Itinerary
The definitive no-trekking Nepal loop, temples, lakes, mountain views, and wildlife in one accessible route
Duration
9 days
Estimated cost
NPR 65,320-NPR 97,980
Difficulty
2/10
Easy
Highlights
Estimated budget
Midpoint estimate · actual costs vary by season and availability
The route
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Day by day
Arrival in Kathmandu
NPR 8,900Kathmandu
Land and transfer to Thamel for an easy first evening.
Durbar Square and Swayambhunath
NPR 7,700Kathmandu
Kathmandu Durbar Square in the morning, Swayambhunath at sunset for views over the valley.
Bhaktapur day trip
NPR 6,100Bhaktapur
A day in Bhaktapur's living medieval old town, still a working town rather than a museum piece.
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Fly to Pokhara
NPR 16,450Pokhara
Short flight to Pokhara, afternoon free by Phewa Lake.
Sarangkot sunrise, lakeside afternoon
NPR 9,950Pokhara
Dawn drive to Sarangkot for sunrise over the Annapurna massif, then an afternoon around Phewa Lake and the World Peace Pagoda.
Free day, paragliding or boating
NPR 9,950Pokhara
A flexible day for an optional paragliding flight over the lake, or a slower boating and cafe day for those who'd rather stay grounded.
Drive to Chitwan, first safari
NPR 8,450Chitwan National Park
Drive to the Terai lowlands for an afternoon jeep safari in search of rhinos.
Canoe ride and cultural show
NPR 6,450Chitwan National Park
Dawn canoe ride on the Rapti River, guided nature walk, and an evening Tharu cultural performance.
Return to Kathmandu, departure
NPR 7,700Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu for onward departure.