- Airport pick-up and drop by private transport
- Transportation by private vehicle during the tour
- Accommodation on Twin Sharing room basis
- Full Board Basis in Chitwan with To and From Transport (2N3D)
- 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
Explore Nepal Heritage and Wildlife Tour: 7 Day Nepal Heritage and Wildlife Tour. Learn about the best in Nepal: It includes the country's beautiful culture, soft adventure, stunning views, and wildlife.
Starting on your meticulously curated journey in the Kathmandu Valley, the next seven places you visit are the seven major UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), and Changunarayan Temple. To explore and discover all the world's great places, Nepal is an essential travel destination that is suitable for adventure.
It features natural, historical, and biodiversity attractions. Every monument reflects the amazing history and artistry of Nepal, the beautiful Newari architecture, the rich traditions, and centuries-old spiritual heritage. Follow your adventure for a 3-4 hour white water rafting experience on the Trishuli River, one of Nepal’s top 5 most visited rafting sites! Go rafting in rapids set in beautiful hills, verdant forests, and traditional riverside villages before heading to Chitwan National Park (You may skip this adventure if you are not interested).
Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most popular wildlife spots in Nepal and is the nursery of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros, elusive Royal Bengal tiger, wild elephants, gharial crocodiles, and over 500 birds. You can enjoy a jeep safari, a canoe ride, a guided nature walk, bird watching, and a true Tharu cultural performance in the jungle!
End the trip with a cozy trip to Nagarkot, one of the best hillside stops in Nepal, famous for its magnificent Himalayan sunrise and vast views of the mountains. Combining UNESCO World Heritage sightseeing, epic river rafting, on-the-ground wildlife safaris & breathtaking Himalayan views, this 'Nepal Heritage and Wildlife Tour' is a one-week itinerary best for travelers with an eye for Nepal's most iconic natural and cultural experiences, all in one unforgettable journey.
Trip highlights
What makes this journey
- 01
Visit all 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley, including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan, Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Changunarayan.
- 02
Participate in a thrilling 3–4-hour white-water rafting excursion along the scenic Trishuli River, Nepal’s most popular rafting destination.
- 03
Spend an exciting wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park, home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros, Royal Bengal tiger, gharials, and over 500 bird species.
- 04
Go on a jeep safari, canoe ride, guided nature walk, bird watching, and an authentic Tharu cultural performance.
- 05
Witness the stunning Himalayan sunrise and panoramic views of snow-capped peaks from Nagarkot at dawn on a clear day.
- 06
Take a 7-day trip through Nepal's perfect blend of culture, adventure, nature, and wildlife in one unforgettable journey.
Day by day
7 days · 1 region
Walk the route one day at a time — meals, overnight stays, and the details that shape each stage.
You will be thrilled watching panoramic flying into Kathmandu with the views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks sprawling down; you will already get excited to explore the country. Our representative from HimalayanWindows will meet you at the airport terminal and transfer to your reserved hotel.
- Overnight
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- Altitude
- 1,310m
Our guide comes to your hotel to pick you up with transportation. As soon as you take your breakfast, you a Day Sightseeing begins, you will be visiting four major landmarks in Kathmandu including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Our Guide will give you a perfect idea which place would be the best to initiate. Basically, the trip begins with a tour to Swoyambhunath also known as the Monkey Temple – a 2500 years old landmark; it is said to be, the Radiant Lotus of the Valley-Mythology, established when the water was drained by Manjushree, the God of the Wisdom. This Temple is a famous pilgrimage site for Buddhists, is located on a beautiful hill inside Kathmandu valley. It is situated on top of the hill that could be observed from almost every part of the Kathmandu Valley. The tourists call this Stupa as ‘Monkey Temple’ as there are many monkey monkeys living around the Places. After the Sightseeing around Monkey Temple, we drive to another landmark, Boudhanath Stupa. This Stupa has been renovated after the Earthquake 2015 as this was also impacted. The Boudhanath Stupa is the world’s biggest Stupa and represents Tibetan Buddhists Culture in Nepal. Antique shops around this stupa where you can buy things of your preferences concerning Tibetan Culture and Lifestyles. After a visit to Boudhanath, you will be transferred to the Pashupatinath Temple, which is located at the bank of Bagmati River. It is a sacred Temple for Hindus as many people from different parts of the world visit this temple every year and during the Shiva Ratri, hundreds of thousands of devotees and Sadhus come to attend. The last site of this day is Kathmandu Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient Royal residential quarter, Mahadev Parvati Temple, the temple house of Kumari (Living Goddess) around this Durbar Square. Walk around the local bazaar and back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Distance
- 12 km
- Altitude
- 1,310m
Early in the Morning, drive to Charaundi. Enjoy the most amazing natural vistas of Himalayan beauty. After you reach the destination, you set out for a river rafting trip. You will be dressed in order to be comfortable for rafting, and our raft guide will brief about safety way to raft in Trishuli River. You will be rafting for about 3 hours and then drive to Chitwan to experience Wildlife activities.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Resort
- Distance
- 165 km
- Altitude
- 100m
Note3 hrs rafting, bring rafting gears
After the morning breakfast, canoe ride on the Rapti River (a good opportunity to see birds and two rare species of Crocodiles like Marsh Mugger and Fish-eating Gharial), jungle walk, and visit Elephant Bathing Center. In the afternoon, after Lunch, Elephant Safari (A Good opportunity to see 4 different types of deer, Rhinos, Wild Boar, monkeys, Leopard, Sloth Bear, and also encounter many other mammals that have made Chitwan their home). In the Evening, Enjoy Sun Set view from the bank of the Rapti River and a show or Cultural program. Take Dinner and Go to Sleep.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Resort
- Altitude
- 100m
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Government Elephant Breeding Center or other jungle activities before you return to Kathmandu. If you are going with a private vehicle, you will have plenty of time to explore around; if you are using Local tourist transport, you have to be ready about 9:00 AM to return to Kathmandu and drive to Nagarkot
- Meals
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Overnight
- Hotel in Nagarkot
- Distance
- 195 km
- Altitude
- 2,195m
NoteMountain Road
Early morning wake-up and see the beautiful sunrise view from Nagarkot. After breakfast, drive to Changunarayan Temple and proceed to Bhaktapur Durbar Square for sightseeing, and then drive to Patan Durbar Square. Late afternoon, drive back to the hotel. Shopping around the Thamel area in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Overnight
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- Distance
- 35 km
- Altitude
- 1,310m
This is the end of your day in Nepal; you will be transferred to the airport for your final departure to your onward destination or home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
NoteDeparture 3 hours before the flight time.
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
Trishuli
Chitwan
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square
Trip essentials
What your journey covers
A clear split between what we arrange and what you budget yourself.
- Lunch and Dinner throughout the tour Except in Chitwan
- Single supplement if required
- International or Domestic tickets and airport taxes
- Nepal entry visa (US$30 for 15 Days)
- Alcoholic beverages soft drink Telephone calls and laundry Personal expenses Tips and etc
- Travel Medical insurance and first aid kit
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Trip Information
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