5 Days Golden Triangle Tour by flight

The 5-day Golden Triangle Tour by Flight (Cover Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara, & Lumbini) tour by flight is a popular travel itinerary in Nepal. It begins in Kathmandu, the capital city, where travelers can explore historic sites like the Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu durbar square, and Swayambhunath Stupa. The tour then takes you to Chitwan…

Overview:

Duration: 5 Days

Trip Code: DNTT-T-5D-07

Maximum Altitude: 1700m/5577ft

Destination: Nepal

Arrival on: Kathmandu

Departure from: Kathmandu

Best Season: Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec/Feb/Mar/Apr/May

Physical rating: Easy

Why you'll love this trip?
  • Time-saving: Using flights for transportation between cities will save you a lot of time compared to driving or taking a bus. This means you will have more time to explore each destination and see more sights.
  • Comfort: Flights are generally more comfortable than other modes of transportation, particularly for long distances. You will be able to relax and enjoy the views from above.
  • Scenic views: Flying over Nepal provides stunning panoramic views of the Himalayas and the surrounding landscapes. It's a unique and memorable way to experience the country's beauty.
  • Variety of destinations: This tour covers four of Nepal's most popular tourist destinations, each with its own unique culture, history, and natural beauty. You'll get a taste of everything Nepal has to offer.
  • Convenience: The tour includes flights between each city, which means you won't have to worry about arranging transportation or dealing with the hassle of public transport.
Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu[altitude 1400 m/4595ft]
Day 02. Kathmandu-Chitwan[altitude 415m/1361ft]
Day 03. Chitwan-Pokhara[altitude 830m/2723ft]
Day 04. Pokhara-Lumbini-Kathmandu
Day 05. Depart from Kathmand

Birth Place of Lord Buddha-Lumbini (World Heritage Site)Pashupatinath temple (World Heritage Site)Lumbini (World Heritage Site)Lumbini (World Heritage Site)​Phewa Lake in PokharaOne Horn Rhino-Chitwan National Park (World Heritage Site)Elephant Bathing-Chitwan National Park (World Heritage Site)Canoeing-Chitwan National Park (World Heritage Site)Himalaya view from Sarangkot; PokharaSunrise view from Sarangkot, PokharaBhaktapur Durbar square (World Heritage Site)​Traditional Nepali dance with Nepali dinner (Complimentary in our package)

Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu[altitude 1400 m/4595ft]
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. Explore the city's famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu durbar square, Pashupatinath Temple & Boudhanath stupa
 
Accommodation: 
  • Hotel [1 Night]
Optional Activities:
  • Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at the Nepali restaurant [complimentary]
Meals Included:
  • There are no Meals included on this day 
Day 02. Kathmandu-Chitwan[altitude 415m/1361ft]
After delicious breakfast, early morning (08:10) flight to Chitwan [20min], after arrived in airport, transfer to hotel about 1 hrs 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:
  • Elephant safari 
  • Tharu Village tour
  • Tharu cultural dance presentation s or a slide show presentation
Accommodation: 
  • Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]
Meals Included:
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner 
Day 03. Chitwan-Pokhara[altitude 830m/2723ft]
Take a morning (10:05) flight to Pokhara, the gateway to the Annapurna mountain range.
Upon arrived, transfer to hotel, Check into your hotel and head out for a scenic boat ride on Phewa Lake; start sightseeing tour of Bindabasini temple, Davis fall, Gupteswori Mahadev cave, Tibetan refugee camp & Seti gorge 
Afternoon; Visit world Peace Stupa 
In the evening, explore the vibrant Lakeside area and enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants.
 
Accommodation: 
  • Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
  • Breakfast 
Day 04. Pokhara-Lumbini-Kathmandu
Early morning drive/by Cable car [by cable car, extra USD 10 per person] to Sarangkot [1700m/5577ft] for sunrise and close-up view of Annapurna & Fishtail Mountain range
After breakfast, Take a morning (11:55) flight to Bhairahawa in Gautam Buddha International Airport, the closest airport to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Upon arrival, meet with guide in Airport/Lumbini & visit the Maya Devi Temple and the sacred gardens of Lumbini. Learn about the history and significance of Buddhism and explore the nearby monasteries.
Take a evening (20:20 hrs) flight back to Kathmandu  
 
Accommodation: 
  • Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
  • Breakfast 
Day 05. Depart from Kathmandu
Today is your last day in the highest country on earth 
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 

2024 2025

Price For 2023
Package Categories Group size SRS extra bed child w/ bed child w/o bed
Single 2 Person 3 to 5 6 to 8 9 to 10
luxury 2240 1485 1430 1255 1175 315 1150 850 635
comfort 1890 1290 1240 1070 990 160 970 730 570
standard 1715 1195 1150 980 905 100 885 650 545
budget 1675 1155 1115 945 870 95 840 615 530
Price For 2024
Package Categories Group size SRS extra bed child w/ bed child w/o bed
Single 2 Person 3 to 5 6 to 8 9 to 10
budget 2295 1525 1470 1290 1205 315 1120 865 645
1940 1320 1275 1095 1010 160 990 740 575
1765 1225 1180 1005 925 100 900 660 550
1720 1185 1140 970 890 95 860 620 535

Notes: 

  • The above rates are net inclusive all taxes & per person on twin/double sharing basis. 
  • SRS-single room supplement
  • All the above optional activities are just for your information and subject to available at the time of tour period. You will do these activities if time permitted during your travel time and you are interested. Our itinerary is already with day by day activities and we made itinerary to fit all tourist. 
  • The timing of sightseeing points shall be fixing by local operator due to traffic & weather conditions 
  • Non-refundable for any cancellation that made by clients after tour start  
  • Following guide are available on the supplementary charge: "Spanish, Germany, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese & Korean etc as per your requirement"

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • All 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
  • Lumbini tour with an English speaking local guide  
  • All applicable monument entrance fees
  • Kathmandu to Chitwan flight tickets
  • Chitwan to Pokhara flight tickets
  • Pokhara to Lumbini flight tickets 
  • Lumbini to Kathmandu flight tickets 
  • All government and local taxes
  • Daily buffet breakfast in all hotels
  • All accommodation in the mention hotel 

Category

Hotel Details

Luxury

2 Nights Yak & Yeti or similar in Kathmandu

1 Night Jungle Villa resort or similar in Chitwan

1 Night Sarangkot Mountain Lodge or similar in Pokhara

Comfort

2 Nights Maya Manor Boutique Hotel or similar in Kathmandu

1 Night Rhino Residency resort or similar in Chitwan

1 Night Hotel Barahi or similar in Pokhara

Standard

2 Nights Hotel Le Himalaya or similar in Kathmandu

1 Night Jungle world resort or similar in Chitwan

1 Night Dahlia Boutique Hotel or similar in Pokhara

Budget

2 Nights Hotel Arts or similar in Kathmandu

1 Night Jungle world resort or similar in Chitwan

1 Night Hotel Queens Park  or similar in Pokhara

PRICE EXCLUDES:

  • Nepal Visa fees & International airfare   
  • Tips for driver & guide [It is not compulsory but recommended]
  • Entrance fees for children in case of needed in any sightseeing place 
  • 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

Estimated Personal Expenses

Bellow total expenses is base on Market and estimated; it can be bit higher or lower as per hotels, shops and restaurants as well as how much you will do expenses. So, we will recommend you to use extra service out of the hotels like restaurant, department store, local market etc. We will also guide you how to save money during the your Nepal tours; once you will arrived in Nepal. This Information is just for your kind information to estimate your tour budget.

Package Category Lunch/Dinner Waters[3 bottle per day] Total per person on USD
Luxury  240 $5 $240
Comfort 160 $5 $165
Standard 120 $5 $125
Budget 100 $5 $105

Why choose DNTT?

  • We are local tour operator 
  • 99% satisfied customers
  • Prompt response
  • 100%  Instant booking confirmation
  • Secure online payment gateway without extra charges
  • Personal care 
  • 24 hrs & 7 weeks available in email & Viber/WhatsApp +977 9851148105
  • 12 years of experienced in tour & trekking operation
  • All insured vehicle we use in our tour 
  • All insured trekking guide & porter 
  • Government certified guide 
  • Trustworthy travel agency
  • Unbeatable value for money
  • Real care customer service
  • Tailor made itinerary as per clients interest 
  • Flexibility in itinerary, price, dates & during the tour operation 
  • You can book upto 10 person group directly through website; so you can travel togather with your family, co-worker, realtivies.

GENERAL INFORMATION
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, 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

On Arrival Visa Fee

  • 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.

INFORMATION FOR INDIAN CITIZENS: 

Visa is not require for an Indian citizens For updated information: Click here

Identity documents required for Indian citizen going to/coming from Nepal by Air:-

  • Valid National passport.
  • Photo Identity card issued by the Government of India/State Govt./UT Administration in India to their employees or Election ID card issued by Election Commission of India.
  • Emergency Certificate issued by Embassy of India, Kathmandu.
  • Identity Certificate issued by Embassy of India, Kathmandu.
  • Persons in the age of group of above 65 years and below 15 years would be exempted from the requirement of approved identity documents mentioned at SL. No. (i),(ii),(iii) and (iv). However, they must have some documents with photograph to confirm their age and identity such as PAN card, Driving license, CGHS card, Ration card etc.
  • Children between the age group of 15 to 18 years may be allowed to travel between India and Nepal on the strength of Identity certificate issued by the principal of the school in the prescribed performa.
  • In case of a family (family means husband wife, minor children and parents) traveling together, the approved identification document at SL. NO.(i) ),(ii),(iii) and (iv) would not be insisted from all the family members if one of the adult members of the family has in possession of one of the prescribed identification document  at SL. NO.(i) ,(ii),(iii) and (iv). However, the other family members must have some proof of their identity with photograph and their relationship as a family viz. CGHS card, Ration card, Driving license, ID card issued by school/college etc.

Note:-

  • Aadhaar (UID) card is not an acceptable travel document for travel to Nepal/Bhutan.
  • Certificate of Registration issued by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, Nepal to Indian nationals is not an acceptable travel document for travelling between India and Nepal.  
  • The Emergency Certificate & Identity Certificate issued by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu will be valid for single journey for travelling back to India

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% 

TIPPING:
If you are happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many destinations. We recommend that any tips are given to the intended recipient by a member of your group, rather than collected and passed on by the group leader.
The following amounts are based on local considerations and just our suggestion:
Hotel porters: NPR50-100 is adequate for porters that assist you with bags to your room.
Restaurants: Please check the bill and if there is an addition of 10% service charge, there is no requirement for tipping. Otherwise, 5-10% of the total bill amount is appropriate.
Local guides: Throughout your trip, you may at times have a local guide in addition to your leader. We suggest US$4-5 per person, per day for local guides. (Including city tour guides, jungle guides, rafting guides, assistant trek guides)
Porters: Throughout your trip, you may at times have a porter in addition to your leader. We suggest US$4-5 per person, per day, per porter.
Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest a higher tip for those more involved with the group however, a base of US$4-5 per person, per day is generally appropriate.
Local transport: For a city tour, we suggest US$3 per person, per day.
Your Group Leader: You may also consider tipping your leader for outstanding service throughout your trip. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however, as a guideline US$4-5 per person, per day can be used. Of course, you are free to tip more or less, as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

NOTE: Please do not tip with coins or notes of or less than NPR50, or dirty and ripped notes. This is regarded culturally as an insult.