9-Day Nepal Cultural and Wildlife Tour from Gorakhpur to Lumbini

9 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Cross the border from Gorakhpur and discover Nepal's cultural, spiritual, and natural highlights on this 9-day journey through Pokhara, Kathmandu, Bandipur, Chi...

Duration: 9 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Cities: Pokhara, Kathmandu, Gorakhpur, Chitwan, Lumbini · Languages: English

Know before you go: Beautiful mountains, hills, valleys, and plains dominate the geography of landlocked Nepal, which extends from the Himalayan range in the north to the Indo-Gangetic lowlands in the south. Mt. Everest, the highest point of the Himalayas, is in Nepal. The country is well endowed with perennial rivers and glacial lakes that originate in the Himalayas. The variety in Nepal's topography provides a home to wildlife such as tigers, rhinos, monkeys, bears, yaks, leopards, and many different species of insects and birds. Nepal is home to almost 10 percent of the world's bird species, 500 of which can be found in the Kathmandu Valley. In this journey to Nepal, discover its numerous temples and monuments and drive to Bandipur, famous for its centuries-old architecture, and onwards to Pokhara, Nepal's second most popular tourist destination, nestled beneath the snow-crested Annapurna Massif. After Pokhara, drive to Chitwan National Park for unforgettable jungle adventures and wildlife viewing opportunities, and enjoy participating in various jungle activities such as an elephant safari, jungle drive, and a nature walk. On your drive back to Kathmandu, stop at Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.; Birth Place of Lord Buddha; Wildlife; Mountain; Local People; Scenic Mountain; Temple; History; Your safety is of paramount importance to Alpine Club of Himalaya. They have the absolute authority to cancel the trip or change the itinerary when deemed necessary or when they have reason to believe your safety is at stake. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group member, natural disasters, and such can contribute to changes in the itinerary when travelling in remote mountainous regions. In these extreme situations, you are kindly requested to offer your full co-operation to the trusted leader of the group appointed by Alpine Club of Himalaya. However, they will make every effort to keep to the above itinerary.

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What's Included

All airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off by private car/van
Pickup from Gorakhpur and drop-off to Pokhara, plus Lumbini to Gorakhpur drop via Sunauli Border
2 nights in Kathmandu, including breakfast
2 nights in Pokhara, including breakfast
1 night in Bandipur, including breakfast
Car with driver, including the driver's salary, food, insurance, and lodging costs
2 nights and 3 days full board in Chitwan National Park, including all meals, all program activities, entrance fees, and accommodation
Welcome or farewell meals and breakfasts while in Kathmandu
1 night accommodation in Lumbini, including breakfast
Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
Pokhara Valley sightseeing by private vehicle
Round trip by private vehicle
Fuel, road tax, and parking fees

Not Included

Nepal entry visa fees
International airfare and departure tax
Bar bills, laundry, and other expenses of a personal nature
Travel insurance, including evacuation
Tips for local staff, guides, and porters
Entrance fees

Itinerary

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Day 01

Pickup in Gorakhpur and Drive to Pokhara

Once you arrive at the train station in Gorakhpur, you will be picked up and driven to the border at Sunauli Border, which takes about 2-3 hours. Once you arrive at the train station in Gorakhpur, you will be picked up and driven to the border at Sunauli Border, which takes about 2-3 hours. After a tea break, continue your journey to Pokhara, which takes another 5-6 hours. After a tea break, continue your journey to Pokhara, which takes another 5-6 hours. You will reach in the evening and have a free and leisurely evening. You will reach in the evening and have a free and leisurely evening. Meals: No
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Day 02

Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara Sightseeing

Early at dawn, hike up to Sarangkot viewpoint to witness nature's ethereal light show as the sun rises over the Annapurna range, turning its peaks from white to gold. Early at dawn, hike up to Sarangkot viewpoint to witness nature's ethereal light show as the sun rises over the Annapurna range, turning its peaks from white to gold. After breakfast, visit the deep, narrow gorge of the roaring Seti River, then drive to Devi's Falls and continue to Gupteswar Cave and the Bat Cave. After breakfast, visit the deep, narrow gorge of the roaring Seti River, then drive to Devi's Falls and continue to Gupteswar Cave and the Bat Cave. In the evening, relax by Phewa Lake and enjoy a leisurely row on its sparkling waters. In the evening, relax by Phewa Lake and enjoy a leisurely row on its sparkling waters. Meals: Breakfast
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Day 03

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kathmandu, which takes about 6-7 hours. After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kathmandu, which takes about 6-7 hours. Then, enjoy a free and leisurely afternoon and evening. You can walk along Thamel street before staying overnight at the hotel. Then, enjoy a free and leisurely afternoon and evening. You can walk along Thamel street before staying overnight at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast and Welcome Dinner
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Day 04

Kathmandu Heritage Sightseeing

After breakfast, depart the hotel for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the "city of glory." After breakfast, depart the hotel for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the "city of glory." Visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicentre of religious and cultural life, an area filled with old temples and historical significance, along with glorious old Newari architecture. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar, home to the Living Goddess. Visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicentre of religious and cultural life, an area filled with old temples and historical significance, along with glorious old Newari architecture. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar, home to the Living Goddess. Afterwards, visit Swayambhunath Stupa, said to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. Afterwards, visit Swayambhunath Stupa, said to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. Proceed towards Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the courtyard of the temple, whereas tourists can view the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River. Proceed towards Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the courtyard of the temple, whereas tourists can view the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River. Later, visit Boudhanath, a Buddhist stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes, each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for righteous behaviour of mankind and for human prosperity. Later, visit Boudhanath, a Buddhist stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes, each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for righteous behaviour of mankind and for human prosperity. Meals: Breakfast
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Day 05

Drive to Bandipur

Drive to Bandipur, a living museum of Newari culture. With its glorious 18th-century architecture and medieval ambience, all of Bandipur is a sight, and you can make short hikes to villages, temples, viewpoints, and mysterious caves. Drive to Bandipur, a living museum of Newari culture. With its glorious 18th-century architecture and medieval ambience, all of Bandipur is a sight, and you can make short hikes to villages, temples, viewpoints, and mysterious caves. Meals: Breakfast
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Day 06

Drive to Chitwan National Park

From Bandipur, drive onward to Chitwan National Park, a famous wildlife-viewing national park in Asia and a World Heritage Site, where you will have an excellent chance of spotting one-horned rhinos, deer, monkeys, leopards, wild elephants, the royal Bengal tiger, and 450 species of birds. From Bandipur, drive onward to Chitwan National Park, a famous wildlife-viewing national park in Asia and a World Heritage Site, where you will have an excellent chance of spotting one-horned rhinos, deer, monkeys, leopards, wild elephants, the royal Bengal tiger, and 450 species of birds. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 07

Wildlife Activities in Chitwan

For watching wildlife, birds, and rare species of flora and fauna, you can either go on a jungle safari deep into the park in a four-wheel jeep or on foot, or choose a more relaxing canoeing trip on the Rapti or Narayani Rivers. You may also go elephant riding, which is more thrilling than comfortable. Moreover, you can head out to explore the surrounding Tharu villages. For watching wildlife, birds, and rare species of flora and fauna, you can either go on a jungle safari deep into the park in a four-wheel jeep or on foot, or choose a more relaxing canoeing trip on the Rapti or Narayani Rivers. You may also go elephant riding, which is more thrilling than comfortable. Moreover, you can head out to explore the surrounding Tharu villages. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 08

Drive to Lumbini

From Chitwan, drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. From Chitwan, drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. The spiritual heart of Lumbini is the Maya Devi Temple, where the Buddha was born under a Bodhi tree. Other sights in Lumbini include Ashoka Pillar, Buddhist monasteries, the World Peace Pagoda, and Lumbini Crane Sanctuary. The spiritual heart of Lumbini is the Maya Devi Temple, where the Buddha was born under a Bodhi tree. Other sights in Lumbini include Ashoka Pillar, Buddhist monasteries, the World Peace Pagoda, and Lumbini Crane Sanctuary. Meals: Breakfast
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Day 09

Drive to Sunauli Border and Drop in Gorakhpur

Today is your last day in Nepal, so after breakfast in Lumbini, depart for Sunauli Border (Nepal-India Border), which takes about 1 hour to reach. Today is your last day in Nepal, so after breakfast in Lumbini, depart for Sunauli Border (Nepal-India Border), which takes about 1 hour to reach. Then continue onward to Gorakhpur. Then continue onward to Gorakhpur. Meals: Breakfast

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India · Tour start: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.