Nepal Itinerary- 9D|8N

Arrival in Kathmandu & Thamel Exploration

• Arrival:
  • Meet & greet at Tribhuvan International Airport
  • Private SUV transfer to hotel
• After Check-in & Rest:
  • Visit Thamel Market, the most vibrant part of Kathmandu
• What to do in Thamel:
  • Street shopping (handicrafts, pashmina, prayer flags)
  • Coffee shops & rooftop restaurants
  • Overnight stay: Kathmandu

Full-Day Kathmandu Heritage Sightseeing

• After breakfast, start your guided heritage tour:
• Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
  • One of Nepal’s oldest Buddhist stupas with a hilltop panoramic view.
• Pashupatinath Temple
  • Nepal's holiest Shiva temple located on the banks of the Bagmati River.
• Guhyeshwari Shaktipeeth
  • A sacred temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati, highly spiritual.
• Boudhanath Stupa
  • One of the largest stupas in South Asia; peaceful Tibetan monasteries surround it.
• Patan Durbar Square
  • A UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient palaces, temples, and art courtyards.
• Evening: Free to explore local markets.
• Overnight stay: Kathmandu

Kathmandu → Chitwan (Tharu Cultural Experience)

• Morning:
  • Breakfast
  • Drive to Chitwan National Park (approx. 5–6 hours, scenic)
• On Arrival:
  • Check-in at your jungle resort
  • Refresh & relax
• Evening Program:
  • Tharu Cultural Dance Show – traditional tribal dance
  • Walk around the village
  • Sunset view at Rapti River
• Overnight stay: Chitwan

Chitwan National Park (Full Jungle Adventure)

A complete wildlife adventure day!

• Early Morning Jungle Walk
• Jeep Safari (Optional/Extra)
  • A thrilling ride inside the national park.
  • Spot: One-horned rhinos, deer, wild boar, gharial crocodiles, rare birds.
• Canoe Ride on Rapti River
  • Calm river experience with views of crocodiles and water birds.
• Elephant Breeding Centre Visit
  • Learn about elephant conservation
• Overnight stay: Chitwan

Chitwan → Lumbini (Birthplace of Buddha)

• Morning: Breakfast & checkout
• Drive to Lumbini: 3–4 hours

• Sightseeing in Lumbini:

• Maya Devi Temple
  • Exact birthplace of Lord Buddha
• Ashoka Pillar
  • Placed by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC marking Buddha’s birthplace.
• Sacred Garden
  • Peaceful meditation zone with historical ruins.
• International Monastic Zone
  • Visit monasteries built by:
    • Thailand
    • China
    • Japan
    • Myanmar
    • Nepal
    • Sri Lanka
    • (A beautiful & peaceful area for photography.)
• Overnight stay: Lumbini

Lumbini → Pokhara (Scenic Lakeside City)

• Drive: 6–7 hours (mountain + village route)
• On arrival in Pokhara:
  • Check-in
  • Evening free to explore Lakeside Pokhara
• Activities:
  • Cafe hopping
  • Shopping
  • Night ambiance near the lake
• Overnight stay: Pokhara

Pokhara Full-Day Tour (Sunrise + Attractions)

Very Early Morning

• Sarangkot Sunrise
  • Stunning sunrise over the Annapurna & Machhapuchhre ranges
  • Perfect spot for photos
• After Breakfast – Continue Pokhara Sightseeing
• Bindhyabasini Temple
  A peaceful temple with mountain views.
• Davi’s Fall
  A unique waterfall disappearing underground.
• Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave
  Natural limestone cave with a Shiva temple.
• Seti River Gorge
  Deep canyon formed by the Seti River.
• International Mountain Museum
  Learn about Himalayan history, Sherpas & mountaineering.
• Phewa Lake Boating (Evening)
  Romantic & peaceful boat ride with sunset views.
• Overnight stay: Pokhara

Pokhara → Nagarkot (Himalayan Sunset Point)

• Morning: Breakfast
• Drive: Pokhara → Kathmandu → continue to Nagarkot
• Nagarkot Highlights:
  • Best place for Himalayan sunset
  • Panoramic views of Everest range
  • Calm & refreshing hill station stay
• Overnight stay: Nagarkot

Nagarkot Sunrise → Bhaktapur → Departure

• Early Morning:
  • Enjoy the world-famous Nagarkot Sunrise
  • Himalayan ranges glow in golden color
• Later:
  • Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square (Optional)
  • Temples, art squares, pottery market
• Drop at Kathmandu Airport
• Your trip ends with beautiful Nepal memories ❤️