All Nepal Tour 12 days

Nepal overland tour of Bandipur, Pokhara, Lumbini and Chitwan gives ample opportunities of cultural encounters, Himalayan views and widlife tour.

Explore Nepal overland, driving through the picturesque countryside and enjoying the serene hill station towns of Bandipur, Tansen, and Sarangkot - Pokhara with majestic views of the Himalayas. Hamlet, like Bandipur and Tansen, are time forgotten towns in the crossroads of trans-Himalayan trade. Nagarkot is the only Himalayan viewpoint to look into the eastern Himalayas and Mt Everest. Drive comfortable distances each day with a careful driver and a knowledgeable guide while visiting Chitwan National Park, Pokhara, and Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. You will have plenty of time to enjoy sunset and sunrise, wildlife and cultural immersion activities, nature walks, and hiking with time to relax.

Nepal Overland Tour Itinerary

Our 12-day driving tour starts from Kathmandu and visits the popular tourist destinations of Nepal. Driving a comfortable distance, each day's activities also include sightseeing and a cultural tour, or sunset and sunrise view of the Himalayas. Stop at scenic places, cultural events, or to try famous local delicacies along the highway. While Pokhara, Bandipur, and Nagarkot are a sampler experience of the Himalayan foothills, driving to Lumbini and Chitwan National Park gives insight into the tropical jungle, wildlife, and the rich culture of the lowland. Each day is different, picturesque, and full of cultural immersion opportunities. 

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Highlights of All Nepal Tour

• Flexibility: Stop anywhere for pictures, cultural events or natural view points.
• Ample cultural immersion opportunities as we discover authentic places.
• Explore the pristine side of Chitwan National Park
• Spiritual tour of Lumbini.
• Culture and heritage sightseeing of Kathmandu.
• Nature and Himalayan experience of Bandipur Pokhara, and Nagarkot.

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All Nepal Tour Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVE KATHMANDU, NEPAL

Receive a warm welcome from our representative and drive to a hotel. Go on a familiarization walk of the tourist center and the old town.

DAY 02: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, we set out for Kathmandu sightseeing. You will be guided through the Heritage Sites of Kathmandu. An easy, relaxing day in a comfortable ride with a knowledgeable local guide will give you deeper insight of Kathmandu and Nepal in general.
Kathmandu Sightseeing Points – Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Stupa Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) & Kathmandu Durbar Square.

DAY 03: DRIVE TO BANDIPUR (142 km / 5 hrs)

An overnight stop in Bandipur is the best way to split the scenic road trip to Pokhara from Kathmandu. As soon as we leave Kathmandu valley, the view of rolling hills with a Himalayan backdrop opens up in front of us. Then the road descends to the Trishuli river valley, famous for White water rafting.
Bandipur is a medieval trading town perched high above the Marshyangdi valley. The cobblestone path flanked by Newari-style shop houses is where tourists can witness the daily chores of middle hill families. A short hike to the Tahni Mai hilltop offers the best sunset view over Manaslu and Ganesh Himal.

DAY 04: SUNRISE VIEW FROM BANDIPUR and DRIVE TO POKHARA

In the morning, walk 10 minutes to the edge of Tundikhel to get an amazing view of the sweeping Marshyangdi valley with layers of mountains and the Himalaya in the backdrop. After spending a beautiful morning in Bandipur, drive 80 km / 2½ hrs. to Pokhara.
The drive is scenic through a series of valleys with Annapurna and Machhapuchhare looming at a distance. Explore Phewa lakeside market and boating in the evening with sunset view from the World Peace Pagoda. Drive back to the hotel.

DAY 05: POKHARA TOUR

Even though the Lakeside of Pokhara has modern hotels and restaurants, the ambiance is still naturally pristine. Pokhara is an amphitheater of mountains with a wall of some of the highest snow peaks towards the north. Sightseeing in Pokhara includes a visit to several viewpoints and hiking. International Mountain Museum exhibits a lot about mountaineering history, Himalayan culture, geology, flora, fauna, and the changing environment. The Tibetan Refugee camp is a living history of the Chinese coup over Tibet.
Pokhara Sightseeing Points: International Mountain Museum, Sarangkot Sunrise View, Devi's Fall, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Damsadi Suspension Bridge

DAY 06: Drive From Pokhara To Lumbini (7 hrs / 220 km)

Driving on the Siddhartha highway is another scenic thrill. We come across mountain passes offering Himalayan views and cross several valleys wedged between green hills with farming terraces and stone slate-roofed houses. Tansen is a popular hill station town along the way. From here, we drive down to the southern lowland of Terai.
Lumbini was a garden between two kingdoms in around 7th century BC, where Buddha was born. Now Lumbini is developed in a 3 square mile area divided into the Sacred garden (Mayadevi temple), monastic zone, and New tourist village. This is one of the important archaeological sites recognized by UNESCO. Lumbini tour is also the best way to see the Terai lifestyle and culture.

DAY 07: Tour of Lumbini and its surrounding

Visit the Mayadevi temple in the morning to watch monks and pilgrims praying and chanting. After breakfast, we will drive to the ruins of ancient Kapilavastu, Tilaurakot - the capital of the Shakyas, where Buddha spent  29 years until renunciation. This 30 km / 40 minutes journey will take you to the authentic villages of the lowland, Terai. Later, drive back to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the monastic zone, World Peace Pagoda, and the crane sanctuary. This is the best way to observe and learn the development of Buddhism and Buddhist practices from around the world. 

DAY 8 - 9: Lumbini - Chitwan | Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park

4 hrs. of driving will bring us to Chitwan National Park. Chitwan National Park is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its biodiversity and the thriving of some rare species of animals. This is where the last numbers of Royal Bengal Tigers and Asian single-horned Rhinos survive. Jungle activities include jeep safari, jungle walk, canoe ride to see crocodile and aquatic birds, bird watching, visit to the Elephant breeding center, etc.

DAY 10: DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU - NAGARKOT - 190 km/ 6 hrs.

After a beautiful morning breakfast with chirping of birds, we will drive back into the mountain country. The road snakes along the Narayani River upstream and climbs to the Kathmandu valley. The Nagarkot hill station is another 35 km across the city and towards the eastern ridge of the valley. Unleash yourself in the tranquil nature of Nagarkot and enjoy the shades of the evening sun on the snow peaks. 

DAY 11: BHAKTAPUR & PATAN TOUR

Enjoy another beautiful morning in the mountains of Nepal with the view of the eastern Himalayas. Later, drive back to Kathmandu and visit the UNESCO Heritage Sites of Bhaktapur and Patan. Bhaktapur is a medieval town that has changed very little over time. Locals still live in harmony with hundreds of years-old structures, which make it a living museum. Patan, on the other hand, was the center of Vajrayana Buddhism until the 16th century. There are hundreds of Newari monasteries with a palace as the center of exquisite Newari craftsmanship. The other name of Patan is ‘ Lalitpur’, meaning city of fine art.

DAY 12: DRIVE TO THE AIRPORT FOR FINAL DEPARTURE

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