Nepal, End to End
Kathmandu · Chitwan · Pokhara · 9 days
Everything Nepal shows you in nine days: the valley's temples and stupas, two jungle nights with all meals, and the lake city with its sunrise ridge — with room for the optional flights over Pokhara.
what stays with you
Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square
a Tharu village walk and jungle activities — canoe, three-hour jeep safari, crocodile conservation centre
Sarangkot hill, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, the Old Bazaar, a boat ride on Phewa Lake
optional paragliding, ultralight flight, bungee jump, and zipline around Pokhara
day by day
- Day 1
Arrival
A Karmix representative meets you at the airport and drives you to the hotel. Overnight Kathmandu.
- Day 2
The valley's great squares
A full day of private sightseeing: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Stupa, and Patan Durbar Square.
- Day 3
Temples and the old city
Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
- Day 4
Down to the jungle
A scenic drive to Chitwan (187 km, about six hours). A Tharu village walk in the afternoon; in the evening, a slide show or a traditional dance by the local tribal group. All meals, overnight Chitwan.
- Day 5
A day in the park
Full-day jungle activities with a local English-speaking naturalist: the canoe ride, the three-hour jeep safari, and the crocodile conservation centre. All meals, overnight Chitwan.
- Day 6
To the lake city
Drive to Pokhara (165 km, about five hours). The rest of the day is free. Overnight Pokhara.
- Day 7
Sunrise, caves, and the lake
An early excursion to Sarangkot (weather permitting), then a half-day Pokhara town tour — Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, the Old Bazaar, and a one-hour boat ride on Phewa Lake. The afternoon is free for the optional adventure activities. Overnight Pokhara.
- Day 8
Back to the valley
Drive back to Kathmandu (200 km, about six hours) and transfer to the hotel. Overnight Kathmandu.
- Day 9
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight onward.
what's included
- twin-share accommodation with breakfast
- private airport transfers with a Karmix representative
- private sightseeing with a local English-speaking guide
- monument entrance fees during sightseeing
- all applicable current taxes
- all meals during the two Chitwan nights
- private surface transfers Kathmandu–Chitwan–Pokhara–Kathmandu with a chauffeur
- jungle activities with a local English-speaking naturalist, including the three-hour jeep drive
- jungle entry fees
- the one-hour boat ride on Phewa Lake
- lunch and dinner (all meals are included during the Chitwan nights)
- vehicle on demand or for local runs
- expenses of a personal nature
- travel insurance
- international airfare
- Nepal visa fee
- alcoholic beverages and bar bills
- tips and gratuity for staff
- services not listed under what's included
- optional tours and adventure activities
hotels, by city
Kathmandu
- A · 5-starHotel Radisson (premium room)
- A · 5-starDusit Princess (superior room)
- B · 4-starHotel Ramada Encore (deluxe)
- B · 4-starHotel Barahi Kathmandu
- C · 3-starHotel Marshyangdi (deluxe)
- C · 3-starHotel Landmark Kathmandu (deluxe)
Chitwan
- A · 4+ starJungle Villa Resort (deluxe)
- A · 4+ starSoaltee Westend Chitwan Resort (deluxe)
- B · 4-starLandmark Forest Resort (deluxe)
- C · 3-starChitwan Paradise (deluxe)
- C · 3-starSafari Adventure Lodge (deluxe)
Pokhara
- A · 4+ starTemple Tree Resort & Spa (deluxe)
- A · 4+ starHotel Barahi Pokhara (super deluxe)
- B · 4-starAtithi Resort & Spa (deluxe)
- B · 4-starHotel Landmark Pokhara (deluxe)
- B · 4-starMount Kailash Resort (deluxe)
- C · 3-starHotel Lake Paradise (deluxe)
- C · 3-starHotel Queens Park (deluxe)
the practical part
Visa
- a tourist visa is issued on arrival at designated entry points, or can be arranged in advance
- your passport must be valid for at least six months
- we recommend applying online up to 72 hours before arrival at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np
- at the airport, pay at the visa fee payment desk with your online confirmation, collect the receipt, then proceed to the immigration desk — the self-service machines are slower
- visa fees are payable in cash (card and wallet payments are not always reliable) and are set by the government, so check the current fee before you fly
Children
- with two full-paying parents, a child under 10 with an extra bed pays 75% of the twin-share rate
- a child under 10 sharing a bed pays 50%
- a child under 5, with no extra bed, travels free (without extra breakfast)
- a child on twin share pays the same as an adult
- maximum two children under 12 per room (not recommended at some hotels); from 12, children are treated as adults
- maximum three adults per room
Cancellation
- 45 or more days before departure: no charge (a few cases excepted)
- 45 to 21 days: 15%
- 20 to 8 days: 30%
- 7 to 2 days: 35%
- within 24 hours: 50%
- after arrival in Nepal: 100% of the tour cost
dates & prices, on request
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