Best of Nepal Tour - 10 Days

As you approach Kathmandu from the air on a clear day, the snow-capped mountain peaks sprawl below you, making an astounding view. Here begins a chain of unforgettable memories that will stay in your heart for a very long time.

Our office representative will meet you at the airport with a driver to drive you to your hotel in Thamel. After assisting you with checking into the hotel, our staff will give you an overview of your daily schedule for the next 9 days. You're now free to spend the rest of the day on your own terms. We suggest you check out Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is within walking distance of your stay, and try out some Momo.

After breakfast at the hotel, we take you on a full-day sightseeing tour with stops at the Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Syambhunath Temple, and Patan Durbar Square, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the biggest temples of Lord Shiva and is a popular Hindu pilgrimage. You can witness the cremation ceremony at the bank of the Bagmati river, where the temple is located. Only a few kilometers away is Bouddhanath Stupa, a grand Buddhist stupa maintaining peace within the chaos of Kathmandu city.

You will visit the Syambhunath in the afternoon, also famous as Monkey Temple, due to the presence of many monkeys in the area. It is one of the biggest and holiest Buddhist temples in Nepal. Patan Durbar Square, situated in the heart of Lalitpur city, is one of the three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley. The durbar square is the historic royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur once lived.

After a busy sightseeing day tour of Kathmandu valley, we return you to your hotel, and you can spend the rest of the evening at some bars in Thamel.

After breakfast, we drive along the picturesque Trisuli and Marsyangdi Rivers on a curvy, hilly road to reach Pokhara. It's a decent drive as we travel along the lovely river with an occasional view of Ganesh Himal and the Manaslu peak. You will arrive in the city of lakes, Pokhara, after about 6/7 hours of driving.

Welcome to this lovely town of serene lakes that gives your vacations so much meaning. Pokhara is a tourist paradise full of natural and cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, waterfalls, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and lovely mountains in the background. You can explore the Lakeside, where you'll find many cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs to chill.

Today, we begin early to drive to Sarangkot, a beautiful hill known for its sunrise views of the Himalayas. Enjoy a close-up view of the Annapurna, Fishtail, and many other mountains as you watch the incredible sunrise from Sarangkot. After enjoying a delicious breakfast at a restaurant in Sarangkot, we hike for about 3 hours on a flat path to Naudada. We then drive you from Naudada to Pokhara, where you will have free time to explore independently for the rest of the day.

Following breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara, we take a boat across the Phewa Lake and hike to the World Peace Pagoda for an hour. The stunning vistas of the lake, the Himalayas, and the Pokhara valley seem even more wonderful with the peaceful atmosphere of the peace stupa. After spending some time at the stupa, we hike back down to Davis Falls and visit Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. You can rent a bicycle and go for a ride or relax at Lakeside.

After an early morning breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara, we drive you from Pokhara to Sauraha, Chitwan. 5-6 hours of driving in a scenic route take you to Chitwan National Park. You'll check into a jungle lodge, rest for a while and head out for a Tharu village tour in the evening. If time permits, we'll take you to visit the Elephant Breeding Center.

Next morning, you'll enjoy your breakfast at the jungle lodge amidst the sweet chirping of birds, before setting out for a full day of jungle activities. We first go for a Jungle Walk, followed by Elephant Back Riding into the jungle across water streams. You will enjoy watching the Elephants bathe in the stream and spot some wildlife while riding the Elephant.

After lunch, you'll go for a Jungle Safari, which takes you deep into the forests of Chitwan National Park with views of various species of wild birds and animals, including One-horned Rhinos. You'll enjoy a joyful Tharu Cultural Stick Dance in the evening while having dinner.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will take you on a fascinating bird-watching excursion in the morning. We then drive you from Chitwan to Kathmandu, which takes approximately 5 to 6 hours to complete. Once you check into your hotel in Kathmandu, the rest of the day is yours to spend the way you want.

One last day remains in your "Best of Nepal – 10 Days Tour," and we utilize the day to its fullest by taking you on a day trip to Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the main attraction of Bhaktapur, along with Nyatapol, Pottery Square, Siddha Pokhari, and Rani Pokhari.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is renowned for its vast and tragic historical features, including heritage monuments that still echo the vibrant histories of this once-ancient kingdom. During the unification of Nepal, king Prithvi Narayan Shah attacked the kingdom of Bhaktapur Durbar & bullet holes can still be seen on the palace walls. King Prithvi eventually brought an always-at-war feudal Nepal under one rule.

After taking a historical tour of Bhaktapur, we will drive you back to your hotel. Don't forget to try Ju Ju Dhau (traditional Newari sweetened yogurt) when you're in Bhaktapur. We invite you for a farewell dinner on your last evening in Nepal. Let's celebrate the beautiful country of Nepal together.

On the last day of your vacation, we drop you at Kathmandu International Airport at the time of your flight back home or to the next location. We hope you enjoyed the exciting activities we offered to experience Nepal's natural beauty and cultural prosperity.

We are confident that you will cherish your memories of this all-inclusive trip and will return home with tales to share about your great adventures in the amazing Himalayan country of Nepal. We look forward to seeing you again in Nepal. Have a safe trip.