7-day Nepal tour: Kathmandu, Chitwan safari, Pokhara

World Heritage temples, jungle safari, lake boating, and a five-star finale

A 7-day guided tour of Nepal starting in Kathmandu, moving through Chitwan National Park for wildlife safari, and finishing in Pokhara with Himalayan views. The itinerary covers four UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Patan), includes canoe and jeep safaris with a Tharu cultural show, private boating on Phewa Lake, and ends with an overnight stay at Nepal's first five-star hotel. A live English-speaking guide leads the full route; children from age 2 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival and hotel meet and greet

• Meet and greet at hotel
• Overnight stay at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel

Day 2 — Kathmandu and Patan sightseeing

• Visit Swayambhunath World Heritage Site
• Explore wooden carvings and temples
• Visit Pashupatinath Hindu temple
• Visit Boudhanath stupa
• Overnight stay at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel

Day 3 — Drive to Chitwan National Park

• Drive 4 hours to Chitwan National Park
• Lunch and jungle safari activities
• Overnight stay at Rhino Land Jungle Lodge

Day 4 — Jungle safari and cultural activities

• Canoe ride in jungle
• Jeep safari
• Sunset viewing
• Tharu cultural show
• Village walk
• Overnight stay at Rhino Land Jungle Lodge

Day 5 — Drive to Pokhara and boating

• Drive from Chitwan to Pokhara
• Check in hotel and rest
• Private boating tour on Phewa Lake
• Overnight stay at Hotel Barahi

Day 6 — Pokhara sightseeing tour

• Sunrise and Himalayan views at Sarangkot
• Visit popular cave
• Visit historical museum
• Visit popular local attraction
• Overnight stay at Hotel Barahi

Day 7 — Drive back to Kathmandu and farewell

• Drive 6-7 hours to Kathmandu
• Check in at Hotel Yak and Yeti
• Farewell dinner with Nepali cultural show

The Experience

The tour opens in Kathmandu with a night at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel to settle in. Day two takes you through the city's four main World Heritage Sites: Swayambhunath, a stupa perched on a hilltop with wooden temple carvings and a museum; Pashupatinath, a major Hindu temple where cremation ceremonies take place along the river; Boudhanath, the largest stupa in the valley; and Patan, known for its carved wooden architecture. A guide walks you through each one, explaining the history and religious significance as you move between them.

On day three, you drive roughly 100 kilometers south to Chitwan National Park—a four-hour journey with lunch along the way. Day four is the safari day: a canoe ride on the river, a jeep safari through the park to spot wildlife, a sunset viewing, a Tharu cultural performance at the lodge, and a village walk. You stay at Rhino Land Jungle Lodge both nights in Chitwan. Day five is a drive west to Pokhara, another four hours by car, followed by a private boating tour on Phewa Lake before dinner at Hotel Barahi.

In Pokhara, day six includes sunrise at Sarangkot for panoramic Himalayan views, a visit to a local cave, and a historical museum. The final day is a six- to seven-hour drive back to Kathmandu, where you stay at the Yak and Yeti—Nepal's first five-star hotel—and a farewell dinner with Nepali cultural performance closes the week.

What’s included

• Accommodation at four hotels across the seven nights.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full route.
• transport by car between cities.
• canoe and jeep safaris in Chitwan National Park.
• a private boating tour on Phewa Lake.
• entry to World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• a Tharu cultural show and village walk in Chitwan.
• sunrise viewing at Sarangkot.
• a farewell dinner with Nepali cultural performance on the final evening.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Prime Himalayas

Is this one for you?Book this if you want cultural sites, wildlife, and mountains in one trip with all transport and logistics handled—the set itinerary moves you between Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara without gaps.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

18 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What are the four World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu that the tour visits?

Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Patan. Swayambhunath is a hilltop stupa with wooden temple carvings and a museum; Pashupatinath is a major Hindu temple on the river; Boudhanath is the valley's largest stupa; and Patan is known for carved wooden architecture and temples.

What activities happen during the Chitwan National Park safari days?

The safari includes a canoe ride on the river, a jeep safari to spot wildlife, sunset viewing, a Tharu cultural show at the lodge, and a walk through a local village.

How long are the drives between cities, and what happens on travel days?

Kathmandu to Chitwan takes about four hours with lunch included; Chitwan to Pokhara takes about four hours followed by a private boating tour on Phewa Lake; Pokhara back to Kathmandu takes six to seven hours, ending with a farewell dinner and cultural show.

What is included in the accommodation across the seven days?

You stay at Norbulinka Boutique Hotel in Kathmandu (two nights), Rhino Land Jungle Lodge in Chitwan (two nights), Hotel Barahi in Pokhara (two nights), and the Yak and Yeti five-star hotel in Kathmandu on the final night.

Is a guide provided, and what languages do they speak?

A live guide in English leads the entire tour, walking you through each site and explaining the cultural and historical context along the way.

Can children join this tour?

Yes, children are welcome from age 2 onward, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.