8-Day Nepal Golden Triangle Tour with Chitwan Safari and Nagarkot

8 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Explore Nepal's golden triangle through Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara on an 8-day journey filled with culture, heritage, mountain scenery, and wildlife. Visit...

Duration: 8 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Pokhara, Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Chitwan, Patan, Nagarkot, Chitawn National Park · Languages: English

Know before you go: Voters' ID card or driving licence for Indian citizens is required for a travelling permit in Nepal.; For foreigners, a passport is required for a travelling permit in Nepal.; For family or group sizes of less than 10, flights are cheaper.; Tourist air-conditioned buses with 12 seats or 35 seats are available for sightseeing and transfers.; Flights are regular, and tickets are booked by us.; All guests must carry a valid passport or similar photo ID card.; Vehicle is not at disposal.; Rates are valid for a limited period only.; Rates change as per the size of the group.; Hotels are booked on a twin-sharing basis unless otherwise agreed upon with the guest.

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What's Included

Airport pick-up and drop-off
3-star category accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Nagarkot with complimentary breakfast
All transfers by private vehicle
Driver's allowances
Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
3-star category accommodation in Chitwan including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Wildlife activities
English-speaking Nepali tour guide/driver

Not Included

Entry fees at sightseeing places
Airport taxes
Casino entry fee
Tips
Laundry
Phone calls
Personal expenses of any kind
Things not mentioned above in the inclusions
Those not mentioned in the package will be treated as add-ons
Taxes and levies are extra as applicable (if not mentioned in inclusions)

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Head from Tribhuvan International Airport with your tour guide to your hotel. Head from Tribhuvan International Airport with your tour guide to your hotel.
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Day 02

Kathmandu Valley Heritage Sightseeing

Head for a visit to Pashupatinath, an important centre of Hindu culture in Nepal, where holy sadhus pray. Head for a visit to Pashupatinath, an important centre of Hindu culture in Nepal, where holy sadhus pray. Marvel at the extensive Hindu temple precinct, with its sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images, and inscriptions raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. Marvel at the extensive Hindu temple precinct, with its sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images, and inscriptions raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. Continue to Bouddhanath, the holiest shrine for Buddhist culture in Nepal, with its large stupa. This is the place where devout Buddhists come on pilgrimage. Continue to Bouddhanath, the holiest shrine for Buddhist culture in Nepal, with its large stupa. This is the place where devout Buddhists come on pilgrimage. Visit Patan, also known as Lalitpur. The city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second-largest town in the valley. Visit Patan, also known as Lalitpur. The city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second-largest town in the valley. Visit Patan's central Durbar Square, packed with temples. It is an architectural focal point with a far greater concentration of temples per square meter than in Kathmandu. Visit Patan's central Durbar Square, packed with temples. It is an architectural focal point with a far greater concentration of temples per square meter than in Kathmandu. Also visit the Tibetan refugee centre, home to most of the valley's Tibetan population. Also visit the Tibetan refugee centre, home to most of the valley's Tibetan population. Go to Swayambhunath, where the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu Stupa, adorned with a colourful fluttering of prayer flags, crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Go to Swayambhunath, where the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu Stupa, adorned with a colourful fluttering of prayer flags, crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu.
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Day 03

Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan

Drive to Chitwan, 180 km from Kathmandu, on a journey of about 5 hours. Drive to Chitwan, 180 km from Kathmandu, on a journey of about 5 hours. Upon arrival in Chitwan, get briefed about the Chitwan jungle safari program. Upon arrival in Chitwan, get briefed about the Chitwan jungle safari program. In the evening, see the Tharu cultural dance program for approximately one hour. In the evening, see the Tharu cultural dance program for approximately one hour. At 8 pm, head for dinner. At 8 pm, head for dinner.
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Day 04

Chitwan Jungle Activities

Enjoy jungle observation at Chitwan National Park, with the highlight being an elephant safari in the jungles. Enjoy jungle observation at Chitwan National Park, with the highlight being an elephant safari in the jungles. Indulge in other activities such as canoeing, dugout canoe rides, nature walking, and bird watching. Indulge in other activities such as canoeing, dugout canoe rides, nature walking, and bird watching. Experience walking through the forests with naturalists and watch the native folk dances of the Terais. Experience walking through the forests with naturalists and watch the native folk dances of the Terais. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 05

Drive from Chitwan to Pokhara

Drive to Pokhara, a 4-hour journey from Chitwan. Drive to Pokhara, a 4-hour journey from Chitwan. From Pokhara town (2,352 feet), view the 25,000+ peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges rising a scant 20 miles away. From Pokhara town (2,352 feet), view the 25,000+ peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges rising a scant 20 miles away. Spend the night at the hotel. Spend the night at the hotel.
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Day 06

Pokhara Valley Sightseeing

Go on an excursion to Sarangkot, the most popular tourist destination, where you can enjoy great views of the Pokhara Valley and magnificent mountain scenery. Go on an excursion to Sarangkot, the most popular tourist destination, where you can enjoy great views of the Pokhara Valley and magnificent mountain scenery. From Sarangkot, in the northern direction, see Dhaulagiri in the far west. The Annapurna range is visible on the same side when the weather is clear. In the southern direction, the village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city. From Sarangkot, in the northern direction, see Dhaulagiri in the far west. The Annapurna range is visible on the same side when the weather is clear. In the southern direction, the village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city. Visit Bindabasini Temple, one of the oldest temples in Pokhara, which was once part of the Kaski Kingdom. The main deity of the temple, Goddess Durga, was brought from India. Visit Bindabasini Temple, one of the oldest temples in Pokhara, which was once part of the Kaski Kingdom. The main deity of the temple, Goddess Durga, was brought from India. Make a journey through the old bazaar, combined with a visit to the temple. Make a journey through the old bazaar, combined with a visit to the temple. Go sightseeing at Devi's Fall, also known as Patale Chango, an incredible waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. Go sightseeing at Devi's Fall, also known as Patale Chango, an incredible waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. Visit Gupteshwor Cave, just opposite the falls. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Visit Gupteshwor Cave, just opposite the falls. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Spend the night at the hotel. Spend the night at the hotel.
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Day 07

Kathmandu to Nagarkot

Drive back to Kathmandu and then continue on to Nagarkot, situated 32 kilometres east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175 meters. The drive takes about 1.5 hours from Kathmandu. Drive back to Kathmandu and then continue on to Nagarkot, situated 32 kilometres east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175 meters. The drive takes about 1.5 hours from Kathmandu. Take in the panoramic view of the major peaks, including Mt. Everest, which can be seen from here. Take in the panoramic view of the major peaks, including Mt. Everest, which can be seen from here. Stay the night. Stay the night.
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Day 08

Departure from Nagarkot

Drive straight to the international airport, approximately 1.5 hours from Nagarkot, to board your onward flight. Drive straight to the international airport, approximately 1.5 hours from Nagarkot, to board your onward flight.