Best of Nepal Tour - 10 Days

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Best of Nepal Tour
What to see & doSpecific information about Best of Nepal Tour - 10 Days
  • Duration10 Days
  • Trip Grade Easy
  • Starts at Kathmandu
  • Ends at Kathmandu
  • Trip Style Touring and Hiking
  • Group Size 12
  • Transportation Private Vehicles and Tourist Bus
  • Best Season All Time

The Best of Nepal Tour is an incredible travel package that takes you to Nepal's 3 most popular tourist destinations: Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, and Chitwan. It is suitable for all age groups and is available for booking at any time of the year. The Best of Nepal 10 Days Tours makes for a perfect family holiday with the elderly and kids, as it is an easy-going tour that doesn't demand extreme physical strength. You'll travel by road on a comfortable tourist vehicle and only hike small distances.

Nepal is undoubtedly known for the Himalayas and mountain adventures like trekking and mountaineering. However, there's much to explore within this small Himalayan country of Nepal, blessed with natural and cultural heritage.

During your 10 days tour in Nepal, you'll visit beautiful Hindu temples and Buddhist stupas that bring peace to the chaotic city. Similarly, you'll wander in the natural settings of rivers, lakes, hilltops, and a national park, witnessing the unique flora and fauna native to the country. Furthermore, you'll also learn about the glorious history of Nepal, which has never been colonized by any other nation.

What makes the Best of Nepal 10 Days Tour even better? It's the humble and hospitable nature of Nepalese people that keeps you smiling throughout the journey. Not everyone could communicate with you in English, but they'd surely greet you with a smile and "Namaste."

Let's learn more about the places you'd be traveling to during your 10 Days Nepal Tour.

Best Features of Best of Nepal Tour

  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
  • Staying in the touristy neighborhood of Kathmandu, Thamel
  • Explore the beautiful city of Lakes, Pokhara
  • Boating at Phewa Lake and paying a visit to Tal Barahi Temple on the lake
  • Experience an incredible sunrise from Sarangkot
  • Hiking to Naudanda for the fantastic views of the Himalayas
  • Take a look at Phewa Taal and Pokhara city from World Peace Stupa
  • Walking around, bird watching, and canoe riding in Sauraha, Chitwan
  • Witness a one-horned rhinoceros on a Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park
  • Attending a Tharu cultural program in Chitwan
  • Go for a sightseeing tour to Bhaktapur and try local yogurt

Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu Valley is a large valley comprising 3 districts: Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur. The valley is also where the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, is located. For your Best of Nepal Tour, you'll visit all major tourist attractions in the valley, some religious and some historical. Starting from the religiously significant Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, we'll continue our tour to the famous Buddhist shrines Bouddhanath and Syambhunath in Kathmandu and finally to Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur.

On our last tour day, you'll be taken to the ancient city of Bhaktapur to visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square and the surrounding places like Nyatapol, Pottery Square, and Shidha Pokhari. Both the Durbar Squares have historical values for you to learn something insightful about Nepalese history and an amazing atmosphere to spend some time in.

Pokhara

Pokhara is the second destination of our Best of Nepal 10 Days Tour and a favorite among travelers as it is rich in natural beauty and is way less populated than Kathmandu. You'll boat in the amazing Phewa lake, crawl into the natural caves, witness pristine waterfalls, watch mesmerizing sunrise from Sarangkot, and hike to the hilltop of Naudanda for a breathtaking Himalayan view of Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Machhapuchre.

The visit to Tal Barahi Temple in the middle of Phewa Lake and the World Peace Pagoda at the top of a hill gives a spiritual twist to your natural tour of Pokhara. The beautiful lake city of Pokhara has tons of fantastic cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs, and clubs for you to enjoy in the evening.

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park, established in 1973, is the first national park of Nepal and is listed among UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The national park, situated in the subtropical lowlands in south-central Nepal, is home to the rare One-horned Rhinoceros. Tourists mainly visit Chitwan National Park to see the Rhinos, but the national park is a complete package housing many other animals and birds like Bengal Tiger, Clouded leopard, elephants, crocodiles, deer, Asian Openbill, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Red-vented Bulbul, etc.

While in Chitwan, you'll go on Jeep Safari in the national park forests, Elephant Back Riding, Canoe Riding in the river, Jungle Walk, Bird Watching, Elephant Breeding Center visit, and a local Tharu village tour. You'll also enjoy the Tharu cultural stick-dance performance while having a delicious Nepali dinner.

Best Time for the Best of Nepal Tour

The 10 Days Best of Nepal Tour can be booked for any month of the year. However, if you want the tour to go smoothly, avoid the summer/monsoon months of May, June, July, and August.

As Chitwan is located in the lower Terai region of Nepal, it gets really hot in the summer, and the temperature can go as high as 40 degrees Celcius. On the other hand, Pokhara receives the most rainfall in the entire country, with an annual average rainfall of over 3900 millimeters. If you happen to be in Pokhara in the monsoon, don't be surprised if it rains continuously for weeks.

Hence, October to March is the safest and most pleasant window of the year to plan the Best of Nepal Tour of 10 Days.

We offer private as well as group-joining trips for the Best of Nepal Tour package. Please select the dates and book your tour. Feel free to contact us at Outfitter Nepal for any queries. We can also organize a customized trip just for you.

ItineraryTrip day to day detail itinerary

As you approach Kathmandu from the air on a clear day, the snow-capped mountain peaks sprawl below you, making an astounding view. Here begins a chain of unforgettable memories that will stay in your heart for a very long time.

Our office representative will meet you at the airport with a driver to drive you to your hotel in Thamel. After assisting you with checking into the hotel, our staff will give you an overview of your daily schedule for the next 9 days. You're now free to spend the rest of the day on your own terms. We suggest you check out Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is within walking distance of your stay, and try out some Momo.

  • Accommodation: Three Star
  • Transportation: Private Vehicles

After breakfast at the hotel, we take you on a full-day sightseeing tour with stops at the Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Syambhunath Temple, and Patan Durbar Square, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the biggest temples of Lord Shiva and is a popular Hindu pilgrimage. You can witness the cremation ceremony at the bank of the Bagmati river, where the temple is located. Only a few kilometers away is Bouddhanath Stupa, a grand Buddhist stupa maintaining peace within the chaos of Kathmandu city.

You will visit the Syambhunath in the afternoon, also famous as Monkey Temple, due to the presence of many monkeys in the area. It is one of the biggest and holiest Buddhist temples in Nepal. Patan Durbar Square, situated in the heart of Lalitpur city, is one of the three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley. The durbar square is the historic royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur once lived.

After a busy sightseeing day tour of Kathmandu valley, we return you to your hotel, and you can spend the rest of the evening at some bars in Thamel.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Three Star
  • Transportation: Private Vehicles

After breakfast, we drive along the picturesque Trisuli and Marsyangdi Rivers on a curvy, hilly road to reach Pokhara. It's a decent drive as we travel along the lovely river with an occasional view of Ganesh Himal and the Manaslu peak. You will arrive in the city of lakes, Pokhara, after about 6/7 hours of driving.

Welcome to this lovely town of serene lakes that gives your vacations so much meaning. Pokhara is a tourist paradise full of natural and cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, waterfalls, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and lovely mountains in the background. You can explore the Lakeside, where you'll find many cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs to chill.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Three Star
  • Transportation: Tourist Bus

Today, we begin early to drive to Sarangkot, a beautiful hill known for its sunrise views of the Himalayas. Enjoy a close-up view of the Annapurna, Fishtail, and many other mountains as you watch the incredible sunrise from Sarangkot. After enjoying a delicious breakfast at a restaurant in Sarangkot, we hike for about 3 hours on a flat path to Naudada. We then drive you from Naudada to Pokhara, where you will have free time to explore independently for the rest of the day.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Three Star
  • Transportation: Private Vehicles

Following breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara, we take a boat across the Phewa Lake and hike to the World Peace Pagoda for an hour. The stunning vistas of the lake, the Himalayas, and the Pokhara valley seem even more wonderful with the peaceful atmosphere of the peace stupa. After spending some time at the stupa, we hike back down to Davis Falls and visit Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. You can rent a bicycle and go for a ride or relax at Lakeside.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Three Star
  • Transportation: Private Vehicles

After an early morning breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara, we drive you from Pokhara to Sauraha, Chitwan. 5-6 hours of driving in a scenic route take you to Chitwan National Park. You'll check into a jungle lodge, rest for a while and head out for a Tharu village tour in the evening. If time permits, we'll take you to visit the Elephant Breeding Center.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Three Star
  • Transportation: Tourist Bus

Next morning, you'll enjoy your breakfast at the jungle lodge amidst the sweet chirping of birds, before setting out for a full day of jungle activities. We first go for a Jungle Walk, followed by Elephant Back Riding into the jungle across water streams. You will enjoy watching the Elephants bathe in the stream and spot some wildlife while riding the Elephant.

After lunch, you'll go for a Jungle Safari, which takes you deep into the forests of Chitwan National Park with views of various species of wild birds and animals, including One-horned Rhinos. You'll enjoy a joyful Tharu Cultural Stick Dance in the evening while having dinner.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Three Star

After breakfast at the hotel, we will take you on a fascinating bird-watching excursion in the morning. We then drive you from Chitwan to Kathmandu, which takes approximately 5 to 6 hours to complete. Once you check into your hotel in Kathmandu, the rest of the day is yours to spend the way you want.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Three Star
  • Transportation: Tourist Bus

One last day remains in your "Best of Nepal – 10 Days Tour," and we utilize the day to its fullest by taking you on a day trip to Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the main attraction of Bhaktapur, along with Nyatapol, Pottery Square, Siddha Pokhari, and Rani Pokhari.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is renowned for its vast and tragic historical features, including heritage monuments that still echo the vibrant histories of this once-ancient kingdom. During the unification of Nepal, king Prithvi Narayan Shah attacked the kingdom of Bhaktapur Durbar & bullet holes can still be seen on the palace walls. King Prithvi eventually brought an always-at-war feudal Nepal under one rule.

After taking a historical tour of Bhaktapur, we will drive you back to your hotel. Don't forget to try Ju Ju Dhau (traditional Newari sweetened yogurt) when you're in Bhaktapur. We invite you for a farewell dinner on your last evening in Nepal. Let's celebrate the beautiful country of Nepal together.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Three Star
  • Transportation: Private Vehicles

On the last day of your vacation, we drop you at Kathmandu International Airport at the time of your flight back home or to the next location. We hope you enjoyed the exciting activities we offered to experience Nepal's natural beauty and cultural prosperity.

We are confident that you will cherish your memories of this all-inclusive trip and will return home with tales to share about your great adventures in the amazing Himalayan country of Nepal. We look forward to seeing you again in Nepal. Have a safe trip.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Transportation: Private Vehicles
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Cost DetailsGood to know before trip booking
What's Included
  • All the airport transfer by the private vehicles.
  • Kathmandu and Pokhara city tour by private car.
  • Four nights’ hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast.
  • Three nights’ in Pokhara including breakfast.
  • Two nights’ hotel in Chitwan on full board basis (breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • Jungle Activities as per itinerary with national park fees.
  • Transportation from Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan - Kathmandu by Tourist Bus.
  • Local guide for the tour.

 

What's not Included
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu).
  • Your Travel insurance (compulsory).
  • Food (Lunch & Dinner) during the tour except while you are in Chitwan.
  • International airfare and airport departure tax.
  • Tips for the guide & driver.
  • All the applicable entrance fees for the monuments.
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on including section.

 

Client ReviewsTravelers talk about Outfitter Nepal
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    KimAustralia,March 10, 2023
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    The Best tour in Nepal

    Kim and myself would like to express our thanks to you and your team for helping to make our trip to Nepal one to remember for a long time.

    We had a great time and were perfectly matched with our other tour members.

    We look forward to coming back soon.

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