Kailash Adventure - 10 Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Pashupatinath Temple
   30 minutes (4.2 km) from Tribhuvan International Airport

   Visit Nepal's most sacred Hindu temple and watch as numerous devotees gather to honour Lord Shiva.

2. Day 2: Budhanilkantha Temple
   1 hour (14.1 km) from Pashupatinath Temple

   See the sleeping statue of Lord Vishnu, carved from a single block of black stone and submerged in a pool.

3. Day 3: Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
   25 minutes (10.6 km) from Budhanilkantha Temple

   Trek through the lush forest and spot exotic birds and animals like musk deer, leopard cats and monkeys.

4. Day 4: Boudhanath Stupa
   1 hour 30 minutes (16.8 km) from Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

   Experience the spiritual ambience of this large Buddhist stupa, one of the largest in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

5. Day 5: Nagarkot
   1 hour 15 minutes (32.8 km) from Boudhanath Stupa

   Take an early morning hike to witness the stunning sunrise over the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest on a clear day.

6. Day 6: Chitwan National Park
   5 hours (173 km) from Nagarkot

   Explore the wildlife of Nepal's tropical Terai region while enjoying activities like elephant safaris, canoe rides and bird watching.

7. Day 7: Pokhara
   3 hours 30 minutes (148 km) from Chitwan National Park

   Relax by the serene Fewa Lake and visit the holy Tal Barahi temple while enjoying gorgeous views of the Annapurna mountain range.

8. Day 8: Sarangkot
   30 minutes (11.5 km) from Pokhara

   Catch an early morning sunrise from this popular vantage point, perfect for panoramic views of Pokhara Valley and the Himalayas.

9. Day 9: Tibetan Refugee Camp
   25 minutes (8.7 km) from Sarangkot

   Learn about the Tibetan culture and witness traditional crafts like carpet weaving and artefacts like thangka paintings.

10. Day 10: Phewa Lake
    20 minutes (7.7 km) from Tibetan Refugee Camp

    Flock to Nepal's famous natural hub of breathtaking scenery, gentle boating, and tranquil bliss of Pokhara's famous lake.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Pashupatinath Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Budhanilkantha Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park (4-5 hours, NPR 200 per person)
• Boudhanath Stupa (2-3 hours, NPR 400 per person)
• Nagarkot (3-4 hours, NPR 2000 per person)
• Chitwan National Park (2-3 days, NPR 13100 per person)
• Pokhara (2-3 days, NPR 7000 per person)
• Sarangkot (2-3 hours, NPR 500 per person)
• Tibetan Refugee Camp (1-2 hours, Free)
• Phewa Lake (3-4 hours, NPR 300 per hour for boat rental)
• Total Estimated Costs: NPR 20800

Useful Tips

For more adventure, add a river rafting experience on the Trishuli river. Those with less time may want to consider skipping Chitwan National Park or decreasing their stay in Pokhara. Always check ahead for weather and transportation conditions.