8 Nights / 9 Days Nepal Itinerary (Pokhara – Jomsom – Kathmandu – Chitwan – Janakpur)

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: Sarangkot Sunrise (Himalayan range view).
  • Bindhyabasini Temple
  • Mahendra Cave & Gupteshwar Cave
  • Davis Falls, Seti River Gorge
  • World Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa)
  • Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 3: Pokhara → Jomsom

  • Drive or short flight to Jomsom.
  • Visit Kagbeni Village, Kali Gandaki River.
  • Enjoy mountain views, explore bazaar.
  • Overnight in Jomsom.

Day 4: Jomsom → Muktinath → Pokhara

  • Morning trip to Muktinath Temple.
  • Scenic return via Mustang Valley.
  • Evening leisure at Pokhara Lakeside.
  • Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 5: Pokhara → Kathmandu

  • Morning drive (6–7 hrs) or flight to Kathmandu.
  • Evening shopping/leisure at Thamel Market.
  • Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 6: Kathmandu Sightseeing

  • Pashupatinath Temple (morning darshan).
  • Boudhanath Stupa
  • Budhanilkantha Temple (Sleeping Vishnu)
  • Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
  • Chandragiri Hills (cable car + Himalayan view).
  • Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 7: Kathmandu → Chitwan

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

Day 8: 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 9: Janakpur → Gorakhpur

  • Morning: Vivah Mandap, Ram Mandir, Dhanush Sagar.
  • Drive back to Gorakhpur via Sitamarhi border.

✅ Covers:

  • 3N Pokhara – lakes, caves, mountains
  • 1N Jomsom – Mustang valley + Muktinath darshan
  • 2N Kathmandu – temples, culture, scenic views
  • 1N Chitwan – jungle safari & Tharu culture
  • 1N Janakpur – Ram–Sita heritage