Overview
This route adds a wildlife stay in the Terai. Chitwan is warm and green, with a walking and jeep-safari culture around the park edge. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, and activities depend on park rules and conditions.
The journey moves through three very different landscapes, which makes it popular with families and returning visitors. For a quieter route, see the Kathmandu and Pokhara itinerary.
- Duration
- 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Route
- Kathmandu > Pokhara > Chitwan > Kathmandu
- Suits
- Families and travellers who like variety: culture, lakes and wildlife.
- Stay style
- A boutique hotel in Kathmandu, a lakeside stay in Pokhara and a quiet eco-style lodge near Chitwan National Park.
Day-by-day itinerary
Sample itinerary. These are sample itineraries, designed as relaxed tour options. For a customised, detailed and personalised itinerary built around your dates, interests and pace, please contact us. Plan your journey or call +91 97755 97771.
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive at Kathmandu (KTM) or by road. Rest, then a late-afternoon visit to Boudhanath.
Day 2Kathmandu and Patan
Swayambhunath, then Patan's Durbar Square and its craft lanes, with a slower afternoon.
Day 3Kathmandu to Pokhara
Fly (about 30 minutes) or drive (6 to 8 hours) to Pokhara. Walk beside Phewa Lake at dusk.
Day 4Pokhara at leisure
Sunrise from Sarangkot where weather permits, a boat on Phewa Lake and a visit to the International Mountain Museum or Devi's Fall.
Day 5Pokhara to Chitwan
Drive about 4 to 5 hours to the Chitwan area. Afternoon walk or village visit with a local naturalist guide.
Day 6Chitwan wildlife day
Guided activities such as a jeep safari or a canoe ride on the river, subject to park rules. Sightings vary and are not guaranteed.
Day 7Return to Kathmandu and depart
Drive back to Kathmandu (around 5 to 6 hours) or fly from Bharatpur, depending on schedules, then onward travel.
Main experiences
- Boudhanath and Patan
- Sarangkot sunrise
- Phewa Lake
- Chitwan jeep safari or canoe ride
- Village walk with a naturalist guide
Practical considerations
Wildlife
Sightings vary; park activities follow park rules and seasons.
Heat
Chitwan is hot and humid in summer; winter mornings can be cool.
Road time
Several 4 to 6 hour drives; flights are an option for some legs.
Documents
Check current Nepal entry rules for your nationality.
This is a sample itinerary, not a fixed departure. Sequence, stays and activities are confirmed when we plan your journey, subject to availability, season, permits and local conditions.