This 11-day itinerary moves through three landscapes that have almost nothing in common with each other, which is the point. The Kathmandu Valley — ancient cities, Buddhist monasteries, medieval woodcarving, altitude at 1,345m. Chitwan — flat subtropical forest at 150m, rhinoceros on the jeep track at 6am, crocodiles on the riverbank. Pokhara — lakeside city at 820m with the Annapurna range sitting on the horizon so close you feel you could walk to it.
Day 1 goes straight to Nagarkot rather than staying in the city, which is the right sequence. The ridge-top sunrise over the Himalayas is the orientation point for everything that follows. Days 2-4 cover the Kathmandu Valley properly: Bhaktapur with a full morning, Boudhanath in the early hours, Kopan Monastery on the hilltop north of Boudha for the best elevated view of the valley, and the standard heritage circuit with a licensed specialist guide. Days 5-7 are Chitwan, with rhino encounters, river safaris, and the rhythm of a wildlife schedule rather than a tour bus schedule. Days 8-10 are Pokhara, with a morning mountain flight and time on Phewa Lake. Day 11 is the return and departure.
Accommodation throughout is selected for location and quality rather than brand. For a longer circuit that adds Bardia National Park and western Nepal, see our 12-day Grand Nepal Tour in Style.
Duration: 11 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu) | Style: Luxury cultural and wildlife circuit | Best Season: October-November, March-May | Highlights: Nagarkot sunrise, Bhaktapur, Kopan Monastery, Chitwan safari, Pokhara mountain flight
Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). We meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Evening short brief about the your Nepal Holiday. Evening meal in the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
This morning witness the sunrise over the Himalayas. After breakfast, Leave for Bhaktapur, city of the Devotees, and visit temples and monuments, the Palace of 55 Windows and the Golden Gate. Lunch and then drive to Patan city. After sightseeing tour around Patan, drive to Hotel. Evening meal at your hotel and overnight. Hotel Shangri-La.
This morning there will be an opportunity to enjoy an optional Everest Flight trip (bookable & payable locally). Breakfast in the hotel and leave for hiking trip to Kopan Monastery. Afternoon lunch and explore Boudhanath Stupa. evening meal and overnight. Hotel Shangri-La.
After breakfast drive to airport and take short flight to Chitwan. Hotel Transfer from Airport in Chitwan. After hotel checking-in, brief about your program in Chitwan for next 2 days. After lunch enjoy a village tour and watch the sunset from the banks of the Rapti River. Evening meal and overnight at your hotel. Hotel Barahi Jungle Resort.
This morning enjoy the park including exciting and invigorating walks through the lush sub-tropical jungle. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy an elephant safari, a canoe tour along the Rapti River and visit the elephant breeding centre. Throughout this day you might also spot a number of endangered animals such as the enigmatic Royal Bengal Tiger, crocodiles, rhinos, wild boar, monkeys, leopards and birds. Evening meal at your hotel and overnight. Hotel Barahi Jungle Resort.
Today enjoy some relaxing bird watching in Chitwan with the opportunity of spotting over 500 species unique to this area before departing for beautiful Pokhara. On arrival in Pokhara, check into your hotel and enjoy an evening boating trip on Phewa Lake. Evening meal at your hotel and overnight. Hotel Pokhara Tiger Mountain Lodge.
Today enjoy a sightseeing tour of Pokhara Valley including visits to the beautiful Devis Fall, Gupteswar Cave, Mahendra Cave, the International Mountain Museum, Bindya Basini Temple and Bahari Temple. Evening meal at your hotel and overnight. Hotel Pokhara Tiger Mountain Lodge.
Morning drive to Sarangkot to watch the sunrise over the Himalayas from Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Free time in the afternoon followed by evening meal at your hotel and overnight. Hotel Pokhara Tiger Mountain Lodge.
Breakfast and drive to Pokhara Airport. Take 30 minutes mountain flight back to Kathmandu. Pick-up from Kathmandu and transfer you to another beautiful hill station called Dhulikhel. Overnight in Dhulikhel. Hotel Dwarika's Resort Dhulikhel.
Breakfast in the hotel. Take an hour drive back to Kathmandu. Hotel check-in and afternoon you have free time for your own activities. You can go for shopping. Evening dinner at The Garden of Dreams. Overnight in Kathmandu. Hotel Dwarika's Kathmandu.
Enjoy delicious breakfast. Today we transfer to the airport as per your flight departure time for your return flight to home. End of the Package.
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What does the tour cover?
Nagarkot sunrise (Days 1-2); Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Kopan Monastery (Days 3-4); Chitwan National Park safari (Days 5-7); Pokhara mountain flight and Phewa Lake (Days 8-10); return to Kathmandu (Day 11).
What is Kopan Monastery?
On a hilltop north of Boudhanath, one of Nepal's most accessible Tibetan Buddhist monasteries for outside visitors. Major centre for Western students of Tibetan Buddhism since the 1970s. Best elevated view of the Kathmandu Valley.
Is a mountain flight included in Pokhara?
Yes. Scenic mountain flight or Sarangkot sunrise excursion for the Annapurna panorama, weather permitting. Clear mornings show Annapurna I-IV, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu.
What wildlife will I see in Chitwan?
One-horned rhinos are near-certain on a multi-day stay. Spotted deer, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife are regular. Bengal tiger, leopard, and sloth bear are present in the park.
Getaway Nepal Adventure (P.) Ltd.
Thamel Kathmandu, Nepal
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