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Heritage cities, jungle, birthplace of the Buddha, and lakes

Best of Nepal Circuit

A 10-day loop across the four sides of Nepal — Kathmandu's temple squares, Chitwan's grasslands, Lumbini's monasteries, and lakeside Pokhara.

10 days / 9 nightsEasyMax 12September – April
From
$1,350per person

10 days / 9 nights, privately guided

Share your dates and we’ll shape this itinerary around your pace, interests, and comfort level — usually within one working day.

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The journey

Overview

If you have ten days and want to understand Nepal rather than just tick off a trek, this is the itinerary. It moves at a comfortable pace with no walking days over a few hours: UNESCO heritage in the Kathmandu Valley, rhino country in Chitwan, the quiet monastic gardens where Siddhartha Gautama was born, and sunrise over the Annapurnas from Sarangkot.

What stays with you

Highlights

  • Guided heritage walk through Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares
  • Jeep safari and dugout canoe ride in Chitwan National Park
  • Maya Devi Temple and the international monastic zone at Lumbini
  • Sunrise over Machapuchare and the Annapurnas from Sarangkot
  • Boat crossing on Phewa Lake to the World Peace Pagoda

Day by day

Itinerary

9 days mapped out — every one of them adjustable.

  1. 1

    Arrive in Kathmandu

    Airport transfer, hotel check-in, and a welcome dinner with a walk-through of the days ahead.

  2. 2

    Kathmandu Valley heritage day

    Swayambhunath at first light, then Patan's metalwork courtyards and the potters' square in Bhaktapur.

  3. 3

    Drive to Chitwan

    Head south to the Terai, arriving for an evening Tharu cultural performance at the lodge.

  4. 4

    Chitwan safari day

    Dawn jeep safari for rhino and deer, canoe drift past gharial crocodiles, and a guided jungle walk.

  5. 5

    Journey to Lumbini

    Drive west along the Terai to Lumbini and walk the sacred garden in the cool of the evening.

  6. 6

    Lumbini monastic zone

    Cycle between the Thai, Burmese, German, and Chinese monasteries, then sit for a guided meditation.

  7. 7

    Drive to Pokhara

    Climb back into the hills, arriving for an evening boat ride on Phewa Lake.

  8. 8

    Sarangkot sunrise and lakeside

    Pre-dawn drive up to Sarangkot for the Annapurna panorama, then a free afternoon by the lake.

  9. 10

    Fly to Kathmandu and depart

    Short mountain flight back to the capital in time for your onward connection.

What’s included

  • All ground transport by private vehicle plus the Pokhara–Kathmandu flight
  • Boutique hotels and a jungle lodge, with daily breakfast
  • National park fees, safari activities, and all heritage site permits
  • Licensed local guides in each city
  • Airport transfers and 24/7 support from our Kathmandu office

Not included

  • International flights and Nepal visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners other than those listed
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

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