Private Transfer (Car or Scorpio)12 Days

Nepal Grand Tour

Kathmandu → Chitwan → Lumbini → Pokhara → Muktinath

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Duration

12 Days

Difficulty

Moderate

Best For

Pilgrims & Families

Transport

Private Transfer (Car or Scorpio)

Overview

Nepal Grand Tour

The most comprehensive Nepal pilgrimage — 12 days covering Kathmandu's temples, Manakamana cable car, Chitwan jungle safari, Lumbini (birthplace of Buddha), Pokhara lakeside, and Muktinath darshan. Covers every major spiritual and scenic destination in Nepal in a single journey. All by private car/Scorpio from Kathmandu airport.

Why This Tour

Kathmandu temple circuit — Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Durbar Square
Manakamana Devi darshan via cable car
Chitwan National Park — jeep safari, canoe ride, cultural show
Lumbini — Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, World Peace Pagoda
Pokhara sightseeing — Fewa Lake, Tal Barahi, Davis Falls
Full Muktinath darshan — 108 waterspouts and Jwala Mai

Day by Day

Detailed Itinerary

Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Rest and evening briefing.

Airport pickup
Hotel check-in

Full day visiting Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Pashupatinath darshan
Swayambhunath and Boudhanath
KTM Durbar Square

Drive to Manakamana for cable car darshan. After darshan, continue to Chitwan. Arrive by evening.

Manakamana cable car darshan
Drive to Chitwan

Full day at Chitwan National Park. Jeep safari through the jungle, canoe ride on the Rapti river, and evening Tharu cultural show.

Jeep safari
Canoe ride
Cultural show

Drive from Chitwan to Lumbini (3–4 hours). Check into hotel. Afternoon at leisure.

Drive to Lumbini

Full day exploring Lumbini — birthplace of Lord Buddha. Visit Maya Devi Temple and the exact birthplace marker, Ashoka Pillar, World Peace Pagoda, and the international monastery zone.

Maya Devi Temple
Ashoka Pillar
World Peace Pagoda
Monastery zone

Drive from Lumbini to Pokhara via the Siddhartha Highway (7–8 hours). Arrive by evening. Check into hotel at Lakeside.

Scenic drive via Siddhartha Highway
Arrive Pokhara

Fewa Lake boating with visit to Tal Barahi Temple. Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave. Views of the Annapurna range.

Fewa Lake and Tal Barahi Temple
Davis Falls

Early departure. Drive along the Kali Gandaki river through Beni, Tatopani, and Marpha to Jomsom (8–9 hours). Overnight in Jomsom.

Kali Gandaki valley drive
Tatopani and Marpha

Early morning Scorpio to Muktinath (3,710m). Full darshan at the temple — 108 waterspouts, Jwala Mai, and Vishnu shrine. After darshan, return to Pokhara.

Muktinath darshan
108 waterspouts and Jwala Mai
Return to Pokhara

Return drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (6–7 hours). Arrive by evening. Free time for rest or shopping.

Return drive to Kathmandu

Airport transfer for your departure flight. Farewell.

Airport transfer

What's Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

Please share your ID (Passport/Voter ID) and a passport-size photo at least 10 days before departure — required for permits and insurance processing.

Included

Private transfer (car or Scorpio) throughout Nepal
11 nights hotel accommodation (twin sharing)
All meals — pure vegetarian
Manakamana cable car tickets
Chitwan jungle safari activities (jeep safari, canoe, cultural show)
Lumbini sightseeing with transport
Hindi-speaking pilgrimage guide
All temple permits and entry fees
Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing with transport
Airport transfers
Travel insurance within Nepal

Not Included

International flights
Nepal visa fee
Personal expenses and tips
Pony/horse ride at Muktinath (available locally)
Camera/video fees at monuments
Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Experience

What to Expect

Kathmandu Temples

Visit Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square — Nepal's most sacred and historic sites.

Chitwan Jungle Safari

Explore Chitwan National Park by jeep — spot rhinos, deer, and birds. Canoe on the Rapti river and enjoy a Tharu cultural show.

Lumbini — Birthplace of Buddha

Walk the sacred garden, see the exact birthplace marker inside Maya Devi Temple, and the Ashoka Pillar erected over 2,000 years ago.

The Kali Gandaki Drive

Drive through Nepal's most dramatic valley — the world's deepest gorge — with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

Muktinath Darshan

Full darshan at the Vishnu shrine, 108 sacred waterspouts, and Jwala Mai eternal flame at 3,710 meters.

Food & Comfort

Pure vegetarian meals at every stop. Comfortable hotels throughout with clean rooms and hot water.

Planning

Best Time to Visit

Autumn

Sep – Nov

Recommended

Best weather across all destinations. Clear skies, dry roads, good wildlife sighting, pleasant in Lumbini.

Spring

Mar – May

Recommended

Warm and pleasant everywhere. Excellent road conditions. Chitwan safari and Lumbini both at their best.

Winter

Dec – Feb

Not Ideal

Cold at Muktinath, pleasant in Chitwan and Lumbini. Roads passable but slower at altitude.

Monsoon

Jun – Aug

Not Ideal

Heavy rain, landslides on Kali Gandaki route, poor safari conditions. Not recommended.

Getting There

How to Reach

Arrive in Kathmandu

Flight

Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport. Our guide meets you and transfers you to your hotel.

Kathmandu Sightseeing

Full day

Full day visiting Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Durbar Square.

Drive to Manakamana & Chitwan

6–7 hrs

Cable car darshan at Manakamana, then continue to Chitwan.

Drive to Lumbini

3–4 hrs

Drive from Chitwan to Lumbini — birthplace of Lord Buddha.

Drive to Pokhara

7–8 hrs

Scenic drive via Siddhartha Highway through hills and river valleys.

Drive to Jomsom & Muktinath

8–9 hrs + 1–2 hrs

Drive along the Kali Gandaki to Jomsom, then Scorpio to Muktinath at 3,710m.

Gallery

Tour Photos

FAQ

Common Questions

Yes, the itinerary is designed with adequate time at each destination. Drive days are long but comfortable in a private vehicle with rest stops.

Yes, we can add Janakpur, extra days at any location, or adjust the route. Contact us for a custom itinerary.

Chitwan is home to one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers (rare sightings), deer, monkeys, crocodiles, and over 500 bird species.

The road is paved but winding through the Kali Gandaki valley. Travel is by sturdy Scorpio with experienced drivers. No trekking required. Pony rides available at Muktinath.

A valid Indian passport or Voter ID and a passport-size photo. Share these at least 10 days before departure for permits and insurance.

Yes, all meals are 100% pure vegetarian. Sattvic (no onion/garlic) options available on request — inform us at booking.

The tour involves long drives but no trekking. We use comfortable private vehicles and quality hotels. Pony rides at Muktinath. Consult your doctor for altitude fitness.

Indian currency notes of ₹100 and below are accepted. ₹500 and ₹2,000 notes are NOT accepted. We assist with currency exchange.