Trip Overview
The Best Nepal Tour package, including visits to Kathmandu, Bandipur, Nagarkot, Pokhara, and the Chitwan National Park, is one of the best beginner, budget, and family-friendly Himalayan holiday experiences in Nepal, a land famous for its majestic hills and mountains. The Best Nepal Trip itinerary is unlike the high-altitude treks and climbs; it offers you a seamless journey from start to end without any extensive alpine walking.
The 9 nights and 10 days Best Nepal Tour itinerary offers a delightful combination of culture, scenery, and wildlife, showcasing the best of Nepal and ensuring that all major tourist spots in the country that are worth visiting are included. The Kathmandu Valley, along with being the capital city of Nepal, is also the city of temples; Pokhara is the infamous city of lakes, and Chitwan National Park is the heart of the jungles of the country.
Meanwhile, Bandipur is known for being one of the best cultural places to visit, and Sarangkot, near and above the Pokhara Valley, offers you a stunning 360-degree complete view of the Annapurna Himalayan ranges, including iconic Machhapuchre (Fishtail), Dhaulagiri in the far west, and Hiunchuli. The scenery is one of a kind, especially during sunrise and sunset, when the entire ambience is covered in hues of gold, orange, and red.
At Adventure Himalayan Travels and Treks, the best Nepal tour cost is without any hidden expenses, and we are offering early bird, group, and special discounts on groups with more than 10 members, valid for 2026 and 2027. This best Nepal trip cost includes free airport pickup and drop-off services and a private vehicle as a means of transportation during the tour days. Contact us now and reserve your seat!
What to expect during the Best Nepal Tour?
The best Nepal holiday trip is unlike the short to long Himalayan treks, hikes, and climbs, such as the Langtang Valley Trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek, and the adventurous Annapurna Circuit Trek and Manaslu Circuit Trek. The physical fatigue is minimal, the chance of altitude sickness is almost zero, and a pleasurable Himalayan holiday experience awaits you.
In less than two weeks you will visit and explore some of the major sights of Nepal in all three regions: the hilly region in Kathmandu and visit Bandipur, the Himalayan region in Pokhara with a side hike to Sarangkot, and the Terai in and around the Chitwan National Park, one of the natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal after the Sagarmatha National Park, home to the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest (8,848.86 m).
Kathmandu - The Heart of Nepal
Composed of three significant ancient cities in Nepal: Kantipur (the old name of Kathmandu), Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur, the Kathmandu Valley, besides being the trade hub of Nepal as the capital city, is also a cultural melting pot. Spread over an area of around 660-722 square kilometers, the valley is guarded by green hills perfect for short hikes and quick nature escapes, such as the Shivapuri Hike, Jamacho Hike, and Champadevi Hike.
If you like, you may extend the best Nepal tour of 10 days with hikes near Kathmandu, while the standard best Nepal trip package itinerary is with a guided Kathmandu UNESCO World Heritage Sites sightseeing tour. Early in the morning, you will visit the Pashupatinath Temple (one of the holiest Hindu shrines in the world), Boudhnath, Swyambhunath, and the vibrant Basantapur Durbar Square.
Nagarkot - The peaceful nature trail
The Nagarkot Viewpoint is a hill station located at an elevation of approximately 2,195 m/7,201 ft above Bhaktapur. From Kathmandu, it is about 32 km/19.88 miles east and usually a 1.5- to 2-hour drive depending upon the driving starting point, traffic, and road conditions at the current time. You can choose to directly drive up to Nagarkot or hike; regardless, the journey is scenic through lush forests, terraced farms, typical villages, and mountain views.
On the Best Nepal Tour early in the morning, you will leave Kathmandu for guided sightseeing around ancient Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square with several historical and cultural monuments like KrishanMandir, Golden Temple, Kumbheswor Temple, and the popular Nyatapola Pagoda, and later, before evening, head into Nagarkot to enjoy the sunset views, and the next morning, the sunrise over several snow-capped mountain ranges.
Bandipur - A Charming Newari Heritage Town
About 143-150 km (88.85-93.20 miles) west of Kathmandu, a 4.5- to 5.5-hour drive away, is Bandipur, offering one of the best Nepal cultural tours along the Prithvi Highway. Sitting at an altitude of 1,030- m-1,317 m above sea level on a hilltop, it boasts a well-preserved Newari culture, traditional architecture, cobbled streets, and a serene hilltop atmosphere, a perfect retreat from the fast-paced city life.
Above at the hilltop, time seems to have stopped, especially when you walk through the heritage houses full of wooden carved windows and the busy yet less chaotic bazaar. On a clear weather day, as you move forth via the Manakama Temple, one of the highly revered temples of Bhagwati, you can enjoy mind-blowing views of several mountain ranges, including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Langtang.
Pokhara - The Himalayan serenity in the city
Often referred to as the official gateway to the Annapurna Region nestled in the lap of the 10th highest mountain in the world, Mount Annapurna (8,091 m), followed by iconic Machhapuchre (Fishtail) and also Dhaulagiri, with at least nine lakes, including the popular Phewa Lake, Pokhara is an adventurous paradise that blends serene natural beauty, urban comforts, and the thrill of several adrenaline-rushing activities.
Near the city at an altitude of 1,600 m/5,250 ft is the Sarangkot hill station, and for your best trip in Nepal, the 10-day itinerary includes a morning hike from Pokhara and enjoying the 360-degree awe-inspiring scenery, lush valleys, and turquoise lake below and snow-bathed peaks as far as you can see; it is sure to leave you with a sense of achievement, or you may choose from diverse things to do like paragliding, zip lining, and kayaking.
Chitwan National Park - The wildlife paradise
Once the royal hunting ground, the Chitwan National Park is the first national park of Nepal in the lowlands, a place serving as the perfect natural habitat for five of the majestic rare mammals, including the royal Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, one-horned rhino, sloth bear, and gharial (crocodile). Spanning over an area of 932 square kilometers and established in the year 1973, it was later recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1984.
The Best Nepal Tour concludes with a visit to the Chitwan National Park. With grasslands, dense forests, and low-current rivers, the park is home to a wide range of wildlife, a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. With a professional guide providing you with insights into the highlights of the park area and taking you to the places with more chances of wildlife sightseeing, including the Tharu culture, make the best out of your journey with us.
The best Nepal Tour Itinerary and Cost for 2026 and 2027
The 10-day Nepal trip itinerary is a short and sweet Himalayan tour journey to see and experience the best of the country. It begins with your arrival in the Kathmandu Valley. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites sightseeing in and around the Kathmandu Valley is on the second day, and on the third day, you drive first to Patan (Lalitpur) and Bhaktapur, and then only to the Nagarkot hill station to enjoy sunset views in the evening.
Then the best Nepal tour itinerary takes you to Bandipur via Manakamana Temple. Full day of exploration, early sunrise view, and thereafter the best Nepal trip journey continues to Pokhara. Visit Phewa Lake, Mahendra Cave, and World Peace Pagoda, while the next morning, you make it to the Sarangkot hill station with the rewarding views of the surrounding mountain ranges.
On the 7th day, you will leave Pokhara behind and drive to the heart of Nepal’s jungle in lowland Terai, the Chitwan National Park. Wildlife sightseeing, visiting the elephant breeding center, and jungle safari on the eighth day; you will return to Kathmandu on the ninth day to conclude the Nepal Tour on the 10th day. Like this, an immersive cultural and natural Himalayan trip awaits you.
At Adventure Himalayan Travels and Treks, we are flexible to customize as per your needs and preferences. While it can fluctuate, the best Nepal tour cost for 2026 and 2027 as well, our more than two decades of experience mean we are capable of making your dream come true and offering you hassle-free holidays in the Himalayas. Be to the alpine zones, hills, and Terai of Nepal or to Tibet and Bhutan.
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