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Nepal Family Tour

11 Days /

Activity

Tours

Difficulty Level

Moderate

Activity

Tours

Difficulty Level

Moderate

Destinations

Trip Start / End

Kathmandu

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Travel Style

Best time to travel

March – May/ Sep – Nov

Personalized Travel Advice

Dev Raj Nepal

Travel Expert
dave@highasiatours.com
+977 9851096523

Detailed Itinerary

DAY
01
DAY
01
Arrival in Kathmandu

Your Nepal family tour begins when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. You will be warmly greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After a long flight, take some time to relax and settle in. If time permits, take an easy stroll around the nearby streets to experience the sights and sounds of Kathmandu. In the evening, you will be formally welcomed with a Nepalese dinner at a traditional restaurant.

Arrival in Kathmandu

Your Nepal family tour begins when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. You will be warmly greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After a long flight, take some time to relax and settle in. If time permits, take an easy stroll around the nearby streets to experience the sights and sounds of Kathmandu. In the evening, you will be formally welcomed with a Nepalese dinner at a traditional restaurant.

Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Dinner
DAY
02
DAY
02
Kathmandu – Bhaktapur City Tour

After breakfast, drive to Bhaktapur, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Nepal. This stop is perfect for your Nepal family tour because the car-free streets and open courtyards make it pleasant for walking. Explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, and the palace courtyards. There are numerous temples, palaces, and old houses where one can have a perfect glimpse of Nepal’s ancient culture, history and heritage.

Children and adults can try making clay pots at Pottery Square with a local artisan. Later, enjoy a fun photoshoot wearing traditional Newari dress. This is ideal for family memories. Spend time tasting Newari snacks or a family-friendly lunch before driving back to Kathmandu.

Kathmandu – Bhaktapur City Tour

After breakfast, drive to Bhaktapur, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Nepal. This stop is perfect for your Nepal family tour because the car-free streets and open courtyards make it pleasant for walking. Explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, and the palace courtyards. There are numerous temples, palaces, and old houses where one can have a perfect glimpse of Nepal’s ancient culture, history and heritage.

Children and adults can try making clay pots at Pottery Square with a local artisan. Later, enjoy a fun photoshoot wearing traditional Newari dress. This is ideal for family memories. Spend time tasting Newari snacks or a family-friendly lunch before driving back to Kathmandu.

Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
DAY
03
DAY
03
Kathmandu Exploration

Begin the morning with a visit to Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple. Walk up the steps slowly and enjoy panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley. Continue your Nepal family tour with a hands-on cooking experience at a local Nepali home, where you learn to prepare simple traditional dishes.

In the afternoon, head to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. Families can meet Thangka painters and learn how religious paintings are made. Children can join symbolic activities such as making small prayer flags, lighting butter lamps, and learning simple Buddhist rituals under the guidance of monks. This is a wonderful cultural experience for families traveling in Nepal.

Kathmandu Exploration

Begin the morning with a visit to Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple. Walk up the steps slowly and enjoy panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley. Continue your Nepal family tour with a hands-on cooking experience at a local Nepali home, where you learn to prepare simple traditional dishes.

In the afternoon, head to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. Families can meet Thangka painters and learn how religious paintings are made. Children can join symbolic activities such as making small prayer flags, lighting butter lamps, and learning simple Buddhist rituals under the guidance of monks. This is a wonderful cultural experience for families traveling in Nepal.

Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
DAY
04
DAY
04
Kathmandu – Chitwan

Today, your Nepal family tour continues with a scenic drive to Chitwan. The journey follows rivers and hills, passing villages and terraced fields. Along the way, enjoy mountain views and local roadside scenes.

After arriving in Chitwan, take a canoe ride along the Rapti River, where you may spot crocodiles, cranes, and other wildlife.

In the evening, watch a Tharu cultural dance performance, which introduces the traditions of the indigenous Tharu community.

Kathmandu – Chitwan

Today, your Nepal family tour continues with a scenic drive to Chitwan. The journey follows rivers and hills, passing villages and terraced fields. Along the way, enjoy mountain views and local roadside scenes.

After arriving in Chitwan, take a canoe ride along the Rapti River, where you may spot crocodiles, cranes, and other wildlife.

In the evening, watch a Tharu cultural dance performance, which introduces the traditions of the indigenous Tharu community.

Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Drive Distance
180km, 5 hours
DAY
05
DAY
05
Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park is one of the major highlights of a Nepal family tour. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to wildlife such as one-horned rhinoceros, deer, monkeys, crocodiles, and many bird species. After breakfast, join a jeep safari through the dense forest, grasslands, and riverbanks. Your naturalist guide will explain animal behavior and park conservation efforts.

In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle cycling trip around nearby villages, where you can see local life, farmlands, and sunset views.

Relax at your hotel in the evening.

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park is one of the major highlights of a Nepal family tour. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to wildlife such as one-horned rhinoceros, deer, monkeys, crocodiles, and many bird species. After breakfast, join a jeep safari through the dense forest, grasslands, and riverbanks. Your naturalist guide will explain animal behavior and park conservation efforts.

In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle cycling trip around nearby villages, where you can see local life, farmlands, and sunset views.

Relax at your hotel in the evening.

Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
06
DAY
06
Chitwan Exploration

Wake up early and join a bird watching walk along the riverside. Chitwan National Park is known for more than 500 species of birds, including kingfishers, hornbills, and seasonal migratory birds. Families who love nature enjoy this peaceful morning. Later in the afternoon, visit a nearby farm to see how crops are grown and harvested. You can walk through fields, meet farmers, and learn about agriculture in Nepal. This rural experience adds depth to your Nepal family tour.

Chitwan Exploration

Wake up early and join a bird watching walk along the riverside. Chitwan National Park is known for more than 500 species of birds, including kingfishers, hornbills, and seasonal migratory birds. Families who love nature enjoy this peaceful morning. Later in the afternoon, visit a nearby farm to see how crops are grown and harvested. You can walk through fields, meet farmers, and learn about agriculture in Nepal. This rural experience adds depth to your Nepal family tour.

Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
07
DAY
07
Chitwan – Pokhara

Drive from Chitwan to Pokhara, a scenic city surrounded by the Annapurna mountains. The road winds through lowlands, mid-hills, and river valleys, offering beautiful landscapes along the way. After arriving in Pokhara, take a relaxing walk along Lakeside, a vibrant area full of cafés, shops, and views of Phewa Lake. It’s a pleasant place for families to unwind after the long drive. Check in and relax at the hotel for the rest of the evening.

Chitwan – Pokhara

Drive from Chitwan to Pokhara, a scenic city surrounded by the Annapurna mountains. The road winds through lowlands, mid-hills, and river valleys, offering beautiful landscapes along the way. After arriving in Pokhara, take a relaxing walk along Lakeside, a vibrant area full of cafés, shops, and views of Phewa Lake. It’s a pleasant place for families to unwind after the long drive. Check in and relax at the hotel for the rest of the evening.

Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Drive Distance
159km, 4-5 hours
DAY
08
DAY
08
Pokhara – Trek to Australian Camp

After breakfast, drive to Kande for a short and scenic family trek to Australian Camp. This walk is perfect for your Nepal family tour, as it offers a gentle ascent suitable for kids and beginners. Along the way, enjoy fresh air, rhododendron forests, and panoramic views of the Annapurna Range. After reaching Australian Camp, take time to relax, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and take photos of the snowy peaks. Spend the night at a mountain lodge.

Pokhara – Trek to Australian Camp

After breakfast, drive to Kande for a short and scenic family trek to Australian Camp. This walk is perfect for your Nepal family tour, as it offers a gentle ascent suitable for kids and beginners. Along the way, enjoy fresh air, rhododendron forests, and panoramic views of the Annapurna Range. After reaching Australian Camp, take time to relax, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and take photos of the snowy peaks. Spend the night at a mountain lodge.

Accommodation
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
2-3 hours
Drive Distance
30km, 45 mins
DAY
09
DAY
09
Australian Camp – Pokhara

Descend from Australian Camp to Dhampus village, famous for its terraced fields and traditional houses. Walk downhill to Phedi while enjoying the forested trails and mountain scenery. The trek today is easy and enjoyable for families. From Phedi, drive back to Pokhara and rest at the hotel. This trekking section of the Nepal family tour offers gentle adventure and beautiful Himalayan landscapes.

Australian Camp – Pokhara

Descend from Australian Camp to Dhampus village, famous for its terraced fields and traditional houses. Walk downhill to Phedi while enjoying the forested trails and mountain scenery. The trek today is easy and enjoyable for families. From Phedi, drive back to Pokhara and rest at the hotel. This trekking section of the Nepal family tour offers gentle adventure and beautiful Himalayan landscapes.

Accommodation
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
3-4 hours
Drive Distance
30km, 1 hour
DAY
10
DAY
10
Pokhara Exploration

After breakfast, drive to the Peace Pagoda for sweeping views of Pokhara Valley, Phewa Lake, and the Annapurna mountains. Then visit Gupteshwor Cave to explore unique limestone formations. Continue to the International Mountain Museum to learn about Himalayan peaks, mountaineering history, and mountain cultures. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful boat ride on Phewa Lake, where families can enjoy reflections of the mountains on calm waters.

Pokhara Exploration

After breakfast, drive to the Peace Pagoda for sweeping views of Pokhara Valley, Phewa Lake, and the Annapurna mountains. Then visit Gupteshwor Cave to explore unique limestone formations. Continue to the International Mountain Museum to learn about Himalayan peaks, mountaineering history, and mountain cultures. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful boat ride on Phewa Lake, where families can enjoy reflections of the mountains on calm waters.

Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
DAY
11
DAY
11
Pokhara – Kathmandu – Departure

In the morning, fly back to Kathmandu for your international departure flight. Your Nepal family tour comes to an end with meaningful cultural experiences, gentle adventures, beautiful landscapes, and precious family memories.

Pokhara – Kathmandu – Departure

In the morning, fly back to Kathmandu for your international departure flight. Your Nepal family tour comes to an end with meaningful cultural experiences, gentle adventures, beautiful landscapes, and precious family memories.

Accommodation
Meals
Breakfast

Includes / Excludes

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on a twin/double sharing basis
  • Daily breakfast throughout the trip
  • Lunch and dinner in Chitwan as part of the jungle program
  • All meals during the Trek
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Airport transfers and all ground transportation in private vehicle
  • Professional guide during sightseeing
  • All government taxes, park entry fees and permits

Exclusions

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Nepal Visa Fee
  • International airfares to and from Nepal
  • Personal expenses including snacks, souvenirs and drinks
  • Tips for guide, driver and trekking staff
  • Travel insurance and medical emergency expenses
  • Any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Trip Info

Nepal Family Tour

Nepal Family Tour

A Nepal family tour is a wonderful choice for families who want to travel together at a relaxed and comfortable pace. This trip combines soft adventure, wildlife experiences, and cultural learning in a way that children and adults can enjoy equally. Instead of rushing from one attraction to another, the itinerary allows families to settle in, explore gently, and take meaningful breaks. Parents can be assured that accommodations, transport, and daily plans are arranged with family comfort and safety in mind.

What makes this trip special is the balance of activities tailored for families and kids. Children can try hands-on experiences like pottery in Bhaktapur, cooking with a local family, making symbolic prayer flags, and lighting butter lamps at Boudhanath. Wildlife moments in Chitwan including jeep safari, canoe ride, bird watching, and village cycling add excitement without being too intense. The short trek to Australian Camp offers mountain views without long or strenuous walking, making it suitable for beginners and families with young children.

This Nepal family tour is ideal for families seeking diverse experiences without feeling overwhelmed. You get a taste of Nepal’s cultural heritage in Kathmandu, stunning nature in Pokhara, and unforgettable wildlife encounters in Chitwan. Each day is well paced with manageable travel distances and flexible activities. The itinerary combines relaxation, gentle adventure, learning, bonding time, and scenic beauty. Families who choose this trip enjoy memories that last forever including shared laughter, new discoveries, and the chance to experience Nepal together in the most rewarding way.

Is this Tour for me?

This tour is ideal if you are planning a Nepal family tour and want an experience that is safe, relaxed, and enjoyable for both adults and children. It is designed for families who prefer a slower pace, shorter travel days, and meaningful activities rather than rushed sightseeing. If you want to travel comfortably while still experiencing Nepal’s culture, nature, and wildlife, this tour is a great fit.

This tour is especially suitable for families with kids because the activities are hands on and easy to enjoy. Children can take part in cooking sessions, pottery making, wildlife spotting, boating, and gentle walks. The trekking days are short and non demanding, making them suitable for beginners and families traveling with young or older children. Parents can feel confident knowing that the itinerary allows time for rest and flexibility.

You should choose this tour if you want a well balanced journey that combines culture, soft adventure, wildlife, and relaxation in one trip. From exploring ancient cities and Buddhist sites to enjoying nature in Chitwan and mountain views in Pokhara, this Nepal family tour offers variety without feeling overwhelming. It is perfect for families who want to learn, explore, and create lasting memories together.

Best time to do this Tour

The best time to do this Nepal family tour is during the autumn September to November and spring March to May seasons.

Autumn (September to November)
Autumn is considered the peak season for this Nepal family tour. Days are mostly dry with clear skies, offering excellent visibility of the Himalayan ranges. Daytime temperatures in Kathmandu and Pokhara usually range between 18°C and 25°C, while evenings can be cooler, especially in October and November. In Chitwan, temperatures are slightly warmer, ranging from 22°C to 30°C. This season is perfect for cultural exploration, mountain views, and comfortable travel conditions.

Spring (March to May)
Spring is another excellent season for Nepal family tour, marked by warmer days and colorful landscapes. Temperatures in Kathmandu and Pokhara typically range from 20°C to 30°C, while Chitwan can be warmer, with daytime temperatures between 25°C and 35°C. The hills come alive with blooming rhododendrons, and the clear weather makes this season ideal for photography, sightseeing, and wildlife viewing.

For more information: Best time to visit Nepal

Accommodation on the Tour

Accommodation on this Nepal family tour is carefully selected to ensure comfort, safety, and convenience for families traveling with children. In Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan, we provide comfortable 4 star hotels that offer clean rooms, modern amenities, and family friendly services. These hotels are well located, allowing easy access to sightseeing areas while giving families a quiet and relaxing place to rest at the end of the day.

In Chitwan, the selected 4 star accommodation also provides a peaceful natural setting, often surrounded by greenery. These properties are ideal for families, with spacious rooms and on site dining. Staying in comfortable hotels helps parents and kids recharge after days filled with cultural activities, wildlife experiences, and travel.

During the trekking portion of the Nepal family tour, accommodation at Australian Base Camp will be in a simple mountain lodge. The lodge offers basic but comfortable rooms, warm meals, and a cozy atmosphere with beautiful mountain views. This one night stay gives families a genuine Himalayan experience while keeping the trek easy and manageable.

Food & Dining

Food on this Nepal family tour is varied, fresh, and suitable for families traveling with kids. Daily breakfast is included at the hotels, offering a mix of continental and local options such as eggs, bread, pancakes, fruits, and tea or coffee. In Kathmandu and Pokhara, families can enjoy meals at well selected restaurants that serve Nepali, Asian, and international dishes, making it easy to find food that children enjoy.

One of the highlights of this Nepal family tour is the hands on food experience. Families will take part in a cooking session with a local family, where you will learn how simple Nepali meals are prepared using fresh ingredients. This is a fun and educational activity for kids and a meaningful way to experience local culture. In Chitwan, lunch and dinner are included as part of the jungle program, with buffet style meals that cater to different tastes.

During the trekking portion to Australian Base Camp, meals are served at mountain lodges. The food is simple, warm, and nourishing, including items such as rice, lentils, vegetables, noodles, pasta, soup, and eggs. Special dietary requirements can be arranged in advance. Throughout the journey, care is taken to ensure meals are hygienic, balanced, and suitable for families, allowing everyone to enjoy the Nepal family tour comfortably.

Vehicles & Ground Transfers

All ground transportation on this Nepal family tour is arranged in a private vehicle to ensure comfort, safety, and flexibility throughout the journey. We provide a Coaster for all transfers and sightseeing, which is ideal for families traveling together. The vehicle offers comfortable seating, good legroom, air conditioning, and space for luggage, making long drives more relaxed for both adults and children.

Using a private Coaster allows the itinerary to move at a family friendly pace. Stops can be made along the way for refreshments, restroom breaks, or short photo stops whenever needed. This is especially helpful when traveling with kids, as it reduces stress and makes road journeys more enjoyable.

Our vehicles are well maintained and driven by experienced local drivers who are familiar with mountain roads and highway conditions. From airport transfers to intercity drives between Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara, all ground transfers are planned carefully to ensure a smooth and comfortable travel experience throughout your Nepal family tour.

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Travel Expert
dave@highasiatours.com
+977 9851096523

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Nepal Family Tour

Duration: 11 Days

Destination: Nepal

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