TOUR SUMMARY
Route, Duration & Highlights
Explore the best of Nepal with a 12-day Golden Triangle covering Kathmandu, Bandipur, Pokhara, Lumbini & Chitwan. A culturally, historically and naturally rich circuit with UNESCO heritage, Himalayan views and a jungle safari in Chitwan National Park. Suitable for families with children, couples, adults and seniors.
Duration
11 Nights / 12 Days
Route
KTM → Bandipur → Pokhara → Lumbini → Chitwan → KTM
Max Altitude
~2,000 m (Bandipur)
Highlights
UNESCO sites, Himalayas, Buddha’s birthplace, safari
Season
Best: Oct–Apr • Also: May–Sep (monsoon dependent)
Fixed Departures — 2025/26
- 15–26 Nov 2025
- 20–31 Dec 2025
- 10–21 Jan 2026
- 14–25 Mar 2026
Pricing (INR)
- Land-Only (ex-KTM) — Std. Hotels: ₹95,000 per person (twin share)
- Land-Only — Superior Hotels: ₹1,25,000 per person (twin share)
- Single Room Supplement: On request
Add-ons: India ↔ Kathmandu flights, extra nights/upgrades, and private vehicle options can be arranged. Final invoice varies with season, hotel category & group size.
DETAILED PLAN
12-Day Itinerary
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Arrival at Kathmandu airport, pickup and transfer to hotel. Rest of day at leisure.
Full-day sightseeing: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel.
On the way to bandipur we stop at muglin and visit hindu manakamana temple by cable car then continue to bandipur.
Morning walk in Bandipur, then drive to Pokhara. Evening at Lakeside.
Sunrise at Sarangkot (weather permitting). After breakfast: Devi’s Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Bindabasini Temple & boating on Phewa Lake.
Drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Walk the Sacred Lumbini Garden: Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar and the monastic zone. Peaceful evening at leisure.
Drive to Chitwan National Park area. Resort briefing, lunch, village walk, sunset point & Tharu cultural dance.
Wake-up call; bird watching, jeep safari and canoe ride (water level permitting). Visit Tharu Museum.
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. Check-in and rest.
Guided tour of Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square (UNESCO). Return to hotel.
Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for onward flight (arrive 3 hours prior).
Meals & Hydration
- Breakfast daily: At hotel. Full-board in Chitwan per resort program.
- Local cuisine: Try dal-bhat, momos; veg/non-veg available widely.
- Hydration: Prefer sealed water; stay well hydrated on drives/sightseeing.
Health & Safety
- Altitude: Mostly low-to-moderate; Bandipur ~2,000 m.
- Transport: Mountain roads can be winding; we pace drives with breaks.
- Insurance: Recommended comprehensive travel cover.
Optional Experiences (Weather/Authority Dependent)
- Pokhara: Paragliding, ultralight flight, World Peace Pagoda hike, International Mountain Museum.
- Kathmandu Valley: Evening aarti at Pashupatinath, Patan craft workshops.
- Chitwan: Additional safari activities per resort options.
How to Book
- Share traveler details and preferred dates/hotel category.
- Pay the initial advance to block rooms/vehicle and confirm departures.
- We’ll finalize day-wise timings and any custom add-ons.
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