Chitwan National Park
Nepal 7-day Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara tour
7 days
from US$780 per person
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Nepal pairs the Annapurna and Everest ranges with Kathmandu's living temples, where butter lamps flicker around the Boudhanath stupa at dusk.
Nepal is home to eight of the world's 14 mountains over 8,000m, yet some of its best moments happen at a gentler pace. In the Kathmandu Valley, the old royal squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur sit within a short drive of each other, and pilgrims circle the stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath. Pokhara looks across Phewa Lake to the Annapurnas, Chitwan's grasslands shelter one-horned rhinos, and Lumbini marks the birthplace of the Buddha.
Our local experts plan treks at a pace that leaves time to acclimatize, from a few easy days to Poon Hill to the full walk to Everest Base Camp, with licensed trekking guides as Nepal's national parks require. In Chitwan, they can arrange a visit to an Indigenous Tharu village alongside your safari. Nepali guides, porters and teahouse owners keep more of your money when you book your trek directly.
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Best time to visit
Fall for trekking and clear views: mid-September to November
Spring for rhododendrons: March to May
Destination highlights
Watch the sunrise light up the Annapurnas from Sarangkot above Pokhara, then paddle out on Phewa Lake. In Chitwan National Park, look for rhinos from a jeep or a dugout canoe. Walk the brick lanes of Bhaktapur, join the evening circuit of Boudhanath, and if you have time, trek through rhododendron forest and Gurung villages to the viewpoint at Poon Hill.
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Spend a full day in Chitwan, which will give you time for a cultural visit to the indigenous Tharu community - a great experience to enjoy alongside wildlife safaris.
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Frequently asked questions about Nepal
Fall (mid-September to November) brings clear skies and the best mountain views, making it the most popular trekking season. Spring (March to May) is warmer, with rhododendrons in flower. Winter suits lower treks and sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara. The monsoon, June to early September, brings rain, cloud and landslides to mountain roads.
Nepali is the official language, and more than 100 other languages are spoken, including Maithili, Newari and Tharu. English is widely spoken in hotels, trekking areas and by guides. Greeting people with namaste and your palms pressed together is always appreciated.
Yes. US citizens can buy a tourist visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport for 15, 30 or 90 days, or apply in advance online or at a Nepali embassy. Your passport must have at least six months' validity and a blank visa page. Check current entry requirements before you travel.
Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee (NPR). Cards are accepted in larger hotels and some restaurants in Kathmandu and Pokhara, but most of Nepal runs on cash, especially on treks. ATMs are reliable only in the main towns, so take out enough before heading into the hills.
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, between China (Tibet) to the north and India to the south, east and west. It stretches from the Himalayas down to the lowland Terai. Kathmandu is the capital, and international flights arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Nepal is a friendly and welcoming country. Never trek alone: a licensed guide is required in national parks, and taking altitude slowly is essential. Watch your belongings in busy areas such as Thamel, avoid demonstrations, and allow for delays in the monsoon. Check the latest US travel advisory before you go.
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