Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bandipur, Dhampus, Ghandruk, and Pokhara Tour

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7night 8day Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara Tour
7night 8day Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara Tour
7night 8day Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara Tour
Duration8 Days
Trip GradeEasy
CountryNepal
Maximum Altitude1,600m
StartsFrom Kathmandu
EndsIn Kathmandu
Travel StyleTouring
Best TimeAll Around the Year

Highlights of the Tour

  • Explore the local markets of Thamel and other nearby places.
  • Visit and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath stupas, Swayambhunath stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and so on.
  • Engage with diverse ethnic groups of Kathmandu.
  • Chance to encounter endangered species like the Bengal tiger and one-horned rhinoceros.
  • Engage in activities like jeep safaris, canoe rides, and guided jungle walks to observe wildlife in their natural habitat.
  • Experience the traditional Tharu dance performances and local cuisine.
  • Get to see the breathtaking views of the Annapurna mountain range, including iconic peaks like Machapuchhre (Fishtail) and Dhaulagiri.
  • Change to do adventurous sports like paragliding, bungee jumping, and hiking.
  • Visit and explore some nature wonders like Davis Falls, Mahendra Cave, and many more. 
  • Do boating in the beautiful Phewa Lake.

A Brief Overview of the Tour

The 8-night, 9-day Kathmandu-Chitwan-Bandipur-Dhampus/Ghandruk-Pokhara tour is a journey that takes you through the historical, cultural, and religious heritages as well as the natural gems of Nepal. Through this tour, you will get a glimpse of the Nepalese heritage and gain cross-cultural understanding. 

The 8-night, 9-day Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara tour itinerary includes visits to the unesco world heritage sites. Some of them are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Chitwan National Park, and so on. These places describe the rich history of ancient Nepal.

In addition, the tour also takes you to the natural beauty of nepal. While in Pokhara, you will explore and visit the natural gems like Phewa Lake, Davis Falls, Mahendra Cave, Begnas Lake, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and so on. Besides it, you can also do some adventurous activities like paragliding, bungee jumping, and other activities.  

The tour also connects you to the diverse ethnic groups of Kathmandu, Chitwan, Dhampus/Ghandruk, and Pokhara. You will get to enjoy the delicious cuisines and warm hospitality. While in Chitwan, you will participate in activities like jungle safaris and canoeing to explore more thrills.

Major Highlights of the Tour

  • Kathmandu (1400 m)

The Kathmandu Chitwan Pokhara tour packages are designed to give you a well-rounded Nepal experience in just one trip. And visiting the UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu is one of them. The top places to visit Kathmandu are Hanuman Dhoka, Kasthamandap, Garden of Dreams, Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and so on. 

While visiting Kathmandu, you can go for cultural tours, heritage walks, visit sacred sites and enjoy the artis, go for small hikes like the Namobuddha hike, the Nagarjun hike, or explore the shops in Thamel. 

  • Chitwan (415 m)

Chitwan is a district located in southern Nepal. The place is renowned for the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. The tourist places to visit when in chitwan are Chitwan National Park, Elephant Breeding Center, Tharu Settlements, Tikauli Jungle, Jalbire Waterfalls, Dev Ghat, Bish Hajari Taal, and so on. The popular things to do during the Chitwan tour include jungle safaris, jungle walks, bird watching, enjoying the stunning views of the sunrise and sunset on the banks of the Rapti River, and many more. 

  • Pokhara (822 m)

Pokhara is the tourism capital of Nepal. The notable tourist attractions to visit in Pokhara include Phewa Lake, Devi’s Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, World Peace Pagoda, Bindhyabasini Temple, Tal Barahi Temple, Mahendra Cave, International Mountain Museum, Begnas Lake, and so on. The popular adventurous activities that can be done in the pokhara include paragliding, whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, ziplining, mountain biking, canyoning, boating, and many more. 

Besides it, tourists also visit the Pokhara for hiking to Sarangkot, visiting cultural places, exploring the traditional market, and witnessing the panoramic views of the snowcapped peaks. 

  • Dhampus village ( 1,650 m)

Dhampus village is one of the most picturesque villages in Nepal. From the village, you can see the panoramic views of the Annapurna mountain range, including peaks like Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri. Besides it, the village is rich in cultural and natural heritage. Some of the notable places to visit while in Dhampus village are Dhampus View Tower and Pitam Deurali View Point. There are other nearby viewpoints too. You can capture the stunning views of the Himalayas, terraced fields, and lush green vegetation. 

  • Ghandruk Village (1,940 m)

Optional but another beautiful village includes Ghandruk village. The village features traditional stone houses with intricately carved wooden windows. The notable places to visit while in Ghandruk village are Gurung Cultural Museum, Old Gurung Museum, Meshram Baraha Temple, and so on. From the viewpoint, you can see the breathtaking panoramic views of the Annapurna range, including Annapurna South, Machapuchhre, and Hiunchuli. 

Why us for the Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bandipur, Dhampus/Ghandruk, and Pokhara Tour 2025?

3S: Safety, Success, and Satisfaction

Booking a Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bandipur, and Pokhara tour package with Mystic Adventure Holidays offers superior service and benefits. Here's why:

  • Client Safety: Our trips are organized with the utmost safety in mind.
  • Best Price Guarantee: Ensuring you get the best value.
  • Free Transfers: Complimentary airport-to-hotel and return transfers in a private vehicle.
  • Expert Guides: Trained, government-licensed local guides with extensive route knowledge.
  • Support for Locals: Helping local communities earn a living through tourism.
  • Medical Preparedness: Guides equipped with medical kits to handle any situations that may arise. 
  • Essential Gear: Arrangements for sleeping bags and down jackets.
  • Free Storage: Secure storage at our office for extra luggage during your tour.
Itinerary

At Mystic Adventure Holidays, our intention is always to follow the 7 night 8 day Kathmandu Chitwan and Pokhara tour itinerary. However, due to the nature of travel, we may need to make slight changes because of unforeseen circumstances such as weather-related cancellations or delays of domestic flights, natural disasters like landslides, newly enacted laws, political unrest, or trekkers' health issues, including altitude sickness.

While the itinerary is brief and fixed, it also includes flexible areas. Therefore, we advise travelers to allow a few extra days in Nepal. We highly recommend that you arrive one day before the trip starts to rest and purchase any necessary clothing, gear, and equipment for the hike. You can also use this extra day for a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, acclimatizing, or rescheduling international flights in case of potential weather delays or domestic flight cancellations.

We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to providing you with an unforgettable adventure! It is our regular day-to-day itinerary if you are looking for a customized itinerary. Don't hesitate to contact us.

Trip PlanExpand all

Upon your arrival in Tribhuvan airport, our company representative will greet you with garland and tika. Then you will be transferred to the hotel room. After reaching the hotel, our company representative will help you check in and then you will rest in the hotel room.

Nothing much is planned this day. You can explore nearby markets and planes at your own pace. There are several market places also from where you can buy different things. 

Max Altitude: 1,400 m Meals: Welcome DinnerAccommodation: Standard LodgeDuration: 30-45 minDistance: Approx. 6 km

This day is going to be your best day in Kathmandu Valley. We will have breakfast and head towards our first destination of the tour, Kathmandu Durbar Square. You will explore the unique architectural styles and intricate carvings. Some of the places that you will explore are Taleju Temple, Kumari Ghar, Jagannath Temple, Nautalle Durbar, and so on. 

After that, we will head to Swayambhunath Stupa. This site is also known as Monkey Temple. From the stupa, you can enjoy the panoramic views of the entire Kathmandu city. The tour continues with the visit to Bouddhanath stupa. You can explore things like the architectural style, the temples, the peaceful surroundings, and so on.

Following that, we will move on to the Pashupatinath temple. It is a sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated on the bank of the Bagmati River. There are several other places too. If time permits, we will explore those places too. In the evening, we will go shopping in the vibrant streets and shops of Thamel. 

Max Altitude: 1,400 m Meals: Breakfast, lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Standard LodgeDuration: Full Day

After having breakfast, we will begin our journey to Chitwan. It is a long journey that takes around 6-7 hours to complete. The route follows the Tribhuwan Highway, passing Naubise. From Mugling, the road bends alongside the Narayani River. The road then leads towards Tandi and finally to Sauraha.

On the way, you will get to see the stunning views of water bodies and surrounding greenery. The steep forested hills and terraced farming landscapes accompany you till the city appears. There are several villages alongside the highway too.

Upon reaching the hotel in sauraha, we will keep our baggage in the room and go for the evening exploration. Sauraha is a great place for exploration. T`hereafter, we will come back to the hotel room.

Max Altitude: 422 m Meals: Breakfast, lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Standard lodgeDuration: 6-7 hrsDistance: Approx. 181 km

Following the breakfast, we will go for the exploration of the Chitwan National Park. The popular way to explore the park is through Elephant safaris. During this safaari, you will get a chance to see the wildlife roaming freely in their habitat. 

From there, you can watch the various birds. We will also go for the guided jungle walks. This activity will give you an opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural environment. Thereafter, we will visit the breeding centers of the elephant and the gharial crocodile. 

In the evening, we will go to the Rapti River Bank to enjoy the stunning sunrises and sunsets. After finishing all the planned activities, we will go to the hotel room for rest. 

 

Max Altitude: 422 m Meals: Breakfast, lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Standard lodgeDuration: Full day

Early in the morning, we will get ready and have our last meal in Chitwan National Park. Thereafter, we will head towards Bandipur. The road to Bandipur is winding and offers views of the Marsyangdi River valley and the peaks like Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. 

When we drive around the Mugling on the Prithivi Highway, you can see the roadwork and occasional jams, which are normal on this road section. During the journey to the national park, you can see the transition of the landscapes from the flat plains to the mid hills. As we approach Bandipur, you will see more of the terraced farmlands, traditional villages, and dense forests. 

Max Altitude: 1,030 m Meals: Breakfast, lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Standard lodgeDuration: Approximately 2 hr 18 minDistance: Approx. 93.5 km

Early in the morning, we will have a delicious breakfast and head towards our destination, Pokhara. The drive may be long, but the scenery is amazing. You will get to see the beautiful villages, lush forests, and many more on the way. From Pokhara, we will drive to Dhampus or Ghandruk. the journey to Ghandruk is a little bit longer than the journey to Dhampus. 

Upon reaching the dhampus village or Ghandruk, we will go to the lodge and stay there. We will explore the village in the evening. 

Max Altitude: 1750 m/1950 m Meals: Breakfast, lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Standard lodgeDuration: approx 3.5 hrsDistance: Approx. 235 km

Following the breakfast, we will start our journey back to Pokhara. The journey from Dhampus offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. You can see the transition from rural villages to more urban settings as we approach near Pokhara.

Similarly, the journey from Ghandruk is interesting too. Our drive will go through steep ascents and descents. During the drive, you will be blessed with stunning vistas of terraced fields and traditional Gurung houses, with occasional views of the snowcapped peaks like Annapurna and Machapuchare mountains. 

At Pokhara, we will go for sightseeing. There we will go for a peaceful boat ride on Phewa Lake and visit the Barahi Temple. Subsequently, we will visit some other popular places like Devi's Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, International Mountain Museum, Bindhya Basini Temple, World Peace Pagoda, and so on. In the evening, we will check into the hotel room and rest there. 

Max Altitude: 822 m Meals: Breakfast, lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Standard lodgeDuration: 30 min-1.5 hrDistance: Approx. 22 km

After having breakfast, we will explore some of the places that were left unexplored the day before. If you want to try some adventurous activities, we can also go for it. We will explore some markets along the lakeside and then return to the hotel for checkout. 

Then, we will head towards the airport and take a short flight back to Kathmandu. As we leave the city, you can see the spectacular aerial views of major peaks such as Annapurna I and Machapuchare, along with the lush green valleys dotted with terraced fields and small villages.

After our arrival in Kathmandu, we will go to the hotel room and rest. If energy permits, you can go for the shopping in the nearby market. 

Max Altitude: 1,400 m Meals: Breakfast, lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Standard LodgeDuration: 30 minDistance: Approx. 200 km

Following breakfast, we will head towards the airport. Our Mystic Adventure Holidays airport representative will send you off 3.5 hours prior to your flight time, following a traffic jam that we observe.  We dress you in traditional khada in anticipation of your safe journey and good fortune. from there, you will fly back to your dessired destination.

Max Altitude: 1,400 m Meals: Breakfast onlyDuration: 30-45 minDistance: Approx. 6 km
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Cost Details
Included
  • Airport pick-up and drop
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara with breakfast as per the itinerary. 
  • City sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara by private vehicle. 
  • An experienced, friendly, well-English-speaking professional tour guide in both Kathmandu and Pokhara. 
  • Full-board meal plan and all the activities in Chitwan. 
  • Salary, food, accommodations, transportation, and insurance for your tour guide. 
  • Welcome dinner.
  • All the ground transportation (including KTM-CHITWAN-POKHARA-KTM).
  • Mystic Adventure Holidays T-shirt.
  • All government taxes and service charges.
Excluded
  • Nepalese entry visa fee. Details of visa charge are here 
  • International Flights Ticket
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara. 
  • Travel insurance. 
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guides, porters, and drivers
  • All the expenses, i.e., those not mentioned in the included section,
Essential Info

Best time to go

There is no fixed time to go for the tour. You can go for the tour anytime. However, the best time to go for the tour is during spring and autumn. It is because these seasons have special things that differ them from the other seasons. Also, the weather condition is stable, the temperatures are mild, the skies are clear, and there is also less chance of rainfall. 

However, the holiday tours packages are expensive during the peak trekking and touring seasons. So, you can plan your Kathmandu Chitwan Bandipur Pokhara tour itinerary in the pre-winter or post-monsoon period. The costs are low and conditions become favourable as compared to mid-winter or monsoon season. 

For the real time info, you can also use the weather forecast apps. 

Difficulty level of the tour

The difficulty level of the Kathmandu Chitwan Pokhara tour is graded as easy. It is because you don't have too walk on uneven roads or do ascents or descents. In short, it is one of the best travel tours for seniors or kids. The transportation issues are managed by the travel agency. You just have to explore the things, learn some new things, and do the things that you planned for during the tour. 

The adventurous options like paragliding or hiking are not mandatory for all participants. The other activities like jungle safaris and canoe rides are manageable. And the sightseeing and walking safaris may require basic fitness level. Also, the maximum altitude level reached during the tour is just 1400 m. 

Packing essentials

To make the trip comfortable and enjoyable, you need to carefully plan the things. This tour gives you an opportunity to explore the historical, cultural and spiritual things. So, don’t let the lack of the essential ruin your day. It is an agreeable fact that it will increase the overall 8 nights 9 days Kathmandu Chitwan and Pokhara tour cost, but it is totally worth it. 

  • Clothes like T-shirts (short and long sleeves), Hiking shorts, Insulating down jacket, Fleece jacket, Thermal underwear, waterproof raincoats, comfortable trekking boots and so on
  • Accessories like sunglasses, hat or cap, scarf, etc.
  • Toiletries and personal care items like toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, face, body moisturizer, sunscreen, lip balm, and so on
  • Safety items like first aid kit, insect repellants, doamox tablets and so on
  • Electronics like a camera, power bank, head torch, flashlight, and so on. 
  • Miscellaneous items like waterbottle, day backpack, dry bag, etc.
  • Important documents like passports and copies, and travel insurance information and copies.

Travel insurance requirements

It is not compulsory to have travel insurance. The tour doesn’t include risky activities. Also, the places we visit are well connected to the road system and are accessible. However, it is recommended to have an insurance policy that covers medical expenses, adventurous activities, emergency evacuation, trip cancellations, trip interruptions, and so on. 

The insurance policy should have coverage of at least USD 100,000. And it is not included in the total 8 night 9 day kathmandu chitwan and pokhara tour price. 

Transportation Options

The transportation are included in the Kathmandu chitwan pokhara tour package and is managed by us. If you want to learn more, the transportation options include Jeep, bus, and airplane (domestic flights). Whatever is written in the itinerary, we will choose the transportation options. 

The flights are fastest option and is also expensive, while the bus and jeep options are affordable and take time to reach the destination. For some travel days, you will have a choice to take a flight or by road option. 

Food and accommodation options

The breakfast is included in the accommodation package. The lunch is provided during the trip and the dinner option is at the staying hotel. During the tour, you will have a variety of national and international cuisine options, including Daal Bhaat Tarkari, Momos, Thakali Thali, Pasta, Pizza, Gorkhali lamb, Yomari, Sel Roti, Choila, Chatamari, Juju Dhau, Dhido, and so on. 

The accommodation options include star hotels and lodges with varying services and facilities. It is all included in kathmandu chitwan pokhara tour cost. You have the option to choose luxury, moderate, or basic facilities and services. 

Tips to make the journey successful

  • Don’t hesitate to ask your guide about local culture, history, and personal experiences
  • Engage in group activities and games organized by the tour guides
  • Try local foods, participate in cultural programmes, and try to do the activity that is out of your comfort zone
  • Set up a group chat or social media page before the trip to share tips, excitement, and coordinate plans.
  • Document your journey through photos and share highlights and funny moments with your fellow travelers 
  • Maintain positive attitude and be prepared for unforeseen circumstances
  • Be respectful of local customs and ettiquette
  • Arrive on time for scheduled activities to ensure smooth transitions
  • Carry snacks or energy bars to eat during the trip
  • Carry your personal medications.
  • If you want to fly the drones in this region, you will need a drone permit. Learn more about the drone laws in Nepal from the link.. 

Book the Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan tour package with us and enjoy the best prices!

FAQs

The Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bandipur, Dhampus, Ghandruk, and Pokhara tour price for Nepali citizens ranges from NPR 118k to NPR 139k per person, depending on the group size and whether you choose private or group travel. Luxury options with boutique hotels and private transfers can go higher.

A typical Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bandipur, Dhampus, Ghandruk, and Pokhara tour review often praises the variety of experiences—from jungle safaris in Chitwan to cultural walks in Bandipur, mountain views from Dhampus and Ghandruk, and lakeside relaxation in Pokhara. Many highlight it as the perfect mix of adventure, culture, and comfort. You can also see the reviews below.

This tour usually includes hotel stays, transport between destinations, guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara, wildlife activities in Chitwan, short treks to Dhampus or Ghandruk, and cultural experiences in Bandipur. Meals are often included during trekking and in Chitwan.

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