Nepal Nine Day Tour with Guide and Driver

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu, Airport pick-up
1 stop
1
Kathmandu
Welcome to Kathmandu! Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. On the way, you will be guided to visit the Swayambhunath Stupa. Situating on a hilltop, this temple is among the oldest Buddhist shrines in the world. You will find wonderful views of Kathmandu valley if you visit this site on a clear day. The rest of the day is free for you to have a good rest and get prepared for the following Kathmandu Pokhara Tour.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Kathmandu full day sightseeing
3 stops
2
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Your trip starts with the popular Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is located at the heart of the city. You can get a good taste on Nepal culture after seeing the old palaces, the house of the living Goddess 'Kumari, the many temples and lanes in and around the square.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Indra Chowk
After that, you will walk through Indra Chowk and the busiest road to vegetable and spice market famous as "ASHON. Following that, your guide will arrange a special home-cooked meal at a local family in Kathmandu, where the host will warmly invite you to learn how to cook traditional Nepali dishes.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Patan Durbar Square
Later, a short drive will take you to Patan. Near Kathmandu separated by a river, Patan has been described as a city of arts. You will find it really a feast for the eyes when exploring the Newari architecture, the palace, the royal bath and numerous temples in the Dubar Square. After visiting the Golden Temple, you will be transferred back to the hotel in Kathmandu.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Fly to Pokhara, Boat trip on the Phewa Lake
2 stops
5
Pokhara
After breakfast at hotel, you will take flight to Pokhara and check in at hotel. After a short rest at hotel, you will first be guided to have a leisure walk at the town of Pokhara.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Afterwards, you will ride a boat on the Phewa Lake to overlook the rare natural beauty of Mt. Annapyrna and Mt. Fishtail.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Pokhara highlights with Sarangkot sunrise
5 stops
7
Bindhyabasini Temple
Wake up early and you will be transferred to Sarangkot Hill to enjoy the spectacular view of sunrise over the Himalayas. Return to hotel for breakfast and then visit one of the famous temples in Pokhara known as Bindhyabasini.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
World Peace Pagoda
You will continue to visit World Peace Pagoda.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Devi's Fall
Then, pay a visit to the Devi's Fall.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
10
Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
Next, you will explore Mahadev Cave.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
Pokhara
Lunch will be served at a notable restaurant. In the afternoon, have a short visit at a local school. School visit is fun and may give you a good insight into Nepal's education system. However, this may not be available if you happen to meet their holidays or festivals. If that is the case, we will arrange you visit the International Mountain Museum instead or you may talk with your guide for the alternatives. Then continue to visit the Lake Begnas. Different from the busy Phewa Lake, Begnas is tranquil and peaceful with fewer crowds.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Drive to Chitwan, Free time for the rest of the day
1 stop
12
Chitwan District
After having breakfast, you will leave for Chitwan National Park. The transfer takes about 6-7 hours. Upon arrival, you will lodge in a jungle resort. For the reminder of the day, you will be free to have a good rest to save strength for your jungle safari tomorrow. As the first royal reserve in Nepal, Chitwan National Park harbors many precious wild animals and birds, including the endangered one-horned rhinoceros and Bengal tigers.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Chitwan National Forest
1 stop
13
Breakfast is served at the lodge. You will embark on a whole day jungle activities, including bird watching, jeep safari, jungle walks. In the evening, you will enjoy the Tharu stick dance performed by the villagers.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Drive to Nagarkot and enjoy sunset
1 stop
14
Nagarkot
Today, you will drive for about 6 hours to reach Nagarkot and check in a local hotel upon arrival. After a short rest, enjoy the beautiful sunset view over the snow mountains.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Nagarkot sunrise, Bhaktapur world heritage sites, Drive back to Kathmandu
2 stops
15
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Get up early to witness the sunrise over the Himalayas, which is one of the most marvelous natural views in Nagarkot. After breakfast at the hotel, take car for about 30 minutes to Bhaktapur. Listed as a World Heritage Site, Bhaktapur is the birthplace of the Nepal medieval architectures and arts. Visit remarkable ancient buildings at Bhaktapur Durbar Square. You will also drop a visit at a former Kumari's home to talk with her about her legendary life experience, such as what was her life like as a Kumari? How does she live now? Is there any difficulty? Anything you'd like to know. Then we will have a quick visit at Dattatreya Temple if time permits.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Boudhanath Stupa
Then continue the visits to Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the hotel in Kathmandu.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Departure from Kathmandu, Airport see-off
1 stop
17
Kathmandu
Your guide and driver will escort you to the airport and see you off according to your onward flight schedule. Should you wish to stay longer in Kathmandu, the team is happy to arrange an extension tour for you.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Not suitable for people over 80 years old or less than 10.

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