Wildlife / Chitwan National Park

Chitwan Safari and Pokhara Valley

8 days Easy Inquire

Indulge in a luxury journey through Nepal, starting with an immersive wildlife safari in Chitwan, the rhino capital, and ending with a serene escape to the Annapurna Foothills. Experience ethical elephant encounters, thrilling safaris, tranquil lakes, and breathtaking views of the Annapurna range, all in the utmost comfort.

Overview

8 days Total Duration

Kathmandu Trip Start Point

Kathmandu Trip Finish Point

Easy Difficulty Level

Embark on a captivating adventure designed for those seeking both wildlife and serene mountain beauty, beginning in the heart of Chitwan, the rhino capital of Nepal. Here, enjoy a luxury safari experience through Chitwan National Park, home to over 600 one-horned rhinoceroses, 150 Bengal tigers, and a rich diversity of wildlife, including elephants, crocodiles, and over 500 species of birds. Take part in ethical elephant activities that allow you to connect with these magnificent creatures in a responsible and enriching way. After your wildlife adventure, journey to the picturesque Pokhara Valley, where tranquil lakes and panoramic views of the Annapurna range create the perfect backdrop for relaxation. A short trek to the Australian Camp offers a peaceful retreat with stunning vistas and a glimpse into local culture amidst terraced hillsides and charming villages. Tailored to provide the perfect balance of adventure, nature, and cultural immersion, this journey promises an unparalleled escape for those seeking a sophisticated and unforgettable holiday.

Highlights

	Kathmandu Heritage Tours:: Explore Nepal's vibrant capital, visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Bouddhanath Stupa, rich in history and culture.
	Chitwan Safari Adventure: Embark on a thrilling jeep safari in Chitwan National Park (415m), Nepal’s rhino capital, home to over 600 one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, crocodiles, and over 500 bird species.
	Ethical Elephant Encounters: Participate in responsible, hands-off activities such as observing elephants in their natural habitat and learning about conservation efforts.
	Canoeing on the lowland River: Drift along the serene waters, spotting gharials, marsh muggers, and colorful kingfishers, while soaking in the peaceful surroundings.
	Pokhara Valley Exploration: Unwind by Phewa Lake, visit the World Peace Pagoda, and enjoy a boat ride with stunning reflections of the Annapurna range.
	Short Trek to Australian Camp: Hike through lush forests and picturesque villages to reach Australian Camp, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machapuchare.

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Group Sizepax	Fixed Departureprices per person	Regularprices per person
2		Inquire
4 - 7		Inquire
8 & up		Inquire

	2 hotels, 1 resort, 1 mountain lodge, 3 jungle lodges
	7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
	Reserved vehicle Safari jeep Canoe

Prices valid until Dec 31st, 2026

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Itinerary

Day 1	Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2	Kathmandu - Chitwan
Day 3	Chitwan Safari
Day 4	Chitwan
Day 5	Chitwan - Pokhara - Dhampus
Day 6	Australian Camp Day Hike - Pokhara
Day 7	Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day 8	Kathmandu Departure

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

Drive from Kathmandu to hotel

Welcome dinner at Nepal's architecturally marvellous hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Accommodation: The Dwarika’s Hotel

Day 2

Kathmandu - Chitwan

Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square

Fly from Kathmandu to Chitwan 25 mins

Sunset bush walk and sundowner with elephants

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge

Day 3

Chitwan Safari

	Visit the Elephant shelter and make elephant feed with mahauts
	Drive to Barahi jungle lodge
	Escorted jungle safari on foot or jeep
	Cultural evening at the lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Barahi Jungle Lodge

Day 4

Chitwan

Jungle safari inside Chitwan National Park

Sunset wildlife river safari on a dugout canoe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Barahi Jungle Lodge

Day 5

Chitwan - Pokhara - Dhampus

Fly from Chitwan to Pokhara

Boating and Sightseeing hike/drive to World Peace Stupa

Drive or hike to the mountain town of Dhampus

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Mountain Lodges of Nepal Dhampus

Day 6

Australian Camp Day Hike - Pokhara

Hike from Dhampus to Australian Camp, and back 3 to 4 hrs

Drive from Dhampus to Pokhara 1 to 1.5 hr

Evening stroll at Lakeside and dinner overlooking the lake.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: The Pavillions Himalayas The Farm

Day 7

Pokhara - Kathmandu

	Leisure morning
	Drive to Pokhara Airport
	Fly from Kathmandu
	Bouddhanath Stupa Kora and dinner

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: The Dwarika’s Hotel

Day 8

Kathmandu Departure

Drive from hotel to Kathmandu airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hiking and trekking with vonKathmandu has been the highlight of my life since moving to Nepal. The trek I went on with this company was an amazing experience and I can’t say enough about how wonderful everything was planned.

Cameron Monti

VonKathmandu provides a personal touch. They want you to have a wonderful time because they are passionate about the mountains and trekking themselves.

Tom Pellens

They really went above and beyond to ensure we had an epic journey, from making sure we had all our needs met, to celebrating special occasions, to making sure we had the closest table to the warm stove!

Cabaku

I have used several other trekking guides in Nepal and although nearly all of them have been very good, vonKathmandu is the best.

Sally Templeton

I’ve been taking hikes with them for three years, and they just keep getting better. Always great views and great company. Totally recommend vonKathmandu.

Bindi Borg

Thank you introducing us to Tanzing. We had awesome time with him. He is a great guy and so much fun. Rich

Rich and Pat

We had the most fantastic time! Thank you so much for everything!!!!! We are blown away by the beauty of the country, the hospitality of the people, the rich culture and nature. Phunu is just fantastic!!!

Verena Eberhard

Von Kathmandu was so good to us and took us on so many fun adventures. We hiked with them to Namobuddha, Bungamati, and Pilot Baba Ashram, all of which were stunning

Georgia R

Wonderful experience and exceptional organization! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and will definitely be signing up for another hike.

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We had a most outstanding 9 days trip to Mohare and around Pokhara. Congrats also for the very knowledgeable and smart organizational skills of team vonkathmandu that made these days very special to us. We will come back!

Stephan and Malena Grabherr

Von Kathmandu looked after every detail from the start to the end of our wonderful trek up to Kanjin at the top of the Langtang trail. We had an excellent guide (Ramesh Tamang who spoke good English and was extremely knowledgeable). We will come again and use their great services soon.

Andy Brown

The hike was absolutely fantastic. Great team, great views and landscape, professional organization, super care… You guys do a perfect job. It can’t get more professional than that.

Carolin Spannuth Verma

Outside the busy season, we had the opportunity to sit with the locals around the wood fire ovens and to listen to their stories about bears raiding the village..

Sabrina Schmidt Koschella

And we received the best care ever from our guide Phura Sherpa as well as the porters Suresh and Uttarman. (While I don’t speak Nepali, I loved listening to Phura sing while we hiked. An added bonus!)

Anna Ruth

Amazing hikes with great people. You can tell a lot of thought and planning goes into creating the most interesting route possible.

Chris Hofmann

Good friendly and safety conscious guides and the bonus is that the guides are snapping away all day taking high quality photos which they share after the walk.

David Masters

They were well-organized, effective, and fun in their approach!

Sonya Martin

Super well organized- you don’t have to think- just enjoy the incredible scenery. Great chance to meet new folks. What a great way to spend the day- out of the city in nature.

Kimberly Waller

Vonkathmandu knows how to accommodate your wishes and tailors the programme accordingly with great flexibility and a personal touch. We had a great trek to Pikey Peak!

Arjanne Rietsema

They know the best trails in Kathmandu valley, honed with week after week of recce hiking. Together they bring some of the best crew and do not compromise on the quality of service.

Raj Gyawali

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Shruti Sharma

Throughout the whole trip I always felt well supported by vonKathmandu, whenever I had a question they answered it right away and they were always caring about how I was doing. I would highly recommend to do your Nepal trip with those guys, they are just great

Milan Marck

Glad to discover new places to hike through local villages and the different ridges, very professionally done from the pre-trip info, briefing, logistics etc! Thank you!

Katherine Mah

Huge fan of the day hikes! They offer a fantastic break from the city to hike for hours through beautiful, pristine landscapes, but you still sleep in our own bed afterwards.

Erika Hoffman

Well organized, friendly people, great safe trails and you get to meet lots of interesting people. Plus the views are always spectacular!

Tara Ealy

Stunning views of sprawling terraces and seas of yellow mustard flowers. Highly recommend, and will be certain to travel through von Kathmandu on my next trip.

Nathaniel Glidden

Amazing experience! One of the most beautiful hikes I’ve been on, and I never would have been able to find it by myself.

Anna Hamilton

Fun hike, the crew members are very accommodating participants’ needs, well-organised, great way to discover the beauty of the Valley. Highly recommended!

Pungky Utami

Great team and amazing landscapes! Highly recommend this experience. Very well prepared guides were always kind and helpful.

Gabriel de Carvalho Morand

Perfect intro to the wonders of Kathmandu Valley and surrounding moutain ridges. A nice, friendly and well organised group.

Rob Fielding

•	Free Wi-Fi	•	Room Service	•	Air Conditioning
•	Balcony	•	TV	•	Mini Bar
•	Private Bathroom	•	Hot Shower	•	Bathtub
•	Free Toiletries	•	Towels	•	Electric Blanket
•	Slippers	•	Power Socket	•	Electric Kettle
•	Daily Housekeeping

•	Restaurant and Bar	•	Child-friendly	•	Pet-friendly
•	Garden	•	Swimming Pool	•	Massage
•	Spa	•	Laundry	•	First Aid Kit
•	Fire Extinguisher	•	POS Machine	•	Outdoor Seating

•	Room Service	•	Private Bathroom	•	Hot Shower
•	Free Toiletries	•	Towels	•	Slippers
•	Power Socket	•	Daily Housekeeping

•	Restaurant and Bar	•	Garden	•	Swimming Pool
•	Massage	•	Laundry	•	Fire Extinguisher
•	POS Machine	•	Outdoor Seating

•	Free Wi-Fi	•	Room Service	•	Air Conditioning
•	Balcony	•	TV	•	Mini Bar
•	Private Bathroom	•	Hot Shower	•	Free Toiletries
•	Towels	•	Slippers	•	Power Socket
•	Electric Kettle	•	Daily Housekeeping

Chitwan Safari and Pokhara Valley

Overview

Highlights

Best time to go

Itinerary

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Kathmandu Hotel and Transfers

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Transportation

Food

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What to pack

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3. Prepare for mountains

	Accommodation 2 nights in The Dwarika's Hotel 1 night in Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge 2 nights in Barahi Jungle Lodge 1 night in Mountain Lodges of Nepal Dhampus 1 night in The Pavillions Himalayas- The Farm
	Transportation Kathmandu to Chitwan flight Chitwan to Pokhara flight Pokhara to Kathmandu flight Reserved car and safari vehicle as per the itinerary All airport pickups and drop offs
	Food 7 breakfasts 6 lunches 7 dinners
	Crew Experienced trekking guide and assitant guides Experienced naturalists for jungle safaris Expert culture guides for heritage tours Salary, room, board, insurance and any expenses for all crew members
	Permits All permits Jeep entry permit inside Buffer zone/ National Park
	Misc 13% Government taxes All national park permits All heritage sites permits

•	Neutral colored clothes [Avoid bright colors & white]
•	Comfortable short and full sleeves clothes
•	A warm jacket
•	Comfortable trail shoes
•	Swim suit

•	Daypack (35 liters or less)
•	Duffel bag/suitcase
•	Sun hat/Safari hat
•	Sunglasses (Polarized)
•	Extra pair of shoes (preferably, slip-ons)
•	Water bottle (1.5 liters)
•	LifeStraw filter or purification tablets
•	Rain gear
•	A pair of binoculars
•	Quick dry towel
•	Dry bag
•	Trail snacks and energy bars

•	Camera with charger and extra batteries
•	Phone with charger
•	Travel adaptor (type C, D and M)
•	Flashlight or head torch

•	Sunscreen [SPF 30+]
•	Toiletries
•	Sanitizer
•	Wet wipes
•	Prescription Medications
•	Bug spray/ Mosquito repelllent
•	Rehydration salts/tablets
•	Antihistamine

•	Passport with visa
•	A copy of Work ID (for expats)
•	A copy of Insurance papers
•	Money
•	Credit Card

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17	Gokyo Lakes and Renjo Pass Trek 11D

3	Upper Mustang Overland 13D with Dukchu masked dance
13	Jomolhari Trek with Mountain Festival 15D with Jhomolhari mountain festival
13	Best of Bhutan Tour 10D with Bhumtang Tsechu festival
17	Gokyo Lakes and Renjo Pass Trek 11D

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Chitwan Safari and Pokhara Valley

Overview

Highlights

Best time to go

Itinerary

Customize this trip

Take a heli back.

Kathmandu Hotel and Transfers

Prices

My Own Room

Includes

Accommodation

Transportation

Food

Crew

Permits

Misc

Excludes

My Own Room

Extra Expenses

Checklist

What to pack

Outfit

Accessories

Electronics

Toiletries & Meds

Documents & Money

How to pack

Sign Up

1. Fill up the Booking Form

2. Pay to confirm

3. Prepare for mountains