Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m / 4,595ft)
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed by a Destination Nepal Tours & Travels representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or explore Kathmandu on your own.
Accommodation: Hotel [1 Night]
Meals: None
Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara (830m / 2,723ft)
After breakfast, drive to Pokhara (approx. 210 km / 5–6 hrs), passing through scenic valleys, rivers, and terraced fields, with occasional Himalayan views. In the evening, enjoy free time at Lakeside, around Phewa Lake.
Accommodation: Hotel [1 Night]
Meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Pokhara
Early morning drive to Sarangkot (1,700m / 5,577ft) for sunrise and panoramic views of Annapurna and Fishtail Mountains. After breakfast, enjoy a half-day city tour covering Bindabasini Temple, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, the Tibetan Refugee Camp, and Seti River Gorge. Afternoon free for adventure activities or Lakeside exploration.
Accommodation: Hotel [1 Night]
Meals: Breakfast
Day 04: Pokhara – Chitwan (415m / 1,361ft)
After breakfast, drive to Chitwan National Park (approx. 160 km / 4–5 hrs), passing picturesque valleys and rivers. Upon arrival, meet the camp staff and naturalists for a briefing on seasonal wildlife activities. In the late afternoon, enjoy a jungle safari and evening Tharu cultural dance performance.
Activities: Tharu village tour, cultural dance performance
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Resort [1 Night]
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05: Chitwan
Begin with an early morning jungle excursion to spot rhinos, deer, and birds, with tigers occasionally seen. After breakfast, enjoy a dugout canoe ride on the Rapti River to see crocodiles and riverside birds. Optional activities include jeep safari or visiting nearby villages.
Activities: Bird watching, Elephant or Jeep Safari, Elephant/Crocodile Breeding Centre, Tharu cultural program
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Resort [1 Night]
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06: Chitwan – Nagarkot (2,175m / 4,136ft)
After breakfast, drive to Nagarkot (approx. 210 km / 5–6 hrs), a peaceful hill station known for panoramic Himalayan views.
Accommodation: Hotel [1 Night]
Meals: Breakfast
Day 07: Nagarkot – Kathmandu
Wake early to watch the Himalayan sunrise, including Mount Everest. After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. Bhaktapur Durbar Square showcases the 55-window palace, Golden Gate, and Nyatapole Temple. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest Buddhist stupas globally, surrounded by over 50 Tibetan monasteries. Pashupatinath Temple is a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus worldwide.
Optional Activity: Nepali dinner with live cultural show
Accommodation: Hotel [1 Night]
Meals: Breakfast
Day 08: Departure from Kathmandu
Free time until your transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight. Optional short tours can be arranged if you wish to extend your stay.
Meals: Breakfast
