Nepal Highlights Tour - Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Pokhara, Chitwan & Lumbini

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Our representative welcomes you outside the terminal and transfers you to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with traditional Nepali music and authentic cuisine.

Morning guided sightseeing of Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) and the ancient courtyards of Kathmandu Durbar Square. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive uphill to Nagarkot hill station, famous for its sweeping panoramic views of the central Himalayas. Watch the sunset over snow-capped peaks.

Rise early to witness sunrise over the majestic Himalayas stretching from Annapurna to Everest. After breakfast, embark on a picturesque drive along the Trishuli River highway toward Pokhara, the lake city of Nepal. Check into your lakeside hotel and enjoy an evening stroll along Phewa Lake.

Early morning drive to Sarangkot viewpoint for sunrise over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna I (8,091m), and Mt. Machhapuchhre. Return for breakfast, then visit Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and enjoy peaceful boating across Phewa Lake up to Tal Barahi Temple. End the day at the hilltop World Peace Pagoda.

After breakfast, drive south through winding mountain passes and picturesque river valleys along the Siddhartha Highway down to the Terai plains of Lumbini, the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha. Check into your hotel and take an evening walk around the local village.

Spend the morning exploring the Sacred Garden of Lumbini, including the ancient Maya Devi Temple marking Buddha's exact nativity spot, the Ashoka Pillar dating back to 249 BC, the holy sacred pond, and vibrant international Buddhist monasteries. In the afternoon, drive east to Chitwan National Park and attend a vibrant Tharu cultural dance show.

An exhilarating full day of safari activities in Nepal's premier national park. Embark on an open jeep safari through dense sal forests in search of the One-horned Rhinoceros, wild boar, deer, and elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Take a tranquil dugout canoe trip along the Rapti River observing marsh mugger and gharial crocodiles, followed by a visit to the Elephant Breeding Center.

Begin the day with an early morning birdwatching tour accompanied by a resident naturalist. Chitwan is home to over 500 avian species. After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu along the scenic highway. Check into your hotel with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure for shopping in Thamel.

Devote the day to exploring the two medieval Newari royal kingdoms of the Kathmandu Valley: Patan Durbar Square, celebrated for its exquisite stone Krishna Temple and Newari architecture, followed by Bhaktapur Durbar Square, known for the 55-Window Palace, Golden Gate, and five-story Nyatapola Pagoda. In the evening, gather for a celebratory farewell dinner.

After breakfast, enjoy free time for last-minute souvenir shopping. Our representative will escort you to Tribhuvan International Airport approximately three hours prior to your scheduled flight departure.