5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Nepal

  1. Day 1: Kathmandu Durbar Square
    6km, 20 minutes from Tribhuvan International Airport

    Explore the heavily decorated Palace Complex with hand-carved wooden peacock windows and ancient temples such as Kumari Ghar and Taleju Temple at the heart of the old town, listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  2. Day 2: Boudhanath Stupa
    8.5km, 25 minutes from Kathmandu Durbar Square

    Around the beautiful Stupa, over 50 monasteries and handicraft shops offer a glimpse into the Traditional Tibetan Culture. Enjoy the panoramic rooftop cafes while listening to the monks chanting the Mantra.

  3. Day 3: Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    13 km, 45 minutes from Boudhanath Stupa

    Dive into the medieval period with the unique Lion Gate, Nyatapola Temple, pottery market, and traditional courtyard homes. Witness a living museum with rare architecture and temples that survived earthquakes.

  4. Day 4: Pokhara
    200km, 6 hours' drive from Bhaktapur Durbar Square

    Enjoy early morning sunrise with panoramic Annapurna and Dhaulagiri vistas from Sarangkot Hill. Explore Phewa Lake and Tal Barahi Temple, World Peace Pagoda, and Tibetan Refugee Camp offering handicraft and cultural program showcases.

  5. Day 5: Chitwan National Park
    80km, 2.5 hours' drive from Pokhara

    Take a scenic drive to the subtropical jungle home of the Bengal Tiger, One-horned Rhino, and elephants bath in Rapti River. Enjoy jungle activities such as Elephant Safari, Tharu Cultural performance, and bird watching.

Time & Cost Estimates

  • Kathmandu Durbar Square (2 Hours, NPR 1500)
  • Boudhanath Stupa (1-2 hours, NPR 400)
  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square (3-4 hours, NPR 1500)
  • Pokhara (2 Days, NPR 8000 for sightseeing & accommodation)
  • Chitwan National Park (2 Days, NPR 13000 for Jungle activities & accommodation)
  • Total Estimated Costs NPR 20000 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, combine your trip with Sarangkot sunrise trek, Paragliding, or Rafting. If you have less time, you can skip Bhaktapur and opt for Nagarkot sunrise viewpoint and Changunarayan Temple instead. Don't forget to bargain while shopping at marketplaces and respect the culture and customs.

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