Nepal
13 Days Discover Nepal Tour with Ghandruk Trek
Overview
The 13 Days Discover Nepal Tour with Ghandruk Trek is a perfect combination of cultural exploration and trekking in Nepal. Your journey begins as you are warmly welcomed by a representative from Destination Nepal Tours & Travels at Tribhuvan International Airport. The first day is free to relax or explore with an optional tour.
After a delightful breakfast, you will drive through scenic hill areas alongside the Trishuli and Narayani rivers to reach Chitwan. Enjoy two nights here, experiencing the Tharu cultural program, elephant safari or jeep safari, crocodile breeding center, and canoeing in the Rapti River. Next, head to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, with a guided tour of its sacred sites.
From Lumbini, drive to Pokhara, where you’ll visit Bindabasini Temple, Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Seti Gorge, and a Tibetan refugee camp. Begin your trek the next day, driving to Phedi and trekking to Tolka. Continue trekking to Ghandruk, a picturesque Gurung village, and descend to Nayapul before returning to Pokhara.
Drive or optionally fly back to Kathmandu, followed by sightseeing at Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Visit Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square the next day. Conclude your cultural journey with visits to Dakshinkali, Chobhar, Pharping, and Kirtipur, and enjoy a traditional Nepali dinner with a cultural show.
This tour combines Nepal’s cultural treasures with the beauty of the Ghandruk Trek, creating memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Why You Will Love the 13 Days Discover Nepal Tour with Ghandruk Trek ?
Diverse Experiences in One Journey: This tour blends Nepal's cultural richness with the stunning beauty of the Himalayas. From exploring the serene birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini to trekking in the breathtaking Annapurna region, every day offers something unique.
Picturesque Ghandruk Trek: The trek to Ghandruk is perfect for beginners and seasoned trekkers alike. You’ll walk through lush forests, traditional villages, and terraced fields, with spectacular views of the Annapurna range.
Wildlife Adventures in Chitwan: Enjoy thrilling jungle safaris, canoe rides, and birdwatching in Chitwan National Park. Witness exotic wildlife and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Tharu community.
Cultural and Spiritual Exploration: Discover Nepal’s iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Learn about Nepal's ancient history and spirituality through these landmarks.
Stunning Natural Beauty: Pokhara’s serene lakes, waterfalls, and caves offer a refreshing escape. Boating on Phewa Lake with the Annapurna backdrop is a truly magical experience.
Authentic Nepali Hospitality: From traditional Nepali dinners with cultural performances to warm welcomes in local villages, this tour lets you experience the heartfelt hospitality Nepal is known for.
Customizable and Accessible: With the option to choose a return flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu, the tour is adaptable to your preferences and ensures comfort throughout your journey.
This tour is a perfect mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation, making it an unforgettable experience for anyone visiting Nepal.
Best Time for 13 Days Discover Nepal Tour with Ghandruk Trek
Spring (March to May)
- Weather: Spring offers mild, pleasant weather with warm days and cooler nights, making it perfect for trekking.
- Scenery: The trekking trails are covered with vibrant rhododendron blooms, and the skies are typically clear, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas.
- Popularity: Spring is one of the most popular seasons for trekking, attracting many tourists for its ideal conditions.
Summer/Monsoon (June to August)
- Weather: The weather is warmer, but it also brings frequent rainfall, especially in the mountains.
- Scenery: The monsoon season turns the landscape lush and green, with waterfalls and forests at their peak. However, mountain views may be obscured by the clouds and rain.
- Popularity: This season is quieter, with fewer tourists, making it a good option for those seeking solitude and a peaceful experience. However, trekking in the high-altitude areas can be challenging due to rain.
Autumn (September to November)
- Weather: Autumn is considered the best time for trekking in Nepal, with clear skies, mild temperatures, and dry weather.
- Scenery: The scenery is at its best, with crystal-clear views of the Himalayan peaks and lush, refreshed landscapes from the monsoon rains.
- Popularity: Autumn is the peak trekking season in Nepal, offering the most favorable weather and stunning views, making it the most popular time for this tour.
Winter (December to February)
- Weather: Winter brings cooler weather, with clear skies and dry conditions. However, the higher altitudes can be quite cold, especially at night.
- Scenery: Snow-capped mountains create a picturesque winter landscape, offering a quieter and more serene trekking experience.
- Popularity: Winter is less crowded, which is ideal for those who enjoy peaceful treks and the beauty of snow-covered peaks. It’s a good time if you don’t mind the cold.
Conclusion: The best time for the 13 Days Discover Nepal Tour with Ghandruk Trek is Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May) due to clear skies, beautiful scenery, and ideal trekking conditions. However, each season offers something unique, so choose based on your preferences for weather and crowd levels.
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 Lumbini [150km-3-4 hrs]. After check in, our local guide will come at hotel to guide you to visit around Birth place of Lord Buddha [Maya Devi Temple and surrounding monasteries].
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, drive around [250 km-5-6 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.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, Drive to Phedi, trek starting point and trek to Toalka it takes about 5 hrs. In the trek route sub tropical climatic vegetation with several types of flora and fauna can be seen. Himayan views near in Ariel distance with an impressive fishtail view and Annapurna can be observe
Accommodation:
- Local lodge [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, Trek to Ghandruk; it takes about 4 hrs. Today you will walk by the Landruk village after several ups and down following the Modi River. After crossing the river trekking route passes though farming lands, jungles and fantastic views of Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Annapurna South and Mt Hiuchuli and more peaks
Accommodation:
- Local lodge [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Trek to Nayapul which take about 5/6 hrs; then drive to Pokhara
After breakfast trekking stats to reach Seulibazar and go along the road till Birethanti where your permits check; then continue to Nayapul and Pokhara by drive
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu 210km: 5-6hrs];
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Boudhanath stupa, Pashupatinath temple & Bhaktapur durbar square
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 Boudhanath 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. 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.
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]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Dakshinkali, Chobhar, Pharping and Kirtipur
We take our breakfast and head towards the southern part of Kathmandu. Dakshinkali Temple is located within a forest and is dedicated to goddess Dakshinkali who is one of the most important Hindu goddesses. Pilgrims throng the area to visit the temple and offer prayers. Chobhar is known for the Chobhar gorge through which all the water of the valley drains and also for the vast network of natural mountain caves. Pharping has several Buddhist and Hindu monuments, temples and monasteries. Kirtipur is a historic town situated atop a hill of the valley. The historic town has many interesting sights, shrines and temples, old houses, people working on ancient looms, etc. which are all delightful to see.
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 & Lumbini city tour with an English speaking local guide
- Naturalist guide, program as mention in itinerary and entrance fees in Chitwan
- All applicable monument entrance fees
- Trekking guide, Porter
- TIMS & ACAP permit
- First Aid Kit
- Trekking bag
- All government and local taxes
- Daily buffet breakfast in all hotels/lodge
- Daily Buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner in Chitwan
- All accommodation in the mention hotel
- 5 Nights The Soaltee Kathmandu or similar in Kathmandu
- 2 Nights Jungle Villa resort(Safari Villa) or similar in Chitwan
- 1 Night Buddha Maya Garden or similar in Lumbin
- 2 Nights Jungle Villa resort(Safari Villa) or similar in Chitwan
- 2 Nights at best available lodge during the Trekking
- 5 Nights Hotel Barahi Kathmandu or similar in Kathmandu
- 2 Nights Hotel Barahi or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Jungle Villa resort(Elephant Villa) or similar in Chitwan
- 2 Nights at best available lodge during the Trekking
- 1 Night Lumbini Garden NewCrystal or similar in Lumbini
- 5 Nights Kantipur Village or similar in Kathmandu
- 2 Nights Aabas Pokhara or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Park Safari Resort or similar in Chitwan
- 2 Nights at best available lodge during the Trekking
- 1 Night Lumbini Buddha Garden or similar in Lumbini
- 5 Nights Hotel Arts or similar in Kathmandu
- 2 Nights Majheri Resort & Spa or similar in Pokhara
- 2 Nights Park Safari Resort or similar in Chitwan
- 2 Nights at best available lodge during the Trekking
- 1 Night Lumbini Buddha Garden or similar in Lumbini
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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