Nepal in Style: Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan – 9 Days
Kathmandu, Himalayan sunrises and a Chitwan jungle lodge, in comfortable hotels.
Tour overview
This 9-day trip shows Nepal's highlights from comfortable, characterful hotels, with a local leader and a group of up to twelve. You stay eight nights, including the Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu and a jungle lodge in Chitwan, with breakfast daily and several lunches and dinners.
After a welcome dinner and a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu's temples and squares, you join a cooking class and visit a Tibetan community before heading up to Nagarkot for a sunrise view along the Himalaya.
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In Pokhara you watch sunrise from Sarangkot and enjoy the lakeside, then drive to Chitwan National Park for two nights at a jungle lodge, with a dugout canoe trip, a safari and a private bush dinner by the Rapti River.
The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want Nepal's mountains and wildlife in comfort.
Trip highlights
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Kathmandu's temples (Day 2)
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A cooking class and Tibetan community visit (Day 3)
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Sunrise at Nagarkot (Day 4)
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Sarangkot sunrise over Pokhara (Day 5)
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A dugout canoe in Chitwan (Day 7)
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A bush dinner by the Rapti River (Day 7)
Your route
5 stops from Kathmandu to Chitwan
- Kathmandu Days 1–2 & 8–9
- Bhaktapur Day 3
- Nagarkot Day 3
- Pokhara Days 4–5
- Chitwan Days 6–7
Why choose this tour
Upgraded hotels and a jungle lodge. Mountains and wildlife in nine days.
Best suited to
- Travellers who value comfort
- First-time visitors to Nepal
- Wildlife lovers
- Couples
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Kathmandu, Nepal to Kathmandu, Nepal
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Day 1 · Kathmandu Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal.
- Hotel
- Yak and Yeti
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Kathmandu
Kathmandu's temples.
- Hotel
- Yak and Yeti
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Kathmandu, Nagarkot Nagarkot
A cooking class and the hills.
- Hotel
- Club Himalaya
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Nagarkot, Pokhara Pokhara
Himalayan sunrise and Pokhara.
- Hotel
- Hotel Barahi
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Sarangkot, Phewa Lake Pokhara
Sarangkot sunrise.
- Hotel
- Hotel Barahi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 · Chitwan National Park Chitwan
Into the jungle.
- Hotel
- Barahi Jungle Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Rapti River, Chitwan National Park Chitwan
Canoe and safari.
- Hotel
- Barahi Jungle Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Kathmandu Kathmandu
Back to Kathmandu.
- Hotel
- Yak and Yeti
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Kathmandu Kathmandu
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Kathmandu (2 nights) Yak and Yeti
- Nagarkot (1 night) Club Himalaya
- Pokhara (2 nights) Hotel Barahi
- Chitwan (2 nights) Barahi Jungle Lodge
- Kathmandu (1 night) Yak and Yeti
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 8 nights in upgraded hotels and a jungle lodge
- Meals 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
- Private transport throughout
- Kathmandu sightseeing and a cooking class
- Chitwan canoe trip, safari and bush dinner
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Nepal visa
- Meals not included 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want to trek
- You are on a tight budget
- You dislike early starts
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £1,696 per person, twin share, tour only. 59 upcoming departures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Nepal?
Yes, UK citizens need a visa, which can be bought on arrival in Kathmandu or applied for online beforehand.
Is there any trekking?
No, there are short walks only; this trip focuses on sights, views and wildlife.
Which meals are included?
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.
How many people travel together?
No more than twelve travellers, with a leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary