Nepal
16 Day Discover Nepal Tour
Overview
Join our 16-day Discover Nepal Tour and experience the beauty and culture of this amazing country. Start your journey in Kathmandu, the bustling capital, and travel to the charming town of Bandipur, known for its stunning views and rich heritage. From Bandipur, continue to Pokhara, where you will stay for three nights. Enjoy the serene lakes, breathtaking mountain views, and vibrant local culture in this picturesque city.
Next, travel to Tansen for a two-night stay, exploring its unique architecture and historical significance. After Tansen, head to Lumbini, the peaceful birthplace of Lord Buddha, for a one-night stay. Immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance of this sacred site.
Continue your journey to Chitwan, where you will stay for three nights. Experience the excitement of wildlife safaris and discover the rich biodiversity of Chitwan National Park, home to rhinos, elephants, and numerous bird species. After your adventure in Chitwan, travel to Dhulikhel for a one-night stay, enjoying its scenic landscapes and panoramic views of the Himalayas.
Return to Kathmandu to conclude your tour with two full days of sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley. Explore the rich cultural heritage, ancient temples, and vibrant markets. Visit iconic sites such as Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, and Durbar Square.
This 16-day tour provides a perfect blend of cultural exploration, natural beauty, and thrilling adventures, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking an enriching and unforgettable journey through Nepal. Discover the wonders of Nepal and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why you'll love this trip?
- Diverse Experiences: The tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, natural beauty, and adventure, ensuring a rich and varied travel experience.
- Stunning Scenery: From the breathtaking mountain views in Pokhara to the panoramic landscapes of Dhulikhel, travelers will witness some of the most beautiful scenery Nepal has to offer.
- Cultural Immersion: The tour includes visits to culturally rich towns like Bandipur, Tansen, and Lumbini, allowing travelers to deeply connect with Nepalese traditions, history, and spirituality.
- Wildlife Adventure: A three-night stay in Chitwan provides an exciting opportunity to experience wildlife safaris and see exotic animals like rhinos, elephants, and various bird species in their natural habitat.
- Spiritual Significance: Visiting Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, offers a peaceful and reflective experience, adding a spiritual dimension to the trip.
- Comprehensive Kathmandu Tour: Ending the trip with two full days of sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley allows travelers to explore its rich cultural heritage, ancient temples, and vibrant markets, offering a deeper understanding of Nepalese culture.
- Relaxation and Adventure: With ample time to relax and explore in places like Pokhara and Chitwan, the tour provides a balanced mix of relaxation and adventure, catering to various interests and preferences.
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
After breakfast, drive to Bandipur [143km-4 hr]
Half day 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.
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.
Today evening free time to explore around Lake side [around Phewa Lake]
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Early morning drive to Sarangkot [1700m/5577ft] for sunrise and close-up view of Annapurna & Fishtail Mountain range
You will get a early morning wakeup call from the reception as we need to drive 12 km from the city of Pokhara to see the sunrise and the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri range.
After breakfast, 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 breakfast 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.
Free time for adventure activities or self visit around Lake Side [Around Phewa Lake]
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Bagnas Lake & World Peace Stupa
Begnas Lake is a freshwater lake in Pokhara Lekhnath Metropolis of Kaski district of Nepal located in the south-east of the Pokhara Valley. The lake is the third largest lake of Nepal and second largest, after Phewa Lake, among the eight lakes in Pokhara Valley. World Peace Pagoda, one of the world's greatest stupas, was constructed by Japanese Buddhists at a cost of US$1 million. The shining golden statue depicts the Buddha in the posture he assumed when he was born. Near the base of the stupa is the grave of a Japanese monk murdered by anti-Buddhist extremists during the construction of the monument.
Accommodation:
• Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to Tansen(Palpa) [130km-3-4 hrs]. After check in at hotel, Short sightseeing trip to Ranighat, the palace (Rani Mahal-{Nepali Taj Mahal}) built on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River by Khadka Shamsher in remembrance of his beloved wife Tej Kumari.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Full day sightseeing trip to ancient Tansen town, Tundikhel, beautiful three storey pagoda style Amarganj Ganesh Temple, another largest and three storey pagoda style Amarnarayan Temple as well as the dry stone masonry wall which is called “the great wall of Palpa”, white octagonal shaped Sital Pati, the vantage point of Shreenagar Hill from where breathtaking Himalayan scenery from Dhaulagiri in the west to Ganesh Himal in the east, another worth visiting places Ramdi, Ridi, Bhairabsthan and Satyawati Lake by private car
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Morning Sunrise tour to Bagnas hill - 5km; after breakfast, drive to Lumbini [45km: 1-2 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
Today after breakfast, drive around [150 km-3-4 hrs] to Chitwan, 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
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 Jungle Walk (Depend on Resort location)
- Tharu cultural dance 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:
- Jeep Safari
- Canoeing
- Elephant Breeding Centre or Crocodile Breeding Centre (Depend on Resort location)
- Slide show presentation.
Accommodation:
- Hotel/lodge/Resort [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
After breakfast, drive to Dhulikhel-210km-5-6hrs]; after getting refreshed, self walk around the villages to witness day to day life of Nepalese villagers. Enjoy a sunset with full Himalayan range.
Accommodation:
- Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Wake up early to see the sunrise on the Himalayan ranges including Mount Everest.
After breakfast, Arrival and 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
- Lumbini guided tour with an English speaking local guide
- All applicable monument entrance fees
- All government and local taxes
- Daily buffet breakfast in all hotels
- Daily Buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner in Chitwan
- All accommodation in the mention hotel
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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- Flexibility in itinerary, price, dates & during the tour operation
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