10 Day All-Nepal Cultural Tour with Yoga, Hiking, and Safari

Arrival airport meet-and-greet and private transfer to Hotel Traditional and Spa with Om Holidays Tour & Trek staff.

Check-in, unpack, and freshen up after your flight.

Optional evening walk to historic Kathmandu Durbar Square to admire ancient palaces and courtyards (time permitting).

Welcome dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Traditional and Spa.

Full-day guided cultural tour visiting Kathmandu Valley's signature UNESCO World Heritage sites: Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Patan Durbar Square.

Scenic late-afternoon drive winding through pine-covered hills to the hill station of Nagarkot.

Watch a golden Himalayan sunset across the mountain ranges.

Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Nagarkot.

05:00 wake-up to witness the panoramic Himalayan sunrise followed by a warm breakfast.

Scenic 2-hour gentle downhill nature hike to the ancient hilltop shrine of Changu Narayan Temple.

2-hour guided cultural exploration of medieval Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Pottery Square.

13:00 departure for Chitwan National Park (120 km, ~5 hours driving) through scenic river valleys.

Transfer to your hotel in Chitwan, enjoy a relaxed evening walk along the banks of the Rapti River, followed by dinner and overnight rest.

Early morning tranquil canoe excursion along the Rapti River for birdwatching and crocodile spotting, returning to the hotel for breakfast.

Afternoon open-top jeep safari deep into Chitwan National Park to encounter one-horned rhinos, deer, and diverse jungle wildlife.

Guided jungle walking tour led by experienced naturalists.

18:00 traditional live Tharu stick dance and cultural program.

Return to the hotel for evening drinks, dinner, and overnight stay.

07:00 breakfast followed by a 5-hour drive (150 km) through the southern plains to Lumbini, the sacred birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha.

Check in to Little Buddha Hotel and take time to rest.

Guided pilgrimage visit to the sacred Maya Devi Temple, the Marker Stone, and the sacred Nativity Pond.

Tour surrounding international Buddhist monasteries and peace stupas.

Attend the serene evening candle-lighting ceremony around Maya Devi Temple for silent meditation, followed by dinner and overnight rest.

Breakfast followed by a scenic 7 to 8-hour highway journey (150 km) ascending through the mid-western hills.

En-route stop in the historic hill town of Palpa (Tansen), famous for its royal Newari architecture, handwoven Dhaka fabric, and rich monarchical history.

Authentic local lunch in Palpa before continuing the drive toward the Pokhara Valley.

Check in to your hotel in Pokhara, rest, and enjoy dinner followed by a self-guided evening stroll along vibrant Phewa Lakeside.

05:00 early drive to Sarangkot ridge for sweeping sunrise views over the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) peaks.

2-hour nature hike around the ridge, followed by a scenic drive to the eco-cultural village of Astam.

Sightseeing across Devi’s Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev / Siddheshwar Cave, and the perched World Peace Pagoda.

1-hour relaxing wooden boat ride on Phewa Lake.

Free evening walk along the lakeside, savoring an authentic local Thakali meal for dinner before returning to your hotel.

09:00 breakfast followed by a short scenic mountain drive to the preserved hilltop town of Bandipur.

Leisurely walking tour along pedestrian-only cobblestone lanes admiring traditional 18th-century Newari townhouses and temples.

Savor authentic local Newari delicacies while soaking in sweeping Himalayan panoramas and colorful valley sunsets.

Dinner and overnight stay in Bandipur.

05:00 wake-up to catch the golden Himalayan sunrise over the peaks, followed by an 08:00 departure with a breakfast stop in Kurintar.

Continue the drive back into the Kathmandu Valley and check in to Hotel Traditional and Spa.

17:00 rejuvenating 1-hour Ayurvedic herbal oil massage to relieve travel fatigue.

Evening farewell dinner accompanied by a live Nepali folk cultural music and dance program, followed by overnight stay.

07:00 – 08:00 revitalizing morning yoga and mindful breathwork session to wrap up your journey.

Wholesome breakfast served at the hotel followed by packing and check-out.

Scheduled transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward international flight or holiday extension.