Highlights of Nepal:Kathmandu, Chitwan &Pokhara
£4799.00
Discovery
11 nights in Nepal | Solos Board
What to expect
Pokhara
Phewa Lake boat ride & hilltop shrines
Kathmandu
Durbar Square & Boudhanath Stupa
Chitwan National Park
Spot wildlife from a Rapti River canoe
Lakuri Bhanjyang
Stay in a scenic Himalayan retreat
About this trip...
What's included?
Return flights and airport transfers-
Internal flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
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Airport taxes & charges
Double/twin room for sole use with private facilities
Solos Board: Breakfast daily, three lunches & four dinners
Kathmandu Durbar Square & Swayambhunath-
Patan City tour
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Pashupatinath & Boudhanath
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Peace Pagoda & Pumdikot Shiva Statue
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International Mountain Museum & Gurkha Museum
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Boat ride on Phewa Lake
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Jungle activities in Chitwan National Park
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully Financially Protected
What's extra?
- Nepal visa, currently $30
- For insurance, please click here
Itinerary
- Depart the UK
- Arrive in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath & Patan City
- Pashupatinath & Boudhanath
- Kathmandu to Pokhara
- International Mountain Museum & Gurkha Museum
- Pokhara to Gorkha
- Gorkha to Chitwan National Park
- Chitwan jungle activities
- Chitwan to Lakuri Bhanjyang
- Forest Bathing & Mountain Biking
- Lakuri Bhanjyang to Kathmandu
- Depart Kathmandu
What you'll be doing
Day One: Depart the UK
Day Two: Arrive in Kathmandu
- Dinner included
Day Three: Explore Kathmandu's highlights
We spend the day discovering the highlights of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. This morning, we visit the city’s most famous attraction, Durbar Square, along with the Kumari Temple, where monuments dating back to the 12th century showcase the city’s rich heritage. We also explore one of the Valley’s most ancient and intriguing holy sites — the golden-spired stupa of Swayambhunath, perched atop a wooded hill overlooking the city. After lunch at a local restaurant, we continue to Patan City, renowned for its skilled artisans and superb handicrafts. Patan Durbar Square is widely regarded as one of the finest urban streetscapes in the world, with many of its remarkable monuments dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.
- Breakfast & lunch included
Day Four: Discover the sacred sites of Kathmandu
After a leisurely morning, we visit Pashupatinath and Boudhanath in the afternoon. Pashupatinath is Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine and one of the subcontinent’s most important Shiva sites. Although the temple’s origins are unclear, an inscription dates from 477, and it is believed a shrine may have stood here for more than 1,000 years before that. We then visit Boudhanath, one of Nepal’s most distinctive landmarks and among the most important Buddhist sites in the country. With a diameter of over 100 metres, the stupa is one of the largest in the world. While several legends surround its construction, it is generally believed to date back to the 5th century.
- Breakfast included
Day Five: Fly to Pokhara - Peace Pagoda & Pumdikot Shiva Statue
After breakfast, we take a short 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, renowned for its serene lakes and breathtaking Himalayan panoramas. After checking in to our hotel, the day continues with a scenic sightseeing tour to the iconic World Peace Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist stupa built under the inspiration of Nichidatsu Fujii to promote global harmony and non-violence following World War II.
- Breakfast included
Day Six: International Mountain Museum & Gurkha Museum
This morning we enjoy a half-day cultural tour of Pokhara, beginning with a visit to the International Mountain Museum, located just south of the airport and set against the backdrop of three towering 8,000-metre Himalayan peaks. The museum offers fascinating insight into the world of mountaineering, exploring the history of global mountain expeditions, the cultures and lifestyles of mountain communities, Himalayan ecology and the evolution of climbing achievements.
- Breakfast included
Day Seven: Pokhara to Gorkha
After breakfast, we transfer to Gorkha, a scenic drive of approximately 135 km (around four hours). On arrival, we check in to our hotel before visiting the local market and the famous Gorkha Museum. Standing on a hillock in the centre of Gorkha Bazaar, this historic 18th-century building was once known as the Gorkha Palace (Durbar), long before the Shah Dynasty kings ruled the region. Also referred to locally as Tallo Durbar, or the Lower Palace, it occupies a strategic hilltop position overlooking the district headquarters.
From here, we enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountain peaks, including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. Looking south, the rolling hills of the Mahabharata Range stretch across the landscape, while nearby lies Mt Manaslu — the world’s eighth-highest mountain at 8,156 metres — located within the Gorkha district.
- Breakfast included
Day Eight: Gorkha to Chitwan National Park
Today we travel from Gorkha to Chitwan National Park, a drive of approximately 95 km (around two hours). A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chitwan is one of Asia’s richest wildlife reserves and among the most spectacular national parks in the region, located around 75 miles southwest of Kathmandu. This remarkable jungle landscape of towering trees, dense vines and open grasslands is home to one-horned rhinos, elephants, crocodiles, pythons, deer and a dazzling variety of birdlife — and, if you are fortunate, even the elusive Royal Bengal tiger. If time permits, we will enjoy some introductory jungle activities.
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day Nine: Chitwan National Park
Today we enjoy a full day immersed in the natural wilderness of Chitwan National Park. After breakfast, we set out on an exciting canoe ride along the Rapti River, where you may spot marsh mugger crocodiles, gharials and a variety of exotic bird species gliding above the tranquil waters. We then continue with a guided jungle walk through dense sal forests and grasslands, offering opportunities to encounter wildlife such as deer, wild boar, monkeys and, with luck, the elusive one-horned rhinoceros. The day also includes a village walk to nearby Tharu communities, where we learn about the unique culture, traditional lifestyle, mud-and-thatch homes and centuries-old customs of the indigenous Tharu people.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Day Ten: Chitwan to Lakuri Bhanjyang
After breakfast, we drive to Kathmandu and continue on to Lakuri Bhanjyang, a journey of approximately 200 km (around 7–8 hours). Located about 15 kilometres from the Kathmandu Valley on the eastern edge of Lalitpur district, Lakuri Bhanjyang is a scenic hill station known for its breathtaking sunrise views, sweeping panoramas of the Himalayan ranges and snow-capped peaks, and spectacular vistas across Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur. Its peaceful countryside setting, with terraced fields and traditional village life, offers a refreshing escape from the bustle of the city. On arrival, we check in to the stunning Terraces Resort for our two-night stay.
- Breakfast included
Day Eleven: The Terraces resort activities
Today is ours to enjoy at leisure, with the choice of relaxing by the pool or taking part in a range of optional recreational and moderate adventure activities. Options may include mountain biking along scenic trails of around 11.2 km, hiking routes of varying lengths and durations, a village tour, or forest bathing — a peaceful one-hour silent meditative walk through nature (additional cost applies).
- Breakfast included
Day Twelve: Lakuri Bhanjyang to Kathmandu
After breakfast, we check out and make our way back to Kathmandu, visiting Bhaktapur en route. This medieval living city and UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its remarkable art, architecture and traditional layout. At Bhaktapur Durbar Square, we admire highlights including the impressive Palace of 55 Windows, built during the reign of King Bhupatindra Malla in 1754, and the National Art Gallery housed within the palace complex. The palace entrance, the Golden Gate — known as Sunko Dhoka in Nepali — is considered a masterpiece of repoussé metalwork. Once in Kathmandu, we check in to our hotel before gathering for a farewell Nepali dinner accompanied by a cultural show.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Thirteen: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our return flight.
- Breakfast included
Accommodation
(as specified or similar)- Day 2 - 4 | The Malla Hotel, Kathmandu (Four-star)
- Day 5 - 6 | Temple Bell Boutique Hotel & Spa, Pokhara (Four-star)
- Day 7 | Gorkha Garden Hotel, Gorkha (Three-star)
- Day 8 - 9 | Tigerland Safari, Chitwan (Four-star)
- Day 10 - 11 | The Terraces Resort & Spa, Kathmandu (Five-star)
- Day 12 | The Malla Hotel, Kathmandu (Four-star)
Day 2 - 4 | The Malla Hotel, Kathmandu (Four-star)
Day 5 - 6 | Temple Bell Boutique Hotel & Spa, Pokhara (Four-star)
Day 7 | Gorkha Garden Hotel, Gorkha (Three-star)
Day 8 - 9 | Tigerland Safari, Chitwan (Four-star)
Day 10 - 11 | The Terraces Resort & Spa, Kathmandu (Five-star)
Day 12 | The Malla Hotel, Kathmandu (Four-star)
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Passport & Visa Information
The Government of Nepal has recently removed the requirement for travellers to complete an Online International Travel Arrival Form. When flying to Nepal from or through the UK, you will however need to present certain documentation on arrival:
A passport with at least six months’ validity
Visa Requirements:
Upon entry to Nepal, a tourist visa is required: $30 (cash) for 15 days (US dollars recommended but sterling or euros accepted).
It is best to apply for the visa pre-arrival online: Online Services https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online.
NB, link may be slow! We suggest you print a copy to of the visa to present on arrival.
- Please note that the order of the itinerary may be subject to change should local conditions necessitate.
- A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required as we include plenty of sightseeing/travelling, sometimes with early starts. There is a significant amount of walking on this holiday particularly due to the layout of the towns and activities featured.
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