Nepal
11 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath
Overview
Welcome to our 11 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath! Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our Destination Nepal Tours & Travels representative will greet you. The first day is free for relaxation or optional tours if you arrive early.
On Day 2, enjoy a scenic 5-6 hour drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan for a 2-night stay. Explore the fascinating Tharu Village, experience the Tharu Cultural Program, and choose between a thrilling Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari (depending on your resort location). You may also visit a Crocodile Breeding Center or Elephant Breeding Center.
Day 4 takes you to Bandipur Village, one of Nepal’s most charming towns, where you’ll experience Nepalese culture and scenic beauty. On Day 5, travel to Pokhara (a 2-3 hour drive) and explore Bindabasini Temple, Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and the Tibetan Refugee Camp. Enjoy a serene boating experience on Phewa Lake and visit the Seti Gorge.
On Day 6, fly from Pokhara to Jomsom and drive to the sacred Muktinath Temple. After visiting Muktinath, return to Jomsom for an overnight stay. The next day, fly back to Pokhara and visit the International Mountain Museum.
On Day 8, drive back to Kathmandu (6-7 hours). For an extra fee, you can opt for a convenient 35-minute flight instead of driving. In Kathmandu, enjoy a tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. On Day 10, visit Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. End the evening with a Nepali cultural dinner at a local restaurant, celebrating the rich heritage of Nepal.
On the final day, depart with cherished memories of your Nepal Tour.
Why you'll love this trip?
Cultural immersion:
Nepal is a country rich in culture and tradition, and this tour allows visitors to experience a variety of cultural aspects. In Kathmandu, visitors can explore ancient temples and palaces, while in Chitwan they can learn about the Tharu community and their traditional way of life. Bandipur is a well-preserved Newari town with beautiful architecture, and Pokhara is known for its unique blend of Hindu and Buddhist cultures. Muktinath is a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists, and is a pilgrimage destination for many.
Natural beauty:
Nepal is also known for its stunning natural scenery, and this tour allows visitors to see a variety of landscapes. In Pokhara, visitors can enjoy the serene beauty of Phewa Lake and the surrounding mountains, while in Chitwan they can explore the lush jungles and spot wildlife such as rhinos and tigers. The flight from Pokhara to Jomsom also offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountain range.
Spiritual significance:
Muktinath is a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists, and many people visit to seek spiritual blessings and purification. The tour includes a visit to this important pilgrimage site, as well as other spiritual sites such as Pashupatinath in Kathmandu.
The best time for the 11 Days Nepal Tour with Muktinath is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). These seasons offer clear skies, moderate temperatures, and stunning views of Nepal’s landscapes. Here’s why each season works well:
Spring (March to May):
- Pleasant weather with mild temperatures, ideal for sightseeing in Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara, and Muktinath.
- Blooming rhododendrons in the hills add vibrant colors to the scenery.
- Perfect for activities like safaris, boating, and exploring cultural sites.
Autumn (September to November):
- Clear skies and excellent visibility after the monsoon season.
- Ideal trekking conditions in the Muktinath and Jomsom areas.
- Festivals like Dashain and Tihar provide a unique cultural experience if your trip coincides with them.
Avoid Monsoon (June to August): While you can still visit, this season brings heavy rains, particularly in Chitwan and Pokhara, which may lead to limited activities and visibility. Winter (December to February) is also an option, but Jomsom and Muktinath can get very cold, with the possibility of snow blocking some trails.
Optional Activities:
- Kathmandu-Rickshaw tour: Price on request
- Kathmandu-Everest Scenic flight to see Highest peak of the world: US$ 250 Per person
Notes:
- Rates are per person on twin/double sharing, inclusive of all taxes.
- Optional activities are subject to availability and can be done if time permits and of interest.
- Sightseeing timings may vary based on local operator decisions, weather, and traffic.
- No refund for cancellations after the tour starts.
- Supplementary charges apply for guides in Spanish, German, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc. as per request.
Itinerary
On arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Destination Nepal Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the city on your own or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- There are no Meals included on this day
Today after breakfast, drive around [175 km-4-5 hrs] to Chitwan, passing through valleys, the banks of the Trishuli & Narayani River, terrace fields we can see. After arriving and settling in, you will be introduced to the camp staff and resident naturalists who will discuss the program. There is some flexibility, and activities may vary depending on the time of the year, and on wildlife movements. A late-afternoon safari will take you through forests and across grasslands to observe the varied and exciting wildlife in the park. In the early evening the local Tharu dance troupe may perform a cultural program. You will then enjoy dinner and afterwards you will be free to relax in the bar and discuss the day’s sightings or listen to the exotic sounds of the jungle at night.
Activities Includes:
- Tharu Village tour
- Tharu cultural dance presentation s or a slide show presentation
Accommodation:
- Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Embark on an early-morning excursion. This could include either another safari to different parts of the park (in search of the great rhino, deer, and exotic bird life) or joining one of the other activities available in the park. Tiger sightings are rare these days, but these magnificent animals do inhabit the park. After breakfast you will leave the lodge and go on a dugout canoe adventure on the Rapti River. This is an exciting trip with chances to view marsh mugger crocodiles and various birds that inhabit the riverbanks. A program will be organized for the rest of the day, and may include further excursions by jeep or a visit to one of the nearby villages.
Activities Includes:
- Bird watching
- Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari (Depend on Resort location)
- Elephant Breeding Centre or Crocodile Breeding Centre (Depend on Resort location)
- Tharu cultural dance presentation or a slide show presentation.
Accommodation:
- Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
After breakfast, drive to Bandipur [100km-2-3 hr]
Self visit around Bandipur
One of Nepal's most charming towns, Bandipur is a living museum of Newari culture, a beautifully preserved village crowning a lofty ridge, its main street lined with traditional row houses.
Overnight at the hotel
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, drive around [70 km-2 hrs] to Pokhara, passing through valleys, rivers, terrace fields and some spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges.
Half day city tour of Bindabasini temple, Davis fall, Gupteswori Mahadev cave, Tibetan refugee camp & Seti gorge
Your city guide will come to receive you after check in at hotel and drive towards the Davis fall, named after a Swiss coupled washed away by the waterfall in 1961. Then cross the road and go to the Gupteshwor cave with a self created statue of Lord shiva and the view of Davis fall coming down from the other side. A 5 minutes walk from the Gupteshwor cave is the Tibetan refugee camp where you can see Tibetan refugees doing different kinds of work for livelihood such as making carpets, making jewelries with semi precious stones and selling things to tourist. After spending some time to understand Tibet and its political conditions in the area we head towards the Bindabasini temple and the Seti river gorge.
Today evening free time to explore around Lake side [around Phewa Lake]
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, flight to Jomsom [20 min]
After check in, drive to Muktinath temple [3710m/12172 ft], visit around Muktinath temple
Evening drive back to Jomsom for Overnight
Muktinath is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley at an altitude of 3,710 meters at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass (part of the Himalayas) in Mustang, Nepal.
Accommodation:
- Lodge[1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, flight to Pokhara; Half day city tour of International Mountain Museum
International Mountain Museum is devoted to the mountains of Nepal, the mountaineers who climbed them and the people who call them home. Inside, you can see original gear from many of the first Himalayan ascents, as well as displays on the history, culture, geology, and flora and fauna of the Himalaya.
Today evening free time to explore around Lake side [around Phewa Lake
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu (210 km: 6-7 hrs)
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur durbar square, Boudhanath stupa & Pashupatinath temple
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a well preserved fine UNESCO world heritage site where you will witness the 55-window palace, the Golden Gate, Nyatapole temple, stone temple and many more. Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world, and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhnath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus all over the world.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Patan durbar square, Swoyambhunath stupa & Kathmandu durbar square
Patan Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attractions is the ancient royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. Swayambhunath is located in the heart of the city and is also called Monkey Temple by the tourists owing to the large number of monkeys in the temple area. Kathmandu Durbar Square (“UNESCO World Heritage Site") holds the palaces of the ancient kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Here you can see Goddess Kumar, Temples etc
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Optional Activities:
- Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at the Nepali restaurant [complimentary]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Free time until departure
Transfer to the international airport for final departure (Or stay longer for short tours - ask us)
We hope you had a magical experience in the Himalayas and we hope to see you again soon.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Includes
- Airport pick up & drop by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
- All tours & transfer as per the given itinerary by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
- Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with an English speaking trained, professional guide
- Pokhara city tour and Sarangkot Sunrise tour with an English speaking local guide
- Naturalist guide, program as mention in itinerary and entrance fees in Chitwan
- Jomsom-Muktinath tour with an English speaking local guide
- All applicable monument entrance fees
- All government and local taxes
- Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara flight tickets with airport taxes
- Daily buffet breakfast in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Jomsom
- Daily Buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner in Chitwan
- All accommodation in the mention hotel
- 4 Nights The Soaltee Kathmandu or similar in Kathmandu
- 1 Night The Old Inn or similar in Bandipur
- 2 Nights Sarangkot Mountain Lodge or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Jungle Villa resort(Safari Villa) or similar in Chitwan
- 1 Night Om's Home in Jomsom
- 4 Nights Hotel Barahi Kathmandu or similar in Kathmandu
- 1 Night The Old Inn or similar in Bandipur
- 2 Nights Hotel Barahi Pokhara or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Jungle Villa resort(Elephant Villa) or similar in Chitwan
- 1 Night Om's Home in Jomsom
- 4 Nights Kantipur Village or similar in Kathmandu
- 1 Night Bandipur Mountain Resort or similar in Lumbini
- 2 Nights Aabas Pokhara or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Park Safari Resort or similar in Chitwan
- 1 Night Local lodge in Jomsom
- 4 Nights Hotel Arts or similar in Kathmandu
- 1 Night Hotel Matina Chhen or similar in Lumbini
- 2 Nights Majheri Resort & Spa or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Jungle World Resort or similar in Chitwan
- 1 Night Local lodge in Jomsom
Excludes
- Nepal Visa fees & International airfare
- Tips for driver & guide [It is not compulsory but recommended]
- Meals [Lunch & dinner: US$ 10-20 per lunch/dinner]
- Personal expenses such as insurance, medical charges, laundry, shopping, liquor etc
- Cost arising by flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides/emergency evacuation and reasons beyond our control
EPE (Estimated Personal Expenses)
The daily expenses per person listed below are based on market estimates and can vary slightly depending on the hotels, shops, and restaurants you choose, as well as your spending habits. We recommend using services outside of hotels, such as local restaurants, department stores, and markets, to save money.
Upon your arrival in Nepal, we will guide you on how to save money during your tour. This information is provided to help you estimate your tour budget.
| Package Category | Lunch, dinner & Water |
|---|---|
| Luxury | US$ 60-70 Per person per night |
| Comfort | US$ 50-60 Per person per night |
| Standard | US$ 40-50 Per person per night |
| Budget | US$ 30-40 Per person per night |
Informations
VISA
All visitors (except Indian nationals) must have a valid passport and visa to enter Nepal. Visas are available at Nepalese embassies/consulates or entry points. To avoid queues, complete the online visa form within 10 days of your arrival date. Children under 10 are exempt from visa fees. Citizens of Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan are not eligible for visas on arrival. Check official sources for updates. Click here
VISA FEES
15 Days: 30 US$
30 Days: 50 US$
90 Days: 125 US$
For more details; Visit Immigration website
PASSPORT AND VISAS:
You must have a valid passport (valid for at least six months beyond your trip) and all required visas, permits, and certificates for your destinations. Ensure you possess the correct documents as outlined in the Trip Notes. We are not responsible for entry refusal due to missing or incorrect travel documentation.
TIPPING
Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trip. Tips are not mandatory in Nepal but recommended. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. Where restaurant meals are involved, the tipping is usually 10% of the bill. We would like to request all travelers to give tips separately for driver & guide. Our suggestion is US$ 5 per day by per tourist to driver if same driver is there for whole trip & US$ 10 per day to guide.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Your booking will be confirmed via email after a 40% deposit of the total trip cost is made through our payment gateway via credit/debit card. The remaining 60% is payable upon arrival in Kathmandu. You may pay the 40% deposit by card or cash, with at least 20% required in cash (USD, AUD, EUR, GBP, CAD, JPY, or SGD).
CANCELATION
If the traveler cancels, the agency charges a cancellation fee based on the following:
- 20% if canceled up to 30 days before the trip
- 30% if canceled 15-29 days before the trip
- 60% if canceled 7-14 days before the trip
- 90% if canceled 6 or fewer days before the trip or in case of no-show
There is no charge for postponing the trip.
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