9 Days | Experience the magic of Nepal from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park.
Discover a land of diversity and spirituality on this nine-day Premium adventure through Nepal. Lift the lid on daily life and traditional culture as you travel with an experienced local leader and get to know Nepal’s warm and wonderful people. Explore the energetic capital of Kathmandu, then travel to Pokhara, sitting beneath spectacular snow-capped peaks. Spend two nights in a jungle oasis, visit a Tibetan community and search for endemic wildlife in Chitwan National Park. See the Himalayas, the Annapurna Range and take a special cooking class with a social enterprise that helps disadvantaged women in Nepal.
Trip overview
- Start
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Finish
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Nepal
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Premium
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- HNPN
Our best 4-star accommodation and the highest level of service
All must-see locations plus authentic experiences exclusive to Premium
Trips led by our most experienced and highest-rated local leaders
- Soak up wild surroundings during a two-night Feature Stay in a first-class jungle oasis on the banks of the Rapti River, opposite Chitwan National Park.
- Get an intimate look at Nepali culture and cuisine during an unforgettable Exclusive Experience – a cooking class with the Seven Women, a social enterprise helping disadvantaged women in Nepal.
- Visit a Tibetan community during an Exclusive Experience where you’ll learn about local life, enjoy a traditional cooking demonstration and sit down together for lunch.
- See panoramic views of Himalayan peaks from Sarangkot Viewpoint and admire the Annapurna Range and Fishtail Mountain (Machhapuchhare).
- Discover the capital's rich cultural and artistic heritage with this trip beginning and ending in Kathmandu. If you have time, why not extend your stay and explore at your own pace.
- The drive from Pokhara to Chitwan is on very windy roads as you climb up and down mountains, be prepared for a lot of corners and don't forget to buckle up.
- A moderate fitness level is required for the hike in Pokhara and walks in Chitwan National Park. This trip does not go to high altitude, so acclimatising will be relatively easy.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Inclusions
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Private vehicle, Plane, Jeep, Canoe
Hotel (6 nights), Chitwan Feature Stay (2 nights)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
- Kathmandu - Welcome dinner
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Kathmandu - Pashupatinath Temple
- Kathmandu - Durbar Square
- Kathmandu - Boudhanath Stupa and Monastery visit
- Kathmandu - Thangka Painting Studio Visit
- Kathmandu - Swayambhunath Temple
- Bhaktapur - Leader-led walking tour
- Nagarkot - Sunset local cocktail at Club Himalaya (one drink included)
- Kathmandu - Cooking class at Sungava Nepal
- Pokhara - Phewa Tal Lake boat trip
- Pokhara - Peace Pagoda
- Pokhara - Tibetan community visit with momo lunch
- Pokhara - International Mountain Museum
- Pokhara - Sarangkot Viewpoint
- Chitwan NP - Village tour
- Chitwan - Sunset Snacks by Rapti River
- Chitwan - Private bush dinner (on hotel grounds)
- Chitwan - Canoe Safari
- Chitwan - Jeep Safari Tour
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 20kg for check in luggage and 5kg for carry on. You can store excess luggage at the start point hotel.
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