Cultural Nepal Tour

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to the hotel of your choice. After check-in, spend the remainder of the day relaxing at the hotel and in the evening, enjoy walking along the streets of Thamel.

After breakfast, begin your cultural exploration with a visit to the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, one of Nepal’s most important Hindu pilgrimage sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in Nepal, where you can walk around the sacred monument and observe Buddhist devotees, prayer wheels and monasteries. In the afternoon explore the majestic medieval architecture and artisan pottery squares of Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

You will head south to Bungamati, a traditional Newari village largely frozen in time, to witness local farming and generational woodcarving. In the afternoon, you will explore the spectacular stone architecture, royal courtyards, and fine arts bronze collections at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur.

You will take a quick 25-minute domestic flight to Pokhara to entirely bypass the heavy highway construction traffic. After checking into your Lakeside hotel, a scenic late afternoon drive takes you up to the Sarangkot Viewpoint to watch a stunning sunset color the snow-capped Annapurna and Machhapuchhre ranges.

You will travel by private jeep from Pokhara toward the hills, followed by a light trek up stone steps into Ghandruk. Spend your afternoon wandering this postcard-perfect Gurung heritage village, visiting the local cultural museum, and staying overnight in a cozy tea house.

After catching a front-row Himalayan sunrise over the peaks, you will take a jeep transfer back down to Pokhara. Your afternoon will be spent exploring the roaring waters of Davis Falls, the deep underground shrines of Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and winding down at the hilltop Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) from where you can enjoy panoramic views of Phewa Lake, Pokhara Valley and the surrounding mountains.

After breakfast, depart Pokhara in a comfortable private vehicle and travel toward Chitwan. The journey offers a wonderful opportunity to observe Nepal's changing landscapes, from the Himalayan foothills and winding mountain roads to the warmer subtropical plains of the Terai. Along the way, enjoy views of traditional villages, agricultural fields, rivers and countryside. After checking into your safari resort, you will enjoy a briefing on your wildlife program and take a peaceful sunset walk along the edge of the Rapti River.

Your entire day is dedicated to the lodge’s expert-guided wilderness plan. You will drift down the river in a traditional dugout canoe for birdwatching, embark on a guided jungle walk, head deep into the park core on a thrilling afternoon Jeep Safari to track rhinos and tigers, and watch an evening Tharu cultural dance.

After breakfast, you will be transferring to the airport for your flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and take some time to relax and refresh. Later in the afternoon, you may visit Thamel, Kathmandu's vibrant tourist and shopping district, where you can shop for traditional Nepali souvenirs including pashmina, handicrafts, singing bowls, Thangka paintings, Lokta paper products, Nepali tea, spices and traditional jewelry.

After breakfast, you will be transferred privately to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward journey, bringing your cultural Nepal tour to an end with memories of Kathmandu's rich heritage, the Himalayan landscapes of Pokhara, and the wildlife and cultural experiences of Chitwan.