Nepal
8 Days Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan & Nagarkot Tour
Overview
The 8 Days Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan & Nagarkot Tour is a perfect way to explore the beauty and culture of Nepal in just eight days. This tour takes you to the most popular destinations in the country, giving you a mix of city life, natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural experiences.
Your journey begins with a warm welcome at Kathmandu airport by our representative. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and is known for its rich history and UNESCO World Heritage sites. During your stay, you will visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and the historic Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which showcases the traditional architecture and culture of the Kathmandu Valley.
Next, the Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan & Nagarkot Tour takes you on a scenic drive to Pokhara, a beautiful city known for its lakes and mountain views. In Pokhara, you will enjoy a breathtaking sunrise over the Himalayas from Sarangkot. You can also explore popular attractions such as Bindabasini Temple, Davis Fall, and the mysterious Gupteshwor Cave. Don’t miss the boating experience on Phewa Lake, where you can visit the serene Tal Barahi Temple situated on an island in the middle of the lake.
After Pokhara, the tour continues with a drive to Chitwan National Park. This park is famous for its rich wildlife, including Bengal tigers, rhinos, and elephants. During your stay in Chitwan, you will participate in exciting activities such as an Elephant or Jeep Safari, a canoe ride, and a visit to the Elephant Breeding Center or the Crocodile Breeding Center. The Tharu cultural program is also a highlight, offering insight into the local community’s traditions.
The Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan & Nagarkot Tour concludes with a drive to Nagarkot, a hill station near Kathmandu known for its stunning sunrise views of the Himalayas. From Nagarkot, you can witness the majestic peaks, including Mount Everest, on a clear day. The tour wraps up with a farewell Nepali cultural dinner in Kathmandu before your departure with unforgettable memories.
With the Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan & Nagarkot Tour, you’ll experience the best of Nepal, from vibrant cities and peaceful lakes to wildlife adventures and mountain views.
Why you'll love 8 Days Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan & Nagarkot Tour ?
Diverse Experiences:
This tour offers a rich variety of experiences, from exploring Kathmandu's ancient temples and vibrant culture to enjoying the serene beauty of Pokhara's lakes and mountain views. It also includes exciting wildlife adventures in Chitwan National Park and breathtaking sunrises in Nagarkot.
Scenic Beauty:
The tour covers some of Nepal's most stunning landscapes. In Pokhara, visitors can enjoy the picturesque Phewa Lake and panoramic views of the Himalayas. Nagarkot is renowned for its spectacular sunrise views over the Himalayan range, making it a perfect spot for nature lovers and photographers.
Cultural Immersion:
Kathmandu's historic sites, such as Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa, offer a deep dive into Nepal's rich cultural and religious heritage. Visitors get to experience traditional Nepali architecture, art, and festivals.
Wildlife Adventure:
Chitwan National Park provides a thrilling opportunity to spot diverse wildlife, including Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceroses, and various bird species. Activities like jungle safaris, canoe rides, and guided nature walks add an adventurous element to the tour.
Best Time to Enjoy the 8 Days Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan & Nagarkot Tour
The best time to enjoy the 8 Days Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan & Nagarkot Tour is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons.
Spring (March to May)
Spring is a fantastic time to embark on the 8 Days Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan & Nagarkot Tour. The weather is mild and pleasant, with daytime temperatures in Kathmandu and Pokhara ranging from 16°C to 26°C (61°F to 79°F). Clear skies offer breathtaking views of the snow-capped Himalayas. This season’s comfortable weather is ideal for exploring cultural sites, enjoying the natural wonders of Pokhara, and experiencing the wildlife of Chitwan.
Autumn (September to November)
Autumn is another excellent time for this tour. After the monsoon season, the skies are generally clear, and temperatures are comfortable, ranging from 15°C to 26°C (59°F to 79°F). This season is perfect for outdoor activities, with exceptional visibility of the mountains. You can enjoy stunning views of the Himalayas, partake in activities like boating in Pokhara, and visit iconic sites in Kathmandu without the interruption of rain. Autumn also provides a pleasant climate for wildlife safaris in Chitwan and sunrise views in Nagarkot.
Winter (December to February)
Winter, though colder, with temperatures ranging from 1°C to 15°C (34°F to 59°F), offers clear skies and excellent visibility for mountain views. If you don’t mind the chill, winter can still be a good time for the tour. You can enjoy fewer crowds at popular sites, making for a more serene experience. However, be prepared for cold temperatures, especially in higher altitude areas like Nagarkot.
Summer/Monsoon (June to August)
The summer season brings monsoon rains, leading to high humidity and heavy rainfall. While it’s possible to travel during this period, be prepared for wet conditions that may obscure mountain views and potentially disrupt outdoor activities and domestic flights. The monsoon season can also cause delays in travel plans due to weather-related disruptions.
In conclusion, the best times to enjoy the 8 Days Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan & Nagarkot Tour are during the spring and autumn seasons, when the weather is most favorable for exploring Nepal’s stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
Itinerary
On arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Destination Nepal Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the city on your own or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- There are no Meals included on this day
After breakfast, drive around [210 km-5-6 hrs] to Pokhara, passing through valleys, rivers, terrace fields and some spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges.
Today evening free time to explore around Lake side [around Phewa Lake]
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Early morning drive to Sarangkot [1700m/5577ft] for sunrise and close-up view of Annapurna & Fishtail Mountain range
After breakfast, Half day city tour of Bindabasini temple, Davis fall, Gupteswori Mahadev cave, Tibetan refugee camp & Seti gorge
You will get a early morning wakeup call from the reception as we need to drive 12 km from the city of Pokhara to see the sunrise and the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri range. Your city guide will come to receive you after breakfast and drive towards the Davis fall, named after a Swiss coupled washed away by the waterfall in 1961. Then cross the road and go to the Gupteshwor cave with a self created statue of Lord shiva and the view of Davis fall coming down from the other side. A 5 minutes walk from the Gupteshwor cave is the Tibetan refugee camp where you can see Tibetan refugees doing different kinds of work for livelihood such as making carpets, making jewelries with semi precious stones and selling things to tourist. After spending some time to understand Tibet and its political conditions in the area we head towards the Bindabasini temple and the Seti river gorge.
Free time for adventure activities or self visit around Lake Side [Around Phewa Lake]
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Today after breakfast, drive around [160 km-4-5 hrs] to Chitwan, passing through valleys, the banks of the Seti & Narayani River, terrace fields we can see. After arriving and settling in, you will be introduced to the camp staff and resident naturalists who will discuss the program. There is some flexibility, and activities may vary depending on the time of the year, and on wildlife movements. A late-afternoon safari will take you through forests and across grasslands to observe the varied and exciting wildlife in the park. In the early evening the local Tharu dance troupe may perform a cultural program. You will then enjoy dinner and afterwards you will be free to relax in the bar and discuss the day’s sightings or listen to the exotic sounds of the jungle at night.
Activities Includes:
- Tharu Village tour
- Tharu cultural dance presentation s or a slide show presentation
Accommodation:
- Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Embark on an early-morning excursion. This could include either another safari to different parts of the park (in search of the great rhino, deer, and exotic bird life) or joining one of the other activities available in the park. Tiger sightings are rare these days, but these magnificent animals do inhabit the park. After breakfast you will leave the lodge and go on a dugout canoe adventure on the Rapti River. This is an exciting trip with chances to view marsh mugger crocodiles and various birds that inhabit the riverbanks. A program will be organized for the rest of the day, and may include further excursions by jeep or a visit to one of the nearby villages.
Activities Includes:
- Bird watching
- Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari (depend on Resort location)
- Elephant Breeding Centre or Crocodile Breeding centre (depend on Resort location)
- Tharu cultural dance presentation or a slide show presentation.
Accommodation:
- Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
After breakfast, drive to Nagarkot 210km-5-6hrs];
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Wake up early to see the sunrise on the Himalayan ranges including Mount Everest.
After breakfast, Arrival and full day sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur durbar square, Boudhanath stupa & Pashupatinath temple
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a well preserved fine UNESCO world heritage site where you will witness the 55-window palace, the Golden Gate, Nyatapole temple, stone temple and many more. Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world, and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhnath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus all over the world.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Optional Activities:
- Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at the Nepali restaurant [complimentary]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Today is your last day in the highest country on earth.
Breakfast at the hotel
Free time until departure
Transfer to the international airport for final departure (Or stay longer for short tours - ask us)
We hope you had a magical experience in the Himalayas and we hope to see you again soon.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Includes
- Airport pick up & drop by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
- All tours & transfer as per the given itinerary by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
- Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with an English speaking trained, professional guide
- Pokhara city tour and Sarangkot Sunrise tour with an English speaking local guide
- Naturalist guide, program as mention in itinerary and entrance fees in Chitwan
- All applicable monument entrance fees
- All government and local taxes
- Daily buffet breakfast in Kathmandu, Pokhara & Nagarkot
- Daily Buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner in Chitwan
- All accommodation in the mention hotel
- 2 Nights The Soaltee Kathmandu or similar in Kathmandu
- 2 Nights Sarangkot Mountain Lodge or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Jungle Villa resort(Safari Villa) or similar in Chitwan
- 1 Night Hotel Mystic Mountain or similar in Nagarkot
- 2 Nights Hotel Barahi Kathmandu or similar in Kathmandu
- 2 Nights Hotel Barahi Pokhara or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Jungle Villa resort(Elephant Villa) or similar in Chitwan
- 1 Night Soaltee Westernd Resort or similar in Nagarkot
- 2 Nights Kantipur Village or similar in Kathmandu
- 2 Nights Aabas Pokhara or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Park Safari Resort or similar in Chitwan
- 1 Night Himalayan Villa or similar in Nagarkot
- 2 Nights Hotel Arts or similar in Kathmandu
- 2 Nights Majheri Resort & Spa or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Jungle World Resort or similar in Chitwan
- 1 Night Himalayan Villa or similar in Nagarkot
Excludes
- Nepal Visa fees & International airfare
- Tips for driver & guide [It is not compulsory but recommended]
- Meals [Lunch & dinner: US$ 10-20 per lunch/dinner]
- Personal expenses such as insurance, medical charges, laundry, shopping, liquor etc
- Cost arising by flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides/emergency evacuation and reasons beyond our control
EPE (Estimated Personal Expenses)
The daily expenses per person listed below are based on market estimates and can vary slightly depending on the hotels, shops, and restaurants you choose, as well as your spending habits. We recommend using services outside of hotels, such as local restaurants, department stores, and markets, to save money.
Upon your arrival in Nepal, we will guide you on how to save money during your tour. This information is provided to help you estimate your tour budget.
Package Category | Lunch, dinner & Water |
---|---|
Luxury | US$ 60-70 Per person per night |
Comfort | US$ 50-60 Per person per night |
Standard | US$ 40-50 Per person per night |
Budget | US$ 30-40 Per person per night |
Informations
GENERAL INFORMATION
TIPPING
Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trip. Tips are not mandatory in Nepal but recommended. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. Where restaurant meals are involved, the tipping is usually 10% of the bill. We would like to request all travelers to give tips separately for driver & guide. Our suggestion is US$ 5 per day by per tourist to driver if same driver is there for whole trip & US$ 10 per day to guide.
VISA
All visitors except the Indian nationals must hold passport and valid visa. Visa can be obtained at the Nepalese diplomatic missions and consulates abroad. Visa is also issued at the entry points. It can be extended at the Department of Immigration, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fee. People willing to get entry Visa at the airport or any of the land entry points are required to fill a visa form with passport photograph. So, please download form from the link below (visa form) and get ready while you are passing through the immigration Point. Only People of these countries do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal: - Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, and Palestine, Afghanistan. For more and updated information: Click here
VISA FEES
15 Days: 30 US$
30 Days: 50 US$
90 Days: 125 US$
Additional 25 USD for a multiple re-entry facility
Tourist Visa Extension
* Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 45 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 3 per day. 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay
* Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January – December).
Gratis Visa is issued free of cost in case of following categories of Visa applicants:
Children below 10 years (except US citizens)
Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa year. Afghan citizens are eligible for Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of Department of Immigration. If you are an Afghan citizen, you can request concerned institution inviting you to Nepal for necessary paperwork with Department of Immigration to get you Gratis Visa ‘On Arrival’.
Non-Residential Nepali (NRN) card holder (issued by MOFA /Nepali diplomatic missions abroad)
Chinese Nationals
Diplomatic/Official passport holders for diplomatic/official visits
PASSPORT AND VISAS:
You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip; please refer to the Trip Notes for details. We are not responsible if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct passport, visa or other travel documentation.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Your booking will be confirmed by email once we receive your deposit of 40% of total trip cost & the balance 60% of total trip cost after on arrival in Kathmandu.
CANCELATION
In case of cancellation by the Traveller, the Agency has the right to charge a percentage cancellation fee according to the following scale:
Up to 30 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 20%
15-29 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 30%
7-14 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 60%
6 or less days until the “Trip Start Day” and in the event of non-appearance a fees of 90%
For trip postpone, we will not take any charges
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