7 Nights / 8 Days Nepal Itinerary (Pokhara – Kathmandu – Chitwan – Janakpur – Lumbini)

Day 1: Gorakhpur → Pokhara

  • Drive from Gorakhpur to Pokhara (7–8 hrs).
  • Evening: Phewa Lake boating, Tal Barahi Temple, Lakeside walk.
  • Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 2: Pokhara Sightseeing

  • Early morning: Sarangkot Sunrise.
  • Bindhyabasini Temple
  • Mahendra Cave & Gupteshwar Cave
  • Davis Falls, Seti River Gorge
  • International Mountain Museum
  • World Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa)
  • Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 3: Pokhara → Kathmandu

  • Drive to Kathmandu (6–7 hrs).
  • Evening: leisure at Thamel Market.
  • Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 4: Kathmandu Sightseeing

  • Pashupatinath Temple
  • Boudhanath Stupa
  • Budhanilkantha Temple (Sleeping Vishnu)
  • Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) or Durbar Square
  • Chandragiri Hills (cable car & Himalayan views)
  • Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 5: Kathmandu → Chitwan

  • Morning drive to Chitwan (5–6 hrs).
  • Evening: Tharu village walk & cultural dance.
  • Overnight in Chitwan.

Day 6: Chitwan Safari → Janakpur

  • Morning: Chitwan National Park safari / canoe ride / birdwatching.
  • After lunch, drive to Janakpur (6–7 hrs).
  • Evening visit to Janaki Temple.
  • Overnight in Janakpur.

Day 7: Janakpur → Lumbini

  • Drive to Lumbini (6–7 hrs).
  • Visit Maya Devi Temple, Ashokan Pillar, Monastic zone.
  • Evening meditation / peaceful walk.
  • Overnight in Lumbini.

Day 8: Lumbini → Gorakhpur

  • Morning local sightseeing (if missed).
  • Drive back to Gorakhpur (4–5 hrs).

👉 This gives you a complete Nepal experience:

  • Pokhara (2N) – nature, lakes, mountains
  • Kathmandu (2N) – temples, culture, city highlights
  • Chitwan (1N) – wildlife & jungle safari
  • Janakpur (1N) – Ram–Sita heritage
  • Lumbini (1N) – birthplace of Buddha