9-Day Nepal Round Trip through Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan

9 Days Duration

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Grab this round-trip holiday in Nepal and explore three of the country's most attractive destinations: Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan National Park. Travel ove...

Duration: 9 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Pokhara, Kathmandu, Chitwan, Patan, Kurintar · Languages: English, Spanish

Know before you go: This tour is available throughout the year.; You are requested to book the trip at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival date in Kathmandu.; If you want to travel during the months of March, April, May, September, October, and November, then you need to book the trip at least 6 weeks prior to your arrival date in Kathmandu.

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What's Included

Airport welcome meet and hotel transfer in a private car, van, jeep, or bus.
Meeting with the group at the lobby or reception of the hotel every morning.
Pickup from the hotel at 09:30 AM for the daily excursions and drop-off at the hotel at 04:30 PM every day.
All excursions in a private car, van, jeep, or bus as mentioned in the itinerary above.
Full-day tours cover 7 hours of excursions, and half-day tours cover 3.5 hours.
01 bottle of mineral water for each traveller every day.

Not Included

Entrance fees at all monumental zones and cable car tickets.
Hotel room accommodation cost.
All meals during the whole trip.
Tips to driver and porters.
Expenses of a private nature, such as photography, laundry, bar bills, and tips.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival at TIA Airport in Kathmandu

On arrival at the international airport in Kathmandu, receive a welcome meet and transfer to your hotel. On arrival at the international airport in Kathmandu, receive a welcome meet and transfer to your hotel. Check in to the hotel. Check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free and easy. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 02

Full-Day Tour in Kathmandu

Enjoy a full-day excursion (7 hours) in Kathmandu, including a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the seat of the living goddess Kumari, Swoyambhu Stupa, an ancient Buddhist dome shrine that is 2641 years old, and Patan Durbar Square, the city of beautiful metal and stone crafts. Enjoy a full-day excursion (7 hours) in Kathmandu, including a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the seat of the living goddess Kumari, Swoyambhu Stupa, an ancient Buddhist dome shrine that is 2641 years old, and Patan Durbar Square, the city of beautiful metal and stone crafts. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 03

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pokhara in a private vehicle (200 km / 7 hours) along the Prithvi National Highway, running beside the banks of the Trishuli River until you arrive at the highway tri-junction point at Mugling Bazar. After crossing the bridge over the Trishuli River, the next river accompanying your drive along the national highway is the Marsyangdi River. Enjoy panoramic landscape views during this overland journey. Once you arrive in Pokhara city, transfer to your hotel. After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pokhara in a private vehicle (200 km / 7 hours) along the Prithvi National Highway, running beside the banks of the Trishuli River until you arrive at the highway tri-junction point at Mugling Bazar. After crossing the bridge over the Trishuli River, the next river accompanying your drive along the national highway is the Marsyangdi River. Enjoy panoramic landscape views during this overland journey. Once you arrive in Pokhara city, transfer to your hotel. The evening is free for leisure on your own. The evening is free for leisure on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 04

Sunrise and Sightseeing Tour in Pokhara

Early in the morning (04:50 AM), take a drive to Sarangkot Hill to see the sunrise over the Himalayan mountains. This includes a short hike from the parking area of Sarangkot Hill to the hilltop (1650 meters / 55 minutes). Enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the eastern mountains, then return to the hotel. Early in the morning (04:50 AM), take a drive to Sarangkot Hill to see the sunrise over the Himalayan mountains. This includes a short hike from the parking area of Sarangkot Hill to the hilltop (1650 meters / 55 minutes). Enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the eastern mountains, then return to the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel. Today, visit five different sites during your excursion in Pokhara: Davi's Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Bindebasini Temple, K. I. Singh Gorge, and finally the Mountain Museum. Today, visit five different sites during your excursion in Pokhara: Davi's Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Bindebasini Temple, K. I. Singh Gorge, and finally the Mountain Museum.
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Day 05

Drive from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park

After breakfast, prepare to check out from the hotel and begin your overland journey (145 km / 3.5 hours) along the Prithvi Highway till Mugling highway junction. Then drive towards the touristic market of Sauraha in Chitwan town, located on the outer periphery of Chitwan National Park. After breakfast, prepare to check out from the hotel and begin your overland journey (145 km / 3.5 hours) along the Prithvi Highway till Mugling highway junction. Then drive towards the touristic market of Sauraha in Chitwan town, located on the outer periphery of Chitwan National Park. On arrival in Chitwan, transfer to your hotel and check in. Have lunch and take some time to rest. On arrival in Chitwan, transfer to your hotel and check in. Have lunch and take some time to rest. In the evening, take a village tour belonging to the ethnic tribe called Tharu. In the evening, take a village tour belonging to the ethnic tribe called Tharu. Return to the hotel and participate in a cultural dance program by the Tharu tribe while enjoying a Nepali cuisine dinner. Return to the hotel and participate in a cultural dance program by the Tharu tribe while enjoying a Nepali cuisine dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Sauraha, Chitwan. Overnight at the hotel in Sauraha, Chitwan.
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Day 06

Wildlife Safari Activities in Chitwan National Park

Take an early morning tea and get ready for an elephant-back safari (2 hours) in the forest of Chitwan National Park. Return to the hotel, have breakfast, and enjoy some restful time. Take an early morning tea and get ready for an elephant-back safari (2 hours) in the forest of Chitwan National Park. Return to the hotel, have breakfast, and enjoy some restful time. Then take part in an elephant bath program at the local river with an elephant caretaker and assistants. Then take part in an elephant bath program at the local river with an elephant caretaker and assistants. Return to the hotel for lunch and some more restful time. Return to the hotel for lunch and some more restful time. Later, get ready for a dugout canoe ride on the Budhi Rapti River. This offers a great opportunity to see the Ghadiyal Gohi, a fish-eating crocodile, along with birds, rhinos, and more. Later, get ready for a dugout canoe ride on the Budhi Rapti River. This offers a great opportunity to see the Ghadiyal Gohi, a fish-eating crocodile, along with birds, rhinos, and more. Return to the hotel and participate in a jungle slide show and an introduction to Chitwan National Park. Return to the hotel and participate in a jungle slide show and an introduction to Chitwan National Park. Overnight at the hotel in Sauraha, Chitwan. Overnight at the hotel in Sauraha, Chitwan.
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Day 07

Drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu

After a rich and delicious breakfast, get ready to check out from the hotel and take an overland journey back to Kathmandu. After a rich and delicious breakfast, get ready to check out from the hotel and take an overland journey back to Kathmandu. This overland journey is about 155 km / 5 hours. This overland journey is about 155 km / 5 hours. If you decide to ride the cable car to the hillside Manakamana Temple at Kurintar, an additional 2 hours will be spent before arriving in Kathmandu. If you decide to ride the cable car to the hillside Manakamana Temple at Kurintar, an additional 2 hours will be spent before arriving in Kathmandu. On arrival, check in to the hotel in Kathmandu. On arrival, check in to the hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 08

Free Day in Kathmandu

Today, after breakfast at the hotel, the whole day is at your leisure. Today, after breakfast at the hotel, the whole day is at your leisure. You can rest at your hotel, or optionally take an additional tour in Kathmandu. You can rest at your hotel, or optionally take an additional tour in Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 09

Departure from Kathmandu

Check out from the hotel in time, 3 hours before your flight, and transfer to TIA International Airport in Kathmandu. Check out from the hotel in time, 3 hours before your flight, and transfer to TIA International Airport in Kathmandu. Farewell to Nepal with sweet memories of your tour and stay in Kathmandu. Farewell to Nepal with sweet memories of your tour and stay in Kathmandu. (Tour ends) (Tour ends)