Nepal Family-Friendly Itinerary: 2 Days Kathmandu, 2 Days Pokhara, 2 Days Chitwan, and 1 Day Lumbini

1. Day 1: Kathmandu Durbar Square
   30 minutes (7.4 km) from Tribhuvan International Airport

   Admire the architecture of the former royal palace complex, temples, and statues that make up the "Palace Square."

2. Day 2: Swayambhunath Stupa
   20 minutes (5.5 km) from Kathmandu Durbar Square

   A religious site that features a golden spire topped with a conical roof, prayer flags, and monkeys.

3. Day 3: Phewa Lake and Peace Pagoda
   6 hours (201 km) from Swayambhunath Stupa

   Enjoy scenic boat rides, observe the reflection of mount Fishtail in its still waters and go on a gentle trek to the Peace Pagoda.

4. Day 4: Devi's Falls
   20 minutes (4.7 km) from Phewa Lake and Peace Pagoda

   Watch the water pour through a tunnel and drop 500 feet down with a thunderous sound and visit Gupteshwor Mahadev cave.

5. Day 5: Tharu Cultural Museum and Elephant Breeding Center
   5 hours (182 km) from Devi's Falls

   Learn more about the Tharu's customs and culture and interact with these intelligent creatures at Chitwan National Park.

6. Day 6: Chitwan Jungle Safari
   20 minutes (9.3 km) from Tharu Cultural Museum and Elephant Breeding Center

   See a diverse array of wildlife including Bengal tiger, one-horned rhinoceros, and elephant, via elephant or jeep safari.

7. Day 7: Mayadevi Temple and Ashokan Pillar
   4 hours (150 km) from Chitwan Jungle Safari

   Visit Lord Buddha's birthplace, main pilgrimage destination for Buddhists all over the world, and the ancient pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kathmandu Durbar Square (1-2 hours, NPR 1000)
• Swayambhunath Stupa (1-2 hours, NPR 200)
• Phewa Lake (2-3 hours, NPR 700) and Peace Pagoda (1-2 hours, donated-based)
• Devi's Falls (1-2 hours, NPR 60) and Gupteshwor Cave (30 minutes, NPR 100)
• Tharu Cultural Museum (1-2 hours, NPR 400) and Elephant Breeding Center (1-2 hours, NPR 600)
• Chitwan Jungle Safari (3-4 hours, NPR 3500)
• Mayadevi Temple (1-2 hours, NPR 100) and Ashokan Pillar (30 minutes, NPR 100)
Total Estimated Costs: NPR 5,160 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, or the International Mountain Museum. If you have less time, eliminate the Elephant Breeding Center, Gupteshwor cave, Ashokan pillar.