Nepal Cultural Highlights Tour in 10 Days
This 10-day guided tour packs in the diversity of Nepal and lets you experience the best the country has to offer. Travel across multiple topographical and climactic regions to take in the smorgasbord of a treat that is Nepal.
On this tour, you'll start from the cultural heart of Nepal, the Kathmandu Valley. Explore the unique blend of South Asian and Tibetan cultures of the valley reflected in its numerous forms of art and architecture. The valley also houses multiple ancient monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Then head to the southern plains of Chitwan National Park, the largest in the country, and spot charismatic and rare wildlife, such as the one-horned rhinos and the Bengal tigers.
Afterward, lose yourself to the calm of Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, before relaxing at the lakeside of Pokhara, the city of lakes.
ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in KathmanduPass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Welcome to Nepal! Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, your driver will be waiting for you outside the terminal. From here you will be welcomed in this beautiful country and transferred to your hotel in Thamel, the tourist area of Kathmandu. Here you can take a rest, and explore the area on your own.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4 star accommodation at Yatri suits and spa, Thamel, Kathmandu (or similar)
Day 2: Guided sightseeing tour of KathmanduStop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Today your first step will be the magical Kathmandu Durbar Square. Here you find many old temples that characterize Kathmandu and their interesting architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Swayambhunath Temple, Swayamhu Circle Road, Kathmandu 44620 Nepal
Then you'll visit Swayambhunath Stupa, oldest known Stupa in Nepal, is also known as "Monkey Temple". This temple is located on the top of a hill, with the large stupa as the main attraction. The stupa is reachable from two sides. Either by a long flight of stairs or from the backside by road. you'll see amazing view of the Kathmandu Valley After reaching at its top.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Then, you'll visit Boudhanath stupa, one of the biggest stupas in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll have some free time here to have lunch and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while observing the local devotees and their religious rituals.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Pashupatinath Temple, 44621 Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Afterwards, You'll go to the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, an important pilgrimage site for Hindus, located along the Bagmati River. This temple is also a place where cremation ceremonies take place. In the evening, you'll be enchanted by the beautiful Sandhya aarti, a prayer ritual with flickering lights and soulful chants that illuminates the temple and riverbanks.
Finally, after a day filled with enriching experiences, our guide will accompany you back to your hotel.
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Accommodation included: 4 star accommodation at Yatri suits and spa, Thamel, Kathmandu (or similar)
Day 3: Sightseeing in Patan and BhaktapurStop At: Patan Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) 44700 Nepal
Today, our guide will receive you and then drive you to Patan. You’ll be driven to one of the ancient cities inside Kathmandu Valley Patan Durbar Square. In Patan, you will be visiting other UNESCO World Heritage sites. We will visit Krishna Temple and Patan Durbar Square. Later on, visit the Patan Museum, where you can learn more about the history of Patan and the kings who reigned here. Later, visit the Golden Temple, a major attraction for both Hindu and Buddhist people.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur 00977-1-4701148 Nepal
later, you'll be visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one the largest and most-preserved medieval city centers from the Malla period. The area is famous for its monuments and architecture as well as its well-preserved local traditions like pottery. Until today, the city has been able to be kept intact in its old form. You can observe the old wood-carved buildings all around Bhaktapur. We will visit the Nyatapola Temple, one of the biggest temples in Nepal. You will visit Pottery Square. Here, you can also take the pottery-making class using traditional methods. Here, you will be taught to design your own pot. Once you have your basic shape hammered out, you can even choose to adorn your creation. However, please note that this activity will have a separate cost, which you need to cover.
After exploring, we'll take you back to your hotel so you can rest and think about all the wonderful experiences you had today in those historical places.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: 4 star accommodation at Yatri suits and spa, Thamel, Kathmandu (or similar)
Day 4: Kathmandu to Chitwan DriveStop At: Chitwan National Park, Main street Hatti Chwok Rhino Street, Sauraha 44200 Nepal
Today, you're going on a trip about 160 Kilometers to the southwest of Kathmandu and Chitwan National Park, which is a famous spot for tourist in Nepal. It is the first national park n Nepal. The journey is beautiful, as you will be driving through the Trishuli Valley, which has hills covered in forests and villages where people do farming. Then, you'll turn towards the plains where you reach Mugling. on the way, you'll see small shops and mini-markets.
On your arrival, you will visit the Tharu Village and enjoy their traditional dance. You will enjoy the tea made by the Tharu community in Clay teapots. Later on, enjoy the Tharu stick dance and Dhaan Naach. You will enjoy the beautiful sunset relaxing at the riverside offering a glimpse of wildlife.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Rain Forest Resort, Chitwan (or Similar)
Day 5: Chitwan Jungle SafariStop At: Chitwan National Park, Chitwan National Park, Chitwan District, Narayani Zone, Central Region
Start your whole day sightseeing tour. Firstly, you will go Canoeing on the Rapti River where you can observe the Marsh Mugger and Gharial crocodiles resting by the side of the Rapti River in Chitwan. After completing Canoeing you can go for a guided tour to jungle walk. Then after back to the hotel and have your lunch. Later on, you will have a Jungle Safari by Jeep. You will enter the community forest section to view the One-Horned Rhino and some other wild animals like wild boar, deer, Leopard, and others. After that, you will cross the Rapti River to get into the skirt of the main national park area. If it's your lucky day then you will get to see the Royal Bengal Tiger in the highland area where the bushes are high as 5-6 feet. Along with that, you will be able to see wild elephants and other wild animals as well. After completing your sightseeing tour get back to the hotel and have a rest.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Rain Forest Resort, Chitwan (or Similar)
Day 6: Chitwan to LumbiniStop At: Lumbini, Lumbini, Lumbini Zone, Western Region
Today, Our tour guide will take you around the Rapti river bank for Bird Watching. Chitwan is one of the best places for bird watching while you are on a trip to Nepal. Our tour guide will explain to you about the different species of birds and how they migrate in the winter season from a different part of the world to Chitwan, Nepal.
Later, you 'll heading back towards Lumbini which is 150 kilometers far away from Chitwan. Upon arrival check-in, at the hotel and have a rest for a while. Later on, you will go to visit You will visit the sacred garden, where you will see the Ashoka pillar, the small pond Puskarini, the Maya Devi temple, the Bodhi Temple, Maya Devi Pond, and the remaining meditation site and residential monastery for monks. After that, you will visit some of the monasteries in the Monastery Zone that include monasteries built through various architectural styles, and return back to the hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Sakya guesthouse, Lumbini (or similar guesthouse)
Day 7: Lumbini to Pokhara (distance: 220 km – duration: 7-8 Hours)Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
After having breakfast you will drive from Lumbini to Pokhara, It's a scenic drive, following the Siddhartha Highway, which is a major highway in Nepal that connects the Terai region in southern Nepal with the mountain region
in northern Nepal. You can have an opportunity to see the small hills and farming villages.
Pokhara is the second-largest city in Nepal after Kathmandu. Pokhara is home to numerous lakes and caves. The lakes in Pokhara include Fewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Rupa Lake, Gude Lake, Neurani Lake, and Maidi Lake among many others. The peaks that can be closely observed from Pokhara include Dhaulagiri, & Annapurna range. The city is also the gateway for trekking to the Annapurna range. The notable caves here are Bat Cave, Mahendra Cave, and Gupteshowr Cave among others. There are two major notable hilltops in Pokhara that serve as a perfect getaway, the World Peace Pagoda at the southern shore of Fewa Lake and Sarangkot, a beautiful hill in the northwest part of Pokhara.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Hotel Crystal Palace, Pokhara (or similar)
Day 8: Pokhara Full Day SightseeingStop At: North East of Town Sarangkot, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
In the very early morning, you will head towards Sarangkot. The breathtaking view over the Himalayan mountains is the decor for the sunrise and an introduction to some of the 8000+ meter high mountains. After the sunrise, it is time for breakfast at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Devi's Fall, Siddhartha Highway, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Afterwards, you'll visit the famous Devi's fall. This waterfall is a famous spot for tourists and locals. The waterfall continues underground which makes it a unique place to visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gupteshwor 45400, Nepal
Afterward, you'll visit the Gupteshwor Cave which is located across the street from Davis Waterfall. You can see the flow of the waterfall from inside of cave as well. After that, you will be headed toward your hotel.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Seti River Gourge, K.I. Singh Pool Me he equivocado en la opinión que he mandado hace un rato pues es Gratis, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
At the end of the day, you will visit Seti George.
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Accommodation included: Hotel Crystal Palace, Pokhara (or similar)
Day 9: Pokhara to Kathmandu via Bandipur (distance: 240 km - duration: 8 hours)Stop At: Bandipur, Bandipur, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Today, it is time to drive back to Kathmandu, for your final days in Nepal. After around 2-3 hours of driving, we will make a stop of around 1 hour to explore Bandipur which is a beautiful old town. After lunch (at our own expense) we continue our journey toward Kathmandu.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: 4 star accommodation at Yatri suits and Spa, Thamel, Kathmandu (or similar)
Day 10: Departure dayPass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Approximately 3 hours before departure, you will be transferred to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight onwards.
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Deluxe 10 day trip (English)
7/29/2022 - 4/3/2025| Monday - Saturday : | 09:45 AM - 05:15 PM |
| Sunday : | 10:15 AM - 05:15 PM |
Duration: 10 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Airports- Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu Nepal
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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