8 Days Nepal Tour: Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara
Eight days threading temples, rhinos and mountain views into one trip
An 8-day tour of Nepal starting in Kathmandu and moving through Chitwan National Park and Pokhara, with a professional guide, all accommodation, transport between cities, and sightseeing at World Heritage sites included. The itinerary pairs cultural landmarks—Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square—with jungle activities and a sunrise from Sarangkot overlooking the Annapurna range. Airport pickup and drop-off are arranged; guides speak English, Spanish, German, Hindi and one additional language.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive Kathmandu and hotel transfer
- Meet staff at airport
- Transfer to 3 star hotel
- Check-in and tour briefing
Day 2 — Sightseeing Kathmandu religious sites
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Tour Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Hike to Swayambhunath hilltop
- Watch sunset over Kathmandu Valley
Day 3 — Travel to Chitwan National Park
- Drive six hours to Chitwan
- Check in at safari lodge
- Watch local dance performance
- Visit elephant and crocodile centres
- Enjoy local food
Day 4 — Jungle safari and activities
- Early morning bird watching
- Breakfast at lodge
- Jungle safari spotting wildlife
- Boating on Narayani river
- Crocodile walk and elephant bathing
- Visit local village
- Overnight at safari lodge
Day 5 — Travel to Pokhara and check-in
- Drive to Pokhara after breakfast
- Check in at Lakeside hotel
- Evening stroll in Lakeside nightlife
Day 6 — Pokhara sightseeing and boating
- Sunrise at Sarangkot
- View Annapurna and Manaslu mountains
- Visit Davis Falls
- Explore Gupteshwor Mahadev and Mahendra Caves
- Hike to World Peace Pagoda
- Boating on Phewa Lake
- Walk along Lakeside beaches
Day 7 — Return to Kathmandu and explore
- Travel back to Kathmandu by bus
- Stroll Basantpur area
- Enjoy nightlife in Thamel
Day 8 — Departure from Kathmandu
- Airport transfer by staff
- Board flight home
The Experience
The tour opens with airport pickup and a night in a 3-star Kathmandu hotel. Day two takes you through the old city of Patan, famous for its carved wooden and stone handicrafts, then to Pashupatinath—a sacred Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River—and Boudhanath, a pilgrimage site for Buddhists in the Tibetan quarter known as Little Tibet. The day ends with a hike to Swayambhunath, a hilltop temple overlooking the Kathmandu Valley at sunset.
A six-hour drive south on the Prithvi Highway takes you to Chitwan National Park, where you stay at a safari lodge with air-conditioned rooms and garden grounds. On arrival, locals welcome you with traditional dance and food. The next day begins with early morning bird watching, followed by a safari led by a wildlife expert through dense jungle where you can spot one-horned rhinos, elephants, leopards and—on rare days—the Royal Bengal Tiger. Afternoon activities include boating on the Narayani River, a crocodile walk, elephant bathing and a visit to a local village.
The journey continues to Pokhara, a town backed by the Annapurna and Manaslu peaks. You check into a lakeside hotel on Phewa Lake with mountain views and breakfast included. The final sightseeing day starts before dawn at Sarangkot for sunrise over the Annapurna range and Pokhara Valley, then moves through Davis Falls, two caves—Gupteshwor Mahadev and Mahendra—and the World Peace Pagoda via a short hike. The day ends with an hour of boating on Phewa Lake and time at the Lakeside beaches. On day seven, a tourist bus returns you to Kathmandu, where you can explore Thamel's shops and nightlife before your final night at a 3-star hotel. Airport drop-off happens on day eight.
What’s included
- Airport pickup and drop-off.
- accommodation at 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast, and at a safari lodge in Chitwan with air-conditioned rooms.
- a professional tour guide.
- transport by air-conditioned tourist bus between cities.
- sightseeing at Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square.
- a jungle safari at Chitwan National Park with wildlife spotting.
- elephant bathing, crocodile walk and village visit at Chitwan.
- one hour of boating on Phewa Lake.
- sunrise viewing from Sarangkot.
- visits to Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Mahendra Cave and the World Peace Pagoda.
Operated by The Great Adventure Treks & Expedition - Private Day Tours
Is this one for you?Most Nepal tours leave you arranging transport between cities and booking guides separately; this one bundles the bus rides, the guide, and all three hotels so the eight days hold together without piecing together bookings. The jungle activities at Chitwan and the lakeside sunrise at Pokhara are built in, not added on.
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Top questions
What wildlife might I see on the Chitwan jungle safari?
The Chitwan safari typically includes sightings of one-horned rhinos, elephants and leopards; the Royal Bengal Tiger appears on rare days. A wildlife expert leads the tour through the national park's dense jungle in the afternoon after an early morning bird-watching session.
Does the tour include meals?
Breakfast is included at your hotels in Pokhara and Kathmandu. At Chitwan, you receive meals and a welcome dinner with traditional dance on arrival. Lunch and dinner at other times are not included in the package.
What are the temples and sites I'll visit in Kathmandu?
Day two covers Patan Durbar Square—an old city known for carved handicrafts and a museum—plus Pashupatinath, a sacred Hindu temple, and Boudhanath, a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Tibetan quarter. The day ends at Swayambhunath, a hilltop temple with views over Kathmandu Valley.
How long is the drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan?
The journey to Chitwan National Park takes six hours and travels along the scenic Prithvi Highway by tourist bus.
What language will my guide speak?
Your professional guide speaks English, Spanish, German, Hindi and one additional language, selected at booking.
Is the tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?
The tour is wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
8 Days Nepal Tour: Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara
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