Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Lumbini Tour - 11 Days

Upon your arrival a representative from Trekking Planner Nepal will be waiting for you in the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport. As you meet, the representative will greet you and transfer your luggage in a private vehicle. Afterwards you will be taken to your hotel with a scenic drive in a private vehicle. When you arrive at the hotel, the company representative will help you with the check in and all the required logistics will be handled. Then, you can rest for a while and later in the afternoon you will meet the company owner for detail description about the tour. In the evening you will be treated with welcome dinner in an authentic Nepalese restaurant with dance and music. After dinner you can head back to the hotel and stay overnight in Kathmandu.

As you wake up in your hotel in Kathmandu a fulfilling breakfast will be waiting for you. After breakfast you will wait in the hotel lobby where a guide from Trekking Planner Nepal will pick you up for a tour around the capital city. Today you will visit various UNESCO world heritage sites that include Soyambhunath stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.

During your tour of Soyambhunath stupa be sure to look out for items on display by the local vendors along the 365 steps. Similarly, visit the painting and Thanka shops and explore the area to gain insights about how beautifully the stupa blends the Hindu and Buddhist religion.

Likewise on your visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, see the Newari architectural marvels located in the premise. Click photographs of the Bhairab statue and three chowks situated inside the durbar square. As the exploration of the square completes head onto the oldest Hindu temple known as the Pashupatinath temple. Practice prayers and give offerings on the temple devoted to Lord Shiva. Similarly, spend time by exploring the cremation ghats and have conversation with the sadhus and gurus. Do not miss the top attractions of the temple.

Afterwards head onto Boudha to explore the Boudhanath stupa which is decorated by colorful prayer flags and spinning prayer wheels. Get insights of the prevailing Buddhist culture of the area and savor local dishes in Boudha for lunch. As the exploration of the heritage sites completes return to Thamel where you can explore the tourist hub on your own. You can have dinner at your choice of interest or at the hotel where you will stay for the night. Spend the night in Kathmandu.

Today you will wake up early in the morning and have breakfast or get a packed lunch from the hotel. Afterward, our guide will escort you to the nearby bus station for a drive to Pokhara. The drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu lasts from seven to ten hours depending upon the traffic. However, it may be longer due to ongoing construction along different sections of the road. The road condition is often good while some sections can be bumpy due to the construction works.

You will travel from Thankot after leaving Kathmandu alongside the river road and come across various waterfalls, and prominent villages like Naubise, Thakre, Gajuri, and Benighat to reach Mugling. You can have a detour at Kurintar, Mugling where the famous Manakamana temple is located. You can take the ropeway or cable car to reach the hilltop temple and seek blessings. The Manakamana temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Hindu goddess Bhagwati. Mana translates to heart and Kamana means wish, so it is believed that Bhagwati grants wishes to those who visit here. Lunch can be done at any favorable place of interest. 

With the optional visit to Manakamana, you will continue on the road to Pokhara. From Manakamana, you will drive for around 4 hours to reach Pokhara. As you move from Manakamana, you will pass through lively market towns, suspension bridges, local tea shops, and restaurants. Driving along the hilly area, you will get close to Pokhara, then the landscape opens up toward the Annapurna region. You can catch the first glimpse of Machhapuchre and Lamjung Himal. 

Once you reach Pokhara, you will be transferred to a hotel where you will have dinner. If time favors you can stroll around the streets of Pokhara to see the nightlife. After dinner, return to the room and stay the night.

As you wake up, you will have breakfast and get on to the tour of Pokhara. In the morning you will hike towards the Sarangkot view point to see the mesmerizing sunrise view and the views of the Annapurna range.     Afterwards you will return and explore the top attractions of Pokhara including Devi’s fall, Cave, Pumdikot, Peace Stupa, Bindabasini Temple and many more.

You can explore Shree Bindabasini temple after a quality time in Sarangkot Sunrise Pokhara which provides views of the Himalayas from the North and view of Pokhara city from the south. Afterwards you can visit the lakeside area that surrounds the Phewa Lake where boating can be done. You can visit the divine Tal Barahi Temple that is located in the middle of the Lake which is dedicated to the Goddess Durga.

Later you can explore Devi’s fall which was dedicated to a Swiss female who lost her life while swimming there. Similarly, you can explore the lime stone cave along the route to Peace Stupa. The peace stupa is also known as Shanti Stupa which represents the Buddhist culture which symbolizes peace and is located at 1100 meters on Anadu Hill.

From Peace Stupa you can head onto Pumdikot which is a hill station where the second tallest statue of Shiva in Nepal is located. After exploration of the prominent places in Pokhara, later in the evening you can explore the vibrant city. You can visit various restaurants, clubs and shops for shopping, drinking, tasting local cuisines and many more. You can have dinner at your own place of interest. As the dawn comes around head back to the hotel and rest. Stay overnight at Pokhara hotel.

Today after breakfast you will continue on the road from Pokhara to Chitwan. The distance from Pokhara to Chitwan takes about six to seven hours while covering 171 kilometers/106.254 miles. From Pokhara you will come across various prominent villages like Shukla Gandaki, Byas, and Bandipur to reach Chitwan.

Similarly, you can also take a detour at Bandipur before heading towards Chitwan which is a not to miss destination located at Tanahun District of Nepal. You can eat traditional Dal Bhat in Bandipur and other local cuisines. On the other hand, you can explore the local area including the Tani mai temple, Marty’s Memorial Park and Tudikhel. After a quick stop in Bandipur you can continue towards Chitwan. Upon reaching Chitwan settle in an accommodation place and enjoy dinner. After dinner you can rest and stay overnight in Chitwan.

After you wake up have a delicious breakfast in Chitwan. After breakfast get ready because you are going to explore the Chitwan National Park today. You will need to pay certain amount of money for the entry fee to the national park. As you enter the national park you can begin the exploration through a jeep jungle safari or on an elephant back. The choice is yours to make. During the jungle safari you can see various wild animals and birds like Royal Bengal Tiger, one horned Rhino, Asian Openbill, Grey headed fish eagle and many more. You can get involved in other activities like jungle walk, canoeing, elephant bath any many according to your wish. Later in the evening you can visit the Tharu village for a memorable cultural program. You can savor Tharu cuisines and enjoy music and dances in the program where you will be the center of attraction. Be sure eat, drink and enjoy as much as possible.

After the program you can settle in the accommodation place and rest. Stay overnight in Chitwan.

As you wake up, get yourself a fulfilling breakfast and prepare to leave Chitwan and return to Kathmandu. The return trip will take about four to five hours depending upon the road condition and traffic. You will connect to Prithivi highway at Mugling and head back to Kathmandu. Similarly, you can also do river rafting in Trishuli River which is considered one of the renowned adventure sports in Nepal. A ticket price is required for rafting as well and there is an option for kayaking also. Similarly, the group for rafting consists of one to sixteen individuals, and children above 10 years are allowed for rafting. As the detour completes you can head on the road to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu you will meet the company owner and give feedback about the experience of the trip. Afterward, you will have a farewell dinner at one of the restaurants in Thamel. Then after you can rest and stay overnight at Kathmandu.

A representative from Trekking Planner Nepal will transfer you towards Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure. You will have to reach at the airport one hour before your departure time. Once you board the plane your Kathmandu Chitwan and Pokhara city tour with Nepal Trekking Planner will come to an end. Best wishes for your future endeavours.