Nepal Discovery: Lumbini, Pokhara & Chitwan

Your trip begins with a pick-up from Gorakhpur followed by a scenic drive across rolling green countryside into Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. Upon arrival at your hotel, receive a welcome drink and check in after 1:00 PM. Take the evening to unwind and enjoy the peaceful spiritual ambience of the town. Dinner is included tonight, and you stay overnight in Lumbini.

After breakfast, head out to discover the spiritual landmarks of Lumbini. You can explore the sites by tuk-tuk, beginning at the World Peace Pagoda, a grand white stupa hung with prayer flags. Continue to the sacred Maya Devi Temple, marking the exact birthplace of Buddha, where you will see the Bodhi tree and ancient ruins. Return to your hotel in Lumbini for dinner and an overnight stay.

Enjoy breakfast before departing Lumbini for Pokhara, known as the gateway to the Annapurna Range. The journey winds alongside rushing rivers with views of distant Himalayan mountains. Arrive at your hotel in Pokhara and check in with a welcome drink. Spend the remainder of the day at your own pace walking near Phewa Lake or sampling food at local lakeside restaurants. Dinner and overnight stay in Pokhara.

Have breakfast, then begin a full day of sightseeing across Pokhara. Visit Bindabasini Temple atop a small hill for city panoramas. Next, take a boat across Phewa Lake to reach the island shrine of Tal Barahi Temple. Continue to Devi's Fall to watch water rush into an underground cavern, observe the chasm carved by the Seti River Gorge, and venture into Mahendra Cave. Return to your Pokhara hotel for dinner and rest.

After breakfast, depart Pokhara on the road towards Kathmandu. Stop on the way at the wish-fulfilling Manakamana Temple, taking an optional cable car ride above the Trishuli River to reach the shrine. After performing rituals or taking in the mountain views, resume your journey to Kathmandu. Receive a welcome soft drink on hotel arrival, with the evening free to rest or stroll. Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Start the day with breakfast before embarking on a cultural tour of the Kathmandu Valley. Visit the revered Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Move on to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the world's largest stupas, adorned with the eyes of Buddha. Head to Budhanilkantha to view the large sleeping Vishnu carved from black basalt. Finish at Swayambhunath Stupa, the Monkey Temple, before dinner and an overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Eat breakfast and journey south into the subtropical lowlands towards Chitwan National Park. The route winds through rolling hills, rural hamlets and green countryside. On arrival in Chitwan, receive a welcome drink and check in to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon and evening is free for you to relax or explore the nearby neighbourhood. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and spend the night in Chitwan.

Begin early with a jungle safari inside Chitwan National Park, searching for one-horned rhinoceroses and local birds. Following breakfast, visit the Elephant Breeding Center to watch calves interact with mother elephants. Return to your hotel, complete check-out by 11:00 AM, and begin the drive back to Gorakhpur. Arrive in Gorakhpur in the evening around 8:00 PM, where your holiday concludes.