About this trip
This 10-day tour covers Nepal's main draws in one trip: the medieval cities of the Kathmandu Valley, the lake town of Pokhara, and a wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park.
You'll spend time exploring temples, stupas and squares that go back centuries, then head to the hills for mountain views and a change of pace in Pokhara, before finishing with a jungle safari in the Terai lowlands.
It's a broad, well-rounded introduction to the country — heritage, mountains and wildlife in one go — with coach travel between stops and some sections privately guided.
What you'll do
- Visit UNESCO sites in Kathmandu including Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath and Swayambhunath
- Explore the heritage city of Bhaktapur and its wood-carved architecture
- Take in mountain and sunrise views over the Himalayas from Pokhara
- See Devi's Falls, Gupteshwor Cave and the Seti River gorge
- Go on a jungle safari with bird-watching and nature walks in Chitwan National Park
- Try boating on Phewa Lake in Pokhara
- Travel between destinations is by coach or bus
- Suits a range of ages, including families
- Combines guided sightseeing with some free time
Worth it if you want well-guided cultural immersion across Nepal's key sites with solid logistics. Think twice if you need flexibility—the itinerary appears fairly fixed despite one mention of programme adjustment.
- Guides like Machhindra and Aneel are genuinely knowledgeable, friendly, and actively enhance the experience with cultural insights.
- Covers major UNESCO sites efficiently—Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, Durbar Square, plus Pokhara and Chitwan in 10 days.
- Guides recommend and facilitate add-ons like the Everest mountain flight; check what's included versus what costs extra upfront.
- Airport pickup and hotel quality are reliable throughout; Pokhara accommodation includes lake views and access to local Newari food.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Kathmandu · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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