Discover Nepal

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With the Himalayan Mountain range running through its spine, mountainous Nepal is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the world. Soak it up on our two-week adventure discovering the country's highlights. Visit peaceful lakeside towns, ancient religious sites and colourful Kathmandu and search for wildlife in the lowlands. Kathmandu Valley - Visit t...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • See Nepal's fantastic Himalaya scenery, ancient Buddhist sites and peaceful lakeside towns
    • Chitwan NP jungle walk and jeep safari in search of one-horned rhinos, sloth bears and leopards
    • Explore Kathmandu's bazaars and temples and visit the well-preserved medieval city of Bhaktapur

What's this trip about?

    With the Himalayan Mountain range running through its spine, mountainous Nepal is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the world. Soak it up on our two-week adventure discovering the country's highlights. Visit peaceful lakeside towns, ancient religious sites and colourful Kathmandu and search for wildlife in the lowlands. Kathmandu Valley - Visit the well-preserved medieval city of Bhaktapur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nagarkot - Catch the sunrise over the Himalayas from this hill town with unbeatable views. Chitwan National Park - Head out on a jungle walk and jeep safari in search of one-horned rhinos, sloth bears and leopards.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transport
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bhaktapur
  • Chitwan National Park
  • Durbar Square
  • Himalayas
  • Kathmandu
  • Manaslu
  • Pokhara
  • Tibet

Activities

  • Hiking

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 20

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 20

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in Kathmandu

Our tour starts today in Kathmandu; the busy, colourful and chaotic capital city of Nepal. Centuries of history are evident in shrines, hidden temples and narrow backstreets, and the Himalayas provide a spectacular backdrop to this intoxicating city. Our hotel in Kat...

Day 2 Explore the bazaars and busy streets of Kathmandu

This morning, we'll take a walking tour visiting the bazaar and the Durbar Square area, the centre of old Kathmandu. Much of the day-to-day life of Kathmandu takes place in the bazaar: a fascinating mixture of people selling fruit, vegetables and spices; potters spinn...

Day 3 Discover the ancient City of Devotees and drive to Nagarkot

This morning, we'll visit the almost perfectly preserved city of Bhaktapur, also known as Bhadgaun or City of the Devotees. Bhaktapur feels more like a huge medieval village with its potters' wheels and its many intricate stone and wooden carvings. We'll then continue...

Day 4 See the sunrise over the Himalayas in Nagarkot

Nagarkot stands 35 kilometres/21.7 miles east of Kathmandu (at an altitude of 2,174 metres/7,132 feet) on a ridge between the Kathmandu Valley in the west and the Indrawati Valley in the east. We'll get up early to catch the sunrise from the roof of the lodge and afte...

Day 5 Drive to Kurintar and enjoy whitewater rafting along the Trisuli River (optional)

We'll set off this morning to drive out of the high Kathmandu Valley and descend to the foothills where we'll overnight at the much lower altitude of about 262 metres/859 feet. As we leave the valley (on clear days) we'll have views of the Ganesh, Manaslu and Annapurn...

Day 6 Visit Gorkha and walk through local villages.

Today, we'll make our way to the small hill bazaar of Gorkha (a 90-minute journey) where the surfaced road ends. The town, which gave the feared Gurkha soldiers their name, was also the place from which King Prithvi Narayan Shah set out to unify Nepal in the 18th cent...

Day 7 Visit the Manakamana Temple and drive to Pokhara

This morning, we have the option to visit the nearby Manakamana Temple (1,302 metres/4,271 feet), the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, taking a cable car up to the temple. Local people call the goddess the wish-fulfilling deity and the temple is a popular p...

Day 8 Walk through the Gurung and Chettri settlements and take in views of the Annapurna range

On our first morning in Pokhara, we'll take a walk through some small Gurung and Chettri settlements to the World Peace Pagoda, situated on a ridge above Pokhara. From here, there are spectacular views of the mountains making up the Annapurna range which are just 48 k...

Day 9 Discover Pokhara's Mountain Museum and visit the Tashiling Tibetan settlement

Today we'll visit the Mountain Museum housing expedition memorabilia and information on ethnic groups, flora and fauna. We'll also visit Tashiling, a long-established settlement of Tibetan refugees. We'll spend some time here watching wool being sorted, dyed and event...

Day 10 Drive to Bandipur and explore the town and its bazaar

Leaving Pokhara today, we'll take a short drive to the hilltop town of Bandipur. After a short walking tour of the town and the bazaar, we'll have free time to continue exploring this traditional Nepali town. Bandipur is a small, quiet town that doesn't attract as man...

Day 11 Drive to Chitwan National Park

Today we'll drive from Bandipur to Chitwan National Park. Once a private hunting ground, Chitwan is now a National Park, with thick tree cover and tall elephant grass sheltering a wealth of animals, most famously the one-horned Rhino. Throughout your stay, you'll be k...

Day 12 Search for one-horned rhino in Chitwan

Today we'll continue our exploration of Chitwan National Park on foot, by canoe and with an afternoon jeep safari.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13 Drive to Kathmandu

Today we'll set off for Kathmandu (approximately a seven to eight-hour drive). Please note, the road is currently part of a major infrastructure project which might cause some delays (and excess dust) along the way. We'll try to keep the journey as comfortable as possible.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

Day 14 Free time in Kathmandu

Today is left free to explore Kathmandu. You might like to visit Swayambunath stupa, perched on a hilltop and also known as the 'monkey temple' because of its resident group of very inquisitive primates. Or perhaps Patan, the 'city of beauty', whose Durbar Square has the finest collection of temples and palaces in the entire country

Meals Provided : Breakfast

Day 15 Trip ends in Kathmandu

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Kathmandu. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Kathmandu at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to depart from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Last Updated: 3/14/2025
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Discover Nepal

The discover Nepal trip was amazing. Our tour leader, Su, was also amazing - attentive, informative, super friendly, always there to help. The highlight for me was C...

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A very enjoyable trip, with a lot of variety. Our tour leader, Su, was absolutely excellent. I particularly enjoyed the hikes and our time in Chitwan National Park, ...

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An amazing country, so colourful, friendly, interesting and our tour guide was second to none. There were temples, palaces, wildlife and we loved being on safari in ...

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It was a great trip and our tour leader, Sudarshan, was caring and observant. He made everything possible for us. There was a bit of extra time in Pokhara, which I w...

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Great trip, some amazing sights with temples and the chance to see local life. Himalayas were breathtaking. The rhino and sloth bear were excellent, never expected t...

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Accommodation

Transportation & Flights

Bus, 4WD,

Transportation & flights

Bus, 4WD
Guides
Explore Tour Leader, Boat Crew, Driver(s), Local Guide(s), Naturalist(s)
Cancellation policy
These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Nepal: An entry visa is required by UK, New Zealand, Australian, US & Canadian citizens and can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and various international border crossings between Nepal and its neighbouring countries. This currently costs $30 USD for a 15 day visa, $50 USD for a 30 day visa and $125 USD for a 90 day visa. All visas are issued as multiple entry visas and are valid from the date they are issued. There have been reports of lengthy delays when completing the form to obtain the visa at the airport, especially during peak times. We therefore recommend that you fill in the visa information prior to arrival using the following link: http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/. This will produce a receipt with a reference number, which you will need to print off and produce on arrival to obtain the visa. Please note if you are filling in the form before you arrive, please do so only within 15 days of arrival as application forms are only stored for a maximum of 15 days. Whether you are filling in the form on arrival or before, a passport-sized photograph for immigration is required along with the exact cash. Payment must be made in cash, UK sterling and US dollars are both accepted. If you are ineligible for the visa on arrival or wish to obtain a visa before you travel, please refer to your nearest Nepal embassy.
Health & Safety
Nothing compulsory, but we recommend protection against malaria, infectious hepatitis, typhoid, tetanus, polio and Japanese encephalitis. Consult your travel clinic for latest advice on different prophylaxis available against malaria. Although not compulsory, travellers may wish to take immunisation against meningococcal meningitis. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 14
  • Dinner : 7
  • Lunch : 5
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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Trip ID
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