Best Escape package details
Is this the right starting point?
Why consider it
A wider Nepal circuit for travelers who want heritage, wildlife, scenery and pilgrimage sites.
Main trade-off
Four regions provide breadth, but the eleven-day circuit includes substantial transfers and must resist adding too many extra stops.
Compare before deciding
Compare Himalayan Sunrise Tour for a different scenic circuit, or a ten-day itinerary for a narrower route.
Destination introduction
Discover Wildlife lowlands.
This cross-country journey moves from Kathmandu’s heritage and Pokhara’s mountain views to Chitwan’s subtropical landscapes and the contemplative setting of Lumbini. The changing regions show how much cultural and natural variety Nepal holds beyond the high Himalaya.
Day-by-day itinerary.
Use this complete 11 days route as the planning basis for the kathmandu, pokhara, chitwan and lumbini tour. Daily travel, walking time, altitude, accommodation and listed meals are shown below; the final operating itinerary and inclusions are confirmed in your written quotation.
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Day 1
Arrival
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport → Transfer to Nagarkot
- Elevation
- 2,175 m
- Travel / walking
- 1.5 hours
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Dinner
Day 1 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour is reserved for arrival, settling in and reviewing the confirmed plan with the local team.
Places on this day
Nagarkot
Nagarkot sits on the eastern rim of Kathmandu Valley and is best known for its wide mountain outlook in favourable weather. The hill setting also offers cool air, rural walks and a restful break from the capital. Within Day 1 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
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Day 2
Tour
Nagarkot → Changu Narayan temple → Bhaktapur Durbar Square → Chandragiri Hill
- Elevation
- 2,551 m
- Travel / walking
- 4–5 hours
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Breakfast
For Day 2 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, visits ending around Chandragiri Hill will be sequenced around opening hours, traffic and respectful local access.
Places on this day
Nagarkot
Nagarkot sits on the eastern rim of Kathmandu Valley and is best known for its wide mountain outlook in favourable weather. The hill setting also offers cool air, rural walks and a restful break from the capital. Within Day 2 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Changu Narayan Temple
Changu Narayan occupies a quiet ridge above the Kathmandu Valley and is valued for its historic temple complex and carved stone art. The hilltop setting adds rural scenery to the cultural visit. Within Day 2 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Chandragiri Hill
Chandragiri Hill looks back across Kathmandu Valley and toward the Himalayan horizon in clear weather. Forest, open viewpoints and the hilltop temple make it a scenic pause close to the capital. Within Day 2 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
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Day 3
Drive
Chandragiri Hill → Prithvi Highway → Pokhara Lakeside
- Elevation
- 940 m
- Travel / walking
- 6–7 hours
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Breakfast
For Day 3 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, treat the 6–7 hours estimate by road to Pokhara Lakeside as guidance because traffic, weather and road conditions can change.
Places on this day
Chandragiri Hill
Chandragiri Hill looks back across Kathmandu Valley and toward the Himalayan horizon in clear weather. Forest, open viewpoints and the hilltop temple make it a scenic pause close to the capital. Within Day 3 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Pokhara
Pokhara combines lakeside calm with a dramatic position beneath the Annapurna range. Its waterfront, surrounding hills and easy access to the mountains make it both a destination and a natural gateway to trekking. Within Day 3 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
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Day 4
Tour
Sarangkot → Bindhyabasini → Shiva Statue → Devi’s Fall & Cave → Barahi Temple
- Elevation
- —
- Travel / walking
- 6–7 hours
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Breakfast
For Day 4 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, visits ending around Barahi Temple will be sequenced around opening hours, traffic and respectful local access.
Places on this day
Sarangkot
Sarangkot rises above Pokhara and is widely visited for dawn light across the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The ridge also looks down over Phewa Lake and the broad Pokhara Valley. Within Day 4 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Devi’s Fall
Devi’s Fall channels water from the Phewa Lake system into a deep, narrow gorge. The force and unusual underground course of the water make it one of Pokhara’s distinctive natural stops. Within Day 4 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Barahi Temple
Barahi Temple adds a living place of worship to the journey. A respectful visit creates time to notice the setting, local devotion and details that can be missed on a hurried stop. Within Day 4 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
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Day 5
Drive
Pokhara Lakeside → Prithvi Highway → Mugling Bazaar → Chitwan National Park
- Elevation
- 850 m
- Travel / walking
- 5–6 hours
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For Day 5 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, treat the 5–6 hours estimate by road to Chitwan National Park as guidance because traffic, weather and road conditions can change.
Places on this day
Pokhara
Pokhara combines lakeside calm with a dramatic position beneath the Annapurna range. Its waterfront, surrounding hills and easy access to the mountains make it both a destination and a natural gateway to trekking. Within Day 5 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Mugling Bazaar
Mugling Bazaar adds a lived-in community to the itinerary, with local paths, homes and daily activity giving context to the surrounding scenery. It is a chance to experience the route as more than a sequence of viewpoints. Within Day 5 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan’s river plains, grasslands and sal forest introduce travellers to Nepal’s subtropical lowlands. Guided activities reveal a landscape shaped by wildlife, waterways and nearby Tharu communities. Within Day 5 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
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Day 6
Tour
Jungle Safari → Elephant Breeding Center → Tharu Village Tour
- Elevation
- —
- Travel / walking
- 5–6 hours
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For Day 6 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, visits ending around Tharu Village Tour will be sequenced around opening hours, traffic and respectful local access.
Places on this day
Elephant Breeding Center
Elephant Breeding Center is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. Within Day 6 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
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Day 7
Drive
Chitwan National Park → Prithvi Highway → Lumbini Buddha Birth Place & Rest
- Elevation
- 150 m
- Travel / walking
- 4–5 hours
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For Day 7 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, treat the 4–5 hours estimate by road to Lumbini Buddha Birth Place & Rest as guidance because traffic, weather and road conditions can change.
Places on this day
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan’s river plains, grasslands and sal forest introduce travellers to Nepal’s subtropical lowlands. Guided activities reveal a landscape shaped by wildlife, waterways and nearby Tharu communities. Within Day 7 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Lumbini
Lumbini is revered as the birthplace of the Buddha and has a spacious sacred garden and international monastic zone. Its quiet, contemplative atmosphere contrasts with Nepal’s busier cities and mountain trails. Within Day 7 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
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Day 8
Tour
Maya Devi Temple → Thai Temple → World Peace Stupa → Other monastic-zone sites
- Elevation
- —
- Travel / walking
- 6–7 hours
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For Day 8 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, visits ending around Other monastic-zone sites will be sequenced around opening hours, traffic and respectful local access.
Places on this day
Maya Devi Temple
The Maya Devi Temple marks the sacred heart of Lumbini’s pilgrimage landscape. Archaeological remains and the surrounding garden encourage a quiet visit focused on the site’s spiritual significance. Within Day 8 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Thai Temple
Thai Temple adds a living place of worship to the journey. A respectful visit creates time to notice the setting, local devotion and details that can be missed on a hurried stop. Within Day 8 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Peace Stupa
Pokhara’s Peace Stupa crowns a forested ridge above Phewa Lake. Its calm white form and panoramic position create a contemplative viewpoint over the city and surrounding mountains. Within Day 8 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
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Day 9
Drive
Lumbini → Siddhartha Highway → Prithvi Highway → Kathmandu Hotel
- Elevation
- 1,300 m
- Travel / walking
- 6–7 hours
- Overnight
- —
- Listed meals
- Breakfast
For Day 9 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, treat the 6–7 hours estimate by road to Kathmandu Hotel as guidance because traffic, weather and road conditions can change.
Places on this day
Lumbini
Lumbini is revered as the birthplace of the Buddha and has a spacious sacred garden and international monastic zone. Its quiet, contemplative atmosphere contrasts with Nepal’s busier cities and mountain trails. Within Day 9 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. Within Day 9 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
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Day 10
Tour
Pashupatinath → Boudhanath → Swayambhunath → Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Elevation
- —
- Travel / walking
- 5–6 hours
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
For Day 10 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, visits ending around Kathmandu Durbar Square will be sequenced around opening hours, traffic and respectful local access.
Places on this day
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath stands beside the Bagmati River as one of Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temple areas. Its courtyards, shrines and riverside rituals reveal an active spiritual landscape rather than a monument frozen in time. Within Day 10 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath’s immense white dome and watchful painted eyes anchor one of Kathmandu’s most important Buddhist neighbourhoods. Pilgrims circle the stupa among monasteries, prayer flags and the steady rhythm of daily worship. Within Day 10 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square gathers palace courtyards, carved temples and the historic heart of the old city into one walkable area. The surrounding lanes show how heritage and contemporary urban life continue side by side. Within Day 10 of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
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Day 11
Departure
Kathmandu hotel → Tribhuvan International Airport → International departure
- Elevation
- —
- Travel / walking
- —
- Overnight
- —
- Listed meals
- Breakfast
For the final day of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, the airport transfer will be aligned with the confirmed international flight time.
See the journey
Places and moments this route can bring together.
Before you book
What to confirm for Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour.
This is practical comparison guidance, not a confirmed inclusion list. Your written quotation is the final record of services, exclusions, dates and price.
Traveller suitability
- Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour is strongest for travellers drawn to Wildlife lowlands who are comfortable with a relaxed journey rather than choosing only by the headline destination.
- The 11 days structure suits a group that can protect the complete route, including arrival, transfer, recovery and weather-sensitive time shown in the itinerary.
- Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour suits patient nature travellers who value habitat, field time and responsible observation without expecting a guaranteed wildlife sighting.
Inclusions to confirm
- Ask the written Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour quotation to name the private guide, driver and any porter support instead of leaving the operating team implied.
- Confirm the hotel, lodge or homestay category and room arrangement for every overnight in the 11 days route.
- Check every domestic flight, airport transfer and road alternative individually, including how a weather-related schedule change would be handled.
- Compare the day-by-day meal fields with the final list of meals, permits, entrance fees and scheduled activities in the quotation.
Budget separately unless stated
- Unless the Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour quotation states otherwise, budget separately for international flights, Nepal visa charges and travel insurance.
- Personal purchases, laundry, drinks, tips and meals not named in the confirmed meal plan should be treated as separate spending.
- Optional upgrades, extra nights and route changes requested after confirmation are outside the indicative starting price unless added in writing.
- Optional sightseeing, spa services, special events and activities outside the confirmed Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour schedule should not be assumed to be included.
How to prepare
- Share the group’s arrival times, preferred pace, room needs and any mobility or dietary considerations before the Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour route is priced.
- Review the longest driving and sightseeing days together so the private schedule can allow realistic breaks and comfortable start times.
- Pack for changing temperatures and keep expectations flexible when weather, traffic or local access affects the planned sequence.
- Keep one clear priority for Wildlife lowlands so any necessary adjustment protects what matters most to the group.
What can change the price
- Travel dates, seasonal availability and how early the Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour services can be confirmed.
- Group size, private room configuration, single-room requests and the selected hotel or lodge comfort level.
- Domestic flight sectors, baggage arrangements, airport transfers and any road-based contingency required by the route.
- Guide coverage, entrance or activity charges, meal plan and any private experience added to the standard Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour sequence.
Planning notes for this route
Four regions provide breadth, but the eleven-day circuit includes substantial transfers and must resist adding too many extra stops.
Alliance Adventure coordinates package operation. Best Escape remains the seller and planning contact, and will confirm the final itinerary, inclusions and price in writing.