Kathmandu Chitwan Pokhara Tour - 8 Days

Highlights

• Explore the UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu
• Enjoy the biodiversity of the Chitwan National Park on a jungle safari
• Visit the glorious attractions in the Pokhara Valley
• Raft on the gushing water of the Trishuli River

• Duration8 Days
• Max. Altitude2,175
• Trip GradeEasy
• Group Size1 - 10
• Meals Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner in Chitwan
• Accommodation3- Star hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

  You may arrive in Kathmandu at any time. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by one of our airport representatives who will help you get transferred to your Hotel. There are no planned activities for the day; thus, you may check into your Hotel and relax. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

  Accommodation: Hotel

• Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur and Drive to Nagarkot.

  Today, you will have a guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur's heritage sites. In the Kathmandu city, there are four major UNESCO World Heritage Sites- the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the holy Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the Boudhanath Stupa and the Swayambhunath Temple. Bhaktapur and Patan each also have their respective Durbar Squares like that of Kathmandu. After the tour, you will then be driving to Nagarkot, which is situated about an hour away from the city. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Nagarkot.

  Meals: Breakfast

  Accommodation: Hotel

• Day 3: Early Morning Sunrise from Nagarkot and drive to Chitwan after breakfast |5 hrs

  Nagarkot is one of the most renowned hill stations near Kathmandu. Early in the morning at dawn, you can enjoy a breath-taking view of the sunrise amidst the ivory mountain peaks. The view tower offers a panorama of mountains in the Langtang, Jugal, and Ganesh Himal ranges. After breakfast, you will drive to Chitwan along the flatlands of the Terai. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Chitwan.

  Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

  Accommodation: Hotel

• Day 4: At Chitwan [Full day Exploration with Jungle Safari]

  Today, you will have a full day of activities scheduled at the Chitwan National Park. The day will begin with a jungle safari that will take you deep into the woods of the park in the company of a park ranger. This will be followed by a visit to the Tharu village within the park where you can enjoy the ethnic presence of the people and their colorful mud houses built in the traditional Tharu style. The day will close with a cultural presentation of the traditional Tharu Stick Dance. Overnight stay at the hotel in Chitwan.

  Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

  Accommodation: Hotel

• Day 5: Drive from Chitwan to Pokhara |5 Hrs

  Today, you will be driving from Chitwan to Pokhara, one of the best tourist destinations in Nepal. The drive takes about 5 hours and filled with switchbacks across hillocks and waterfalls. The vibrancy of the terrain becomes lively as you enter the Pokhara valley and the first glimpse of the Annapurna Mountains becomes visible in the distance. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Pokhara.

  Meals: Breakfast

  Accommodation: Hotel

• Day 6: At Pokhara Exploration

  This day is reserved for your sightseeing at Pokhara. The city has many attractions, like Davis Fall, the Mahendra Cave, and the World Peace Pagoda. You can enjoy many of the city's attractions and even enjoy a leisurely boat ride at the Phewa Lake, and visit the lake's, Tal Barahi Temple. In the evening, you can spend your time relaxing at one of the many riverside restaurants that serve various cuisines. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Pokhara.

  Meals: Breakfast

  Accommodation: Hotel

• Day 7: Pokhara to Kathmandu (One the way to kathmandu rafting on Trishuli River)

  Today is quite an adventurous day as you will be enjoying a rafting thrill on the Trishuli River en route to Kathmandu. The Trishuli River presents fast rapids and swift turns in the water that make for a grand rafting adventure. After the rafting adventure, you will make your way back to Kathmandu, driving along the same highway and the countryside with its vast plantations. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

  Meals: Breakfast/Dinner

  Accommodation: Hotel

• Day 8: Final Departure on your Destination

  Approximately three hours before your scheduled flight, you will be dropped off at the airport for your departure.

  Meals: Breakfast

Inclusion

FAQs of Kathmandu Chitwan Pokhara Tour

• How are the tours within Kathmandu city?

  Kathmandu, although a semi-modern and metropolitan city, still retaining its age-old culture and customs of ancient times, of Lichavi / Lichchhavi, Malla, and the former Shah kingdom period. A delightful tour for a day visiting its most important places from Hindu temples, Buddhist Stupas, and old Royal Palace with beautiful courtyards. Most of the historical and religious monuments were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Not, only Kathmandu's main city as well adjoin lovely sites within the valley with Patan / Lalitpur and Bhaktapur cities. An interesting tour visiting the best areas as well around heritage villages and town within Kathmandu city outskirt.

• Do we have to pay the entrance fee on places of interest?

  Yes, but once you book the city tour of Kathmandu with High Route Adventure, all tours and transportation with guide and drivers are included on the tour cost. Where our expert city and cultural guide will pay for the entrance tickets in all places of the tour. Different categories of the entrance ticket price, for SAARC (South Asian Area Regional Countries) that is besides Nepal, included Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Pakistan have to pay less than other foreign nationalities. The most expensive entry fee is a tour of Bhaktapur charge US$ 10 which equals Nepalese Rupees of about RS 1, 620.

• What are the main culture that we see on tour?

  Besides, ancient religious and historical places on tour, you will have the opportunity to witness the daily life of local Nepalese, traditional custom, and culture of great interest. Kathmandu city and around its cities a melting pot of various religions, the main major religion with a larger number is Hinduism, followed by Buddhism and other minorities with their own community cult and religions. In Kathmandu city tour is populated by native and indigenous Newar people, where culture is vast and rich of both Hindu and Buddhist religions. Which you can observe on tour especially around religious sites in temples, shrines, and monasteries.

• On entering temple and monasteries any restriction on dress code?

  Especially for ladies wearing short sleeves dresses, should able to cover the body if possible, on entering especially in Hindu temples where allowed for non-Hindu visitors. Wearing hats or caps inside the room of the shrine is not permitted as a sign of respect to the holy place in Hindu and Buddhist sites of temples and monasteries. Shoes have to be left outside, as for men and women preferable with long sleeve shirts pants, or skirts. However, Buddhist monasteries are not really strict on dresses, except for the shoes and slippers, and headcovers. Respecting the local culture in respective temples and monasteries and observe silence is the best way.

• Does all tour includes temples and monasteries or to scenic places?

  The most tour takes you around temples and monasteries of religious and historical importance, including old royal palaces and courtyards. Some tour that we have includes scenic viewpoint staying in mountain resorts and hotels of great comfort. Where one enjoys spectacular views of the snow-capped mountain range from the hotel terraces, and balcony and at some view-points with short walks to catch the best panorama of surroundings beautiful landscapes. Besides, temples and monasteries we have a tour within Kathmandu valley scenic places of Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, and Hattiban Resorts for wonderful views and scenery of Himalayan peaks, with stunning sunrise and sunsets to enjoy with a refreshing warm cup of hot drinks.

• Do you organize a tour as well for handicapped people?

  Yes, we arrange tours for all types of people and age-groups as well for handi-capped or disable people, we will allocate guides and staff as well medical people to attend the needy sick or handicapped person in any leisure tour and sightseeing programs. In past years we do get requests to organize such tours especially for handicapped groups of people. We arrange with immense care, where equipment’s for handicap person should bring on the tour, for comfort and reliability like good latest wheel-chair, crutches, and other items needed. We will have more staff besides guides to take care of and to show the wonders of Nepalese arts and crafts, culture, and views of Himalayan high peaks.

• What type of transport do we have on the tour?

  For a short tour around Kathmandu valley and its main cities, we arrange our transport with fleets of cars, coach, comfortable bus and four-wheel drive. Depending upon the size of a group, for a minimum of 1-3 person a car or a small coach with comfortable seating and leg rooms. For the bigger group of 4-8 person larger comfortable coach or minibus. If the tour includes long-distance drive we have a similar vehicle as above with good expert drivers, who can communicate with the guest as well with a guide. In bigger groups a large tourist standard bus with all modern facilities and comfortable seats with large glass windows to enjoy the views.

• Does all tour includes Everest Mountain Flight?

  Not all tour includes Everest Mountain flights, but we do the run tour that includes also, depending upon the itinerary and time duration of the tour. If it is not included on the tour, for the interested person we can arrange Everest Mountain Flight, which operates from early morning at 6-7 a.m. lasts for almost an hour flying both ways parallel to the mountains. Where people on both sides of the plane seats, can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Himalayan range of peaks with majestic Mt. Everest. One of the best experiences to enjoy while in Nepal if not trekking to higher areas of Everest or other Himalayan destinations.