Nepal with Chitwan: Kathmandu, Pokhara & the Jungle

Highlights

• Kathmandu’s stupas and squares
• Pokhara and the Annapurna view
• A jeep safari and canoe ride in Chitwan
• Nagarkot or Bhaktapur on the last day

Day by day

1. 1

   Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu

   flight or border crossing Night in Kathmandu

   Met in Kathmandu, by air from India or via the Kakarbhitta border and Bhadrapur.

2. 2

   Day 2: Kathmandu

   local Night in Kathmandu

   Swayambhunath, Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath.

3. 3

   Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara

   about 6 to 7 hrs Night in Pokhara

   West to Pokhara.

4. 4

   Day 4: Pokhara

   local Night in Pokhara

   Sarangkot sunrise, the Peace Pagoda and Phewa lake.

5. 5

   Day 5: Pokhara to Chitwan

   about 4 to 5 hrs Night in Chitwan

   Down to the lowlands at Sauraha, on the edge of Chitwan National Park. Tharu village walk at sunset.

6. 6

   Day 6: Chitwan

   local Night in Chitwan

   A canoe ride on the Rapti and a jeep safari in search of rhino and deer.

7. 7

   Day 7: Chitwan to Kathmandu

   about 5 hrs Night in Kathmandu

   Back up to the valley, with Bhaktapur in the afternoon.

8. 8

   Day 8: Departure

   airport or border Departure

   Fly home, or back to Bhadrapur and across the border to NJP.

Permits

What sets the price

We do not publish a fixed price, because the same itinerary costs very differently in May and in February, in a standard room and a mountain-view suite. Your quote depends on:

• SeasonSpring, autumn and holidays cost more than the quiet months.
• Hotel categoryStandard, deluxe or premium, and whether rooms face the view.
• VehicleSedan, SUV or a larger vehicle for groups; reserved or shared.
• Group sizeMore travellers share the vehicle and lower the cost per head.
• Add-onsZero Point, Nathu La, the toy train or a guide where needed.