What you can expect

The Himalayas

Spectacular mountain scenery

Vibrant culture

Immerse yourself in the bustle of Kathmandu

Chitwan National Park

Spot Rhino and Tigers

Admire the Boudhanath Stupa

The largest stupa in Kathmandu

About the trip

Back on the map, this beautiful tour to Nepal encompasses heritage, culture, nature and wildlife all rolled into one. From the bustle of its high capital; Kathmandu to UNESCO’s Chitwan National Park and the spectacular Himalayan views in Rupakot. Nepal is as diverse as it is unique!

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What's Included

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Internal flight: Kathmandu to Pokhara
  • Airport taxes & charges
  • Twin or double room for single use with private facilities
  • Solos Board: Breakfast daily, 3 lunches & 4 dinners
  • Included Activities: Sightseeing of Kathmandu & Patan, Jungle activities in Chitwan National Park including a canoe ride, village and jungle walk and a visit to local tribal communities, Boat ride on Phewa Lake and a visit to the local market, Tour of International Mountain Museum and Gurkha Museum, Tour of Pashupatinath & Boudhanath Stupa
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Accompanying local English speaking guide
  • Fully financially protected

Itinerary

  • Arrive in Nepal
  • Kathmandu
  • Kathmandu
  • Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and transfer to Rupakot
  • Rupakot
  • Pokhara
  • Pokhara
  • Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
  • Chitwan
  • Chitwan to Kathmandu and Bhaktapur
  • Bhaktapur
  • Departure
What’s Extra
  • Nepal visa, currently $30
  • Insurance see here
Optional Excursions
  • Hiking in Rupakot – complimentary
  • Mountain view flight over Mount Everest (subject to availability) currently $260

What you'll be doing

DAY 1

Arrive in Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 meters (4,600 ft) in the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley of central Nepal. It is surrounded by four major mountains: Shivapuri, Phulchoki, Nagarjun and Chandragiri. After checking-in at our hotel we get to know our fellow travellers whilst enjoying a welcome drink and typical Nepalese dinner with a cultural show at a local restaurant.
  • Dinner Included
DAY 2

Kathmandu

We spend the day exploring the highlights of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. In the morning we will visit the cities number one attraction, Durbar Square and Kumari Temple where you can marvel at monuments from the 12th Century. We also visit Swayambhunath. The most ancient and enigmatic of the Valley’s holy shrines, the golden-spired stupa of Swayambhunath tops a wooded hillock. After lunch at a local restaurant we visit Patan City, an area renowned for its artisans and superb handicrafts. The Patan Durbar Square has been acclaimed as one of the finest urban streetscapes in the world. Most of the monuments seen today were built between the 16th – 18th centuries.
  • Breakfast & lunch Included
DAY 3

Kathmandu

After time at leisure during the morning, we visit Pashupatinath and Boudhanath in the afternoon. Pashupatinath is Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine and one of the subcontinent’s great Shiva sites. The temple’s origins are obscure, an inscription dates from 477, but a shrine may have stood here for 1000 years before that. Boudhanath is one of Nepal’s most distinctive monuments and one of the most important Buddhist sites in Nepal and, with a diameter of over 100 meters, amongst the largest in the world. There are a number of legends accounting for the stupa’s construction, but it is generally believed to date from the 5th century.
  • Breakfast included
DAY 4

Fly to Pokhara and drive to Rupakot

After breakfast we fly to Pokhara (approx 30 mins) and upon arrival in Pokhara transfer to Rupakot (approx 1 hour).
  • Breakfast included
DAY 5

Rupakot

Enjoy a free day in Rupakot. This is a place where you can either take time out to relax in the beautiful surroundings or take advantage of the resorts facilities including complimentary hiking to explore the local area.
  • Breakfast included
DAY 6

Pokhara

We will spend the morning visiting the International Mountain Museum. Rightly so the museums location offers a view of the three 8000+ meter peaks of the area. The museum focus is on those who travel to Nepal for mountaineering. On display are also different mountain cultures and their ways of life, world mountain systems, ecology, as well as an exhibition of the world mountaineering history. We then visit the Gurkha Museum which provides a rich history of these hardy soldiers who joined the British Army in 1815. Displays also include uniforms they wore, items they used and medals they won. Details of the Gurkha Victoria Cross winners, the highest bravery medal awarded by the British Empire with their citations can also be viewed. In the afternoon you can explore independently or choose from a variety of optional excursions such as paragliding, light aircraft flights and zip lining.
  • Breakfast included
DAY 7

Pokhara

Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of the lakes and the magnificence of the Himalaya rising behind them create the ambience that has made Pokhara such a popular place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. You can explore independently or choose from a variety of optional excursions such as paragliding, light aircraft flights and zip lining.
  • Breakfast Included
DAY 8

Pokhara to Chitwan National Park

Today we head to Chitwan National Park (Approx. 4 – 5 hours drive). Chitwan National Park is one of Asia’s richest and most spectacular National Park. It is situated 75 air miles southwest of Kathmandu. Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the world’s remaining jungles. Here, you will discover a lost world of towering trees and twisting vines, of pre-historic rhinos and lumbering elephants, of crocodiles, pythons and deer, of brilliantly coloured birds and if you are fortunate – the superb Royal Bengal Tiger
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
DAY 9

Chitwan

Today we spend a further day immersing ourselves in the jungle with a full day of activities including canoe rides, walks and a visit to the local ‘Tharu’ tribal community.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
DAY 10

Chitwan to Kathmandu and Bhaktapur

After breakfast we drive back to Kathmandu (approx 6 – 7 hrs) and then head to Bhaktapur. The rest of our day is at leisure once we arrive in Bhaktapur.
  • Breakfast included
DAY 11

Bhaktapur

After breakfast we have a tour of Bhaktapur Dunbar Square. Bhaktapur is a medieval living city and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. As we walk you cannot but be overcome by a feeling of inner harmony. Such is the art and architecture and the special layout here. The Palace of 55 Windows built during the period of King Bhupatindra Malla in 1754  inspires admiration, with The National Art Gallery is also housed inside. The palace entrance, the Golden Gate known as Sunko Dhoka in Nepali, is a masterpiece in repousse art. In front of the palace building is a medley of temples of various designs. Amongst the three Durbar Squares in the Valley, the Durbar Square in Bhaktapur is the one that is best preserved. We end this final day with a farewell dinner at the rooftop restaurant at our hotel.
  • Breakfast and dinner included
DAY 12

Depart Kathmandu

After breakfast we will transfer to the airport for our return flight.
  • Breakfast included

Accommodation

Nepalese Wonders

We stay in comfortable hotels throughout as details below (or similar);
  • 4* Hotel Malla – Kathmandu
  • 4* Jungle Village Resort – Chitwan
  • 4* Mount Kailash Resort – Pokhara
  • 4* Rupakot Resort – Rupakot
  • 4* Hotel Bhadgaon – Bhaktapur

Frequently Asked Questions

Average Temperatures

Month(s) Highest temperature Lowest temperature
April 27 °C 11 °C
November 22 °C 7 °C

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