Overview
Nepal’s golden triangle tour consists of 3 important tourist destinations; Kathmandu-The Cultural Capital, Pokhara-The Lake City and the wildlife adventure hub and Chitwan-Wildlife center.
This tour is the perfect combination of culture, nature and adventure.
At a Glance
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Day 1 |
Arrival |
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Day 2 |
Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara, en-route rafting at Trishuli River |
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Day 3 |
In Pokhara |
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Day 4 |
In Pokhara |
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Day 5 |
Drive to Chitwan (175 km, 5 hrs drive) |
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Day 6 |
In Chitwan |
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Day 7 |
Drive back to Kathmandu |
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Day 8 |
Final Departure |
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Arrive Kathmandu, upon arrival meet, assist and transfer to the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara, en-route rafting at Trishuli River
Morning after breakfast at your hotel, drive to Charaundi (on Kathmandu-Pokhara highway).
Approx 3 hours of rafting from Charaundi to Fishling including Lunch
Rafting on the Trishuli River is an excellent opportunity to observe the diversity of demography, landscapes, and cultural heritage and the flora and fauna. You can experience the thrills of white-water. The Trishuli River is the most easily accessible from Kathmandu by far a trip on this river can be made for a varied duration, depending upon the availability of time and interest. Scenic valleys and impressive gorges, exhilarating rapids and easier sections as well as the right amount of time all make it the perfect trip for first-time or experienced rafters.
Continue drive to Pokhara
Pokhara valley (833m.) lies in 200 Km west of Kathmandu valley The valley is the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu. It is the second biggest city of Nepal. This city became the most interesting especially when explorers found that it is the only valley in the world from where one can see snow capped mountains higher than 8000m. From below 1000 m, these Mountains lie in about 25 to 35 km. Arial distance. This valley is the most famous trekking starting gateway for world famous trekking areas such as to Fishtail, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri area. More than 65% of the total trekkers of Nepal trek in Annapurna region. It is only 35 minutes flight and 6 hours drive from the capital city Kathmandu.
Upon arrival in Pokhara, meet, assist and transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 3: In Pokhara
Early morning excursion to Sarangkot for Sunrise over Himalayas
Sarangkot offers you breath taking panoramic views of the Annapurna Mountain Range. Situated very close to Pokhara town, it is a semi developed village located on a hill top. It is a two hour walk up the staircase, or you can do most of the way up by vehicle
Drive back to Pokhara, Breakfast at hotel
PM: Half day sightseeing of Pokhara city (including Bindhyabasini Temple, Tal Barai Temple, Seti River Gorge, Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Tibetan Village)
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 4: In Pokhara
Morning breakfast at your hotel
Day at leisure for individual activities
Optionals: You could go for the hiking of Peace Stupa above Phewa lake or visit Mahendra cave, International Mountain Museum etc
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 5: Drive to Chitwan (175 km, 5 hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast at your hotel, proceed for Chitwan
Chitwan National Park has long been one the country’ treasures of natural wonders. The park is situated in south central Nepal, covering 932 sq. km. in the subtropical lowlands of the inner TERAI which protects sal forest, water marshes and rippling grassland. The park is one of the last refuges of the endangered one-horned Indian rhino and there are sizeable populations of tigers, leopards and rare Gangetic dolphins.
Upon arrival in Chitwan, meet, assist and check into the resort
Evening Jungle activities as per resorts program
Tharu Cultural Show, Dinner & overnight at Resort in Chitwan
Day 6: In Chitwan
Morning breakfast at your resort
Full day Jungle activities as per resorts program (Elephant ride, Canoeing, Jungle Walk, Elephant bath, Visit Elephant breeding center & Crocodile breeding centre etc)
Dinner & Overnight at Resort in Chitwan
Day 7: Drive back to Kathmandu
Morning breakfast at your resort, drive back to Kathmandu
PM: Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur City
Bhaktapur City (or City of Devotees): Located about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur is known as the ‘City of Devotees’, the ‘City of Culture’, the ‘Living Heritage’, and ‘Nepal’s Cultural Gem’. It is one of the 3 royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley. The others are Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, and Patan. Bhaktapur is filled with monuments, most terra-cotta with carved wood columns, palaces and temples with elaborate carvings, gilded roofs,open courtyards. The city is dotted with pagodas and religious shrines. Lying along the ancient trade route between India and Tibet, Bhaktapur is surrounded by mountains and provides a magnificent view of the Himalayas.
Rest of the day at leisure to walk around Thamel or for Shopping
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 8: Final Departure
Morning after breakfast at your hotel, drive back to Kathmandu
Transfer to international airport to connect flight to onward destination
Value Added
We are ready to welcome you with all the necessary safety measures (Post -19 Pandemic Halt). Hence we assure you of safety and security by following the optimal precautions.
Safety Assurance from Us (Tour/Trekking Operator)
- Vehicles fully cleaned and disinfected
- Foot bath mat available at entrance
- Extra masks available (if required)
- Safe distancing
- We carry limited number of passengers
- Our crew wear full PPE while disinfecting the vehicle
- Temperature screening available
- Our crew tested fit to travel
- Sanitizers available
- We carry additional deep wipe down cleaning of high touched areas
- Hygiene kit available for sale
- Our crew wear face mask and face shield
Safety Rules for Travelers (You)
- Namaste over handshake
- Do not travel if unwell
- Wear face mask all the time
- Maintain safe distancing
- Use foot mat while boarding
- Undertake temperature screening
- Ventilators over air conditioning
- Avoid unnecessary surface touching
- Wash/Sanitize hands regularly
- Follow sneeze etiquette
- Follow safety instructions (from local authority)
- Carry your personal hygiene all the time
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