Nepal with Chitwan Safari
Nepal's three landscapes in a week: Kathmandu's temples and stupas, rhino and jungle safaris in Chitwan, and the lakes and Annapurna views of Pokhara.
Trip at a glance
- Duration7 days / 6 nights
- Starts inKathmandu
- RouteKathmandu · Chitwan National Park · Pokhara
- Places3 destinations
- CountryNepal
- Ideal forWildlife safaris, Family holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-JSQUQS
Best time to visit: October to November and March to April




Trip overview
Nepal's three landscapes in a week: Kathmandu's temples and stupas, rhino and jungle safaris in Chitwan, and the lakes and Annapurna views of Pokhara.
The route spends 2 nights in Kathmandu, 2 nights in Chitwan National Park and 2 nights in Pokhara, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits wildlife safaris and family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
- Arrive via Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Pashupatinath Temple: Sacred Shiva temple on the Bagmati
Day 2Kathmandu: Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath
- Boudhanath Stupa: One of the largest stupas in the world
- Swayambhunath: Monkey temple overlooking the city
Day 3Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park
- Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park by private vehicle
- Check in at your Chitwan National Park hotel
- Rapti River canoe ride: Crocodiles and birds
Day 4Chitwan National Park: Elephant breeding centre and Safari
- Elephant breeding centre: Conservation centre
- Safari
Day 5Chitwan National Park to Pokhara
- Travel from Chitwan National Park to Pokhara by private vehicle
- Check in at your Pokhara hotel
- Phewa Lake: Boating and lakeside cafés
Day 6Pokhara: Sarangkot and World Peace Pagoda
- Sarangkot: Sunrise over the Annapurnas
- World Peace Pagoda: Hilltop stupa
Day 7Depart from Pokhara
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Pokhara International Airport (PKR) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Safari permits booked as soon as dates are fixed, as zones sell out
- Early-morning and afternoon drives when animals are most active
- Lodges chosen close to park gates
- Naturalist-led drives where available
- Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Kathmandu: Book the Everest flight for your first morning so there is a back-up day if weather cancels it.
- Chitwan National Park: Choose lodges inside the buffer zone for early-morning access.
- Pokhara: Paraglide from Sarangkot in the morning for the clearest views.
Questions about this trip
Can I change this itinerary?
When is the best time for this trip?
How do I start the trip from Chennai?
How much does this package cost?
What documents do I need?
Similar itineraries
10D / 9NKathmandu · Chitwan National Park · Lumbini · PokharaNepal Grand Tour
Everything in one trip: valley heritage, jungle, the Buddha's birthplace and the lakes of Pokhara.
View itinerary →
5D / 4NKathmandu · PokharaNepal Highlights: Kathmandu & Pokhara
Kathmandu's temples and stupas, then Pokhara's lake and sunrise over the Annapurnas.
View itinerary →
6D / 5NKathmandu · PokharaPashupatinath & Muktinath Yatra
Pashupatinath and Kathmandu's temples, plus a Pokhara base for the flight to Muktinath (weather permitting).
View itinerary →
6D / 5NKathmandu · PokharaNepal Honeymoon
A heritage hotel in Kathmandu and three nights by Phewa Lake with paragliding and sunrise at Sarangkot.
View itinerary →
6D / 5NKathmandu · Lumbini · Chitwan National ParkNepal Buddhist Circuit
Boudhanath and Swayambhunath, the Buddha's birthplace at Lumbini and a Chitwan safari.
View itinerary →
6D / 5NKathmandu · PokharaNepal Adventure Week
An active week based in Pokhara: paragliding from Sarangkot, zip-lining, river rafting and a short trek into the Annapurna foothills.
View itinerary →Read more about each stop
NepalKathmandu
Kathmandu Valley holds seven UNESCO sites, including Pashupatinath, the great stupa of Boudhanath and the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur.
NepalChitwan National Park
Chitwan is a UNESCO-listed lowland park where one-horned rhinos, gharials and Bengal tigers live in grassland and sal forest.
NepalPokhara
Pokhara is a lakeside town under the Annapurna range, where the reflection of Machhapuchhre in Phewa Lake is a classic view.
Ready for Nepal with Chitwan Safari?
Share your dates and we send a quote with hotels and a price on WhatsApp.
Request a free quote →Chat on WhatsApp