Plan an unforgettable 7N/8D Nepal Road Trip via Gorakhpur covering Lumbini, Chitwan National Park, Pokhara, and Ghandruk. Experience culture, wildlife, mountains, and scenic road journeys in one incredible blueprint.
Plan an unforgettable 7N/8D Nepal Road Trip via Gorakhpur covering Lumbini, Chitwan National Park, Pokhara, and Ghandruk. Experience culture, wildlife, mountains, and scenic road journeys in one incredible blueprint.
This is 7N/8D Nepal Road Trip via Gorakhpur blueprint around the Himalayan country of Nepal, which starts in Gorakhpur and covers Lumbini, the Backpacker town of Thamel in central Kathmandu, & Chitwan, and then moves into the adventure town of Pokhara, and then with the most talked about Ghandruk ending it via Pokhara to Gorakhpur with a host of things to explore, experience & discover something new in this remote Himalayan country.
Gorakhpur Airport, Uttar Pradesh
Gorakhpur Railway Station/ Airport
It’s unlike anything you have pictured or read about. Nepal as a country is different compared to other Himalayan countries or mountain regions. Here in Nepal no matter where you go you’ll find some kind of tourism set up. Thamel the backpacker base is a place which will leave an impression on you for years to come. The night life & the colourful streets add to the experience of the place. As you move on to Pokhara you’ll feel the cool breeze in the air & the view of the snow capped mountains make this a place worth visiting
– Arrive in Gorakhpur by 10:00 AM
– Hop into the car and leave for Lumbini via Sunauli Border (105 km = 3-4 hrs)
– Stop along the way for Lunch
– Reach Lumbini by 2:00 PM and check into the Hotel
– Freshen up and leave for sightseeing
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Post breakfast, leave for Pokhara (200 km = 6-7 hrs)
– En route, stop for lunch
– Reach Pokhara in the evening and check into the Hotel.
– Post breakfast, leave for Pokhara sightseeing
– Drive around Pokhara and visit Devi’s Falls, aka Davis Falls & Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
– For sunset, hike up to the white stupa overlooking the entire town of Pokhara.
– Explore the Pokhara market and nightlife.
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– You can either opt for Paragliding. (Add-on INR) or any other adventure activity, or visit Ghandruk (add-on cost)
– You leave for Ghandruk by Bus (60km = 2-3 hr)
– Enjoy the scenic drive and soak in the landscapes
– Reach Ghandruk and check in
– Explore the stone-paved village lanes on foot
– Enjoy the views of Annapurna South and Machapuchare
– Visit the Gurung Museum
– return back to Pokhara in the evening by Bus.
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Post Breakfast, by 10:00 HRS, hop into the car and drive to Kathmandu (200 km = 6- 7 hrs)
– En route, you can opt for the Cable car ride at Manakamana Temple (INR 500 extra)
– Reach Kathmandu by 16:00 HRS.
– Check into the Hotel for the night.
– Freshen up and explore Thamel cafes and nightlife
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– Post breakfast, leave for local sightseeing around Kathmandu.
– Visit the 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, namely Patan Durbar Square – with ancient palaces/temples, Swayambhunath ‘Monkey Temple‘, Pashupatinath – a Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River & Boudhanath – the largest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu
– Spend the rest of the day walking around and exploring the market area.
– The ideal time to go shopping around the streets of Thamel
– Pack up and keep your backpack ready for Chitwan
– Post Breakfast, by 10:00 HRS, hop into the car and drive to Chitwan (180 km = 5- 6 hrs)
– Reach Chitwan by 16:00 HRS.
– Check into the Hotel for the night
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– Early morning, by 6:00 am, leave for the Jungle safari by Jeep
– Have Breakfast and leave for Gorakhpur by 9:00 am (153 km=3-4 hrs)
– Reach Gorakhpur by 1:00 PM
– Book evening flight/ Train 4 pm onwards.
