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Max. elevation
2175 m / 7135 ft
Group size
Min 1+
Level
Easy
Transportation
All ground transportation as per itinerary
Best season
All around year
Starts at / Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Accommodation
Hotel in Kathmandu during the Trip
Meals
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trip

Highlights

  • Visit Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • Jungle Safari and canoeing in Chitwan National Park.
  • Stunning Himalayan sunrise views from Sarangkot and Nagarkot.
  • Cultural shows and local cuisine tasting in various cities.
  • Cable car ride to Manakamana Temple.
  • Explore lakes, waterfalls, and caves in Pokhara.
  • Experience the traditional lifestyles of the Tharu community.

Overview

Nepal is a small yet captivating Himalayan nation nestled between two global giants – India and China. Although it is a landlocked country, Nepal is blessed with abundant freshwater resources sourced from the melting glaciers and snow-fed rivers flowing down from the world's tallest mountains. This geographical diversity has made Nepal not only rich in natural beauty but also an adventure paradise for travelers. From whitewater rafting, jungle safaris, and canoeing, to mountain trekking and cultural sightseeing, Nepal promises a diverse, immersive, and unforgettable travel experience.

The Explore Nepal Tour offered by Rediscover Nepal Treks & Tours is a carefully curated 8-day journey that introduces travelers to the cultural richness, natural beauty, and ethnic diversity of Nepal. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those looking to experience the essence of Nepal in a short but meaningful itinerary. The trip includes visits to three of Nepal's major cities: Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan, along with nearby highlights like Nagarkot and Bhaktapur. Each destination brings a different flavor of Nepal — from the ancient temples and palaces of Kathmandu, the tranquil lakes and mountain vistas of Pokhara, to the lush jungles and rich biodiversity of Chitwan National Park.

The cultural aspects of Nepal are deeply rooted in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, reflected in the majestic temples, stupas, and historical monuments visited on this tour. You’ll get to see UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, and Durbar Squares of Patan and Bhaktapur. In addition, you’ll witness the natural grandeur of the Himalayas during sunrise in Sarangkot and Nagarkot, explore mystical caves, and even enjoy a jungle safari on elephant-back in Chitwan. This well-rounded tour is a perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure.

Highlights of Explore Nepal Tour:

  • Visit Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • Jungle Safari and canoeing in Chitwan National Park.
  • Stunning Himalayan sunrise views from Sarangkot and Nagarkot.
  • Cultural shows and local cuisine tasting in various cities.
  • Cable car ride to Manakamana Temple.
  • Explore lakes, waterfalls, and caves in Pokhara.
  • Experience the traditional lifestyles of the Tharu community.

Best Time for Explore Nepal Tour

Choosing the right time to visit Nepal enhances your travel experience significantly. The Explore Nepal Tour can be done year-round, but the best time to embark on this tour is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. These are considered the peak travel seasons in Nepal due to clear skies, pleasant temperatures, and stable weather conditions.

Spring (March – May):

  • Blooming rhododendrons and lush greenery throughout the country.
  • Ideal for jungle safari in Chitwan, with high chances of spotting wildlife.
  • Perfect visibility of Himalayan mountain ranges for photography and sightseeing.
  • Comfortable weather for city exploration and cultural visits.

Autumn (September – November):

  • Post-monsoon clarity provides the best views of snow-capped peaks.
  • Festival season in Nepal – travelers can experience Dashain, Tihar, and other major festivals.
  • Cool and dry weather, ideal for both adventure and leisure activities.
  • High tourist season – energetic atmosphere and well-maintained trails and attractions.

While winter (December – February) is colder, especially in hill stations like Nagarkot, it is still possible to do the tour with proper clothing. Similarly, summer/monsoon (June – August) brings heavy rains, particularly affecting travel to hilly and jungle regions like Pokhara and Chitwan. Roads can be slippery, and visibility may be limited. However, the lush greenery and fewer tourists during monsoon can appeal to some nature lovers.

Major Places Covered in Explore Nepal Tour

The Explore Nepal Tour encompasses a carefully planned route to showcase the best of Nepal’s diverse landscapes, culture, and spiritual heritage. Each location in the itinerary offers unique attractions:

Kathmandu Valley:

  • Patan Durbar Square – Showcases medieval art, temples, and palaces.
  • Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) – Offers panoramic valley views and spiritual ambiance.
  • Bouddhanath Stupa – A Tibetan Buddhist center with a massive stupa.
  • Pashupatinath Temple – Sacred Hindu site with live cremation rituals on the Bagmati riverbanks.

Chitwan National Park:

  • Wildlife Safari – Ride an elephant or jeep to see one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, and more.
  • Canoeing on Rapti River – Spot crocodiles, water birds, and possibly freshwater dolphins.
  • Tharu Cultural Show – Experience indigenous culture, dance, and food.
  • Sunset at Rapti River – A serene end to an adventurous day.

Pokhara:

  • Sarangkot Sunrise – Jaw-dropping morning view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
  • Phewa Lake – Boat ride with views of the Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain).
  • Bindabasini Temple – Dedicated to goddess Durga with historical and spiritual significance.
  • Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Cave – Natural marvels and sacred underground formations.

Nagarkot & Bhaktapur:

  • Nagarkot Viewpoint – Famous for sunrise and mountain vistas including Mount Everest on clear days.
  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square – Ancient city with temples, 55-window palace, and traditional Newari lifestyle.
  • This diverse range of destinations provides a wholesome experience of Nepal’s spiritual, cultural, and ecological diversity.

4. Why Choose the Explore Nepal Tour with Rediscover Nepal Treks & Tours

There are countless reasons why the Explore Nepal Tour is one of the most sought-after travel packages in Nepal, and why you should choose Rediscover Nepal Treks & Tours as your trusted travel partner:

Well-Designed Itinerary:

  • This tour is perfect for those who want a blend of cultural immersion, natural beauty, and adventure. The carefully crafted schedule ensures you see the highlights without feeling rushed.

All-Inclusive Cultural & Nature Experience:

  • From UNESCO heritage sites and historical palaces to lush jungles and panoramic mountain views, this tour offers a complete picture of Nepal’s rich offerings.

Local Expertise & Professional Service:

  • Rediscover Nepal Treks & Tours is operated by experienced professionals with deep knowledge of Nepal’s history, culture, and geography. You get local insight, fluent guides, and professional coordination throughout the trip.

Safe & Comfortable Travel:

  • Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, family, or in a group, your safety is always the priority. Comfortable accommodations, safe transportation, and government-licensed guides ensure peace of mind.

Authentic Cultural Experiences:

  • More than just sightseeing, the Explore Nepal Tour offers true cultural immersion — attend traditional shows, interact with locals, participate in religious rituals, and taste authentic Nepali cuisine.

Customizable Options:

  • The package is flexible to fit your travel style and needs. Whether you want to add trekking, a spiritual retreat, or a wellness experience, Rediscover Nepal Treks & Tours can customize your itinerary.

Trip Itinerary

Upon arrival in Kathmandu we welcome and greet you in Tribhuvan International Airport to this beautiful Himalayan country of Nepal. You will be transferred to hotel for rest and relaxation. In the evening you can enjoy Nepali dinner and cultural shows organized in local restaurant.

We will have a city tour of Kathmandu visiting the following sites

Patan Durbar Square: Lying in the city of fine art, Patan Durbar Square shed light on the life of ancient Malla dynasty. This city flourished during Medieval times and the architecture masterpieces of that era are still preserved in this place in the form of temples and series of palaces. You will admire the art and architecture of palaces, temples when you observe Krishna Mandir -said to be built with a stone, Royal Palace and Royal Bath and various other monuments standing around.

Swayambhunath Stupa: Swayambhunath stupa is popularly known as the Monkey temple is just 4 km away from thamel, situated on the top of a small hill offering spectacular view of Kathmandu valley and snow-clad mountains range. It is the perfect place to take a deep breath and admire the landscape of the valley and surrounding lush hills. The stupa has stood as a symbol of faith and harmony for centuries with Hindu temples and deities incorporated in this Buddhist site.

Bouddhanath Stupa: The dome of Boudhanath Stupa is considered as the largest one in the world. Bouddha, the place where stupa resides is also known as little tibet. You will enjoy observing the colossal stupa and can even sit for a while doing meditation. You will witness the influence of tibetian culture in food, dress and lifestyle of people living there.

Pashupatinath Temple: One of the most sacred places for Hindu devotee, Pashupatinath temple, is dedicated to lord Shiva. Our guide will tell you the myth about lord shiva and explain you the Hindu spiritual philosophy associated with him. You can also observe the cremation ceremony by Hindus just behind the temple on the bank of Bagmati river.  You will enjoy devotional song and music offered to Shiva, which is known by the name “Aarati” in the evening.

We start our day with breakfast and drive towards chitwan. We will visit chitwan national park which is home to rare species for example one horned rhino and Royal Bengal Tiger. Spread in a vast acreage of land in chitwan district, chitwan national park is popular among the tourists for jungle safari, cultural shows and water sports and many more. With extended day itinerary we can even go for a rafting in trishuli river. Chitwan National park is home to about 525 bird species, 55 amphibians and reptiles and 50 mammal species. The large number of lodges, hotels and guesthouses in sauraha is the evidence of the fact that how popular this place is to the tourist.

After lunch we will see elephant stable, tharu village and sunset view from bank of Rapti river. We will attend Tharu cultural show in the evening and rest at hotel.

We canoe in Rapti river for 30 min with some guidelines from government authorities. We can get a closer look at Mugger and Gharial crocodiles, freshwater dolphins and various water birds. Next planned activity for this day is jungle safari in chitwan national park. We will ride on the back of an elephant to see the exotic species of various mammals and reptiles for example one horned rhinoceros, seers and many different kinds of birds. There is a chance of seeing a Royal Bengal Tiger. We will enjoy a bath in Rapti river with elephant.

[Note: It is advised that you take special attention and be careful about the rules and regulations of National Park. Your safety is our prime concern.]

A 6 hours drive from chitwan will lead us to the beautiful city of lakes - Pokhara. We travel through bus or private vehicle observing the scenic mountain view, lush hills and terraced farms of rice paddies. The drive towards pokhara is an amazing experience in itself.

On the way we visit Manakamana Temple dedicated to the goddess of fulfilling wishes. We will take the cable car ride to reach the temple residing on the top of Manakamana hill. You can enjoy evening eating delicious meals at some restaurant upon arrival in Pokhara.

Early in the morning we will go for an excursion trip to sarangkot which is popular for sunrise view in pokhara. You will observe the stunning red sun glowing in distant mountains, spreading rays over the snow-clad mountains making it looks like mountains covered with golden blanket. Believe me, this is going to be an awe-inspiring view. Paragliding is another popular activity from sarangkot. From Sarangkot you will see the beautiful panoramic view of pokhara city, lakes, and mountains. Then we will descend down driving on a meandering road for our lunch at the city.

After lunch we take some rest and head to explore Phewa lake and Bindabasini temple.

Bindabasini Temple, known locally as Bindhyabasini Mandir. Standing proudly atop a hill, this striking temple looks calmly over the bustling city of Pokhara. Devotee offers praying to the goddess durga also referred as Shakti - the goddess of energy or power. We then head towards David falls- an awesome waterfall just 2 km away from the city core. The gushing water through the rocks, making a hypnotic sound is worth a visit, during the rainy season when the water volume is high the waterfall looks marvelous. David falls is known locally as Potale Chango. Just near to the fall there is a cave- Gupteshwor cave, popular for its shape and the interior embellished with colored limestones.

We return back to Kathmandu either driving or by a flight. If we prefer to drive and watch the scenery along our way, it will take 6 hours whereas if we prefer to take a flight and watch the aerial view of lush hills and snow-clad mountains a 30 min flight will take us to Kathmandu.

We then head towards Nagarkot, just one and a half hour drive from Kathmandu. On our way we visit bhaktapur city, an ancient series of temples and places of temples - Bhaktapur Durbar Square. 55 window palaces and Nyatapola Temple (five stories) are few among the many attractions of bhaktapur durbar square. Bhaktapur city has preserved its old cultural and traditional values by native newari people, and unique atmosphere not found in any other places.

We then head towards Nagarkot to witness sunset and overnight stay.

We wake up early in the morning to observe the sunrise from view tower at Nagarkot. Nagarkot is famous for sunrise, sunset and distant view of mountain range on a clear sky. People often visit this place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the fresh air in the nearby hills of Nagarkot. After sunrise view and breakfast we drive back to Kathmandu.

Our representative will help you for your International departure and you will return to your home with full of exciting and unforgettable memories you just spend in Nepal

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Explore Nepal Tour

Includes

  • Airport transfers and transportation
  • All ground transportation as per itinerary
  • Accommodation in hotels and lodges
  • Guided sightseeing tours and entrance fees
  • Jungle safari and canoeing in Chitwan
  • Cable car ride to Manakamana Temple
  • Cultural shows and meals as per itinerary
  • Experienced English-speaking guide

Doesn't Include

  • International and domestic flights (unless specified)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Meals not mentioned in itinerary
  • Visa fees and permits
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Explore Nepal Tour is designed to be accessible for most travelers with a moderate level of fitness. Since the itinerary mainly involves city sightseeing, cultural visits, gentle hikes, and jeep or elephant safaris, you don’t need to be an expert trekker or athlete. However, some walking on uneven surfaces and moderate physical activity, such as climbing stairs at temples or getting on and off vehicles, is expected. If you have any mobility issues or specific health concerns, it’s advisable to inform us in advance so we can assist or tailor your experience accordingly.

Yes, the tour is family-friendly and suitable for children above the age of six. The cultural experiences, wildlife safaris, and scenic views make it engaging for travelers of all ages. However, parents should be aware that some activities, like canoeing in Chitwan or walking in crowded market areas, require close supervision of children for safety. Also, the itinerary has a balanced pace, with enough rest periods to accommodate younger travelers.

Accommodations included in the Explore Nepal Tour range from comfortable mid-range hotels in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan to lodges near the national park. The hotels are clean, safe, and provide basic amenities including hot showers, Wi-Fi, and comfortable beds. We select hotels that offer authentic local hospitality while ensuring travelers’ comfort. If you prefer luxury or budget options, please let us know and we can customize the bookings accordingly.

The tour package includes daily breakfast and some lunches or dinners, especially where cultural shows and local specialties are part of the itinerary. Nepali cuisine is rich and varied, with staples like dal bhat (lentil soup with rice), momo (dumplings), and various vegetarian and meat dishes. We also accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences, so please inform us in advance if you have allergies or specific dietary needs. Meals outside the included plan can be arranged at local restaurants offering international cuisine.

Safety is our utmost priority. Nepal is generally a safe destination for tourists, and the areas covered by this tour are well-frequented and secure. We use experienced, licensed guides who are trained in first aid and familiar with local emergency procedures. During wildlife activities in Chitwan National Park, strict adherence to park rules is enforced to protect both guests and animals. Travelers are advised to follow the guidelines provided by our team and the park authorities at all times.

Most visitors require a tourist visa to enter Nepal, which can be obtained on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport or applied for online before the trip. The visa duration can vary (typically 15, 30, or 90 days), and fees depend on the length of stay. Please check the latest visa regulations with your nearest Nepali embassy or consulate or ask us to assist you with visa-related queries.

Packing depends on the season of your visit, but some essentials include comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing (to adjust to warm days and cooler evenings), a rain jacket (especially during monsoon), sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), and a good camera to capture the scenic beauty. For Chitwan, insect repellent and light clothing are recommended. If you plan to do paragliding or other optional activities, specific gear might be provided or advised.

Yes, Rediscover Nepal Treks & Tours offers flexible itineraries tailored to your preferences, travel style, and time availability. Whether you want to add trekking, spiritual tours, more adventure activities, or even extend your stay, we can modify the plan accordingly. Just let us know your interests, and we will craft a personalized Nepal experience for you.

English is widely spoken among guides, hotel staff, and people involved in the tourism industry, so language is usually not a barrier for tourists. Our guides are fluent in English and provide clear explanations during sightseeing and activities. In rural areas, Nepali is the main language spoken by locals, but they are generally friendly and welcoming even if there is limited communication.

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