- Airport pick-up and drop by private transport
- Transportation by private vehicle during the tour
- Accommodation Plan: 1 Pax - Single, 2 Pax - Twin, 3 Pax - Triple
- All Meals: B.-Breakfast, L.-Lunches, D.-Dinner
- An English Speaking Nepalese guide throughout the tour
- All Entrance fees of landmarks mentioned in the itinerary
- Government Tax and other office service charge
Journey overview
The experience at a glance
This Authentic Nepal Tour Itinerary 14 Day stretches from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Lumbini, and Chitwan, where you will have a full taste of nature, culture, and traditions. From enjoying an early sunrise view at Sarangkot, Pokhara to see the Annapurna Massif including Fishtail, boating around Phewa Lake, having a spiritual visit to Lumbini - the birthplace of Lord Buddha, indulging yourself in Chitwan National Park, taking a jeep/elephant ride, and opportunity to see Royal Bengal Tiger & one-horned Rhinoceros, exploring the ancient Temples and Stupas in Kathmandu valley, experiencing the real Nepalese traditional food, and meeting the living Goddess ‘Kumari’ at Kathmandu Durbar Squares are the major highlights and attractions of this Authentic Nepal Tour Itinerary 14 Days.
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We give you the best experience by providing comfortable transportation, a professional tour guide, and taking you to the best authentic restaurants to have a powerful experience in Nepal that may last forever. Apart from this, you will enjoy the spectacular view of the Himalayas while landing at Kathmandu airport (if you land during the daytime) or take a mountain flight or helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp, take side trips to Bhutan or Lhasa, Tibet, or Ghorepani Poonhill Trek as add-on trips that give you extra miles to experience Nepal and neighboring destinations in natural shape. Take this opportunity to choose this best 2-week itinerary in Nepal and experience the real Nepal as you can at least once in your lifetime.
The best season to enjoy this authentic Nepal trip would be during spring ‘pre-monsoon’ (March, April, and May) and autumn ‘post-monsoon’ (September, October, and November). The other season such as summer (June, July, and August), is the rainy season with heavy rain and chances of landslides (landscapes are green and beautiful, though), and winter (December, January, and February) is the coldest months but clear weather and blue sky.
Trip highlights
What makes this journey
- 01
Sunrise from Sarangkot, Pokhara – See Annapurna massifs including Fishtail
- 02
A spiritual visit to Lumbini – the birthplace of the Lord Buddha
- 03
Jeep Safari at Chitwan National Park – Chances to see Royal Bengal Tiger and One-horned Rhino
- 04
Explore historic Kathmandu valley and visit Durbar Squares, Stupas, and Temples
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Experience the real Nepalese traditional food and lifestyles
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Meet Living Goddess ‘Kumari’ at Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Day by day
14 days · 1 region
Walk the route one day at a time — meals, overnight stays, and the details that shape each stage.
Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu. Welcome by our team and Transfer to the hotel, Brief about the program. If you are landing during the day, you will have spectacular mountain views of the Himalaya before you land. Welcome Dinner is provided at one of the authentic restaurants Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu
Visit Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. After a good breakfast, our guide comes to meet you at the hotel and we proceed for the day sightseeing in Kathmandu. We will visit the following places: The Swoyambhunath Stupa: A famous pilgrimage site for Buddhists, is situated on a beautiful hill. It is a holy Stupa among the ancient Buddhist Mahachaitya of the Kathmandu valley. It is situated atop a hill that could be observed from almost every part of Kathmandu valley. The tourists call the Stupa ‘Monkey Temple’ as there are many monkeys living around the place. The Kathmandu Durbar square: one of the three major palace areas of Kathmandu valley, is an ancient palace that carries significant historical importance. Compared to the other palaces squares in Bhaktapur and Lalitpur, this is the largest and possesses the finest examples of Newari craftsmanship on its temples monuments, and palace buildings built by different kings. Also, you will meet Living Goddess ‘Kumari’ inside Kathmandu Durbar Square premises. The Pashupatinath Temple: Located at Gaushala, Deupatan area of Kathmandu, is a major pilgrimage site for the Hindus. According to the religious scriptures, Lord Pashupatinath is worshiped as the protective deity of the Hindus. The Boudhanath Stupa: A very important religious site for the followers of Buddhism. It is located northeast from the Kathmandu city center. The Stupa is regarded as the center of faith for the Buddhists. The entire area is known as Boudha. This is also considered as the largest Stupa in Nepal. Learn more about Kathmandu Valley Things To Do. All meals are included. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu
After the good breakfast of the hotel in Kathmandu, we drive to Bandipur. The total distance of today's drive is about 150 kilometers and it takes about four to five hours. Bandipur is a hill station that has retained its age-old cultural attributes, temples, shrines, sacred caves, and innumerable festivals. Stay overnight at the hotel in Bandipur. All meals are included.
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Pokhara, a short drive for a couple of hours; you reach the tourist hub Pokhara. Pokhara lies at an altitude of 915 meters above sea level and it is a city of Lakes in central Nepal. Also, Pokhara is the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp and another popular trail in the Himalaya. Phewa Lake, Bararhi temple, Sarangkot, 2-story pagoda are the main highlights of Pokhara city. This day, you will boat around Phewa lake and have free time for self-explore around Lakeside in the evening. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara, all meals are included.
Early morning sunrise view from Sarangkot from the altitude of 1700 meters above sea level. About half an hour's drive from the hotel early in the morning before sunrise, you will reach to Sarangkot to enjoy the stunning views of the Annapurna massif including the Fishtail and Pokhara valley view. On the way back to the hotel to have breakfast, visit Bindabasini Temple en-route. After breakfast, take a short drive to World Peace Stupa and visit Davis fall and back to the hotel. Evening: free time for self-explore around Phewa Lake Overnight at the hotel, all meals are included.
From Pokhara, we will drive towards the Lumbini via Tansen. We can drive for several hours through the hilly road to reach the Lumbini - the birthplace of the Lord Buddha. Lumbini is the Buddhist pilgrimage site. According to Buddhist traditions, Queen Mahamayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautam in 563 B.C who became Buddha after the enlightenment. The night will be near Lumbini at one of the local hotels or lodges. All meals are included.
Today we will wake up early in the morning and after having breakfast we will begin our visit to the Lumbini. We can visit the important archeological places of the Lumbini where we can enjoy the great view of the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha. Besides, we can also visit the museum which will enable us to know more about Buddhism and other several things related to Lord Buddha and his ancient history. Similarly, we can visit different places in the Lumbini in our leisure time. Overnight at the hotel in Lumbini. All meals are included.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Chitwan, the distance from Lumbini to Chitwan is about 155 Kilometers and the total drive takes about four to five hours. Sightseeing tour in Chitwan (visit Tharu village, Elephant stable, visitor center & sunset viewpoint) Cultural program (Tharu stick dance) Overnight at the hotel/resort in Sauraha Chitwan, all meals included
A full day activity in Chitwan National Park Jeep Safari (2-3 hours, there are 8 people in one Jeep Ride) Canoe ride and sightseeing around Overnight at the hotel/resort in Sauraha Chitwan, all meals are included.
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu, the total distance of the drive to Nagarkot is about 180 Kilometers via Kathmandu and it takes about five to six hours. Transfer to Nagarkot Sunset view from Nagarkot Overnight at the hotel in Nagarkot, all meals are included.
Sunrise view from Nagarkot [If weather permits] Full day sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur durbar square and Patan Durbar Squares Bhaktapur Durbar Square: BDS is one of the major tourist attractions of Kathmandu valley. It served as the Capital of Nepal during the Mall kingdom until 1769 AD. The courtyards, temples, palace buildings, statues, and monuments inside the square were constructed in different eras by Newari artists. Some of the major monuments and temples inside the Bhaktapur Durbar Square are the Golden Gate., 55- Window palace Big Bell, Dog barking Bell, Siddhilaxmi Temple, Taleju Bhawani Temple, Statue of King Bhupendra Mall, National art Gallery and Vatshala Temple and etc. In the Newari dialect, the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is known as “Layaku.” Patan Durbar Square: PDS is the main attraction of the Lalitpur district. Enlisted in the UNESCO world heritage site, this courtyard has earned a distinct place for works in the field of arts and architecture that reflect on each temple, monument, and palace building that were mostly built during the Malla period between the 16th, 17th, and 18th century. The square offers myriad opportunities for visitors willing to study and research the artistic and architectural masterpieces, history, and culture of Lalitpur. Foreign visitors are required to buy tickets to enter the Durbar Square. Learn more about Bhaktapur and Patan things to do. Drive to the hotel and stay overnight in Kathmandu. All meals are included.
Today's program is flexible and instead of the Chandragiri hill trip, you may choose any other trips around Kathmandu valley like hiking, pilgrimage trip to Dakshinkali, Chovar, Budalilakanta, and etc. However, it is requested to choose one program for the whole group. You will drive to Chandragiri hills by CABLE CAR – Enjoy the scenic view of Kathmandu valley and mountains. Spend some time in the hills and back to Hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. All meals are included. Cultural Dinner at one of the Nepalese authentic restaurants
This day, we provide you breakfast and let you have a free day in Kathmandu. You can relax; go for a massage, shopping, and etc. Our staff will help you with any kind of activity on request, please feel free to ask. Lunch and Dinner are on your own. We let you choose your own dishes on your own expenses. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Breakfast is included.
Finally, the tour ends with full of Nepal’s great memories. Depending on your departure flight time, we will transfer you to the airport for your final flight back home. Breakfast at the hotel is included Free time until departure Goodbye, Pheri Bhetaula! :)
Private vehicle & English-speaking guide throughout · Kathmandu
Places covered
Destinations on this trip
The places this journey moves through, in the order they shape the experience.
Kathmandu
Bhaktapur & Patan
Bandipur
Pokhara
Lumbini & Chitwan
Nagarkot
Trip essentials
What your journey covers
A clear split between what we arrange and what you budget yourself.
- Single supplement, if necessary
- International or Domestic tickets and airport taxes
- Nepal entry visa (US$30 for 15 Days, US$ 50 for 30 Days)
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, meals starters, desserts, etc
- Personal expenses, Telephone calls, laundry, tips and etc
- Travel, Medical insurance, and first aid kit
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What travellers say
Rated 5 across 1 traveller review.
After emailing a bunch of agencies and reading endless reviews, I decided to go with Anup and his team at Himalayan Windows based on the excellent reviews. Anup replied incredibly quickly to all emails and answered my many questions succinctly. His price was also very reasonable too. I ended up booking a 10 day private tour for 2 people with him opted to exclude hotels and food. He did provide a list of recommended hotels, which was helpful. Our guide in Kathmandu was Anish and guide for the remaining 8 days was Dilip. Our driver was Sakil. Both of our guides were wonderful and shared so much information about the country- the history, religion, sights, and general life. Sometimes you get a tour guide who is clearly watching the clock and wants to finish each day as quickly as possible, the earlier the better. This was never the case for our guides. They really take pride in being a great guide. They answered all the questions we asked and even took the initiative to take us to other interesting places not on the itinerary. I especially appreciated that despite the difficult times in Nepal recently, they were both very positive and their love for their country was very apparent. On top of that, we were so well-taken care of, especially by Dilip, with whom we spent a majority of our trip. He really paid attention to what we said and went out of his way to make sure that all of our needs were met, sometimes even before we realized what we needed! When I mentioned wanting to buy a snack, he walked us to multiple shops until we found some. Even at the end of the day, when I knew he had to be tired, he was still full of energy and insisted on helping us find places to eat dinner. Some nights, I had to forcibly send him home to rest! Our drive Sakil was a really good driver and incredibly patient. The communication between guide and driver was always seamless and we never had to wait for pickup between sights. Nepal is spread out and there were some really long rides. Dilip carefully scouted out restaurants for lunch each time, even in remote towns, making sure they were clean and checking the menu before bringing us inside. Before we used the restroom, he insisted on checking it first and even cleaned some of them before sending us in. The roads in Nepal were heavily damaged by recent weather events. One night, we were stuck on the side of a mountain for 20 hours overnight. Dilip walked an hour just to find us warm food to eat. He also found us a bathroom to use at a small hotel, even though I told him I was fine using the “sky toilet” outside behind the rocks as other ladies were doing. Neither guide nor driver were able to sleep that night as the car was asked to move every 30-60 minutes. Despite that, they were so patient and cheerful. It is obviously not ideal to be stranded on a roadside overnight but we couldn’t have picked a better team to do this with. We felt safe and well-cared for. My only small issue with the tour is the use of an electric car, which I did mention to Anup at the end of the tour. In some of the towns, it was hard to find a charging station and I was worried that we would get stranded somewhere. I am grateful we had our driver Sakil, who always eventually found a charging station, but I felt badly that he had to spend extra time doing this instead of resting. Nepal is a beautiful country- especially the landscape and the temples. The people are incredibly kind too. The long bumpy rides were rough but I expected it and it was part of the adventure. The food is also incredibly inexpensive ($11 for 4 people!!!) and very fresh. The hotels were much nicer than I expected, better than many I’ve stayed at in the US. I wouldn’t recommend a self-driven tour though, especially across the country, as the roads are tough and not well-labeled. I am so glad that I ended up choosing this company and HIGHLY recommend them. The guides were among the best I’ve had on my many trips around the world. Source of Review: Google (HimalayanWindows Tours
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