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Nepal Cultural Tour

12 days
Suggested Length
Private
Tour

Overview

  • Day 1–3: Kathmandu

    Arrival, leisure time, UNESCO‑heritage sightseeing & social‑service activity.

  • Day 4–6: Nagarkot

    Drive from Kathmandu, enjoy sunrise/mountain views, yoga retreat, village walk and wellness/meditation stay.

  • Day 7–8: Chitwan

    Drive to Chitwan National Park, wildlife safari (elephant ride, jungle walk, canoe, bird‑watching), village visit and cultural show.

  • Day 9–10: Pokhara

    Scenic drive to Pokhara, boating on Lake Fewa, sunrise at hill, hike to peace‑stupa, explore waterfalls, caves and optional adventure activities.

  • Day 11–12: Return to Kathmandu & Departure

    Drive back to Kathmandu, farewell dinner with cultural show, then transfer to airport for departure.

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Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Kathmandu – Arrival

Your private tour guide will meet you at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) and will escort you by private car to your selected hotel in Tribhuwan. Your knowledgeable guide will be happy to answer any questions along the way regarding your adventure in Nepal and will assist you with check-in and registration at the hotel.

The rest of the day will be yours to explore at your leisure.

Overnight at Kathmandu

Day 2

Kathmandu Exploration Day

After breakfast, you will go on the Kathmandu sightseeing tour. You are going to do the UNESCO CULTURAL HERITAGE TOUR today which includes:

    • Swayambhunath – The oldest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu Valley, a beautiful abode for lots of monkeys thus also known as Monkey Temple, is also a perfect vantage point to see Kathmandu valley.
    • Pashupatinath – A holy pilgrimage for Hindus and Hindu Crematorium, watch as the Hindu dead bodies are cremated in the most unique way in the world; you will come across men with ash rubbed body, matted locks and dreaded look, which is the typical look of a Hindu Holy Men known as Sadhus.
    • Boudhanath – the biggest Buddhist temple in the world; a site for Tibetan Buddhism where you can visit monasteries, watch the Holy Monks busy in their chanting ritual going around the temple.
    • Patan Durbar Square – A Medieval Royal Palace area which is also known as the city of fine arts, you can see the finest example of metal and stone carving back to 14th century and also the amazing Nepali Architecture.

Overnight in Kathmandu

Breakfast
Day 3

Kathmandu Exploration Day

Today, you will participate in the humanitarian activities, including visiting helpless and homeless people, prepare the meals and spend time talking with them. You will have free time to explore around as well.

Overnight in Kathmandu

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Day 4

Kathmandu – Drive to Nagarkot

You will drive to Nagarkot for about 1.5 hrs. and stay overnight there. Nagarkot is a beautiful hill station located 32 Kilometers east of Kathmandu and really famous for sunrise and mountain view. You can enjoy the breathtaking view of Langtang range in the Himalaya and other magnificent mountains including Sisa Pangma, Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar and also a tiny glimpse of Mt. Everest on a very clear day. Sunrise from here is as fascinating as it can be. The cool and lovely weather condition will definitely put you under its spell.

Overnight in Nagarkot

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Day 5

Nagarkot – Yoga Retreat

This morning, you can enjoy the fabulous sunrise view then back for breakfast. After having breakfast, you will hike to today’s main destination. A 2.5 hours walk will take you to the local village area, where you can experience the local lifestyle. During your walking, you will receive many warm greetings from the local people. Let’s enjoy the Green hills and the local life, then you will have a Nepal Yoga Retreat where you are staying for two nights practicing yoga and meditation, helping yourselves to grow spiritual and healthier. In the evening, you will have a meditation session.

Overnight in Nagarkot

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Day 6

Yoga Retreat Exploration Day

You will freshen up with the early morning yoga practice in the beautiful surrounding of the retreat. After breakfast, you can go visit the organic farms, the temples and explore the surroundings; also enjoy the spa and massage facility with an extra cost at the retreat. In the evening, another meditation session will make you feel more peaceful and energetic.

Overnight in Nagarkot

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Day 7

Nagarkot – Drive to Chitwan – Yoga Retreat

You will have another early morning yoga practice today to make you get ready for the whole day. After the blissful experience of yoga, you will come down for breakfast. Then we’ll start driving to Chitwan National Park today. It will take us about 6 hours to reach this beautiful National Park to the down south of Nepal. Chitwan national park is once the hunting ground of British and Nepalese aristocrats. Today, the animals – elephant, rhinoceros, tiger, leopard, and deer – are protected strictly. The greatest thrill here is to scout for wildlife on the back of an elephant. This national park is enlisted in the UNESCO’s Natural Heritage Site.

Overnight in Chitwan

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Day 8

Chitwan – Full-day Exploration

After breakfast and checkout, you will spend your full day in Chitwan National Park for exciting activities like jungle walk, elephant riding, visiting the village, canoeing, visiting elephant breeding center, bird-watching etc. Your tour guide will lead you through all the activities, giving you deeper insights about the wildlife, flora and fauna in the national park. The interesting wild and aquatic life of rhinoceros, deer, bear, crocodile, and different birds will definitely make your day! In the evening, you can enjoy the Tharu cultural show. Tharus are aboriginal people of the area who have their own language, culture and tradition.

Overnight in Chitwan

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Day 9

Chitwan – Drive to Pokhara

Today you will have a 05-hour scenic drive to Pokhara, a very famous and standing amid nature tourist destination in Nepal. As soon as you reach Pokhara, the atmosphere starts telling us about the beauty of the place. One of the most beautiful lake cities in the world, Pokhara, is also the city for the adventure sports in Nepal. It is also a famous sightseeing place with beautiful lakes and a view of the Himalayan range. The close-up view of the Annapurna range and Mt. Fishtail from here is more than fascinating. In the afternoon, you will explore the beauty of Pokhara by boating on Lake Fewa, visiting the temple on a small island.

Overnight in Pokhara

Breakfast
Day 10

Pokhara – Full-day Exploration

You will wake up early in the morning and drive to Sarangkot, a beautiful hill in Pokhara which is famous for the sunrise view, and it takes about 35 minutes. A real close-up look of the Annapurna and Fishtail and the unparalleled sunrise from there makes a perfect start for your day. After sunrise, you will come back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, you will hike up to World Peace Stupa, a nice hiking destination in Pokhara which will take you one hour to reach the top. It’s a beautiful viewpoint and a Buddhist Pilgrimage as well. Later you will come down to visit Davis falls and cave and Tibetan refugee camp.
You also can choose to do some adventure activities like paragliding, ultralight flight and zip flyer as well with an extra cost.

Overnight in Pokhara

Breakfast
Day 11

Pokhara – Kathmandu

You will drive back to Kathmandu today after your breakfast. It will take about 7 hours to reach Kathmandu. You also can fly back with an extra cost. Later in the evening, you will go for a farewell Nepali dinner with cultural show in Kathmandu and can have a discussion about the trip experience.

Overnight in Kathmandu

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Day 12

Kathmandu – Departure

After breakfast and a leisurely morning on your own, you will check out by midday and your private driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your departure flight home. Namaste!

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Useful information

This tour is built upon our firsthand knowledge & experience, offering you the best choices available. The price of this trip varies depending on the number of people in your party, dates of departure, and availability of ground services. Please click on REQUEST A FREE QUOTE (above) and supply the required information, enabling us to send you your personalized quote within 24 hours!

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What’s Included?

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Private Vehicles and Drivers
  • Private English Speaking Guides (Other languages if available, upon request)
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes

What’s Not Included?

  • Your International Flights to and from Nepal
  • Nepal entry Visa Fees (contact us for further information)
  • Personal Expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Any bank fees or charges at your end
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Tips for guides and drivers

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