The complete four-region Nepal journey
Nepal in Depth: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan & Lumbini
For travellers with more time — a thorough journey through all four of Shakurma's core regions, including the Buddhist heritage of Lumbini.
AI-generated illustrationWho this suits
Travellers with under two weeks who want to properly cover Nepal's four core regions rather than rush through them, including Lumbini's Buddhist heritage sites.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
Private airport pickup and transfer; relaxed first evening.
Overnight: Kathmandu - 2
Day 2: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath & Boudhanath
A full heritage and sacred-sites day with a Newari lunch.
Overnight: Kathmandu - 3
Day 3: Pashupatinath & Patan, then Nagarkot
Morning at Pashupatinath and Patan Durbar Square, afternoon transfer up to Nagarkot for mountain views.
Overnight: Nagarkot - 4
Day 4: Nagarkot sunrise, then fly to Pokhara
An early Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot, then transfer to Kathmandu airport for a short flight to Pokhara.
Overnight: Pokhara - 5
Day 5: Sarangkot sunrise & lakeside Pokhara
Sarangkot at dawn, then Phewa Lake, Tal Barahi Temple and the World Peace Pagoda.
Overnight: Pokhara - 6
Day 6: Short Annapurna foothill walk
An optional day walk to Australian Camp or Dhampus for close mountain views without a multi-day trek commitment.
Overnight: Pokhara - 7
Day 7: Free day / adventure activities
Choose from paragliding, boating, a cooking experience, or simply resting lakeside.
Overnight: Pokhara - 8
Day 8: Drive to Chitwan
Scenic drive to Chitwan with an afternoon orientation walk.
Overnight: Chitwan - 9
Day 9: Chitwan National Park
Jeep safari, canoe excursion and a Tharu cultural evening.
Overnight: Chitwan - 10
Day 10: Drive to Lumbini
Morning birdwatching, then transfer to Lumbini, arriving in time for an introductory visit to the Sacred Garden.
Overnight: Lumbini - 11
Day 11: Lumbini in depth
A full day covering Maya Devi Temple, the Ashoka Pillar, the Monastic Zone and the World Peace Pagoda, at an unhurried, respectful pace.
Overnight: Lumbini - 12
Day 12: Return to Kathmandu
Domestic flight from Bhairahawa back to Kathmandu, with a free afternoon for last-minute exploring or shopping in Thamel.
Overnight: Kathmandu - 13
Day 13: Departure
Private transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Overnight: —
Typically included
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- Private transfers between all destinations
- One domestic flight (Bhairahawa–Kathmandu)
- English-speaking guide throughout
- Entrance fees for included sightseeing
- Chitwan National Park activities as listed
- Daily breakfast; additional meals as noted at booking
Typically excluded
- International flights
- Nepal visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Meals not specified as included
Optional upgrades
- Boutique/luxury accommodation upgrade
- Additional trekking days from Pokhara
- Private meditation session in Lumbini
Important notes
- Flight schedules between Kathmandu and Pokhara/Bhairahawa are occasionally affected by weather; we build reasonable buffer time where possible.
- Exact accommodation properties are confirmed at booking stage based on availability, your preferences and room category.
- This itinerary is a starting point — every detail can be adjusted to your dates, pace and interests.
Travelling responsibly
- We favour locally owned and registered accommodation and transport partners wherever standards allow.
- Wildlife activities follow national park rules and avoid animal performance-based experiences.
Experiences on this journey
AI-generated illustrationCulture & Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage squares, living temple culture and Newari, Tharu and hill communities across Nepal.
AI-generated illustrationWildlife
Ethical jeep safari, canoe trips and guided walks in Chitwan National Park, with genuine conservation framing.
AI-generated illustrationSpiritual Journeys
Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage sites across Nepal, visited with genuine respect and cultural context.
Regions covered
Kathmandu
Nepal's capital is usually where a journey begins and ends — a dense, living valley of temples, courtyards and markets that rewards slowing down for at least two or three days.
Explore Kathmandu
Pokhara
Our home base. A lakeside city facing the Annapurna range, and Nepal's most versatile hub for trekking, adventure sports, wellness and simply slowing down.
Explore Pokhara
Chitwan
A UNESCO World Heritage lowland national park — one of the best places in Asia to see one-horned rhinos, and, with patience, a wide range of birdlife and other wildlife.
Explore Chitwan
Lumbini
A UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage site and the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) — a place of quiet significance rather than a conventional sightseeing stop.
Explore Lumbini
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