Nepal: Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan — 7 Days

UNESCO temples, Himalayan lakes, and jungle wildlife across three regions

This seven-day itinerary moves across three of Nepal's principal regions, beginning in Kathmandu's old city where Hindu temples and cremation ghats line the Bagmati River, then westward to Pokhara on a six-hour drive through hill country, and finally into Chitwan National Park for lowland jungle and wildlife activity. The route combines cultural sites dating to the medieval period, lake-side geography at altitude, and wildlife encounters in one of South Asia's largest protected forests. Private vehicle transfers connect each leg; accommodation is twin-share in established hotels and resorts. The itinerary does not include climbing, technical trekking, or high-altitude acclimatization.

Highlights

Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu — a centuries-old Hindu pilgrimage site on the Bagmati River
Manakamana Temple on the Kathmandu-Pokhara route
Pokhara's lake-side setting and Gupteshwer Cave, a major stalactite cavern system
Chitwan National Park jungle activities — forest walks, canoe rides on the Rapti River
Tharu village visit and cultural performances in Chitwan
Wildlife viewing in Nepal's largest national park, home to rhinoceros, tigers, and migrant waterfowl

Day by day

1Kathmandu ArrivalKathmandu International Airport · hotel

Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport. Private transfer to hotel. Dinner included. Overnight in Kathmandu.

2Temple Circuit in KathmanduPashupatinath Temple · Guheshwori Shaktipeeth · Jalnarayan Temple · Kathmandu tourist market

Morning sightseeing visits Pashupatinath Temple, a major Hindu pilgrimage site; Guheshwori Shaktipeeth; and Jalnarayan Temple. Evening visit to Kathmandu tourist market. Dinner and overnight in Kathmandu.

3Kathmandu to Pokhara by RoadKathmandu to Pokhara · Manakamana Temple · Pokhara Valley

Private vehicle transfer westward, 210 kilometres through hill terrain, 6–7 hours. En route stop at Manakamana Temple (cable-car ticket separate). Drive passes through agricultural and forested landscape before descending to Pokhara Valley. Meals and overnight in Pokhara.

4Pokhara Lake and CavesDavis Fall · Gupteshwer Cave · Tal Barahi Temple · Windbasini Temple · Pokhara lakeside

Half-day guided sightseeing includes Davis Fall (seasonal waterfall); Gupteshwer Cave, a limestone cavern with stalactites and stalagmites; Tal Barahi Temple on Phewa Lake island; and Windbasini Temple. Evening free time at Pokhara lakeside. Meals and overnight in Pokhara.

5Pokhara to Chitwan National ParkPokhara to Chitwan National Park · resort · Tharu ethnic village

Private vehicle transfer south, approximately 4 hours. Check-in and midday meal at resort. Afternoon orientation and guided visit to nearby Tharu ethnic village to observe traditional agrarian and cultural practices. Evening cultural performance featuring Tharu stick dancing. Overnight at resort.

6Chitwan National Park Wildlife ActivitiesChitwan National Park · Kathmandu

Morning jungle activities in Chitwan National Park include forest walks, canoe rides, and wildlife viewing. Afternoon meal, then private vehicle transfer back to Kathmandu, approximately 4 hours. Dinner and overnight in Kathmandu.

7Departure from KathmanduKathmandu International Airport

After breakfast, private transfer to Kathmandu International Airport according to flight departure time.

Where you go

Map: Nepal: Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan — 7 Days route — Numbers follow the itinerary order. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

1Pashupatinath Temple
2Manakamana Temple
3Kathmandu

Included

Included
Private A/C Transportation
Airport Pickup and Drop
Accommodation in twin sharing
Breakfast, Dinner (MAPI Plan)
Government Fees and Taxes

Not included

Excluded
Any bar bills, personal bills
Any medical bills
Any insurance
Any international flights
Emergency Evacuation
Extra Nights Stayed