Nepal 6 Day Itinerary

Title: Six-Day Itinerary for Exploring Nepal

Day 1: Kathmandu (Arrival & City Tour)

  • Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Check visa requirements: iVisa or official Nepal Immigration website
  • Transfer to hotel for freshening up and breakfast (included).
  • Morning city tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple.
  • Afternoon visit to Patan Durbar Square and Thamel, the tourist hub for shopping and dining.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2: Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Nagarkot

  • Early morning departure for Nagarkot (32 km / ~1 hour drive).
  • En route visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site) to explore the medieval city and its unique architectural style.
  • Lunch in Bhaktapur.
  • Afternoon arrival at Nagarkot, check-in at hotel, and rest.
  • Sunset view of Himalayan ranges from Nagarkot Tower.
  • Dinner at the hotel.

Day 3: Nagarkot - Chitwan National Park

  • Early morning sunrise view of the Himalayas.
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Check out and depart for Chitwan National Park (150 km / ~4 hours drive).
  • Afternoon jeep safari or elephant back safari in the national park to spot wildlife like rhinos, deer, and maybe even a Bengal tiger!
  • Evening Tharu cultural program.
  • Dinner at the resort.

Day 4: Chitwan National Park

  • Morning canoe ride on Rapti River for bird watching and crocodile spotting.
  • Breakfast at the resort.
  • Afternoon visit to Elephant Breeding Centre or the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Center.
  • Free time for leisure activities like swimming, spa treatments, or village exploration.
  • Dinner at the resort.

Day 5: Chitwan National Park - Pokhara

  • Check out and depart for Pokhara (165 km / ~4 hours drive).
  • Afternoon boat ride on Phewa Lake to visit Talbarahi Temple and enjoy the panoramic view of Annapurna Range.
  • Evening stroll around Lakeside for shopping, dining, or relaxing at one of the many rooftop cafes.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 6: Pokhara - Kathmandu (Departure)

  • Morning excursion to Sarangkot for sunrise and paragliding (optional).
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Check out and transfer to Pokhara Airport for a flight or road journey back to Kathmandu (25 minutes flight / 6 hours drive) depending on your schedule.
  • Last-minute shopping in Thamel or souvenir buying before heading to the airport.
  • Farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant, followed by departure.