trip Overview
Nepal Dream Path Treks has been operating trekking and tour opportunities in this god gifted land of Nepal. Among all of them, this Two Weeks Nepal tour includes the cultural tour, sightseeing tour, wildlife tour, best sunset, and sunrise experience as well as a Buddhist pilgrimage tour on major 4 destinations inside Nepal: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan & Lumbini.
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal, surrounded by other cities including Bhaktapur, Patan, and Lalitpur. Furthermore, surrounded by Shivapuri National Park, Phulchoki, Nagarjun, and Chandragiri. It is one of the most popular tourist places in Nepal and also a highly-populated area of Nepal. Kathmandu is the city of the temple, out of 10 heritage sites 7 heritage sites under UNESCO are located here. Also, Thamel is a tourist area full of hotels, pizzerias, coffee shops, bars, and clubs is heaven for tourists.
Pokhara
Pokhara is known as the city of the lake which is located 200 km west of Kathmandu valley. Despite being a comparatively smaller valley than Kathmandu, it is the most beautiful city for sightseeing. The touristic zone Pokhara is mostly surrounded by the popular mountain massif like the Annapurna Range with three out of the ten highest mountains in the world (Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna 8091m, Manaslu 8163m), Macchhapucchhre (fishtail). It is also known as the city of lakes as it contains Fewa Lake, Begnas Lake, etc. Sports activities like base jumping, paragliding, canyoning, rock climbing, bungee jumping, and cycling are highlights of this city. Exploring Bat Cave, Mahendra cave and boating on peace Phewa Lake, and visiting Barahi Temple situated in the middle of the lake is always a great experience.
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park is one of the oldest and wide popular National Park in Nepal. It offers varieties of wildlife and jungle activities. One can enjoy elephant riding, Canoeing, jeep safari inside the jungle, elephant crocodile breeding center, popular Tharu cultural program, jungle walk, and village tour. This protected area is home to 68 different species of mammals including the last population of one-horned Asiatic rhinoceros. Also, it is the best Tiger habitat anywhere in the world & considered to have the highest density of Sloth Bears. Leopards, Bengal foxes, spotted linsangs, honey badgers, and stripped hyenas roam in the jungle for prey. Besides, this park provides a great platform for dedicated bird watchers & conservationists as it holds over 500 species of birds. Also, we can experience the cultural & traditional aspects of the Tharu community.
Lumbini
Lumbini, the Birth Place of Lord Buddha has located in the Rupandehi district of Nepal. Lord Buddha is the founder of Buddhism and is also known as the Light of Asia. It is the place one must go once in their entire lifespan. Lumbini is one of the important places for spiritual practice (for interests) as well as the exploration of the Mayadevi temple, world peace pagoda, Myanmar golden temple, Ashoka pillar, sacred bodhi tree, etc.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour at Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive to Changu Narayan and hike to Nagarkot (1/2 hrs drive & 3-4 hrs walk)
Day 04: Drive to Chitwan(6-7 hrs drive)
Day 05: Jungle Safari at Chitwan
Day 06: Drive to Lumbini (5-6 hrs drive)
Day 07: Exploration day in Lumbini
Day 08: Drive to Pokhara (3-4 hrs drive)
Day 09: Sightseeing tour around Pokhara Valley
Day 10: Hike to Sarangkot. (2-3 hrs walks)
Day 11: Trek to Nau Dada and drive to Pokhara (2 hrs walk & 1 hr drive)
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu (5-6 hrs drive)
Day 13: Leisure Day
Day 14: Final Departure
Detail Itinerary
35m drive BB plan Hotel/resort
Nepal Dream Path Treks staff will meet you on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and help you to transfer to the hotel until the check-in procedure ends at Hotel. We arrange a meeting or discussion program which includes the daily schedule of your two-week tour and a brief introduction as well as rules and regulations regarding the Nepal Trip.
10am - 4pm BB plan Hotel/resort
On the first day or night in Kathmandu, you will be well informed regarding the time for your sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest. Click here for detailed information about where to visit Kathmandu Valley.
1/2 hrs drive & 3 hrs walk All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee] Hotel/resort
Today, after having breakfast, we begin our two weeks Nepal tour. We drive to the Changu Narayan Temple, the oldest temple in Kathmandu valley, which came into existence in the early 4th century. The temple is decorated with stones, woods, and metals, crafted in the valley. It represents the epicenter of culture, religion, history, and faith of the entire Kathmandu valley. Three to four hours of trekking from the Changunarayan Temple brings us up to the scenic Nagarkot (2,200m/7,200ft), a unique and adventurous trek. It is well-known for its spectacular sunrise and sunset view. From here, many Himalayan peaks including Annapurna in the west, and Kanchenjunga in the east can be seen. If the weather remains clear we can see Mt. Everest also. It also offers a fabulous view of Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang Himal. With the view of the sunset, we check in at Hotel and overnight stay there.
6-7 hrs drive All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee] Hotel/Resort
With the stunning view of Sunrise at Naragkot, we drive to Chitwan after having breakfast. It takes about 6-7 hours to drive. We can take lunch on the way with the view of charming villages, terrace lands and fields, Riverside and its fall. We can enjoy an elephant back safari and nature walk through the tall grass, home of the rare and endangered One Horned Rhinoceros. In the evening, we can get great greetings by enjoying cultural programs conducted by Tharu, the community of Terai. Overnight stay at a Hotel.
Today is your full exploration day at Chitwan. In Chitwan National Park, you can enjoy a full day of jungle Safari/wildlife safari activities such as Elephant back safari, Elephant bathing, Nature walks, Jeep drive in the deep forest, Canoe trip or boat ride, bird watching, Elephant & Crocodile Breeding Center, Tharu Village Tour, etc. as per time permits. Well-trained local naturalist guides will guide us. The deeper into the jungle we can see rarer wild animals like One-Horned Rhinoceros, Crocodiles, Bears, Monkeys, several species of Deer, Pythons, Peacocks, Woodpeckers, Hornbills, and many more.
5-6 hrs drive All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) hotel/resort
After having morning breakfast, with the wonderful two-night stay at Chitwan, we drive to Lumbini. With the great views of terrace fields and lands, passing through the charming villages located on the riverbanks, we hit Lumbini after a 5-6 Hrs drive. We check-in at Hotel and the rest day is for your personal activities as your desire.
Today is the day of Lumbini Exploration Day in our two weeks Nepal tour. Lumbini, the Birth Place of Lord Buddha is located in Rupandehi district Nepal and it is the place one must need to go once in their entire life. Lumbini is one of the important places for spiritual practice (for interests) as well as the exploration of various Stupas, Maya Devi Temple, Puskarani Pond, Ashokan Pillar, and The Lumbini Garden, and many more. If you wanna visit the Lumbini Garden briefly it takes a whole day. Here you will get the experience of a Rickshaw ride. Different countries built monuments in their own style to represent their nation. Overnight stay at Lumbini.
3-4 hrs drive All meals during trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) Hotel/Resort
After having morning breakfast, with the wonderful two-night stay at Lumbini, we drive to Pokhara. With the great views of terrace fields and lands, mountain scenario, passing through the charming villages with up and down and several river crossing, we hit Pokhara after 3-4 hrs drive. We check-in at the Hotel and the rest day is for your personal activities as your desire. You may boat in Fewa Lake or shopping as your choice.
Today is the full day sightseeing day around Pokhara Valley. After having breakfast we start our day by visiting Bindabashini Temple. We can take the picture in the background of Fishtail Mountain here. After that, we take lunch at the Hotel and are ready to explore places such as Seti river or Seti Khoch, Old Market, David's Fall, Gupteswor Cave, Bat Cave, and Mahendra Cave, Tibetan Monastery, International Museum, Begnash, and Rupa Lake. You can boat at Phewa Lake in the early evening. Overnight in Hotel.
2-3 hrs walks All meals, breakfast, dinner Hotel/Resort
Today, we have a short hike to Sarangkot from Pokhara Lake Side. We follow the road until we reach Green Peace Resort. When we get a sign saying “To Sarangkot” the trail ascends through the forest with fabulous views of Pokhara and Phewa lake. We can see lots of Paragliders in the sky and even hear them screaming along the way. The trail leads through the village and follows the steps going up to the hill. Finally, we reach the Sarangkot Viewing spot from where we can see the Anapurna range, and Pokhara Valley views if it is not fully covered by clouds. Overnight stay at Sarangkot.
2hrs walk & 1 hr drive All meals, breakfast, dinner Hotel/Resort
Today, early morning we hike to the Sarangkot Viewpoint for the stunning view of sunrise and back to the Hotel. We have morning breakfast there and hike towards Naudanda passing along the new track road with several houses and terraced land. The trail is neither ascending nor descending. With the scenic view of mountains and terrace, we hit Naudanda from where we can see the breathtaking up-close view of Mt. Fishtail. Other mountains such as Lamgjung, Manaslu Annapurna II, III, IV, Dhaulagiri, and many other snowcapped peaked mountains can be seen from there. We take lunch at Naudanda and drive back to Pokhara. Overnight stay there.
5-6 hrs drive BB Plan Hotel/Resort
After having breakfast, we drive towards Kathmandu by private transport and transfer to the respected hotel.
The day is a leisure day and free for personal activities and for shopping at Thamel. If you want to go sightseeing on this day our guide is ready to help you. Otherwise, you can enjoy this leisure day as your wish.
Today, with a heavy heart we transfer you to Tribhuvan international airport about 3 hours earlier than your scheduled flight time. Farewell and have a safe journey back to your home. Hope we can spend a great time together again.
Equipment List
- Sun Hat
- Headlight
- Sun Cream/lip guard
- Sunglasses
- Toothpaste/Brush/soap
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Jumper/fleece jacket
- T-shirt
- Long underwear
- Towel
- cotton socks
- Water bottles
- Flip flops
- Raincoat/ Umbrella
- Rucksacks(For a Day)
- Medical & first aid kit
What's included?
- All transportation and Arrival, Departure transfers as per the Itinerary.
- Hotel accommodation with BB plan in city and Tea house or Camping in Trekking as per itinerary.
- Full day guided tour of Kathmandu including private vehicle, Entry permits, and a well-experienced city guide.
- All meals are included during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Tea/Coffee).
- Guide, porters, and other support staff as per your requirement and our agreed price.
- National Park Fees.
- General First-Aid Kits for all.
- All taxes and fees are required for the program.
What's not included?
- Meals in the cities.
- Personal expenses (Laundry, bar bills, water, etc).
- Travel Insurance (Essential).
- Personal trekking gears are not mentioned in the contract.
- Tips for staff.
- Personal first aid kit.