Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan Tour - 12 Days

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    Do you want to explore Nepalese cities? Then, join our Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour 12 days package. It is one of the best tour itineraries in Nepal. In under two weeks, travelers explore four major tourist cities- Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, and Chitwan. The tour is culturally, naturally, and historically rich.

    When visiting Nepal, you do not necessarily have to hike, trek, or travel to remote areas. This small country has much more to offer foreigners. With varying geography, many ethnic groups, and rich cultural heritages, there is a lot for tourists to discover.

    So, we have designed the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour package to provide a golden opportunity to explore the best of the country in one trip.

    Whether you're a solo traveler, a family, or a group of friends, the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour is designed for everyone. This tour is not physically demanding, making it suitable for travelers of all ages. Our package includes comfortable three-star accommodations in all the cities, with the option to upgrade to a luxurious 5-star hotel if you prefer.

    Highlights

    • A fantastic holiday package in Nepal
    • Explore the four major tourist cities - Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, and Chitwan
    • Learn about Nepali culture, tradition, history, art, and architecture
    • Enjoy the bustle of local markets and taste delicious local dishes
    • Visit historical sites and museums in Kathmandu
    • Immerse yourself in the diverse natural beauty of Pokhara, from its serene lakes and mysterious caves to its majestic waterfalls and breathtaking mountain views of Annapurna, Fishtail, etc
    • Get to know about the roots of Buddhism in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha
    • Enjoy a jungle safari, see one-horn rhinos and elephants, and visit a local village in Chitwan

    What to expect during the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour 12 days?

    The Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour offers a perfect balance of adventure and experiences. While touring all these four cities, you will have different experiences.

    Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and is also known as the city of temples. You will learn about Nepali culture, history, art, and architecture in this city. There are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu and many other tourist sites to explore.

    You will enjoy nature in Pokhara, the city of lakes and the gateway to the Annapurna region. The city's coexistence with nature allows travelers to unwind and relish sunrises, sunsets, mountain views, lakes, waterfalls, caves, etc.

    From Pokhara, the tour takes you to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. He is the father of Buddhism, one who introduced the teachings of Buddhism into this world. The entire city is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has great importance.

    Here, you will explore the holy garden, temples, and monasteries. You can also drive to Tilaurakot, 27 kilometers from Lumbini, where Gautam Buddha spent his early life as a prince.

    The final part of this 12-day tour takes you to Chitwan, the wilderness capital of Nepal. This national park is known for jungle safari, one-horn rhinos, elephants, canoeing, and other adventurous activities. Here, you will do many thrilling activities and spend time in nature.

    The major attractions in all cities and activities you can do

    Kathmandu

    You will explore monuments like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Monkey Temple, and Patan Durbar Square. These are the main historical sites you will visit. Apart from them, you will also explore the Garden of Dreams, Narayanhiti Temple, and local markets.

    Pokhara

    In Pokhara, you will relish the tranquility of Phewa Lake and the bustle of Lakeside Market. Visit Sarangkot to witness a beautiful aerial view of the city, a stunning sunrise, and heart-warming views of mountains like Fishtail, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri.

    Likewise, you will explore famous tourist sites such as the International Mountain Museum, World Peace Pagoda, Davis Falls, Bat Cave, and Gupteshwor Cave. There are also many other lakes located in and around the city. One of our favorites is the beautiful Begnas Lake. If time allows, you may visit it as well.

    *Note: Sarangkot is popular for paragliding. If you want to do it, let us know in advance. It is safe, and you will paraglide with a professional instructor. The cost is quite affordable as well.

    Lumbini

    Open your heart and let spirituality and serenity capture it. While traveling to Lumbini, you will enjoy the captivating and soothing aura of this city. Visit the Ashoka Pillar, Maya Devi Temple, the Holy Garde, and several monasteries made by different countries to show their faith in Buddhism. In Lumbini, you will learn about the roots of Buddhism. Devotees from around the world visit this place.

    Chitwan

    You can enjoy a jeep or elephant safari, canoeing, and a deep jungle walk in Chitwan. You can also visit the Elephant Breeding Center. This city is especially famous for one-horned rhinos who sometimes casually walk on the streets of the city.

    The jungle safari provides you with a close glimpse of rhinos, elephants, wild boar, deer, peacocks, and many other wildlife. Some lucky tourists also get to see the royal Bengal tiger. Likewise, you will visit a Tharu village to see their culture and traditions closely. Tharus are one of the indigenous groups in Nepal.

    How to join the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour?

    Send the tour booking request through our site, or you can also contact us at our given number. Booking a tour with us is very simple. Click on the booking button on the right side of the screen.

    Choose your preferred departure date and fill in your general information. Then you will go to the booking payment screen. We need 15% of the package cost for booking confirmation. This amount is refundable if you cancel the tour.

    Note that there will be a cancellation charge depending on when you cancel the trip. For detailed information, check out our Terms and Conditions page.

    Pay the booking fee and wait for your tour confirmation email. You will receive one within 24 hours. After that, it is time to prepare for the tour. Bookings are open for Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour 2024/2025 departures.

    Tour packing list

    You will need the following things for the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour:

    • Underwear
    • Base layer
    • Outer layer
    • Thermal layer (as per the weather)
    • Windbreaker/waterproof jacket & pants
    • Face towel, cotton socks, sunhat
    • Comfortable shoes/crocs
    • Daypack
    • Sunglasses
    • Reusable water bottle
    • Map, hand sanitizer
    • SPF, lip balm, moisturizer, wet wipes, shampoo, comb, toothpaste/brush, deodorant, etc
    • Personal first aid kit
    • Adapter, charger, power bank, spare batteries for your camera
    • Journal/pen, travel insurance document, passport, visa, passport-sized photos, cash

    Why do the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour with Himalayak Trekking?

    This is the best Nepal tour package. You can also easily customize the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour itinerary with us. Our team will help you curate your dream tour in Nepal. We will make all the reservations, obtain necessary permits, and arrange transportation.

    You do not have to worry about anything while traveling with us. Our many years of expertise in providing tour services to travelers have allowed us to learn and grow. Likewise, we offer the best Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour cost in the market.

    There are many perks to join us for your tour in Nepal. We have mentioned some of them below:

    • Free airport pick up and drop off service
    • No hidden charges
    • Local guide
    • Comfortable four-wheeler for the journey
    • Company's t-shirt and tour certificate as a souvenir
    • 24/7 support
    Itinerary

    *Note: In the morning, you can go on an Everest Experience Flight or the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. Both of these options allow you to comfortably witness Mount Everest and many other mountains. Charges are applied.

    Trip Plan
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    Meet the team of Himalayak Trekking at the Tribhuvan International Airport. They are eagerly waiting to welcome you on your arrival day. They will escort you to the hotel and answer all your questions. Spend the remaining day resting and exploring your surroundings. As you will be staying in Thamel, the tourist hub of Kathmandu, there is a lot to explore.

    • Accommodation: Hotel

    Start the morning with a delicious breakfast, then get ready for the tour. You will meet your guide in the hotel lobby, and he will accompany you throughout the tour.

    On this day, you will explore a few famous tourist sites in Kathmandu like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa.

    These places are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites and present a glimpse of Nepali art, architecture, culture, and traditions. You will also learn about bits and pieces of Nepal's history.

    Likewise, explore the local markets around the monuments and try street food. You can also buy souvenirs. We highly recommend carrying Nepali currency in small notes to purchase food, drinks, and other things while exploring the sites.

    • Meals: Breakfast only
    • Accommodation: Hotel

    Today, you will drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Start the journey early in the morning after having a big breakfast in your hotel. You will either drive in a private car or a tourist-standard bus.

    The highway from Kathmandu to Pokhara is in good condition, so you will enjoy a very comfortable ride. During the ride, you will also enjoy beautiful landscapes.

    The highway follows lush hills and rivers. You can see waterfalls, terraced fields, hills, and mountains. Spend the evening savoring the tranquil beauty of Phewa Lake and the bustle of Lakeside Market.

    • Meals: Breakfast only
    • Accommodation: Hotel
    • Duration: 6-7 hours
    • Distance: 201 km/125 miles

    Spend this full day exploring Pokhara and its wonders. Early in the morning, you will drive to Sarangkot, a hill station near Pokhara. From here, you will see a beautiful sunrise and a lovely aerial panorama of the city.

    Likewise, you will also see stunning views of mountains such as Lamjung Himal, Fishtail, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri. From here, continue the tour to famous sites like Davis Falls, Bat Cave, Gupteshwor Cave, International Mountain Museum, and World Peace Pagoda.

    Explore markets and try local food. Get to see the locals' lifestyle. In Pokhara, you can also do activities like Paragliding, Helicopter Tours, and Ultra-light Mountain Flights.

    • Meals: Breakfast only
    • Accommodation: Hotel

    From Pokhara, you will continue the tour to Lumbini. Drive following a scenic highway. As you leave Pokhara and descend along rolling green hills, enjoy views of mountains like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna range, Himalchuli, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, etc.

    You will also see views of rivers, waterfalls, and terraced fields on the way. Drive past Tansen and reach Lumbini. Spend the evening strolling around your hotel and resting.

    • Meals: Breakfast only
    • Accommodation: Hotel
    • Duration: 6-7 hours
    • Distance: 200 km/124 miles

    Begin the day early with a delicious big breakfast. After that, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to different tourist sites in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

    Here, you will see the place where he was born, played, and raised. The Maya Devi Temple, the Holy Garden, and the Ashoka Pillar are three main monuments. You can also enjoy a ride in a local tuk-tuk (e-rickshaw).

    Apart from that, numerous monasteries were built around the city by different countries to represent their faith in Buddhism. You will have a great time exploring all the monasteries and seeing architecture from around the world.

    • Meals: Breakfast only
    • Accommodation: Hotel

    You will leave Lumbini today and drive to Chitwan. It is a short drive. You will leave Lumbini early and reach Chitwan by early afternoon hours. Enjoy the lushness of the plains of Nepal during the drive.

    Upon reaching Chitwan, the guide will drop you at your hotel. Spend time resting and freshening up. In the late evening, you will visit a local Tharu village to see their traditional stick dance, attire, and practices.

    Tharus are one of the indigenous groups in Nepal. They have a very rich cultural heritage and unique practices. After the excursion, return to your hotel to spend the night.

    • Meals: Breakfast only
    • Accommodation: Hotel
    • Duration: 5 hours
    • Distance: 109 km/68 miles

    As usual, you will start the day with a big, delicious breakfast and prepare for the full day of thrilling activities in Chitwan National Park. You will enjoy canoeing, which offers lovely scenery, aquatic animals, and birds.

    Afterward, go on a jeep or elephant safari in the deep jungle to see wildlife like one-horned rhinos, elephants, wild boars, deer, peacocks, etc. Then, you will visit the Elephant Breeding Center and go on a deep jungle walk to see diverse flora, fauna, and birds.

    • Meals: Breakfast only
    • Accommodation: Hotel

    On this day, you will drive back to Kathmandu. The highway is well-made and beautiful. Following rolling green hills and a river, you will drive to Kathmandu. From some parts of the highway, you will also see distant views of snow-capped Himalayan mountains.

    Upon reaching Kathmandu, the guide will drop you at the hotel. The remaining day is free. Rest and explore nearby areas as you wish.

    • Meals: Breakfast only
    • Accommodation: Hotel
    • Duration: 5 hours
    • Distance: 144 km/89 miles

    You have one more full-day tour in Kathmandu. Today, you will visit tourist sites like Swayambhunath Temple and Patan Durbar Square. Swayambhunath Temple is famously known as Monkey Temple.

    Located on a hilltop, this temple offers a serene retreat from the city's bustle and a beautiful aerial panorama. From here, you will visit Patan Durbar Square, where you will see intricate architecture, metalwork, sculptures, and antiques.

    Explore the monument and the local market around it. After the tour, the guide will drop you at the hotel. The evening is free.

    • Meals: Breakfast only
    • Accommodation: Hotel

    You have a free day in Kathmandu. You can spend it as you wish. Explore nearby areas like Garden of Dreams, Narayanhiti Temple, and local markets by yourself. Buy souvenirs and try Nepali dishes. Enjoy your time in the city.

    • Meals: Breakfast only
    • Accommodation: Hotel

    You will fly back to your home today. Be ready on time to leave your hotel. Our team will drop you off at the international airport.

    • Meals: Breakfast only
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    Add-ons and Options
    • Upgrade your accommodation to a 5-star hotel: If you want to enjoy the finest amenities and luxury accommodations, upgrade your accommodation to a 5-star hotel.
    • Add domestic flights: Travelers who do not like long drives can upgrade their transportation to domestic flights between the cities.
    • Everest Experience Flight: It is a one-hour commercial flight across the eastern Himalayan range of Nepal. You can see Mt. Everest and many other mountains. Window seat guaranteed.
    • Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: This is a 4-5 hour day program. You will fly to EBC and Kala Patthar. Land at the Hotel Everest View for breakfast. Breakfast expenses are not included in the package cost.
    • Paragliding in Pokhara: Experience the thrill of paragliding in the safe hands of a professional paraglider. Sarangkot in Pokhara is the perfect spot for this adventure.

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    Our Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour package is customizable. Let us know if you want to add any additional activity to the tour or spend extra days in any city.

    Essential Info

    The best time to do the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour

    You can do the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour all around the year. As per weather and climate, the best times are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). You may also see many Jatras and the biggest Nepali festivals in autumn.

    Summer/monsoon (June to August) brings a hot and humid climate, with frequent rainfall that may temporarily close some sites. Similarly, winter (December to February) is characterized by a cold climate. However, with the right clothes and preparation, you can enjoy your tour without any worries about the weather conditions.

    Which permits are required for this tour?

    You will need different permits to enter monuments and Chitwan National Park. Your guide will obtain the permits during the journey. Most of the monument permits are included in our Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour package cost. However, if you decide to visit places outside our itinerary, you must pay the entry fee yourself.

    Accommodation and meals

    The accommodation during the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour is three-star hotels or tourist-standard hotels in all four cities. You will get twin-shared or single rooms, as per your choice. The rooms will have all the modern amenities, including TV, AC, en-suite washroom, WiFi, etc.

    Likewise, our package only includes breakfast in the hotels where you spend the night. The breakfast menu usually includes puri tarkari, oats, muesli, toast, eggs, sausage, ham, bacon, fruits, beans, tea, coffee, etc. You can have other meals on your own.

    There are many kinds of food available in all the cities where you can dine as per your wish. Make sure to have an ample budget for food and drinks.

    Guide, driver, and tips

    One of our professional, English-speaking tour guides will accompany you on this trip. He will ensure you get the best services and recommend the top places to have meals and shop. You will be safe while traveling with him. Similarly, our dedicated drivers will provide you with airport pick-up and drop-off services and rides across the tourist sites.

    Our Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan cos does not cover guide and driver tipt. Tips are expected at the end of their services, so they may ask you about it. You can tip as much as you wish. 15% to 20% of the package cost is a good time for the guide. Likewise, you can tip drivers for USD 5 to USD 10.

    Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not necessary for the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour. However, you can definitely get one that covers international flight cancellation, loss/theft of personal belongings, and medical bills. Get well-covered travel insurance in your country and bring documents with you.

    FAQs

    Pokhara and Chitwan are two different cities in Nepal. Both cities have their own charm. Visit Chitwan if you want to see one-horn rhinos and elephants and experience jungle safaris and canoeing.

    Likewise, if you want to explore lakes, caves, and waterfalls, visit Pokhara. Pokhara is also the gateway to the Annapurna region, so you can also go on a day hike or trek.

    You can travel from Lumbini to Pokhara using the roadway or a short domestic flight. The highway is smooth, so you will enjoy a comfortable ride. Both shared and private transportation options are available. You can reach Pokhara in 20 minutes from Lumbini by plane.

    Domestic flights and road transportation are available from Chitwan to Pokhara. The flight is short yet very scenic. You will reach Pokhara in just 20 minutes of flying. Likewise, the highway between these two cities is also in good condition, so you will enjoy a comfortable ride.

    Credit/debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, big shops, cafes, etc. However, you must use Nepali cash to pay local street vendors. ATMs are available in all four cities.

    Our Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour package includes private four-wheelers and tourist-standard buses for transportation during the tour. You can upgrade the transportation to domestic flights and luxury private four-wheelers if you wish.

    Most restaurants and cafes have multi-cuisine menus. You will also get many street food options. Likewise, in Kathmandu and Pokhara, many special restarts only serve specific cuisines like Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Turkish, Indian, etc.

    Our package only includes breakfast in the hotel room service. You have to buy all the other meals and beverages yourself. You can dine according to your cravings and budget. Some must try Nepali dishes are momo, thenduk, thukpa, sukuti, selroti, gundruk, Thakali thali set (dal bhat), sekuwa, etc.

    You can plan the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan tour throughout the year. March to May and late September to November are the peak times for visiting Nepal, so you will see many tourists in all cities.

    You can see wildlife like one-horned rhinos, elephants, wild boars, deer, peacocks, crocodiles, black bucks, etc. Likewise, you will also see many birds. Some lucky tourists also get to see the royal Bengal tiger.

    It is better to do city tour programs like this one with a guide. You will get to know about the monuments and the locals in depth. He will recommend must-try food, shopping places, and activities that you may add. The tour will be much more comfortable, hassle-free, and immersive with a guide.

    Yes, non-Nepali citizens need a visa to enter Nepal. You can apply for a Nepali travel visa at your country's Nepalese Embassy or Consulate Office. Citizens from many countries can also obtain travel visas upon landing in Kathmandu or arriving at any land border. Make sure to check if your country is eligible for an on-arrival visa.

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