Overview
7 Days / 6 Nights Chitwan, Pokhara, Kathmandu & Lumbini Tour – Discover the perfect blend of adventure, nature, spirituality, and culture as you explore Chitwan’s exciting jungle safari, Pokhara’s stunning lakes and Himalayan views, Kathmandu’s ancient heritage sites, and the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, guided sightseeing, seamless transportation, and unforgettable travel experiences.
Itinerary
Morning: Cross the border at Birgunj early (9:00 AM).
Journey: Drive to Chitwan (approx. 4 hours).
Afternoon: Check into your resort. After lunch, visit the Elephant Breeding Center and take a Village Walk to experience Tharu culture.
Evening: Enjoy the sunset by the Rapti River and watch the Tharu Stick Dance.
Stay: Chitwan (Night 1).
Early Morning: Canoe Ride on the river to spot crocodiles and birds, followed by a short jungle walk.
Mid-Morning: Drive from Chitwan to Lumbini (approx. 4 hours).
Afternoon: Visit the Maya Devi Temple (Birthplace of Buddha), the Ashoka Pillar, and the monastic zones (Thai, German, and Chinese monasteries).
Stay: Lumbini (Night 1).
Morning: Depart for Pokhara (approx. 6–7 hours). The drive is scenic as you leave the plains and enter the winding hills via Tansen.
Evening: Arrive in Pokhara. Relax with a walk at Lakeside and dinner overlooking Phewa Lake.
Stay: Pokhara (Night 1).
Sunrise: Sarangkot for a panoramic sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
Full Day: * Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa) or the Pumdikot Shiva Statue.
Boat ride on Phewa Lake to visit Tal Barahi Temple.
Stay: Pokhara (Night 2).
Morning: Depart for Kathmandu.
En Route: Stop at Kurintar for the Manakamana Cable Car darshan (takes approx. 2–3 hours total).
Late Evening: Arrive in Kathmandu and check in.
Stay: Kathmandu (Night 1).
Morning: Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.
Afternoon: Drive to Sanga (Tallest Shiva Statue) and Doleshwar Mahadev (Head of Kedarnath).
Evening: Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, then drive to Nagarkot for a sunset view over the Himalayas.
Stay: Kathmandu or Nagarkot (Night 2).
Morning: Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) and Budhanilkantha (Sleeping Vishnu).
Journey: Start the drive back toward the Raxaul border.
Note: From Kathmandu, the drive back to Raxaul takes approx. 6–7 hours.
Evening: Cross back into India