Golden Triangle Nepal: Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara Tour

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Embark on a luxurious Nepal Golden Triangle Tour, exploring the captivating cities of Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara. Immerse yourself in rich history, exhilarating jungle activities, and breathtaking Himalayan views. Indulge in a 5-star luxury experience throughout the journey.

Duration: 8 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Arrival in Kathmandu airport and Pre-trip meeting.

Gokarna Forest Resort - Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, a representative from Luxury Holidays Nepal will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. In the afternoon, you can either rest or visit the office of Luxury Holidays Nepal. In the evening, we will hold a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu to introduce your tour guide. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your trip. The meeting will include a final briefing and preparations for the journey. Please bring your passport, a passport-size photo, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy to the meeting. If you have any outstanding balance, please settle it during this meeting. If you will be arriving late and cannot attend the pre-trip meeting, please inform us in advance. After the meeting, Luxury Holidays Nepal will host a welcome dinner. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

A full day recreational tour of Kathmandu, the capital valley

Swoyambhu Mahachaitya - From the top of a hillock on the western side, you can overlook the valley. Swyambhu, also known as Samhengu and the Monkey Temple, is home to countless monkeys.

Pashupatinath Temple - One of the holiest Hindu temples in Nepal, Pashupatinath Temple is located on the banks of the Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. It is the most important temple dedicated to the god Shiva.

Boudhanath Stupa - This 2500-year-old Buddhist stupa, built in the 5th century, features four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions, keeping an eternal watch over the people and their actions. You will see Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet circling the stupa and spinning prayer wheels.

Patan Durbar Square - Located in the center of Lalitpur city, Patan Durbar Square showcases Newari architecture that reached its peak during the reign of the Malla kings, who were great builders and patrons of the arts.

The rest of your time is free for further exploration and shopping near your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan: 160 KM / 5-6 Hrs

Chitwan National Park - After an early morning breakfast, drive to Chitwan. Upon arrival, a hotel representative will provide you with a full schedule of activities for your stay in Chitwan.

Activities in Chitwan include:

Lunch followed by a tour of Tharu village and the park visitor center. Enjoy a sunset view from the Rapti River, followed by dinner and a cultural program. Overnight stay in Chitwan.

Chitwan Jungle Safari-Full Day Jungle Activities

Chitwan National Park - This day is packed with various jungle and non-jungle activities, making it a day of fun, learning, and observation.

Activities in Chitwan include:

Canoeing and a jungle walk. After lunch, enjoy a Jeep safari with evening entertainment. Overnight stay in Chitwan.

Drive from Chitwan to Pokhara: 135 KM/4-5 hours

Pokhara Lakeside - After breakfast, depart Chitwan for Pokhara, known as The Lake City due to its numerous lakes. The road initially passes through subtropical jungles and fertile vegetation in Chitwan. As you leave Chitwan, the landscape changes to hills, small settlements, and terraced farms. Upon arrival in Pokhara, you will be greeted with stunning views of the Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,156m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m), the five peaks of Annapurna, and more. Check into your hotel and rest. You may also stroll through the streets of Pokhara and enjoy one of Nepal’s most beautiful cities. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

A full day Pokhara Sightseeing tour.

Shree Bindhyabasini Temple - Located in the center of the religious old bazaar, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, another manifestation of Shakti. The park grounds offer a great area for picnics and relaxation.

Davi’s Falls Pokhara - Locally known as Patale Chhango, this site on the southern flank of the Pokhara valley features a stream from Fewa Lake that crashes into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. It is very popular with both tourists and locals.

Gupteswar Gupha - The revered Gupteshwor Cave is located 2 km from Pokhara airport. The entrance is directly across from Devi’s Fall, and the cave stretches almost 3 km long. It features large hall-sized rooms and passages where you must crawl on all fours. This cave holds special significance for Hindus, as it houses a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva in its natural state.

Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake) - Situated at an altitude of 800m above sea level, this is the second-largest lake in the kingdom. The Barahi Island Temple, located in the middle of the lake, is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. This two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti. The serene waters reflect Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna. Thick forests cover the southern slopes of the lake.

Seti River Gorge - Carved by the Seti-Gandaki River, this gorge is one of Pokhara’s natural wonders. The K.I. Singh bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool, and the Prithivi highway bridge near the bus park offer perfect views of the river’s rushing waters and the deep gorge created by the turbulent flow.

Drive or fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara: 6-7 Hours drive or 25 min flight

Gokarna Forest Resort - You have the option to either drive or fly back to Kathmandu. The flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu offers stunning views of the Himalayas, including Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and the Langtang ranges. After returning to Kathmandu, you have the afternoon and evening free for last-minute shopping. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. You can also extend your trip to include activities such as rafting, a Kathmandu valley shopping tour, mountain biking, and more.

Departure day: transfer to the international airport for your final departure!!

TIA - After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell. Our representatives will escort you to Tribhuwan International Airport according to your flight schedule.

We hope you had a wonderful time and wish you a safe and happy journey ahead.

What's Included

Pick up from and drop off at the hotel and the airport by a private vehicle.
Luxury Holidays Nepal’s T-shirt and city route maps
All government taxes and official expenses
Accommodation in 5-star hotel in Kathmandu (Gokarna Forest Resort or Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza) in twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Full…

What's Not Included

International airfare.
Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance
Lunch and Dinner while you are in Kathmandu and in Pokhara (Meal costs about 4 -8 dollars per item depending on the place where you eat)
For Solo traveler: extra USD 400 is applicable
City sightseeing and entrance fees
Your personal expenses.

Additional Information

This journey connects three significant tourist hotspots in Nepal: Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara. Starting off with the Golden Triangle Nepal Tour in Kathmandu Valley, we’ll visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Swayambhunath Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanat Stupa, and Pashupatinath temple. We’ll delve into the stunning art, history,…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Barbaranx6328re

Dec 20, 2023

If you are on the fence about going to Nepal and traveling with luxury nepal tours.. this is your sign to book now. - If you are on the fence about going to Nepal and traveling with luxury nepal tours.. this is your sign to book now. Make sure you ask for Pradeep!! He's the best I cannot recommend this enough.. had the time of my life in nepal and the travel agency made that possible. All arrangements from the moment we got to Kathmandu were incredible. Our guide Pradeep was outstanding, knowledgeable of all things nepal and super friendly. He was able to arrange things that we wanted to do but were not in the schedule.. Chitwan national park tours were unbelievable, the bus ride to Pokhara was not ideal because of road conditions but our driver and tour guide made it bareable with planned stops and great music.. They partner with the best agencies for adventure activities, bungy with the best view, zip lining, paragliding and kayaking all experiences were stress free and timely. Food arrangements and great recommendations whe. Good was not scheduled through the agency.

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Katiemw2067yf

Oct 31, 2023

Luxury adventure trip to Nepal - This trip could not have been any better organized. The office communicated thoroughly and often and responded to any questions quickly. My girlfriend and I did the rafting, jeep safari, paragliding, ultralight airplanes, and ziplining. taking a dugout ride down the river was fun as well. What was especially important was that in every town the guides were not just knowledgeable, but extremely helpful, stopping by our hotel every day to let us know what was going on. In Pokara, Pradip was not only an expert in the high-octane adventures, but let us add a couple of side excursions that we wanted. He took us to the Tibetan refugee community so we could learn more about the culture and shop ( these refugee communities support themselves by selling local goods- and beautiful handmade rugs.) Pradip took us on a pedal boat tour around the lake so we could look at some temples. We liked Pokara so much we stayed and extra night; Pradip arranged transportation to the cable car so we could zip up the mountain and view the scenery. In Chitwan, no one could have had a better guide than Hari. It sounded like he had a master's degree in flora and fauna- he knew every bird and animal species in the jungle. He took us on dugout canoe tour down the river, then at our request let us stop on a riverbank bar/restaurant for cocktails at sunset. Above what I want to explain we that although we paid for a set tour that included set things (with options- elephant or jeep safari? helicopter to base camp? sure!) the guides listened to what we wanted and made SO many nice accommodations. The guides were one of my favorite parts of the trip- they really went out to treat us like individuals and made sure that we had fun and all of our needs were met. I would absolutely recommend Luxury Holiday Nepal. I cannot say enough good this about it - and the prices is AMAZING for what you get.

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Lorisa4969td

Aug 22, 2023

Book with Luxury Holidays! So great - you won't be disappointed! - We used Luxury Holidays for a one week tour in Nepal and also for a one week tour in Bhutan. We added on an Everest Flight and an extra day in Nepal. I cannot say enough about how great this company was. I would not hesitate to recommend them for a tour in either country. They were on time, reliable, polite. Every tour guide in each location was amazing! Especially in Bhutan where you have the same tour guide the entire journey. Sangay - we loved him! The drivers were excellent. The tours were so thorough. We were lucky enough to travel during low season so we were alone on all tours. Chitwan is amazing! Elephant safari is a must! We recommend flying between destinations in Nepal, so easy! The roads are very bad, long, bumpy. Fly whenever possible! Airports are easy. Luxury Nepal meets you at hotel and makes sure you have all tickets, etc. The hotels (we did not upgrade) were all perfect for this type of travel (you are not going to find Ritz Carlton level hotels). It was so nice to travel for three weeks and not have to think or plan a thing - not the norm for us. So happy we chose Luxury Holidays! I almost want to put my phone number on this review so I can help fellow travelers chose their tours!

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Elle

May 28, 2023

A Trip Of A Lifetime - If you want a trip of a lifetime this is the trip for you! This trip starts in Kathmandu where you will spend your first night in the city exploring everything Kathmandu has to offer. You will then be transported to Chitwan where we got to experience the Chitwan National Park. There, we saw a variety of wildlife and had the best guide for the safari named Hari! We then traveled to Pokhara and had the ultimate time doing the city tour and all the adventures that came with our trip. The people in the country of Nepal are incredibly kind, the food is amazing and when I come back to Nepal I will be using Luxury Nepal again. Their services were professional, safe and made for an adventure. I hope everyone gets to experience Pradip as their guide. He was a huge reason as to why my friend and I loved our trip so much. He was knowledgeable about everywhere we went, he made sure we were always having fun and he welcomed us into his country with open arms. Pradip is without a doubt my favorite guide in all of my travels throughout the world. Resham, who works behind the scenes of Luxury Nepal, made sure all our travel arrangements were in check prior to us arriving in the country and was always incredibly helpful as well as friendly. Due to Nepal being a developing country know that your journey from city to city could take longer due to the road conditions. However, bring a book, listen to music, talk to your guide and enjoy the breathtaking scenery around you. Book this trip, you will not be disappointed and make sure Pradip is your guide!

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Corimatt

Mar 30, 2023

Great experience in Phokara - We had a great tour through Nepal. Our stay in Phokara was very adventurous and Pradip took as around as a guide to the sights and all adventures. We really enjoyed his guidance and the stay in Phokara, a nicely laid back town compared to Kathmandu.

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Cspres62

Nov 27, 2022

This was an amazing adventure tour including Paragliding, Zip-line, Bungee Jump, Balloon flight, Wild Water rafting and Chitwan - Amazing experience and couldn't find a better guide than Pradip to learn about the history, culture and customs of his home country. I definitely can recommend this trip

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Mrn1991

Jul 18, 2022

"Incredible Nepal!" - My wife, daughter and me went for this unexpected 9night trip to Nepal and was amazed by the beauty of this wonderful country. In addition to that we had a very good service by luxury holidays. They ensured we had all the necessary comfort and see all the best places in the country. The guides were very gentle supportive and explained the history and culture of those places really well. Special mention to RAM, PRADIP and BABU. They ensured we make the most of our tour....Luxury holidays is highly recommended.

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Gabyinla

Jun 7, 2022

Adventure Pure! - My husband and I purchased a 8night Nepal adventure tour with Luxury Holidays Nepal through Travelzoo. We had a trip of a life time, fabulous and exhilarating. From paragliding, Ultralight flight, zip lining, bungy jumping and white water rafting, we did it all. We were a small group of just 12 people, all were fun and super nice. Our guide Perdiem ( not sure if the spelling is correct) was very helpful and friendly. Thank you for an amazing trip.

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Iweevy

Jun 14, 2024

Average, nothing special - My "Average" means not too good and not too bad. All of my tour guides were really good and a lot of informations. They all brought me to the highlighted places in all 3 cities (Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbhini). I would like to mention "Raj" he was my guide at Lumbhini. He was really really good, at Maya Devi Temple he helped me out from multiple burglars and he did a very good job for shooting pictures. His information of Buddhism was very deep and very good. However, there are some issues I would like to share for improvement(for the company) and decision(for the other travelers) : - I actually did the tailor made tour which was the company got it. My customized itinerary has been sent more than a month before visiting because I did need to visit "Bhuktapur", "World peace pagoda in Pokhara" and the company said "yes" to me. Unfortunately at the end my program does not include the program I requested so I had to pay more for "Bhuktapur" and missed "World peace Pagoda" in Pokhara. I think the company did not read my itinerary. - There was no information for me until I arrived at Kathmandu International Airport. I did not know who, when, how I get to my hotel. I had to ask by myself to the company. The other country I visited all the company sent me a lot of information before. And at the meeting point There was no sign of my name just the tour company name (quite disappointed for me) - My tour guide at Kathmandu gave me wrong information (wrong King's name), Just knew it after I came back - And last but not least as the tour in India. After finished the tour they just sent me a link and requested for 5 stars review, I am not that person I need a time to make a helpful review Thank you

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Patricia_w

Dec 11, 2024

very poor communication, a lot of frustration. I would not use them again and I cannot recommend them. - Communication has been incredibly poor. They say they offer flexibility and changes and additions but then when you have arrived, those changes and additions are not possible. The primary reason I chose Luxury Holiday Nepal was because they offered this flexibility. It wasn’t the only option out there, but the only one that I saw would work with me or at least thought would work with me. On arrival day, I was told to expect an orientation meeting with my Guide and we would discuss the changes that I wanted to make at that time. But in fact, I was told no not possible now. After this orientation meeting, my itinerary said that there would be a welcome dinner. The Guide who came for orientation meeting said oh no dinner is not included. There’s a farewell dinner in my itinerary, and I had to copy the itinerary I was sent in order for them to provide it. Initially, I requested that the orientation meeting be at 5 o’clock instead of 4 o’clock because I wanted to see some of Kathmandu before that meeting and this would give me time and not be late for the meeting. So I requested the change at 1:30 in the afternoon. At 9:30 that night after I had gone to bed I got a note saying no it’s not possible to change the meeting time!! Just another example of the poor communication. The next day, the Guide that I met with in the night before didn’t arrive at my hotel, but he sent someone else. Because I told him about my frustrations with regards to the communication with this company, he passed me off to someone else. Now I won’t say that the guy that I had wasn’t good he was, probably better, but it felt like a slap in the face I originally booked this tour nine day Nepal with major cities on October 17. And with all of my attempts to make changes that I was willing to pay for, but never got has left me with a very bad taste in my mouth. I’ve been a travel agent for eight years and I’ve never worked with a company like this with such poor communication and understanding of what I’ve booked and what I can expect, which is nothing more than I was promised in the initial booking through Viator.

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