Overview
Discover the spiritual charm, Himalayan beauty, and cultural richness of Nepal with this memorable 8-day Nepal tour covering Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan.
Begin your journey in Kathmandu, home to ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, sacred rivers, and vibrant local culture. Seek blessings at the famous Pashupatinath Temple and explore iconic landmarks like Swayambhunath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square.
Continue to the breathtaking lakeside city of Pokhara, surrounded by Himalayan mountain ranges, waterfalls, caves, and peaceful lakes. Later, experience the wildlife and cultural attractions of Chitwan with optional jungle safari and local Nepalese folk performances.
This package perfectly combines spirituality, heritage, nature, Himalayan landscapes, wildlife adventure, lakes, temples, and Nepalese culture.
Highlights
- Pashupatinath Temple Aarti
- Pokhara Himalayan Beauty
- Chitwan Wildlife Adventure
- Nepal Heritage & Culture
- Manokamana Temple Ropeway Experience
Itinerary
After pick-up from Kathmandu Airport at 01.30 PM, leave for the hotel. At 5 PM, perform aarti at Pashupatinath Temple and return to the hotel. (Taxi at own expense)
After breakfast, visit the local sights of Kathmandu such as Pashupatinath Temple, World Heritage Site, Golden Roof and Silver Gate, and Bagmati River. Then visit Patan Durbar Square, Old Krishna Temple, and Swayambhunath Stupa, and return to the hotel.
After breakfast, leave Kathmandu for Pokhara. (Approx. 210 km. / 8 hours) After arrival in Pokhara, check-in at the hotel. In the evening, visit Pokhara Lake and market. (Own expense)
After having breakfast and tea in the morning, visit the local sights of Pokhara like Bindhyabhasini Temple, Swaminarayan Temple, Devi's Falls, Mahadev Cave and then return to the hotel. Relax and shop. (Own expense)
After breakfast, leave Pokhara for Chitwan. (Approx. 160 km. / 5 hours) On the way to Chitwan, visit Manokamna Devi Temple (via ropeway at your own expense) then arrive in Chitwan and check-in at the hotel. In the evening, enjoy Nepali local folk dance (at your own expense).
After breakfast, go on a jeep safari and elephant ride to Chitwan (at your own expense), visit the local market, and return to the hotel.
After breakfast, leave for Kathmandu from Chitwan. (Approx. 130 km. / 4 hours)/Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check-in at the hotel and relax.
After breakfast, the tour concludes with a drop-off at Kathmandu airport.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels
- Travel by small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
- Services of our tour manager
- Rates Valid for Indian Nationals Only
The Cost Excludes
- GST Extra
- Air/Train Fare
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour
- Porterage (coolie charges), laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
- Anything that is not included in Inclusion.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
