Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan Tour, 7 Days

Length: 6 nights, 7 days
Price from: $690 per person
Where: Kathmandu – Pokhara – Chitwan
Group size: Up to 4
Activity level: Easy
Route: Kathmandu – Pokhara – Chitwan – Kathmandu
Transport: Private car
Hotels: Comfortable 3-star or similar

About this tour

This seven-day tour links Nepal's three most visited areas in an order that actually makes sense. You'll start with two days in the Kathmandu Valley, drive to Pokhara for the lake and an early-morning mountain viewpoint, then come down to Chitwan for two nights of safari before heading back to Kathmandu.

Hotels, a private car for every transfer, a city guide in Kathmandu and the full Chitwan safari program are all included.

And it's flexible: you can add days anywhere, and we can reverse the order to suit your flights.

Highlights

Guided day in the Kathmandu Valley
Sunrise viewpoint over the Annapurnas
Two nights of safari in Chitwan
Private car for every transfer

Program

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
- Airport pickup and hotel check-in.
Day 2: Kathmandu Valley
- Guided day: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara
- Morning drive to Pokhara.
- Evening by Phewa Lake.
Day 4: Pokhara
- Sunrise at Sarangkot.
- Boat on Phewa Lake and the World Peace Pagoda.
Day 5: Pokhara to Chitwan
- Drive to Sauraha.
- Sunset at the Rapti riverbank.
Day 6: Safari day
- Canoe ride and walk in the morning.
- Afternoon jeep safari.
Day 7: Back to Kathmandu
- Drive to Kathmandu, or drop at Bharatpur airport for a flight.

Activities may be reordered on the day for weather, river levels or park rules.

What the price includes

Included

Six nights' accommodation with breakfast; all meals in Chitwan.
Private car for all transfers.
City guide in Kathmandu.
Chitwan park entry fees, nature guide and activities.
Airport pickup on arrival.

Not included

International flights, Nepal visa and travel insurance.
Drinks, snacks and personal shopping.
Tips for guides, drivers and lodge staff.
Anything not listed under what's included.

Meeting point and cancellations

Where we meet

Kathmandu airport (Tribhuvan International) on arrival.

If your plans change

Cancel 7 or more days ahead for a full refund (minus card fees); 3–6 days ahead, half is refunded; inside 72 hours there is no refund. Read the full cancellation policy.

Good to know

Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will choose routes for the season and the day's conditions. Check what each month is like and what to bring before you travel, and read our safety notes if you're traveling with children.

Questions about this tour

Can we change the order or add days?

Yes. We can reverse the route to suit your flights, and you can add days anywhere, perhaps an extra night in Pokhara or another day on safari. Send us your arrival and departure dates and we'll adjust the program.

What's included in the price?

Six nights in comfortable 3-star or similar hotels with breakfast (and all meals in Chitwan), a private car for every transfer, airport pickup, a city guide for the Kathmandu Valley day, and Chitwan park fees, nature guide and activities. International flights, your visa and travel insurance aren't included.

Can we fly back to Kathmandu from Chitwan?

Yes. On day 7 the car can drop you at Bharatpur airport for the short flight instead of driving back. The flight ticket isn't included in the tour price, and winter fog can delay flights, so leave some slack before an international departure.

What do we see in Kathmandu?

A guided day in the valley with a city guide: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath. Day 1 is just your airport pickup and check-in, so you can rest after the flight.

What about Pokhara?

You get an evening by Phewa Lake on day 3, then sunrise at Sarangkot, a boat on the lake and the World Peace Pagoda on day 4. Mountain views at sunrise depend on the weather, so cross your fingers for a clear morning.