11 Days Nepal Cultural Heritage Tour
Trip Facts
Overview
11 Days Nepal Cultural Heritage Tour - Overview
This journey traces Nepal’s history from the Newar kingdoms of the Kathmandu Valley to the hilltop fortress of Gorkha, where King Prithvi Narayan Shah began unifying Nepal in the 18th century. It continues through the trading towns of Bandipur and Tansen, relaxes in Pokhara, and ends at Lumbini, birthplace of the Buddha.
Highlights
- Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Changunarayan.
- Gorkha Durbar palace-fortress with Himalayan views.
- Car-free Newar town of Bandipur.
- Tansen’s Rani Mahal and dhaka weaving workshops.
- Lumbini’s Maya Devi Temple and monastic zone.
Itinerary
Our representative welcomes you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfers you to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
- Altitude: 1400
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: -
Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square with the Patan Museum.
- Altitude: 1400
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Medieval Bhaktapur, the ancient Changunarayan temple and sunset at Boudhanath. Evening Aarati at Pashupatinath (optional).
- Altitude: 1541
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
5-hour drive to Gorkha. Afternoon hike up to Gorkha Durbar, the birthplace of Prithvi Narayan Shah, with views of Manaslu and Himalchuli.
- Altitude: 1135
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Short drive to Bandipur. Explore the old bazaar, Khadga Devi temple and sunset from Tundikhel.
- Altitude: 1030
- Accommodation: Heritage Guesthouse
- Meals: Breakfast
Morning Thani Mai sunrise hike in Bandipur, then a 2–3 hour drive to Pokhara. Evening at Lakeside.
- Altitude: 822
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Sunrise over the Annapurnas from Sarangkot, then the World Peace Pagoda, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, the Mountain Museum and a boat ride to Tal Barahi temple on Phewa Lake.
- Altitude: 1600
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Scenic 5-hour drive along the Siddhartha Highway to Tansen. Walk the old Newar bazaar, Amar Narayan temple and a dhaka-weaving workshop.
- Altitude: 1372
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Visit Rani Mahal, the “Taj Mahal of Nepal”, on the Kali Gandaki, then drive to Lumbini (3 hours).
- Altitude: 100
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Puskarini pond and the monastic zone, then an evening flight from Bhairahawa to Kathmandu.
- Altitude: 1400
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight.
- Altitude: 1400
- Accommodation: -
- Meals: Breakfast
Our Costs
Cost Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in a private vehicle.
- Hotel accommodation on twin/double sharing with daily breakfast.
- Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing per itinerary.
- Licensed English-speaking guide for sightseeing (Hindi on request).
- Entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary.
- All government taxes and service charges.
- Bhairahawa–Kathmandu flight.
Cost Excludes
- International airfare and Nepal visa fee.
- Lunch and dinner unless mentioned.
- Travel insurance.
- Optional activities and personal expenses.
- Tips for guide and driver.
FAQ's
Yes, it is designed around Nepal’s history, architecture and living culture.
Most transfer days have 2–5 hours of driving on scenic roads, with stops.
Yes, Chitwan fits between Pokhara and Lumbini with two extra days.