 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1600 m · (↓) 822 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 8
Sarangkot sunrise — Pokhara city tour
Pokhara
Phewa Lake and falls
- Distance: 20 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1600 m · (↓) 822 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 9
Tibetan refugee camp — Pokhara
Pokhara
Cultural encounter
- Distance: 20 km
- Altitude: (↑) 822 m · (↓) 822 m
- Duration: 3 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 10
Fly to Kathmandu — Bhaktapur — Nagarkot
Nagarkot
Medieval city and hill station
- Distance: 201 km
- Altitude: (↑) 2100 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 7 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 11
Nagarkot sunrise and village hike
Nagarkot
Ridge views
- Distance: 9 km
- Altitude: (↑) 2100 m · (↓) 2100 m
- Duration: 2 h
- Stay: Hotel
- 12
Nagarkot to Panauti — Namo Buddha
Namo Buddha
Oldest towns and monastery
- Distance: 40 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1750 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 5 h
- Stay: Monastery
- 13
Namo Buddha Monastery
Namo Buddha
Buddhist immersion
- Distance: 10 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1750 m · (↓) 1750 m
- Duration: 2 h
- Stay: Monastery
- 14
Departure from Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Farewell
- Distance: 32 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1400 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 2 h
- Stay: Hotel
Detailed itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Kathmandu
Arrival
- Distance: 5 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1400 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 0.5 h
- Stay: Hotel
Meet at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Rest after your flight—we are on hand to help you enjoy Nepal.
As arranged
Day 2
Patan Durbar Square and Swayambhunath
Living heritage
- Distance: 10 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1400 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Hotel
Walk Patan’s alleys, Krishna temple, palace courtyards, and crafts workshops, then visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) for valley panoramas and prayer wheels.
Breakfast
Day 3
Kathmandu to Chitwan — Meghauli
Into the Terai
- Distance: 181 km
- Altitude: (↑) 415 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 6 h
- Stay: Hotel
Fly or drive to Chitwan, jeep to Meghauli, sunset on the Narayani River, and an evening Tharu cultural dance with traditional dress and village walk.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
Chitwan National Park wildlife
Birds and forest
- Distance: 20 km
- Altitude: (↑) 415 m · (↓) 415 m
- Duration: 5 h
- Stay: Hotel
Forest bird watching, oxcart ride through villages, and time with naturalist guides—dinner at the lodge.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5
Jeep safari — tiger tracing
Jungle safari day
- Distance: 20 km
- Altitude: (↑) 415 m · (↓) 415 m
- Duration: 5 h
- Stay: Hotel
Jeep safari through Chitwan National Park for rhinos, deer, elephants, and with luck tigers, plus a wilderness meal with naturalist guides.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6
Drive Chitwan to Bandipur
Hilltop Newar town
- Distance: 101 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1030 m · (↓) 415 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Hotel
Scenic drive to Bandipur’s preserved Newari architecture and Himalayan views, with a visit to Siddha Gufa—Nepal’s largest cave.
Breakfast
Day 7
Bandipur to Sarangkot — Pokhara sunset
Lake city views
- Distance: 86 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1600 m · (↓) 822 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Hotel
Drive to Sarangkot (about 1,600 m) for panoramic Pokhara Valley views and a memorable sunset over the Annapurna range.
Breakfast
Day 8
Sarangkot sunrise — Pokhara city tour
Phewa Lake and falls
- Distance: 20 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1600 m · (↓) 822 m
- Duration: 4 h
- Stay: Hotel
Dawn over Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre from Sarangkot, then Pokhara lakeside, boat to Tal Barahi temple, Devi’s Fall, and Gupteshwor Cave.
Breakfast
Day 9
Tibetan refugee camp — Pokhara
Cultural encounter
- Distance: 20 km
- Altitude: (↑) 822 m · (↓) 822 m
- Duration: 3 h
- Stay: Hotel
Visit a Tibetan settlement to learn about refugee life and history, followed by Nepali cuisine at a local restaurant.
Breakfast
Day 10
Fly to Kathmandu — Bhaktapur — Nagarkot
Medieval city and hill station
- Distance: 201 km
- Altitude: (↑) 2100 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 7 h
- Stay: Hotel
Flight to Kathmandu, guided Bhaktapur Durbar Square tour, optional pottery square experience, then drive to Nagarkot for hilltop sunset.
Breakfast
Day 11
Nagarkot sunrise and village hike
Ridge views
- Distance: 9 km
- Altitude: (↑) 2100 m · (↓) 2100 m
- Duration: 2 h
- Stay: Hotel
Morning views from Nagarkot tower and a short village hike through rice fields and quiet hill country.
Breakfast
Day 12
Nagarkot to Panauti — Namo Buddha
Oldest towns and monastery
- Distance: 40 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1750 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 5 h
- Stay: Monastery
Drive to historic Panauti’s temples and alleys, then continue to Namo Buddha for dinner at the monastery.
Breakfast, dinner
Day 13
Namo Buddha Monastery
Buddhist immersion
- Distance: 10 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1750 m · (↓) 1750 m
- Duration: 2 h
- Stay: Monastery
Morning worship session, prayer wheels, hilltop art, and interaction with monks to learn about Buddhist principles. Breakfast and dinner at the monastery.
Breakfast, dinner
Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
Farewell
- Distance: 32 km
- Altitude: (↑) 1400 m · (↓) 1400 m
- Duration: 2 h
- Stay: Hotel
Checkout by noon after breakfast, then private transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Breakfast
Traveler notes
Shortlisted guests who have travelled with partner operators (illustrative).
- Christopher · UK · 2026-04-20
- David · Australia · 2026-04-09
- Mathis & Ida · Germany · 2026-04-06
- Paul & Tim · Germany · 2026-03-25
- Claudia · Germany · 2026-03-18
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