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Essential Nepal Adventure - 13 days

13 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
Ages 18-55
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kathmandu

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a local restaurant in Durbar Square
    • Live music in Thamal District
    Landmarks
    Durbar Square
    Thamal District
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu

    Included Activities

    • Kathmandu full day tour including Swayambhunath Stupa Temple, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Everest sightseeing flight with sunrise views
    Landmarks
    Swayambhunath Stupa Temple
    Boudhanath Stupa
    Pashupatinath Temple
    Mount Everest
  3. Day 3

    Kathmandu to Nagarkot

    Included Activities

    • Lalitpur temple tour including Golden Temple and Bangla Mukhi Temple
    • Meeting with a living goddess

    Optional Activities

    • 30-minute guided hike to viewpoint for sunset
    Landmarks
    Golden Temple (Hiranyavarna Mahavihar)
    Bangla Mukhi Temple
  4. Day 4

    Nagarkot to Kathmandu

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bhaktapur (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Monastery visit in Pharping
    Landmarks
    Bhaktapur
    Pharping Monastery
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Kathmandu to Chitwan

    Included Activities

    • Jeep safari in Chitwan
    • Canoe river trip
    • Tharu Cultural Show
    Landmarks
    Chitwan National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Chitwan to Lumbini

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lumbini temples
    • Maya Devi Temple visit

    Optional Activities

    • Meditation in the Ashok section of Maya Devi Temple
    Landmarks
    Maya Devi Temple
    Lumbini
  7. Day 7

    Lumbini to Pokhara

    Included Activities

    • Momo making class
    Landmarks
    Pokhara
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 8

    Pokhara

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on Lake Phewa

    Optional Activities

    • Local sightseeing in Pokhara
    • Mountain Museum visit
    • Lakeside relaxation
    • Kushma bungee jump
    • Paragliding
    • Movie night at Movie Garden
    Landmarks
    Lake Phewa
    Mountain Museum
  9. Day 9

    Pokhara to Ghorepani

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Pokhara to Ghorepani (2-3 hours uphill through jungle)

    Optional Activities

    • 3-day yoga retreat in Pokhara with restorative yoga practices, dance classes, tea ceremonies, candlelight meditations, and nature walks
    Landmarks
    Poon Hill
    Ghorepani
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  10. Day 10

    Ghorepani to Tadapani

    Included Activities

    • 6-hour hike from Ghorepani to Tadapani

    Optional Activities

    • Optional 1-hour hike to Poon Hill for sunrise
    Landmarks
    Poon Hill
    Annapurna Range
    Dhaulagiri Range
  11. Day 11

    Tadapani to Pokhara

    Included Activities

    • 3-hour final trek to endpoint

    Optional Activities

    • Foot massage in Pokhara
  12. Day 12

    Pokhara to Bandipur

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bandipur

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner in Bandipur
    Landmarks
    Bandipur
  13. Day 13

    Bandipur to Kathmandu

    Included Activities

    • White water rafting

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  • Jess
    January 16th, 2024
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  • ElizabethErasmus
    January 14th, 2020
    I had a great time in Nepal!! Our guide Anel was great and very knowledgeable and the driver of our mini bus was...
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  • Vivian
    June 3rd, 2019
    Took the Highlight of Nepal - 9 Days tour with On The Go with Ravi and had the best time! Our guide, Ravi was...
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Tour ID: 287593

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    Nepal
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with On The Go Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and On The Go Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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