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Nepal

Why Nepal Cultural Tour?

Visit UNESCO sites in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan, Bhaktapur, Monkey Temple, BuddhaNath, and holy pilgrims in Pashupatinath Temple.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Annapurna Himalaya from Pokhara.
Pilgrimage to the holy birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini.
Chitwan Jungle Safari

Trip Overview

Nepal Cultural Tour is Our Best of Nepal Tour Package, covering Nepal’s top tourist destinations. This All Nepal Culture tour visits Chitwan, Pokhara, Kathmandu, and Lumbini.

Nepal Culture Tour offers a journey through the Himalayan region of Nepal, featuring lakes, ancient caves, and traditional culture. It also includes a Sunrise and Sunset tour at Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site renowned for its jungle safaris, canoeing, birdwatching, and Tharu cultural dances. Chitwan National Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

We may encounter various animals, including Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, deer, crocodiles, and many others, during a jungle safari. Nepal is a prosperous, scenic, and culturally rich country. Each part of the country has its unique cultural setting, tradition, language, religion, and beliefs.

Why Nepal Cultural Tour?

Nepal is a country with 10 UNESCO-listed world heritage sites. It has numerous cultural and religious heritage sites, making Nepal an ideal destination for cultural holiday packages. The Nepal Cultural Tour includes visits to Nepal’s most popular cultural destinations—Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara Valley, Chitwan National Park, and Lumbini.

The 10-day Nepal Cultural Tour takes you through holy pilgrimage sites, historical monuments, and UNESCO World Heritage sites that reflect Nepal’s cultural richness and diversity. The tour takes you through three of the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu valley: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan Durbar Squares, built by Malla kings.

Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath are the other three attractions of this tour in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which hold cultural and historical significance. Pashupatinath is a holy temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring pagoda-style architecture. At the same time, Boudhanath is the largest stupa in Asia. Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, is a stupa that requires climbing 365 steps.

Our next destination is Pokhara, the “City of Lakes”. Pokhara offers views of the Annapurna range, including Machhapuchhre. Nepal is also the birthplace of Lord Gautama Buddha. Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini, Kapilvastu. The tour also takes you to the home of the Buddha, the Ashoka pillar, the Maya Devi temple, and the palace of the Lord Buddha.

My Everest Trip, the leading and reputable company in the tourism industry, is proud to offer our clients the best tour services during their stay in Nepal. We ensure our clients have the most impressive and unforgettable experience, creating a lifetime memory in Nepal to take back home. We do our best to meet all their expectations. We also provide our clients with the finest accommodations and transportation.

Nepal Cultural Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,310m/4,298ft) |O/N at 3 Star Hotel (A, D)

Upon arrival, pick up at Tribhuvan International Airport, and transfer to a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: AM: Visit Kathmandu city and Swayambhunath PM: Visit Patan City. Night: 1.5 hr Drive to Nagarkot to enjoy Sunset |O/N at 3 Star Hotel (A, B, D)

After breakfast, we go to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath stupa. We then go to visit Patan Durbar Square. After a short visit to Kathmandu and Patan city, we drive to Nagarkot in a jeep to enjoy the sunset. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Nagarkot.

Day 03: Early Morning: Enjoy Sunrise in Nagarkot. After Breakfast: Drive back to Kathmandu Valley. On the way, Visit Bhaktapur City. PM: Visit Pashupatinath and Boudhanath| O/N at 3 Star hotel (A, B, D)

We wake up early and drive to Nagarkot tower to enjoy the stunning sunrise in Nagarkot. After breakfast, we returned to Kathmandu valley and visited Bhaktapur Durbar Square, built by Malla Kings. We see Naytapola Temple, 55 window Palace, Golden Gate, and many more. We also visit the holy temple of Lord Shiva, “Pashupatinath”, and the Buddhist pilgrimage site “, Boudhanath Stupa”. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 04: 5-6hr Drive to Pokhara and enjoy a relaxing culture program in the evening

Today we drive to Pokhara alongside the Trishuli River. Enjoying the countryside view along the way, we arrive at Pokhara. Later in the evening, we want a relaxing cultural program. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara

Day 05: Sightseeing Pokhara & Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Fish Tail's Peak, Seti River gorge, Mahendra Gufa| O/N at 3 Star Hotel (A, B, D)

Today we explore Pokhara, also known as the city of Lake. We take a sightseeing tour and explore Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Fish Tail’s Peak, Seti River Gorge, and Mahendra Gufa. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Pokhara.

Day 06: Early Morning: 4-5 hr Drive to Chitwan National Park PM: Chitwan National Park: Upon Arrival, Tharu Village Walk, Elephant Stable Visit| O/N at 3-star Hotel (A, B, L, D)

Leaving behind Pokhara city, we drive towards Chitwan National Park early in the morning. Upon reaching Chitwan and resting for a while, we walk around the colourful Tharu Village. We also take a short visit to the Elephant stable to see elephants. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Chitwan.

Day 07: Chitwan National Park| Jungle Safari, Jungle Walk, Visit to Elephant Breeding Center, Canoe ride along the Rapti River, Tharu Stick Culture Dance

We go to Jungle Safari to see various animals inside the national park. We also go to visit the Elephant breeding centre. After the visit to the breeding centre, we take a canoe ride along the Rapti River. Later in the evening, we get entertained by the Tharu cultural dance presented by the locals. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 08: Chitwan National Park | Early Morning Bird Watching | 4-5hr Drive to Lumbini Upon arrival, visit Sacred Lumbini Garden, the Ashoka pillar, Maya Devi Temple | O/N at 3 Star Hotel (A, B, D)

Today we go for early bird watching inside the national park, where we can find more than 450 species of exotic birds. After bird watching, we drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Upon reaching, we checked into the Hotel and visited Sacred Lumbini Garden, Ashoka Pillar, and Maya Devi Temple, where Buddha was born. Overnight at the 3-star Hotel.

Day 09: Explore Lumbini | Visit Tilaurkot & Kapilvastu Museum | O/N at 3-Star Hotel (A, B, D)

Today we explore Lumbini by visiting Tilaurkot, the ancient palace of King Suddodhan (father of Siddhartha Gautam) located 27km west of Lumbini. It is where Lord Gautam Buddha spent his childhood and formative years as a Shakya Prince. After visiting Tilaurkot, we also take a visit to Kapilvastu Museum. Overnight at the 3-star Hotel.

Day 10: Early Morning fly back to Kathmandu PM: Free day |O/N at 3 Star Hotel (A, B, D)

We catch our early morning scenic flight to Kathmandu. You can either rest or stroll around the markets to shop for souvenirs to take back home. Later in the evening, a farewell dinner will be held at the local Nepali restaurant to celebrate the completion of the tour. Overnight at a 3-star hotel.

Day 11: Departure (B)

Drop off at Tribhuvan International Airport for your Final Departure.

What To Expect?

What's Included

Hotel accommodation at respective hotels on a BB basis
All transfers are made using private cars.
Local guides accompany all sightseeing tours. (Please note this tour will be operated in the English language unless other language is specified – We have French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, speaking guides available)
Necessary entrance fees to Monuments.

What's Excluded

Airfare to/from Nepal.
All airport taxes.
Excess baggage charges.
Nepal visa fee – available upon arrival at Kathmandu airport – USD 25.00 per person for multiple entries up to 15 days.
Beverages and expenses of a personal nature.
Personal Insurance.
Any Optional Sightseeing Tours and extension of tours, hotel accommodation, etc.
Tips to guide porters, drivers, etc.